10 Amoy Street Food Stalls that You Must Try in Singapore
Food stalls, food centres and heck even food are all part of the Singaporean culture. It’s where you go when you’re hungry, when you want to have something that reminds you of home and even if you are bored!
Amoy Street Food Centre is one of those food centres that have been around for over 20 years. This two storey building delivers the perfect blend of all things ‘Singapore’ whether it’s a chinese breakfast, a malay lunch, an indian evening snack or a western bakery, you’ll find it all right here!
That said, don’t be fooled by how Amoy Street Food Centre looks from the outside. The truth is, this gem hides a handful of stalls which appear on the Michelin Guide Singapore.
Though this is not an exhaustive list, this should get you started on what to try when you’re at Amoy Street Food Centre – Let’s dig in!
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1. Ah Ter Authentic Teochew Fish Ball Noodles
Chinese | $ | Non-Halal
Running for about 77 years now, this stall serving authentic Teochew Fish Ball Noodles is no stranger to many patrons of Amoy Street Food Centre. They used to run at another food court but have since moved here.
Noodles are springy and saucy and portions are quite standard for today’s serving size and what $10 can buy you these days. Other ingredients like a mix of tender fishcakes, minced pork, livers and crunchy shrimp, that decorate your bowl are all just simply delicious. Plus the umami flavours of the sauces will become the reason why lunch hours are pretty long.
Must try dishes: Try the crowd favourite which is their signature dry fish ball noodles. If you want something else maybe try their mee sua version instead. Anyway, you have up to seven noodles to try from, so maybe one variety a day?
Price range : $4.00-$10.00
| Address | #01-14, 7 Maxwell Rd, Singapore 069112 |
| Operation Hours | 7.00AM – 2.00PM, Daily |
| Stall Number | #01-14 |
2. Doris’s Devilishly Delicious Curry
Eurasian | $ | Non-Halal
Self taught Justin Teh is the man behind Doris’s Devilishly Delicious Curry but all props goes to his grandmother, Doris Rodger whose recipes we get slurp from this little stall in Amoy Street Food Centre.
Must try dishes : Not many places offer devil curry so we suggest you try their Smoked Pork Curry Debal. If you rather have chicken, go for their Chicken Curry Kapitan. Both dishes are served with a generous portion of rice so maybe skip this if you had a hefty breakfast?
Price range: $6.00 – $10.00
| Address | 7 Maxwell Rd, #02-92, Singapore 069111 |
| Operation Hours | 11.00AM – 3.00PM, Monday to Friday |
| Stall Number | #02-92 |
3. J2 Famous Crispy Curry Puff
| $$$ | Halal/Non-Halal
On the topic of hefty breakfasts, if you have had one and you’re just looking for some light snacks to have instead of a big lunch at Amoy Street Food Centre, then walk to the J2 Famous Crispy Curry Puff stall to take away some piping hot crunchy goodness!
Don’t play-play! These curry puffs have earned their spot for many years now on the Bib Gourmand List. One reviewer says, “it’s flaky, buttery, with thin dough and fried to a golden perfection,” and we couldn’t agree more.
Must try dishes : You cannot go wrong trying their OG curry flavour, but for those who grew up eating sardine curry puffs like me, you can try their sardine filling too – which is sure to bring back some good ol’ memories!
Price range : $2.00 – $2.20 per piece
| Address | 7 Maxwell Rd, #01-21, Singapore 069111 |
| Operation Hours | 8.00AM – 3.00PM, Monday to Saturday |
| Stall Number | #01-21 |
4. Spicy Wife Nasi Lemak
Singaporean| $ | Halal (not certified but no pork or lard used)
Back to some heftier meal choices – what’s a visit to a food centre without some good nasi lemak right? If you’re looking for nasi lemak at Amoy Street Food Centre, look for Spicy Wife Nasi Lemak.
Must try dishes : As hot as its name, this famed stall at Amoy Street Food Centre is not halal, but uses no pork or lard. Their must try dishes include fried chicken nasi lemak which you will spot everywhere as their queue suggests. However, the more impressive one to give a go is their mutton curry rendang. Perhaps take the stairs up, back in the office?
Price range : $6.50 – $7.50
| Address | 7 Maxwell Rd, #02-119, Singapore 069111 |
| Operation Hours | 10.45AM – 2.00PM, Monday to Friday |
| Stall Number | #02-119 |
5. Han Kee
Chinese | $ | Halal/Non-Halal
Anyone looking for something hearty can always head to Han Kee at Amoy Street Food Centre and be rewarded after slurping their hot fish soup.
Though the broth is light, the umami taste really comes through thanks to the usage of all parts of their fish – usually the spanish mackerel. While the flesh accompanies your noodles or porridge, the bones and head are believed to be used for the soup base.
Must try dishes: The fish bee hoon soup is a definite must, but if you’re feeling like rice, then there’s always the option of their fish porridge. You also have an option of having fish head or slices with your noodle or porridge. Whatever you choose to go for, remember it’s cash only here!
