10 Incredible Eats In Hougang You Probably Didn’t Know About
When Hougang is mentioned, many would begin to imagine an extremely old neighbourhood with nothing much to offer in terms of food–especially not with food haven neighbours Kovan and Serangoon. It truly is a shame because little do people know that Hougang is home to many delicious food gems, including cheap hawker eats and the ever-so-popular Arnold’s Fried Chicken.
If you happen to be in the area and have absolutely no clue on what food there is around, this list aims to help. Here, we have sussed out 10 hidden gems in the Hougang area that might just be worth the travel! You can thank us later.
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YI JI FRIED HOKKIEN PRAWN MEE
Any meal at Yi Ji Fried Hokkien Prawn Mee will surely satisfy any lingering prawn mee cravings. Generous servings of squids and fresh prawns sits atop gooey, full-flavoured noodles that you will be slurping up in no time!
If you are a fan of spicy food, you must not miss out on their potent chilli which will definitely gives an added punch of flavours to your fried Hokkien prawn noodles.
Blk 805 Hougang Central
Singapore 530805
Nearest Station: Kovan
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RONG KEE ROASTED DELIGHTS
Situated in the same coffee shop as Yi Ji Fried Hokkien Prawn Mee, Rong Kee Roasted Delights is one stall that will satiate all meat lovers.
This humble stall whips up yummy roasted delights such as roasted duck and roasted pork belly which your inner carnivore will definitely appreciate. We suggest that you get their meat platter for sharing if you are in a large group.
Blk 805 Hougang Central
Singapore 530805
Nearest Station: Kovan
TIEW MAI THAI BOAT NOODLES
Serving up hearty bowls of Thai Boat noodles that come in various flavours is Tiew Mai Thai Boat Noodles. We’d recommend getting the Beef Thai Boat Noodles—topped with generous helpings of beef slices and beef balls, it is everything you could ever want in a hearty bowl of noodles.
Not to mention, every flavour-packed mouthful will transport you back to Bangkok.
1187 Upper Serangoon Road
The Midtown Residences
Mon to Thu, Sun: 12pm – 10.30pm
Fri & Sat: 12pm – 11pm
Tel: +65 6238 0184
Nearest Station: Hougang
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CHAR GRILL BAR
Cheap and contemporary Western food stalls have been springing up all over our little red dot lately, but Char Grill Bar has been around since 2008 and it is one of the pioneers in the hawker Western food scene.
What you can find at Char Grill Bar is over 60 tantalizing food items ranging from steak to baked rice to pasta dishes. To say that you would be spoilt for choice would be an understatement!
Blk 681 Hougang Ave 8
Singapore 530681
Open 24 Hours
Nearest Station: Hougang
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TIAN JING LA MIAN XIAO LONG BAO
Nestled within Ci Yuan Community Club Hawker Centre, Tian Jing La Mian Xiao Long Bao serves super affordable Chinese dishes, with the crowd-favourite being their Xiao Long Bao.
For a more substantial meal, opt for their hearty la mian which will not disappoint. Tian Jing La Mian Xiao Long Bao is easy to miss so do keep your eyes peeled for this!
Ci Yuan Food Centre #01-37
Hougang Ave 9
Singapore 530917
Nearest Station: Hougang
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SIN HENG KEE PORRIDGE
Today, Sin Heng Kee boasts as one of the best congee stalls in Singapore. The snaking long queues that form outside the stall every morning already shows how popular their porridge is!
Smooth, thick and gooey—the texture of the congee at Sin Heng Kee is one that can only be achieved after boiling for hours. This is definitely the ultimate comfort food on a rainy day.
Blk 685 Hougang Street 61
Singapore 530685
Daily: 7am – 9.30pm
Nearest Station: Hougang
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ARNOLD’S FRIED CHICKEN
Arnold’s Fried Chicken is an under-the-radar homegrown joint that is undoubtedly one of the best places to fix any fried chicken cravings.
Good news for those in the area—you can find an outlet of Arnold’s Fried Chicken hidden in Hougang Green Shopping Mall. Because of its rather out-of-the-way location, the queues aren’t as long as those you would get at the other outlets!
Hougang Street 51, #01-49
Hougang Green Shopping Mall
Singapore 538719
Daily: 11am – 10pm
Nearest Station: Buangkok/ Hougang
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COLLIN’S GRILLE BENTO
Collin’s started out as a humble stall in a coffee shop in 2012 and has since expanded rapidly to having tons of coffee shop branches and restaurants islandwide. You can find an outlet of Collin’s Grille Bento just two units away from Arnold’s Fried Chicken.
For restaurant-quality western food at affordable prices, Collin’s Grille Bento will be your best bet. Most mains are priced below S$20 and some below S$10, which is rather reasonable considering the quality that you would be getting.
Hougang St 51, #01-51
Hougang Green Shopping Mall
Singapore 538719
Nearest Station: Buangkok/ Hougang
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HOUGANG OYSTER OMELETTE & FRIED KWAY TEOW
This humble stall located in an unassuming coffee shop under an HDB block serves insanely delectable oyster omelette and fried kway teow you would find yourself returning for.
Every mouthful of the fried kway teow will be brimming with wok hei such that the charred aroma itself will be enough to whet your appetite. Do not forget to also get the oyster omelette, which goes very well with the sweet chilli sauce served at the side!
Blk 435A Hougang Ave 8
Singapore 531435
Tue to Sun: 12pm – 9.30pm
Closed on Mondays
Nearest Station: Hougang
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HIANG JI ROASTED MEAT & NOODLE HOUSE
Situated just a stone’s throw away from Sin Heng Kee Porridge and Char Grill Bar is Hiang Ji, which is best known for their roasted meats and noodles.
Get the char siew noodles for a simple yet satisfying meal—the caramelised skin of the char siew gives an added crunch to the balanced fat and lean meat of the pork!
Blk 684 Hougang Street 61
Singapore 530684
Nearest Station: Hougang
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