11 best stalls at Holland Village Food Centre worth hollering about
You probably know Holland Village as a lively area with restaurants, cafes and bars aplenty. But sometimes, the best bites come from the simplest spots. Perched amid the bustle is Holland Village Food Centre, serving up solid hawker fare that humbly holds its own — just the change of pace you never knew you needed.
And with that, we've rounded up the 11 best stalls at Holland Village Food Centre worth hollering about.
Pasta is never a bad idea. Even better? Restaurant-quality pasta at hawker centre prices — exactly what Twirl Pasta offers. Tucked away in the back annexe of the food centre, this gem of a stall serves up an enticing variety of pasta dishes that's sure to carb your cravings.
Fun fact: its owner, James, trained under Chef Choo of Chef Choo Signature, the hawker pasta mainstay over at Golden Mile Food Centre.
Twirl Pasta offers 7 pasta mains, including Spaghetti Alfredo with Bacon & Mushroom (S$8), Chicken Chop + Spaghetti Aglio Olio (S$8.50) and Spaghetti with House-made Meatballs in Marinara (S$8). The Spaghetti Frutti di Mare (S$9.50) is another eye-catching option, featuring arrabiata sauce-coated spaghetti with a generous portion of fresh seafood.
I went with the Grilled Salmon + House-made Pesto Spaghetti (S$13) — a pricier choice, but certainly delivered on quality. The pasta was cooked to a perfect al dente and tossed in a nutty, herbaceous pesto sauce that, albeit on the lighter side, definitely held its own. And don't get me started on the salmon, which was seared to smoky perfection and embellished with an ultra-crispy skin I could go on about forever.
Tue to Sat: 11.30am – 3pm & 4pm – 7.30pm Closed on Sun & Mon Instagram
363 Katong Laksa's name may ring a bell if you're a regular around Holland Village; it once operated out of a full-fledged restaurant in the area. Although it's since downsized into a humble hawker stall, their laksa is still every bit as satisfying.
Get the Premium Laksa (S$6.30), which comes generously topped with whole prawns, fishcakes, cockles and tau pok. The ingredients and slurp-worthy noodles are bathed in a rich, flavourful gravy that strikes a fantastic balance between the hae bee-laced rempah and creamy coconut milk.
The stall also offers nasi lemak sets, including Chicken Wing (S$5.20), Chicken Thigh (S$5.80), Fish (S$5.80) and Nyonya Beef Rendang (S$6.50), each served with fragrant rice, vegetables, egg, peanuts, ikan bilis and sambal.
Thu to Tue: 8.30am – 8pm Closed on Wed Facebook
Hua Soon Western Food is your stop for old-school Western goodness. Think unpretentious plates of grilled chicken chop with fries and coleslaw, golden-brown spring chicken and chicken nuggets… just faultless comfort food that whisks you back to simpler times.
Choose from an array of nearly 40 mains, including Black Pepper Chicken Chop (S$7), Fish n Chips (S$7), Mac n Cheese w. Pork Chop (S$6.90), Fried Rice w. Chicken Cutlet (S$5.50) and even Ribeye Steak (S$14.90), which features a 200g hunk of air-flown beef.
Portions here are bang for your buck, with each set served alongside 3 sides — fries, corn, coleslaw, pasta or rice, depending on your pick. My pick: Chicken Chop w. Cheesy Fries (S$7.50) came with corn, coleslaw, crinkle-cut fries blanketed in nacho cheese and a fried egg atop a hefty slab of chicken chop slathered in savoury mushroom sauce.
Thu to Tue: 11am – 9pm Closed on Wed
Western food lovers, we're not quite done yet. Chang Sheng Western Food is another worthy addition to your repertoire. Much like Hua Soon, this stall dishes out no-frills Western classics with a side of nostalgia — and it's got its own loyal following to prove it. Can't decide between the two? Don't. A few return visits and a rotation between both sounds like the best plan to us.
The Chicken Cutlet Fried Rice (S$5) is a crowd favourite, and it's not hard to see why. With simple egg fried rice dotted with ham, crispy chicken cutlet and a crowning sunny-side-up egg, it might just remind you of mom's cooking.
If you're feeling boujee, splurge on the Black Pepper Ribeye Steak (S$9) or Salmon Fish (S$9), served with your choice of rice or fries. Otherwise, you'll never go wrong with some good ol' Fish 'n' Chips (S$7), Pork Chop (S$7) and, behold, the Chicken Cutlet Spaghetti (S$6).
+65 8550 3536 Tue to Sun: 11am – 9.30pm Closed on Mon
Sometimes, all it takes is a hearty plate of economic bee hoon to start your day right. Trust in Holland V. Fried Bee Hoon for a fuss-free breakfast or brunch fix, but be sure to swing by early as their shutters are down by the early afternoon.
Order up! Try not to drool at the sight of the ingredients piled high on countertop trays. The best part? Each of these cost no more than S$2 a pop.
Start with your base of Bee Hoon (S$1.20/S$1.50) or Noodle (S$1.20/S$1.50), then pile on the usual suspects: Egg (S$0.50), Vegetables (S$0.60), and Chicken Wing (S$1.60/S$1.80/S$2) plus a dollop of aromatic sambal. Of course, feel free to go all out with other add-ons, such as Fish Fillet (S$1), Spring Rolls (3 for S$1.50), Chicken Nuggets (3 for S$1.50), Luncheon Meat (S$0.60) and many more. Really, the possibilities are endless.
