Take a break from perusing the stores at the neighbouring shopping malls by heading to this popular food centre, which houses a treasure trove of notable eateries.
If you’re in the Ang Mo Kio area and in search of a lunch spot, we suggest dropping by Ang Mo Kio Central Market & Food Centre. Situated a stone’s throw away from Ang Mo Kio MRT station, the food centre is conveniently positioned near the neighbourhood’s main shopping centres – Djitsun Mall and AMK Hub – as well as the lush community park of Ang Mo Kio Town Garden West. It was most recently renovated in 2022.
Here, you’ll encounter a clutch of vendors selling everything from comforting servings of yong tau foo to Malay favourites such as mee rebus and mee soto to whole grilled fish. Read on for a few of our recommendations.
Ang Mo Kio Central Food Centre | 724 Ang Mo Kio Avenue 6
One of the stalls with the most traffic here is Xi Xiang Feng Yong Tau Foo, which doles out warming portions of yong tau foo and is famous for their laksa gravy. Simply pick from the ingredients on offer, select your desired noodles and go for the dry option, clear soup or laksa broth. The latter is a rich, aromatic and spicy coconut broth, while the clear soup variety is a clean-tasting choice for something less heavy. Expect to pay $4 and above, depending on the items you get.
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Some prefer their minced meat noodles with a generous squirt of ketchup in the sauce, while others would shudder at the thought. If you fall into the former category, you can try the offerings from this vendor, which has a Michelin Plate mention. The noodles come with braised mushrooms, minced meat, crispy crackers and a sauce mixture that’s heavy on the ketchup and light on the black vinegar. You can anticipate forking out around $4.
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If you’re craving fried kway teow, this stall has you covered. Pony up upwards of $4 and you’ll be treated to a plate of oily, carb-filled goodness that’s redolent of that all-important wok hei. The scrumptious dish features chewy noodles, fresh beansprouts, fishcake slices, Chinese sausage, cockles and chilli sauce, and has a slightly sweet undertone. Given its popularity, do expect to encounter long queues during peak periods.
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This establishment has been in business for many decades and is a go-to haunt for mee rebus lovers. Unlike many other places that typically only offer a single mee rebus option, Yunos N Family has a truly sprawling selection: you can enjoy it with assorted chicken cuts or satay, just to name a couple. Other items on their menu include mee soto (also available in a range of choices), satay and soto ayam. Anticipate paying $5 and up.
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Tuck into an affordable bowl of old-school wanton noodles at this joint, where you’ll fork out approximately $3 for a satisfying meal. A helping has eggy al dente noodles, thin strips of well-cooked char siew, some leafy greens and bits of crunchy pork lard, alongside a few juicy wantons swimming in a small bowl of soup on the side. We like ours with plenty of green chilli slices and a healthy dollop of chilli sauce.
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Satay bee hoon is a traditional dish that you won’t find at many hawker centres these days. Here, you can sample it at Centre Satay Beehoon, a favourite among the area’s residents. For around $4 and above, you’ll receive thin rice noodles, cuttlefish, prawns, sliced pork, tau pok and a few strands of kang kong all drenched in a thick and fragrant satay sauce that’s slightly spicy and heavy on the ground peanuts.
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Ban Chuan Boneless Braised Duck has been operating for almost 40 years and is presently run by a second-generation owner. You can feast on their speciality braised duck rice, plus other menu items including kway chap and braised duck noodles. The duck meat is tender and succulent, the soup has punchy herbal notes and the flavoured rice is nice and moist. Do dunk the meat in some chilli sauce to add a spicy kick. Expect to pay about $4.
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Fried carrot cake fans can make a beeline for Lim Hai Sheng Cooked Food to sample their rendition of the dish. The stall offers both white and black varieties, though we’re partial to the former. The radish slabs are firm with a good bite and the dish features ample amounts of egg and preserved radish. Those who like things hot can try their chilli sauce, which is known for being extra potent and spicy. A meal here will set you back roughly $3.
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Fish fans, this one’s for you. At Tasty Kitchen Grilled Fish, you can get a large whole fish slathered in a sauce of your choosing (both spicy and non-spicy options are available) for under $20, which is a steal in our book. Besides this signature dish, they have an extensive menu with the likes of salted egg chicken, fried rice, and assorted vegetables. We suggest coming with a few friends and making a feast out of it.
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For a yummy serving of fried Hokkien mee, you can patronise this vendor. The dish is available in a range of sizes, though you can expect to pay around $6 for a filling portion. Each plate comes with white and yellow noodles, prawns, cuttlefish and strips of pork belly, with everything coated in a flavourful stock. It’s best paired with some piquant sambal, and other things on the menu include fried carrot cake and fried oyster omelette.
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