Tekka Centre

Hawker Guides: Tekka Centre, Singapore

"A sprawling multi-use complex in the heart of Little India, this long-standing trade and culture hub has evolved since its 1915 origins, cycling through names from Kandang Kerbau (“buffalo pens”) to Tek Kia Kha (“small bamboos’ foot”), then Tekka Pasar and Zhujiao Centre before settling on Tekka Centre in 2000. Inside, multiple levels brim with heritage retail—from textiles to Taoist paraphernalia—alongside a wet market and a bustling hawker centre filled with multiethnic eats. Many stalls have been handed down through generations, so you’ll find great food at every corner if you’re willing to brave the weekend crowds." - Alvin Lim