+65 9363 4589 Thu to Sun & Tue: 6am – 12.30pm Closed on Mon & Wed
Ah Fong Noodle took over the unit once occupied by the famed Ming Fa Fishball Noodles — and judging by the perpetual queues, it's safe to say that they've done those big shoes justice. Like its predecessor, the stall doles out comforting bowls of Fishball Noodles (S$4/S$5), bak chor mee (S$4.50/S$5.50) and more.
As a sucker for anything stuffed with meat, my natural first pick was the Double Taste Meatball Noodle (S$4.50/S$5.50). My S$5.50 order came with a generous helping of 6 meatballs — 3 of which encased a delectable chunk of minced meat that oozed savoury pork broth à la xiao long bao. These flavour-packed morsels were a great complement to the kway teow tossed in a mix of vinegar and chilli, though I'd probably go for less vinegar and more chilli next time.
Other mouth-watering options include Fuzhou Fishball Noodles (S$4.50/S$5.50), Sliced Abalone Bak Chor Mee (S$5.50/S$7) and Chicken Cutlet Noodle (S$5/S$6.50).
Daily: 8.30am – 9pm
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I don't know about you, but I love a good zi char spot. 126 Mini Wok does just that, serving up all the classics in fuss-free, single-sized portions perfect for quick, satisfying meals. And we mean it when we say all the favourites; their menu boasts over 30 dishes to choose from!
A popular choice is the Black Pepper Beef Hor Fun (S$6) and its dry counterpart, the Stir Fried Beef Hor Fun (S$6) — the former features the flat rice noodles drenched in silky egg gravy, while the latter is wok-fried to charred perfection, both generously studded with tender beef slices.
There's also a plethora of rice options for your perusal, including Sambal Fried Rice (S$4), Salted Egg Chicken Rice (S$6), Thai Style Fish Rice (S$5.50) and even Thai Style Pineapple Fried Rice (S$5). Spice lovers should give the Curry Pork Rice (S$5.50) a go — it comes loaded with pork slices and a generous ladle of piquant curry.
Mon to Sat: 11am – 9.30pm Closed on Sun
How much does the world's heaviest dumpling weigh? Wanton. Now that you've (probably not) laughed at my joke, let's get to the real reason we're here: wanton mee from Liang Ji Wanton Noodle. Because let's be honest; it's the kind of dish that hits the spot any day, any time.
You can have your Wanton Mee (S$4.50/S$5/S$6) in soup or dry-tossed in any of 4 sauces: Chilli Sauce, Black Sauce, Tomato Sauce, or the Chilli + Black Sauce combo that's more commonly seen in Malaysian-style variations.
I'd recommend the sweet-savoury Chilli + Black Sauce mix — as it pairs the best with the al dente noodles. Each plate also comes with slices of sweet char siew, silky wantons and crispy ones that are chock-full of meat.
Daily: 8am – 9.30pm
Now, spice things up with a bowl of mala xiang guo from Qian Jiao Bai Wei Mala Xiang Guo. Perfect for sharing with your makan gang, this fiery stir-fry packs an aromatic punch — and that addictive, tongue-tingling kick from the Sichuan peppercorn is sure to perk you right up.
Priced from S$6, their Fragrant Pot is fully customisable and ingredients are priced by category, with Meats from S$3/100g, Vegetables from S$1.50/100g and Mushrooms from S$2.50/100g.
My ideal bowl would consist of Instant Noodles (S$1), Pork Belly (S$3), Da Bai Chye (S$1.50), Rice Cake (S$1.50), Lotus Root (S$2.50) and Abalone Mushroom (S$2.50) — all thoroughly coated in their savoury mala sauce at a perfect zhong la (medium spicy).
Tue to Sun: 9am – 9pm Closed on Mon
Looks like Holland Drive Food Centre isn't the only spot to get your claypot rice fix around Holland Village! A formidable —if lesser known — rival to the famed New Lucky Claypot Rice, Yu Ji Claypot & Stewed Soup proves itself a master of two trades: claypot dishes and soul-soothing double-boiled soups.
As mentioned, you gotta give the Traditional Claypot Rice (S$6.80 for 1 pax, S$13 for 2 pax, S$20 for 3 pax) a whirl. Each pot comes loaded with tender chunks of chicken and vegetables atop rice drizzled in dark soy sauce — every spoonful is satisfying, with smoky, charred bits of rice for that added smokiness and crunch.
That aside, the stall boasts an impressive selection of 14 soups, including the nourishing Herbal Stewed Fresh Chicken (S$7), Lotus Root Peanut Pork Ribs Soup (S$4.50) and Salted Vegetable Duck Soup (S$4.80).
+65 9815 1555 Thu to Tue: 11am – 9pm Closed on Wed
Fellow ban mian lovers, this one's for you. De Sheng Handmade Noodles • Fish Soup serves a wide variety of handmade noodle dishes, alongside other noodle soups and fish soup — perfect for an easy lunch fix.
Go for a satisfying bowl of Dry Ban Mian (S$4.50) or its Soup (S$4.50) version, both with the option to swap your noodles for U-mian or Mee Hoon Kueh. Spice lovers can turn up the heat with the Spicy Noodle/Tom Yum Ban Mian (S$5), starring springy noodles in a savoury, tangy broth loaded with meat and vegetables.
Craving something lighter? Warm up with theFried Fish Soup (S$5/S$6/S$7) or the healthier Sliced Fish Soup (S$5/S$6/S$7), and don't forget to add a bowl of fluffy Rice (S$0.50) to round out the meal.
Daily: 9am – 9pm
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