Whampoa Food Centre

Hawker center · Balestier

Whampoa Food Centre

Hawker center · Balestier

91 Whampoa Dr, Singapore 320091

Highlights

Whampoa Hawker Centre is a bustling morning market in Balestier, dishing out hearty local favorites like prawn noodles, fish soup, and homemade noodles.

91 Whampoa Dr, Singapore 320091 Get directions

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SGD 1–10

@onthegrid

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"Whampoa Hawker Centre is a must-visit place for all foodies, as a visit to Balestier isn't complete without a stop to this hawker centre. It is known as the "Morning Market" and serves food from breakfast to lunch, whereas the Whampoa Makan Place next door at Block 90 is the "Night Market", serving food from the PM onwards. Home to some of the most famous local hawker stalls, including the sought-after "545 Whampoa Prawn Noodles". This prawn noodle stall racks up a lengthy crowd every morning thanks to its hearty broth accompanied by the savoury umami of the prawns. Another popular favourite with long queues is the fish soup stall further down on its right. Some of ubiquitous breakfast must-haves also include the "Tanglin Halt A1 Carrot Cake", Chee Kueh (steamed rice cake with heavenly salted radish) and many more. While you're at it, do pop by the wet market next door to bring back some fresh produce, or simply take in the morning market atmosphere." - OuterEdit

https://onthegrid.city/singapore/balestier/whampoa-hawker-centre

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@onthegrid

"Whampoa Hawker Centre, Balestier by OuterEdit. Whampoa Hawker Centre is a must-visit place for all foodies, as a visit to Balestier isn't complete without a stop to this hawker centre. It is known as the "Morning Market" and serves food from breakfast to lunch, whereas the Whampoa Makan Place next door at Block 90 is the "Night Market", serving food from the PM onwards. Home to some of the most famous local hawker stalls, including the sought-after "545 Whampoa Prawn Noodles". This prawn noodle stall racks up a lengthy crowd every morning thanks to its hearty broth accompanied by the savoury umami of the prawns. Another popular favourite with long queues is the fish soup stall further down on its right. Some of ubiquitous breakfast must-haves also include the "Tanglin Halt A1 Carrot Cake", Chee Kueh (steamed rice cake with heavenly salted radish) and many more. While you're at it, do pop by the wet market next door to bring back some fresh produce, or simply take in the morning market atmosphere."

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@afar

Is Singapore's Hawker Culture At Risk? - AFAR

"Sitting at a plastic table in an open-air hawker center, I’ve just taken a bite of the chicken—moist and rich, surrounded by a thick layer of fat and skin. And I’ve also sampled the rice–deceptively plain in its whiteness—but cooked in a heavy chicken stock with shallots, garlic, ginger, sesame oil, and a hint of butter." - Jennifer Flowers

https://www.afar.com/magazine/why-singapores-hawker-stalls-should-be-the-next-stop-on-your-travel-list

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Lorna Foo

Google

If you're a fan of flavorful comfort food, the mushroom minced meat noodles are an absolute WINNER! The combination of the savory minced meat and earthy mushrooms is perfectly balanced, creating a rich and hearty flavor profile that keeps you coming back for more. The noodles were cooked to perfection – springy and soaked up all that delicious sauce. What really stood out was the seasoning – not too overpowering, but just enough to bring out the depth of the ingredients. Each bite was packed with flavor! It’s also served fresh and in generous portions, making it great value for the price. This dish is a must-try for noodle lovers! Whether you're ordering it for a quick lunch or a dinner treat, it’s bound to satisfy. Highly recommend it – you won’t regret it! 🍜👌 Rating: ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ (5/5)👍

Noor HezAin

Google

Always hv problem finding a vacant parking lot. Thank god we waited less than 10mins for another driver to drive away. Only know of one malay stall, best chicken rice. The gizzard n fried chicken skin is a must buy...😅

Joel

Google

You can't go wrong with any food stalls here. Make sure not to eat too full and try more varieties of dishes!

