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“Extensive selection of hawker food stalls”
Review of Chinatown Complex

Chinatown Complex
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Ranked #11 of 588 Quick Bites in Singapore
Cuisines: Chinese
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Dining options: After-hours
Neighbourhood: Central Area/City Area
Reviewed 11 May 2016

Came here today for lunch with some colleagues and tried a selection of the stalls. Started with some wonton mee pok noodles from the Fatty Ox HK Kitchen ($4). Then had some traditional Chinese dessert at 115 Tang Shui ($2), then a carrot juice at one of the juice stalls ($2) and finished with a surprisingly decent local coffee from The Fifties coffee stall ($1). Pretty decent value for the price paid. Facilities are pretty basic, but if you don't mind the surroundings there is some decent food to be had here.

Date of visit: May 2016
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Reviewed 18 April 2016 via mobile

Stopped for a starter of roast duck, pork and a nice big beer. How cool is this!!! Loved it - great value, decent food and drinks brought to the table. I liked sharing a table with strangers from all over. Heaps cool!

Date of visit: April 2016
3  Thank KarlJ240
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Reviewed 12 April 2016

I had come here a few days before but it was too hot so I had left and was so glad to have come back today.This place is on the second story of the Chinatown complex and has over 250 food stalls.

We started off with siew mai at $2.50 for four pieces - nice enough but then we tucked into a taste sensation with the Rojak dish ( $3 ) - simply superb.We then had the hainanese chicken rice which was so tender and had so much taste - $4.

All washed down with a large long neck of icy cold singha at $5.A must do experience when in Singapore.

Date of visit: April 2016
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3  Thank roosterman2016
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Reviewed 23 February 2016 via mobile

This place is rather unique, as it houses 3 different "attractions" over 3 levels within the same building ie a huge Food Centre, a No Frills shops area & a Wet market.

1. Huge Food Centre at 2nd floor. Here one can find an amazing range & types of good, authentic local food- and at cheap prices too! Menu & prices are displayed, you just point to what you want if unsure how to order. You can sit anywhere as it is free seating concept.

These individual food stalls are usually owned & cooked by the owners themselves. Many of them has been in this biz for a very long time. And one can find really authentic good local hawker food in many of the stalls here.

Long queues do give an indication of the popularity but taste is subjective. So just try as many types possible & be guided by what you think looks good. Many tourists do come here to experience good local food at cheap prices. There are also Thai, Japanese & HongKong food too. See photos for some of our recommended favourites.

Note that since stalls are usually owner-owned, they do close once a week for rest. Mainly on Mondays/Tuesdays.

2. Shops on 1st floor ( ground level). There are many small interesting shops here selling various clothings, shoes, accessories, jewelleries, etc. Nothing fanciful but prices are generally low. Can get good bargains here.

3. Wet Market on Basement floor. Many tourists 'missed' this interesting market as it is not prominently visible. Here one can find all sorts of fresh & live seafood (eg live frogs), various meats, vegetables, sundries & fruits.

Being a wet market, do expect the floors to be quite wet & the "fishy smell" of fresh seafood & meats lingers on the air. Explore & try the various tropical & imported fruits too.
The prices here are very cheap compared to supermarkets.
Have seen tourist groups trying out tropical fruits.

Chinatown Complex is located on Smith Street (within the street markets area) & is on the same street just few metres away from Chinatown Food Street ( 'tourists' food centre). Exit at Pagoda Street from Chinatown MRT station. Smith Street is 2 streets away from here.

Date of visit: February 2016
7  Thank Travelove58
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Reviewed 11 February 2016

I'll review the food centre in due course, but here's the review of the wet market for a start. This is THE go-to market for all sorts of Chinese delicacies. Yong tau foo, to game like frogs and turtles. The spiceman has lovely blends and the dried goods seller has the best selection of cured meats in Singapore. Try out the herbalist.

Date of visit: September 2015
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1  Thank HansiZhai
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