7 Hawker Stalls in Serangoon Central That Are Worth the Queue

Here are 7 good hawker stalls in Serangoon Central that will please your palates, and keep you going back for more.

Dju Dju Indonesian Nasi Padang

Mdm Djudjurjati came from Semarang, Indonesia. There are more than 30 dishes for you to choose from here. In the morning, mee siam, mee rebus and sardine curry puff are sold. Their mee siam is a little different, as there is coconut milk in it. However, it was a little too mild for our liking. The mee rebus is quite solid though. The ayam masak merah is our favourite dish amongst all. Translated as “red cooked chicken”, the mildly spicy chicken is slowly braised in a sweet tomato sauce laced with spices like chilies and lemongrass. Very shiok!

Ah Seng Braised Duck Rice

Located just opposite Nex, this stall serves authentic Teochew-style braised duck. Its braising liquid is light but surprisingly tasty. Each slice of duck meat has a good bite and pairs brilliantly with the light and smooth kway chap that’s soaked in a flavoursome gravy.

Kim Heng Hong Kong Roasted Meat

Tucked in the corner of a coffee shop opposite Serangoon Stadium is this fantastic stall that serves delightfully fat and juicy roasted meat. You will be greeted with a row of glistening char siew, “sio bak” (pork roast) and roasted duck shouting “Look at me, LOOK!” These meats are specially broiled over a charcoal spit till they are moist and tender. The stall serves herbal soups as well.

Yishun 925 Chicken Rice

It started with just one hawker stall within Yishun but over the years, they have expanded and now, there are a few stalls around Singapore, one of which lies in the heart of Serangoon Central. Chicken meat here is cooked just right, making it smooth and palatable. We liked that it was served deboned, which makes it more convenient for consumption. The soya sauce which the chicken is drenched in is not overly salty, just perfect!

Lao Ban Niang Zhu Chao

This is an ideal place for a birthday celebration or family gathering if you aren’t looking to splurge. The Special Oyster Sauce Cuttlefish ($18 small, $28 big) consists of crunchy cuttlefish stir-fried with chilli padi and onions. A must-try! They make their own crispy Lao Ban Niang’s Yam Ring ($18) and we suggest that you go for this too.  On rainy days, you will definitely enjoy their Assam Fish Head or Fish Head Steamboat.

Lau Wang Claypot Delights

Don’t you just love it when your food arrives sizzling hot, and the best part is that it stays hot for the entire meal? Well, this eatery serves delicious claypot dishes such as spicy sambal sotong, frog legs cooked with ginger and onion, and their signature sesame oil chicken. Generous pieces of boneless chicken are soaked in a thick gravy of sesame oil and minced garlic. You can also opt for the version with dried chilli which really packs a good punch.

28 Noodles (Yi Fa Mian Shi)

Just a few stalls away from the popular Ah Seng Braised Duck Rice, this Bak Chor Mee hawker garners its own loyal supporters. Prices begin at $3 for a bowl of bak chor mee, and the stall also serves laksa and mee sua. Well, this isn’t the bak chor mee with lots of vinegar, nor does it boast strong savoury flavours like MacPherson’s. Here, Bak Chor Mee is prepared the traditional way, accompanied by chunks of crispy lard. Perhaps, we would try their laksa on our next visit.

Nex mall might have plenty of food choices, but we still love indulging in affordable hawker fare. So, the next time you’re annoyed with the crowd at Nex, you can consider these delectable options which are just a stone’s throw away!

MissTamChiak.com made anonymous visits and paid its own meals at the stalls featured here.

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