Dr Juan F Martínez-Canca

Google

Whampoa Food Centre is one of those rare gems that offers an unfiltered slice of Singapore’s culinary heartbeat. While the service and staff attentiveness might not win any awards, the authenticity and buzzing street-market soul more than make up for it. What it lacks in polished formality, it delivers tenfold in flavour and atmosphere. The stalls serve up a kaleidoscope of local dishes — earthy, unapologetically bold, and often unforgettable. You’ll find yourself elbow-to-elbow with regulars who know exactly where to go and what to order, which is always a good sign. Come here not for pampering, but for real food in a real place, where every bite tells a story and the ambient chaos is part of the charm. A must-visit for anyone seeking the true taste of Singapore’s urban foodscape.

Wayne

Google

If you are staying local to the area, give it a try, but it's not worth travelling to get there. The food is ordinary, but you get what you pay for. Food from $2.00 to $12.00 and plenty of variety. The advertising of food is better than what is purchased.

Yap Hoe BENG

Google

Feb25, Whampoa is a very old hawker centre, it’s used to be called Raman market, the 2nd market carpark used to be a play ground. I have try many different food and all is very good. Today I try the Mee pok at 01-118 ( there is no English name for the stall) and it is very very good. Noodle just cook right with plenty of meat & livers. It must be cook by the elderly man a true blue Singaporean - 1/2nd generation. I think it open for breakfast till lunch only. 01-18 Mee Poh best lah.

Google

Comfort food with lots of made famous local food Hokkien, mee, lor mee, fish soup, chendol, etc. Still worth exploring despite can be pretty warm depending which area you sit. Hokkien mee has always been long queue but you won’t regret! Hoover fish soup and porridge stall serves pretty good clear soup, their batang fish slice hands down; one of the freshest I find for hawker. Special oyster omelette with sambal (#2 on the menu), the stall close to the end in the middle aisle also worth trying. We ordered sambal oyster and packed #2 home.

AnnAnn Chia

Google

We try China hand made noodle after seeing good reviews. Have to wait for a while, many order. It is abit disappointing after a long wait, soup is too salty, if can reduce to half, it will taste perfect . We never drink the soup after 1st spoon, like drink salt water .overall still not too bad except soup too salty

Noel S.

Yelp

Solid fish based soup with 3 prawns, pork meatballs (I think), vermicelli noodles, some veggies, dried anchovies. Ingredients looked and tasted fresh. Their home made chili sauce on the side is the bomb. They're near the bottom right corner near Kim Keat lane.

Foodie F.

Yelp

China Whampoa Homemade Noodles located at Blk 91 Whampoa Drive Market & Food Centre specialises in homemade (handmade) noodles. This stall is well known as it has been featured on several TV programmes related to food. I visited China Whampoa Homemade Noodles on a Saturday morning. I was surprised that there was no queue at this stall. The reason was because they customers were told to find a table nearby and come back at a certain time (e.g. half an hour later) to collect their bowl of noodles. They serve a variety of noodles such as Ban Mee and You Mian. In addition, these were available with prawns, abalone clams, sliced fish, pig's kidney or even with abalone! I ordered a bowl of Abalone Clams Hand Made You Mian $4 and had to wait for slightly less than half an hour before I could collect my order. The Abalone Clams Hand Made You Mian was delicious! It consisted of abalone clams, vegetable, minced meat and ikan bilis. The homemade noodles (you mian) was springy, soft and flavourful! It tasted slightly different from the other homemade noodles stall and seems to be accompanied by a hint of sweetness. The soup was refreshing. It was robust, sweet and not salty. One unique ingredient which was used was the mani cai 马尼菜(aka sweet leaf). This was an essential ingredient as it provides a natural sweetness to the soup. The homemade chilli paste was slightly sweet with a extremely spicy after taste. Despite the spiciness, it was just so shiok (addictive) that I continually dipped the minced meat into it or just add some to each spoonful of noodles. By the end of this meal, I nearly finished all the chilli paste and found myself with swollen lips (just like Angelina Jolie's bee stung lips - sexy) haha.. You have been warned! Detailed review: http://foodiefc.blogspot.sg/2013/09/china-whampoa-homemade-noodles-whampoa.html