Toa Payoh West Market & Food Centre

Hidden gems in the neighbourhood of Toa Payoh - SilverKris

"A compact hawker centre of about 40 stalls famed for beloved local dishes, it is home to Chey Sua Carrot Cake — a second-generation stall serving only the white version of carrot cake that forms crispy pancake-like layers with a soft interior and often draws waits of 30 minutes or more — and Come Daily Fried Hokkien Prawn Mee, a long-running (since 1968) stall fried with pork lard for pronounced wok hei that can require waits of around 45 minutes. Other popular offerings include tender roast meats from a Hong Kong–style roast duck stall and hearty Hong Kong–style congee from 88 Congee; note that many stalls close by mid-day, so earlier visits are recommended." - Joy Fang