Essentially, kway chap is a bowl of kway, or flat rice noodles served with broth and sides of braised meats, pig offals, eggs and beancurd. The Teochew dish is a favourite among many Singaporeans, not only because of the taste but also the variety of options you can choose from. The dish may look easy to make, but it is especially tedious in terms of getting the offals cleaned, braising the ingredients to perfection, and getting the right mix of spices, herbs and flavourings for the braising liquid – the very heart and soul of the dish.
Owner Mr Ng has been cooking up kway chap since the 1980s and the three-decade-long experience really shines in his creation. The long lines are also proof of the taste too. Prices start at $3.50 for the one person set.
210 Lor 8 Toa Payoh, #01-24 Toa Payoh Lor 8 Market, Singapore 310210
Serangoon Gardens Market & Food Centre is already a mecca for foodies. But if you need another reason to head there, go for Garden Street’s Kway Chap. The brand has been using the same recipe since the 1950s. Prices start at $5.50
49A Serangoon Garden Way, #01-21 Serangoon Garden Market & Food Centre, Singapore 555945
Yaowarat serves up Thai-style kway chap, which is less herbal and more peppery in taste. The braised offerings are similar to what you get elsewhere, but they offer Thai sides and drinks too. Prices start at $7.50.
801 Tampines Ave 4, Singapore 520801 and 945 Upper Serangoon Rd, Singapore 534711
It won’t be difficult to spot Lao San Kway Chap. Just look for the shop with the longest line and you’re likely in the right queue. Prices start at $6.50.
232 Ang Mo Kio Ave 3, Singapore 560232
With nightlife restrictions lifted, many of us would be looking for a supper spot. 284 Kway Chap is the perfect place to start as it opens from 8 pm till 3 am. Don’t forget to get the chilli dipping sauce. Each item is sold separately starting at $0.60 for tau kwa.
284 Bishan Street 22, Singapore 570284
Located just a stone’s throw away from Aljunied MRT, Heng Kee has been run by owners Mr and Mrs Heng since 1992. Heng Kee operates in the morning from 6.30 am to 3.30 pm. Each item is sold separately.
45 Sims Dr, Block 45 Sims Vista, Singapore 381045
To-Ricos goes by many names, including Blanco Court Kway Chap. But look for a queue and you’ll be able to identify the Michelin Bib Gourmand stall. Do note that they operate from 10 am to 2.30 pm only. Prices start at $4 for a mixed platter for one.
51 Old Airport Rd, #135, Singapore 390051
Double Spring is one of the few stores in Pek Kio Food Centre with long lines flocking for the Duck Kway Chap. Here, the soup is distinctly herbal but still retains a light, fragrant touch. Prices start at $4 for one person.
41A Cambridge Rd, #01-48 Pek Kio Market & Food Centre, Singapore 211041
216 Bedok Food Centre has two kway chaps stalls that are both well-known: Chai Chee Kway Chap and Chris Kway Chap. Get both dishes if you have someone to share them with. The stalls open in the mornings till the early afternoon.
216 Bedok North Street 1, Pasar Bedok Central, Singapore 460216
Tay Ah Liat of Siglap Kway Chap has been cooking up his star dish for over 50 years, resulting in a depth of flavour and mastery that is difficult to compete with.
Prices start at $3 for a platter.
727 East Coast Rd, 3838 Eating Place, Singapore 459073
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- hawker food
- kway chap
- noodles
- teochew