Tiong Bahru Food Centre
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4.5
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Food and ambience
Local cuisine, Quick Bites, Chinese, Asian, Singaporean, Vegetarian friendly
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CUISINES
Chinese, Asian, Cantonese, Singaporean, Hong Kong
Special Diets
Vegetarian friendly, Vegan options
Meals
Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner, Brunch
FEATURES
Takeout, Outdoor Seating, Seating, Parking Available, Wheelchair Accessible
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4.5
464 reviews
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WongHY17
Subang Jaya433 contributions
Apr 2024 • solo
Tiong Bahru Market best exemplifies Singapore street food culture.
I have been to Tiong Bahru more than 10 years ago (stayed at Furama Hotel), and glad to see this iconic food court still thriving.
There are scores of hawker stalls located on the first floor of this circle shaped building.
Many were not open when I arrived at 2pm, however there are still plenty of choices available.
I have tried Hainanese chicken rice and Jian Bo Shui kueh.
A plate of chicken rice with vegetables costs only SGD6.
The staff manning the chicken rice stall deserves special praise, as they show great joy in serving customers.
The Shui kueh on the other hand is light and fluffy, good enough as a snack.
Written 12 April 2024
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Michael F
Philadelphia1564 contributions
Sept 2024 • solo
Hit a lot of Hawkers while in Singapore. Tiong Bahru was my favorite. I found it had the widest selection of food types, some of the best food, and probably the cleanest.
I don't think it's been mentioned by many travel bloggers, nor have I ever seen it on Netflix, but in my mind you're missing out if you don't make a stop for breakfast or lunch.
Bring cash and come hungry...
Written 1 December 2024
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Snoopy168
Singapore469 contributions
Apr 2024 • solo
Very spacious food center serving local food at very affordable prices. There is a Michelin * mentioned Fried Prawns & Sotong noodles that always see a long line. The chicken rice stall, is equally attractive with the long lines.
Written 5 April 2024
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DuncanTCH
East Greenbush1496 contributions
Nov 2022 • none
A visit to Tiong Bahru Food Centre is like a visit to a 40 ring circus…absolute choas, but should not be missed. There really is something for everyone….excellent food, great stalls for shopping, wonderfully displayed new foods, fruits and vegetables. The prepared foods are wonderfully fresh and with so many hawkers, there is bound to be some type of food that you’ll enjoy. Definitely work the visit.
Written 8 November 2022
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Pietro M
Phnom Penh418 contributions
Jul 2022 • solo
Had a great time here when I went as part of a lunch break on a Hidden Gems Sightseeing Tour.
Highly recommend trying the Hong Heng Fried Sotong Prawn Mee (Michelin rated 4 years in a row) as well as some rojak, steamed pork buns and some soft Cheee Kueh (rice water cakes with Chai Ph or Radish / Turnips). Chicken rice also looked good but I didn't get to try it this time around.
Cheap prices, clean facility and manageable lines. Seems to be more local-serving compared to Hawker centers closer to the city center. Highly recommend.
Written 10 July 2022
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Adam Nic C
Singapore124 contributions
Feb 2020 • couples
From wet market of fruits,vegetables and poultry. U named it, they have it. You can feel the nostalgic look of a singapore.
2nd floor you can find good eating stall that sell authentic food during the 80s. You can taste the sincerity of each seller how they prepared the food for you. Most importantly it come with a good price.
When you are in singapore, you must come to tiong bahru market place. You can feel the difference from the place and the people.
Cheers
Adam
Singapore
Written 11 February 2020
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HKeater
Singapore33066 contributions
May 2022 • couples
Of all the food centres I’ve been to so far, this one has the biggest ceiling fans I’ve ever seen.
A huge selection of food in a huge area. Many notables including soton noodles and hainan chicken rice. Just follow the queues.
Written 25 May 2022
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Rowan G
Sydney42 contributions
Jul 2023 • family
This place was highly recommended to me by family members who live in Singapore, and it didn't disappoint. Terrific variety at all times - despite the fact that at different times of the day different stalls will be open. (My family went once at 9am and another time at 1pm and a different array of stalls were open both times). It can be hot and chaotic, but that's part of the fun. It certainly offers some of the best value eating while find in Singapore.
Written 29 July 2023
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SaMGLovesBali
Melbourne689 contributions
Feb 2022 • couples
This Hawker was great. It’s really comfortable and well spaced out and there is great cooling. The food is also super delish l. We went for dinner at around 6PM and there wasn’t a lot open so if you want heaps of choice go earlier. That being said we still managed to get a whole bunch of delicious variety happening. Highly recommended.
Written 19 February 2022
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HeatSeeker
Wrexham5384 contributions
Feb 2020 • none
Until this visit, we’ve only used the food centre in the daytime, but this time we’ve visited in the evening and enjoyed delicious food. It closes at 10pm so it's wise to order food by 8.45pm as the limited number of stalls open in the evening start to close by 9pm
The stall we use in the evening is the Thai Kitchen #02-04. We also highly recommend the sugar cane juice from the drinks stalls.
It’s a spacious area, and we can relax in pleasant conditions. Because it’s built around a courtyard it’s very quiet, with no traffic noise.
Toilets are excellent and are cleaner and better equipped than many more expensive restaurants.
The disabled receive good care. There are ramps when needed to bypass stairs, and 2 lifts. Disabled toilets are available as always in Singapore. There are seats with backs for those who find stools uncomfortable.
Daytime or evening, give it a try for tasty food.
Written 20 February 2020
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kim buay p
Singapore13854 contributions
Sept 2020 • none
It is a very pleasant experience to dine here as it is very well ventilated and there are many stalls selling a wide variety of local food at reasonable price. After dining here, can walk around to enjoy the unique architecture of the flats in Tiong Bahru by following the self guided heritage tour with its ten markers. The Food Centre is on level 2 while the very clean market is situated on level one. The market is also a great place to browse for the sheer variety of stuffs (both edible and non- edible) sold here.
Written 19 September 2020
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Hello in 10 Languages
England166 contributions
Dec 2019 • none
Head out of central Singapore and into the 'burbs and you'll find the Tiong Bahru district, or more specifically the Tiong Bahru Hawker/Food Centre. The question is not what to have, as there is all sorts of Asian 'goodies' to be had here, it is how much and knowing when to say 'enough'. Food stalls galore here, all clean, as is the centre, and for the quality and quantity of the food the price is good too. Enjoy :)
Written 29 March 2020
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CowSense
Singapore1023 contributions
Feb 2020 • none
Take bus service 175 from Clementi Interchange to Tiong Bahru Market and Food Centre. This famous food centre has been around for half a century. Level 1 is the wet market and L2 has about 50 food stalls selling hawker food. Here you get the best noodle, chicken rice, tow kuah pok, char siew pau and a big variety of local food. The price is cheap and the quality is good. On Saturday morning there is usually a basker singing songs on L2. This is one hawker centre where the tourists come in droves.
Written 28 February 2020
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Traveller Reveller
Hong Kong170 contributions
Aug 2023 • couples
I really miss thé street food in Singapore. It had an atmosphere that cannot be captured on any of the cafes, restaurants and markets these days. However we enjoyed a tasty and reasonably priced meal. Fast service, as always
Written 30 September 2023
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KGB777
Singapore40802 contributions
Aug 2020 • friends
I was here on a weekday last week for lunch, my first visit in a while. We had burgers for lunch at Skirt and Dirt and then followed up with local dessert at Tian Tian Yuan. All quite tasty and inexpensive. Not too busy on a weekday lunchtime.
Written 27 August 2020
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