10 Must-Visit Hawker Stalls In Chinatown Food Complex

Conveniently located in the heart of Chinatown, Chinatown Food Complex is a cultural enclave filled with rich heritage. The giant concrete building may appear unassuming, but it is a thriving centre of life and activity.

Being one of the largest hawker centres in Singapore, this popular tourist precinct is home to a myriad of hawker stalls serving scrumptious traditional delicacies at pocket-friendly prices. This is a place where most of us would seek comfort in our local delights.

Whether you are new to the area or curious about one of Singapore’s oldest and bustling hawker centres, here are 10 Must-Visit Hawker Stalls In Chinatown Food Complex.

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HONG KONG MONGKOK TIM SUM

Hong Kong Mongkok Tim Sum may only have six items on their menu but these handmade delights will leave you just as satisfied as any dim sum restaurant without feeling the pinch in your wallet. You can expect piping hot dim sum made freshly right at the stall.

Hong Kong Mongkok Tim Sum
335 Smith Street
Chinatown Food Complex #02-097
Singapore 050335
Wed to Sun: 11am – 4pm
Closed on Mondays and Tuesdays
Nearest Station: Chinatown

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HONG KONG SOYA SAUCE CHICKEN RICE & NOODLES

Located at the second floor of Chinatown Food Complex lies Hong Kong Soya Sauce Chicken Rice & Noodles, a one Michelin star hawker stall where you can buy the cheapest Michelin star meal. The famous Soya Sauce Chicken Noodles (S$2.50) features springy noodles topped with succulent roasted chicken drenched in soya sauce.

Hong Kong Soya Sauce Chicken Rice & Noodles
335 Smith Street
Chinatown Food Complex #02-126
Singapore 050335
Mon to Fri: 10.30am – 7pm
Sat and Sun: 8.30am – 7pm
Closed Wednesdays
Nearest Station: Chinatown

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JIA JI MEI SHI

If you are looking for a simple Chinese breakfast, Jia Ji Mei Shi makes amazing velvety smooth steamed Yam Cake (S$2) served with a side of sweet sauce and chilli. Other than steamed Yam Cake, this humble stall is also serves an old-school plate of Chinese Raw Fish Salad, Peanut Porridge And Chee Cheong Fun.

Jia Ji Mei Shi
355 Smith Street
Chinatown Food Complex #02-166
Singapore 050335
Nearest Station: Chinatown

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JIN JI TEOCHEW BRAISED DUCK & KWAY CHAP

Unlike any other duck rice hawker stall, Jin Ji Teochew Braised Duck & Kway Chap jazzes up your classic duck rice with a Duck Rice Bento (S$8) which features tender duck meat, beancurd, pork belly, duck rice balls, a lava egg and a side of pickled vegetables. Besides this innovative dish, you can also find traditional kway chap served with various pig’s innards.

Jin Ji Teochew Braised Duck & Kway Chap
Blk 335 Smith Street
Chinatown Food Complex #02-156
Singapore 050335
Nearest Station: Chinatown

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LIAN HE BEN JI

When it comes to a hearty one-dish meal, you cannot go wrong with Lian He Ben Ji’s Claypot Rice. Each claypot rice is first steamed on a gas stove before being cooked over a charcoal stove for another 20 minutes. This creates crispy rice at the base of the claypot filled with chicken and smoky flavours. The average waiting time takes up to 40 minutes and we highly recommend calling to book in advance.

Lian He Ben Ji
335 Smith Street
Chinatown Food Complex #02-198/199
Singapore 050335
Tel: +65 6227 2470
Fri to Wed: 4pm – 11pm
Closed on Thursdays
Nearest Station: Chinatown

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SENG KEE 119 STEAMED FISH HEAD

Seng Kee 119 Steamed Fish Head is extremely popular for their steamed carp head drenched in fermented chili bean paste sauce. The best part, it only costs S$13 for half a fish head. The hawker stall also serves a wide variety of zi char dishes, perfect for a wholesome meal with your family and friends.

Seng Kee 119 Steamed Fish Head
335 Smith Street
Chinatown Food Complex #02-190/200/207
Singapore 050335
Wed to Mon: 11am – 10pm
Closed on Tuesdays
Nearest Station: Chinatown

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SUTACHI

Sutachi may be a fairly new hawker stall in Chinatown Food Complex but they have definitely already caught the attention of many. The Japanese and Italian concept hawker stall features bar bites such as Truffle Fries, Edamame, Crispy Whitebait and many more. If you are looking for something more filling, Sutachi also serves various rice bowls and pasta too.

Sutachi
335 Smith Street
Chinatown Food Complex #02-060
Singapore 050335
Monday: 11.30am – 2.30pm
Tue to Sat: 11.30am – 2.30pm and 6pm – 9.30pm
Closed on Sundays
Nearest Station: Chinatown

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TIAN TIAN PORRIDGE

You can never go wrong with a comforting bowl of Cantonese-style pork porridge at Tian Tian Porridge. Each bowl comes with bits of lean pork and intestines cooked in a flavourful porridge.

Tian Tian Porridge
335 Smith Street
Chinatown Food Complex #02-185
Singapore 050335
Daily: 6am – 2pm
Nearest Station: Chinatown

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XIU JI IKAN BILIS YONG TAU FU

Xiu Ji Ikan Bilis Yong Tau Fu is known for their handmade yong tau foo ingredients made fresh daily. Unlike your usual YTF stalls, you do not have to pick the ingredients. For S$3, you get six pieces of yong tau foo and a wholesome bowl of soup with noodles of your choice.

Xiu Ji Ikan Bilis Yong Tau Fu
335 Smith Street
Chinatown Food Complex #02-87/88
Singapore 050335
Daily: 6am – 3pm
Nearest Station: Chinatown

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ZHONG GUO LA MIAN XIAO LONG BAO

Zhong Guo La Mian Xiao Long Bao may just be selling the cheapest xiao long bao in Singapore. At $0.60 per piece, these handmade delights boast an aromatic broth and tender pork wrapped in a soft skin. If you like spicy food, the Szechuan Spicy Wontons (S$4.50 for 10 pieces) would satisfy any spicy food craving.

Zhong Guo La Mian Xiao Long Bao
335 Smith Street
Chinatown Food Complex #02-135
Singapore 050335
Wed to Sun: 11.30am – 3pm and 5pm – 8.30pm
Closed on Mondays and Tuesdays
Nearest Station: Chinatown