10 Hawker Stalls For Delicious Rojak In Singapore

Much like satay beehoon, rojak is a dish that cannot be judged based on how it looks. Rojak is fundamentally a salad composed of various crunchy fruits, vegetables, and carbohydrates ranging from pineapples and turnips to you tiao and tau pok. The pitch-black dressing is where the magic is as it made by balancing the heady umami funk of fermented shrimp paste with sugar, lime juice, and torch ginger flowers. A final flourish of crushed roasted peanuts further adds to the crunch while imbuing the dish with an oily aroma. Keep scrolling as we shar 10 hawker stalls to indulge in the dark and delicious allure of rojak in Singapore.

1. Lau Hong Ser Rojak

2024 marks the 50th anniversary of Lau Hong Ser Rojak, which is currently in the hands of second-generation owner Mr Lim and his wife. Long lines are common at this hawker stall as patrons wait patiently for a taste of the famous rojak made with homemade chilli paste, self-roasted peanuts, and charcoal-grilled you tiao. Rojak Lau Hong Ser Rojak is priced at $3/$4/$5/$6 and you can add century egg, fried beancurd (tau kwa), you tiao, and dried cuttlefish.

Lau Hong Ser Rojak is at 271 Onan Rd, #02-14 Dunman Food Centre, Singapore 424768. Visit its Facebook for more information.

2. 684 Black & White Rojak

Have you ever heard of white rojak? Instead of using the pitch-dark fermented prawn paste, 684 Black & White Rojak uses plum sauce, making the resulting dish much lighter in colour with a much more refreshing sweet and sour flavour. More importantly, white rojak is for those who are allergic to prawn paste but don't want to miss out on the party that rojak is. Rojak at 684 Black & White Rojak is priced at $4.50/$5.50/$6.50 and you can add century egg, tau pok, you tiao, and dried cuttlefish.

684 Black & White Rojak is at 684 Hougang Ave 8, #01-967 Kimly Coffeeshop, Singapore 530684. Visit its Facebook for more information.

3. Balestier Road Hoover Rojak

The late Lim Ngak Chew started Balestier Road Hoover Rojak in 1961 before passing operations to his son Stanley in 2014. The popular hawker stall, which only sells rojak, was once lauded with the Michelin Bib Gourmand. Jellyfish, a less common ingredient, is added to the mix, adding another chewy-meets-crunchy texture that cucumber and turnip don't offer. Ginger flower is also added to give further dimension to the dish. Rojak at Balestier Road Hoover Rojak is priced at $4 or $5.

Balestier Road Hoover Rojak is at 90 Whampoa Dr, #01-06 Whampoa Makan Place, Singapore 320090.

4. Soon Heng Rojak

Conveniently located right by Toa Payoh MRT in HDB Hub, Soon Heng Rojak is another well-known name that draws a crowd with the sole product on its menu. The hawker stall was first started by Chow Kam Seng in 1988 in a pushcart. Pick between the Traditional Rojak or Fried Fritter iteration if crunchy tau pok and you tiao are all you love about rojak. The rojak here is also spiked with ginger flowers and comes with jellyfish. Rojak at Soon Heng Rojak is priced at $4.50/$6/$8 and you can add century egg.

Soon Heng Rojak is at 480 Lor 6 Toa Payoh, B1-23 HDB Hub, Singapore 310480.

5. Toa Payoh Rojak

Unlike the previous entrant, Toa Payoh Rojak is actually located in the Old Airport Road Food Centre. It was founded by Cheng Kong Sang in 1970 and is one of the more popular stalls in that hawker centre so much so that you have to take a queue number and return when your order is ready. Rojak at Toa Payoh Rojak is priced at $3/$4/$5 and you can add you tiao, century egg, dried cuttlefish, and extra sauce.

Toa Payoh Rojak is at 51 Old Airport Rd, #01-108 Food Centre, Singapore 390051.

6. Kovan Rojak

How do you elevate the humble rojak? Why by adding slices of abalone to it, of course. So if you've always wondered how the delicate flavour of mollusc would pair with the strong flavours of fermented prawn paste, head over to Kovan Rojak to find out for yourself. Rojak at Kovan Rojak is priced at $4/$5/$6 and you can add abalone, jellyfish, cuttlefish, you tiao, and century egg.

Kovan Rojak is at 209 Hougang St 21, #01-39 Kovan 209 Market & Food Centre, Singapore 530209.

7. Power Rojak Bandung

Power Rojak Bandung has been in business for over two decades and is now helmed by second-generation owner Firdaus Bhai and his two sisters. The Muslim-owned establishment is known for two dishes — rojak and porridge. For the former, they have various options to pick from but you have to try the Rojak Bandung, which comes with all your usual ingredients such as tau pok, cucumber, and turnip, as well as bee hoon that helps to soak up the umami sauce and add further textural contrast. Rojak at Power Rojak Bandung is priced upwards of $5 and you can add century egg and extra sauce.

Power Rojak Bandung is at 503 W Coast Dr, #01-63 Ayer Rajah Food Centre, Singapore 120503. Visit its Facebook for more information.

8. Brothers Rojak

Two brothers, Tan Boon Hwa and Tan Boon Heng, run Brothers Rojak in Clementi. Their father founded the stall in the 1960s, and the brother took over in the 1980s. The hawker stall isn't too difficult to find, especially since there is usually a queue. Rojak is priced at $4/$5/$9/$11 and you can add a variety of add-ons such as cuttlefish, you tiao, century egg, dried fish, and stuffed tau pok.

Brothers Rojak is at 449 Clementi Ave 3, #01-211, Singapore 120449.

9. Gu Zao Rojak

Expect a bit of a wait at Gu Zao Rojak. The hawker stall is a fan favourite and it is manned by a sole elderly man who has been selling rojak since 1998. The rojak comes generously topped with crushed peanuts, and if you can take the heat, ask for the addition of chilli as he has one that's extra spicy. Check out the otah too, which is also grilled on the spot in the stall. Rojak at Gu Zao Rojak is priced at $3.50/$4.50/$5.50.

Gu Zao Rojak is at Blk 347 Ang Mo Kio Avenue 3, #01-2150 347 Food House, Singapore 560347.

10. Tow Kwar Pop

Tiong Bahru Market has no shortage of reputable hawker stalls selling delicious food. Another to check out is Tow Kwar Pop, a rojak stall with a history that spans over 50 years and is currently managed by a second-generation owner. Best known for its 'tow kwar pop' (crisp fried tofu puffs stuffed with greens) that gave it its name, the Michelin Plate-recommended stall has only that and rojak on its menu. Rojak at Tow Kwar Pop is priced upwards of $4.50, and you can add dried cod, tau pok, you tiao, fruits, and extra sauce.

Tow Kwar Pop is at 30 Seng Poh Rd, #02-06 Tiong Bahru Market, Singapore 168898.