Price range: $6.00 – $11.00
| Address | 7 Maxwell Rd, #02-129, Singapore 069111 |
| Operation Hours | 11.00AM – 3.00PM, Monday to Friday |
| Stall Number | #02-129 |
6. Rayyan’s Waroeng Upnormal
Japanese + Balinese | $ | Certified Halal
There aren’t that many stalls at Amoy Street Food Centre that are halal. But Rayyan’s Waroeng Upnormal is! What’s not so normal about this warung is the fusion they went for : Japanese + Balinese. While it might not sound tempting, happy to report that the fusion works and their food is exceptionally tasty!
Must try dishes: Their ayam penyet is quite a hit – the chicken is well-marinated, tender and succulent. Patrons also are a fan of their bami (egg noodles) ayam goreng. Safe to say their ayam goreng is usually the one to steal patrons’ hearts.
Price range : $5.50 – $8.00
| Address | 7 Maxwell Rd, #02-86, Singapore 069111 |
| Operation Hours | 9.00AM – 2.30PM, Monday to Friday |
| Stall Number | #02-86 |
7. The Little Red Hen
Malay | $ | Certified Halal
Another stall at Amoy Street Food Centre that is halal is The Little Red Hen. This rare gem serves up some amazing nasi ulam with a few options of sides.
Unlike most dishes where the meat is the highlight, at this stall, the nasi is indeed the star. The rice here is cooked perfectly and tossed with a variety of herbs like turmeric leaf, ginger flower, kaffir lime leaf, mint leaf and so on. The aroma is next level!
Must try dishes: Their Nasi Ulam Ayam Percik is super famous for all the right reasons – aromatic rice, big portion of chicken leg slathered in the most delicious percik sauce. But a lot of patrons also come for their tender and delicious Beef Rendang.
Price range: $8.50 – $10.00
| Address | 01-66, 7 Maxwell Road, Amoy St, Food Centre, Singapore 069111 |
| Operation Hours | 11.00AM – 2.00PM, Monday to Friday |
| Stall Number | #01-66 |
8. James’ Quesadillas & Brunch
Mexican | $ | Non-Halal
If you thought that Amoy Street Food Centre is only filled with asian or fusion choices, then you thought wrong. James’ Quesadillas & Brunch will transport you back to Mexico right from the first bite.
Must try dishes: Running now for over 7 years, the stall is a mega hit known for their pulled pork. The wonderful thing is that you can have it in different ways – combine their pulled pork in a bowl for a filling meal or to keep it light, have it in a burrito style. If that’s not your jam, have it as a quesadilla instead! Those watching their weight also favour James’ sous vide chicken breast quesadilla – punchy and crunchy without the worry!
Price range: $5.50 – $12.50
| Address | 7 Maxwell Rd, #02-79, Singapore 069111 |
| Operation Hours | 7.30AM – 2.30PM, Monday to Friday |
| Stall Number | #02-79 |
9. Mad Roaster
Western Bakery| $ | Halal (not certified)
Need your daily dose of coffee to kickstart your day? Mad Roaster at Amoy Street Food Centre offers just that. Freshly brewed coffee at a fraction of the cost – nothing to not love here. They partner with local NGOs to offer work to refugees, who are tasked to colour stickers stuck on your coffee cup.
Must-try dishes: Surprisingly the cuppa that gets sold fastest is their Matcha Latte! If matcha is not your cup of tea, then try their Honey Butter Latte which is equally famous. Oh and to eat, please take home one of their chocolate babka which you can get in slices or loaves – we highly recommend the loaves so you don’t regret your life choices later.
Price range: $4.90 – $7.50
| Address | 7 Maxwell Rd, #02-107 Amoy Street Food |
| Operation Hours | 8.00AM – 3.00PM, Monday to Friday 9.00AM – 3.00PM, Saturday |
| Stall Number | #02-107 |
10. Petite Krumbs
Western Bakery| $ | Halal (not certified)
The goodies at Petite Krumbs is why you should never underestimate what you can find at a food centre, especially one like Amoy Street Food Centre.
Run by an ex-chef from Mandarin Oriental, Petite Krumbs offer economical French pastries, perfect for tea time or morning breakfast. What you do need to remember is that these goodies sell fast, so get them early even if you start spotting a line before the outlet is open – trust us, its worth the wait.
Must-try dishes: Almost everything is delicious but if we really had to pick out a few of the crowd favourite, it would be their caneles – just the right amount of sticky, chewy and sweet, plus might be one of the best few you’ve had. Another crowd favourite are their tarts – whether you pick lemon or chocolate, you can be sure that the tart shell is buttery and crunchy; definitely the star of the dish!
Price range: $1.80 – $4.50
| Address | 7 Maxwell Rd, #02-133, Singapore 069111 |
| Operation Hours | 8.30AM – 2.30PM, Monday to Thursday |
| Stall Number | #02-133 |
Conclusion
With so many choices at Amoy Street Food Centre, it’s no doubt that anyone can get a little overwhelmed. The 10 spots that we’ve rounded up here are an excellent starter, and once you’re more familiar with the centre, there’s plenty more to discover.
Got your own favourites? Join the discussion on our Reddit community at r/LepakMou — we’d love to hear what you recommend!