11 must-try spots in Redhill to feast on the heartland's best eats
The Redhill vicinity is a unique place in the Central-South region of Singapore, blending old and new to create a vibrant neighbourhood shared by both the older population and younger generations. Amongst its mature estates and more modern buildings, you'll find plenty of eateries and stalls that make this part of a country a true food haven.
Here are 11 spots in Redhill to feast on the best that the heartlands has to offer.
Abundance has quickly grown to become one of Singapore's most popular Taiwanese-inspired restaurants, though did you know that the business made their humble start under a HDB in Redhill? To date, this is one of my favourite restaurants in the country, with a menu full of tantalising Taiwanese dishes and even unique alcohol offerings.
Yolk Fried Rice (S$19) is one of my top picks, comprising beef short ribs, an onsen egg, beef fat and truffle. No joke, the (S$7.90) is one of the best gua baos I've ever had, even when compared to ones I've tried in Taiwan. The braised pork simply melts in the mouth, and the liberal amount of peanuts adds tons of points too.
Other dishes not to be missed are the Beef Noodles Soup (S$16.90), Red Hot Chilli Dumplings Noodles (S$9.90), Golden Chicken (S$13.90) and Balsamic Vinegar Fries (S$10). It's no wonder why Abundance is so dang popular.
63A Lengkok Bahru, #01-378, Singapore 151063 +65 8032 1880 Daily: 11am – 10pm | |
Hakka Leipopo is probably one of the best lei cha stalls in the country. The business, which was founded by an ex-piano teacher, initially began as a home-based operation, before transforming into a brick-and-mortar store within Bukit Merah View Food Centre.
The menu is simple, offering either Hakka or Hakka Yong Tau Foo at S$5 and S$7.20 respectively.
Each bowl of lei cha comes with a heaping pile of toppings, featuring a medley of finely chopped vegetables, peanuts, tofu bits and surprisingly, hae bee in the place of the typical ikan bilis. Each element had a hand in lending the dish a pronounced earthy profile.
The tea soup is the standout of this dish, with a savoury and layered flavour profile that was rich and complex in the best way possible. Lei cha lovers, you won't regret making the trip down for this.
115 Bukit Merah View, #01-61, Singapore 151115 Mon to Sat: 9.30am – 3pm Closed on Sun |
The famous Redhill Pork Porridge is where you'll find comforting bowls of Pork Porridge for either S$4 or S$5. You can also opt to add on extra ingredients like an Egg (S$0.50), (S$1.20) and Pork Slices, Meat Balls or Pork Liver for S$1.50 each.
Despite its plain appearance, each spoonful of the porridge is flavoured by the pork broth and ginger it is cooked in. The dish also comes with chewy pork liver and pork balls. If you're a lover of runny eggs, be sure to add an egg for an extra tasty dish. Simply mix the egg into the porridge to transform it into a creamy golden concoction.
85 Redhill Lane, #01-90, Singapore 150085 Mon to Sat: 6am – 1pm Sun: 6.30am – 1pm
Hock Shun Traditional Homemade Curry in Redhill is the perfect spot to visit for some old school chicken curry. Each curry is served in a claypot, and you get to choose whether to pair your curry with white rice, turmeric rice or bread.
The signature Home-made Claypot Curry Chicken Drumstick (S$4.50) is thick, buttery, aromatic and mildly sweet with an underlying taste of a wide array of spices. It also boasts a glossy and luscious texture, making it simply irresistible. The chicken within is tender too, though the star is undoubtedly the curry itself.
The Bread (S$0.80) is the perfect pairing with this dish— its fluffy interior and crispy outer crust made it even more tantalising when dipped into the curry.
85 Redhill Lane, #01-66, Singapore 150085 +65 9145 8876 Daily: 9am – 9pm
The super popular Uncle Peter Hokkien Mee can be found within the Meet@55 coffeeshop in Redhill, and is so loved by residents that it often sells out. With only one item on the menu, you won't have to struggle to pick what you want to have.
The Signature Prawn comes in at S$5.50, though you may opt for a bigger portion at S$6.50. They also have other variations like Signature Prawn with (S$8.50/ S$10.50) and Signature Big Prawn (S$18.50).
This semi-wet plate of hokkien mee has traditional old-school authenticity— prawn heads and shells are simmered for 4 to 8 hours to make the prawn stock extra umami.
55 Lengkok Bahru, #01-387, Singapore 151055 +65 8616 4953 Daily: 10am – 7.30pm
Desert Dessert is certainly far from deserted— this quaint cafe in Redhill serves a variety of tantalising desserts, including gelato, sliced cakes, croffles and waffles. A scoop of gelato will set you back S$5.50, with flavours like Triple Choco, Honeycomb, Strawberry Cheesecake and Earl Grey Lavender. The S$6.50 flavours, on the other hand, include Sea Salt, Pistachio and Mint Chip.
The assortment of sliced cakes are my personal pick. The Pistachio Strawberry Cake (S$9.50) is nutty and light with a bit of tanginess from the strawberry jam. Some of the other cakes available to try are the (S$9.50), Strawberry Short Cake (S$9.50), Chocoreo Crunch (S$8.50) and Basque Burnt Cheesecake (S$8.50).
For something warm, try the Classic Croffle (S$5.50 for small, S$10.50 for large) or the Dark Chocolate Belgian Waffle (S$7.50).
63B Lengkok Bahru, #01-350, Singapore 152063 +65 9037 8509 Daily: 11am – 11pm |
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Cafe Fufu has a pretty simple menu, consisting of a few pizzas, pastas, starters and desserts. They are most known for their assortment of pizzas, including flavours like Pizza Fufu (S$18 / S$28), topped with tiger prawns, coriander pesto, chilli, pine nuts and semi-dried tomatoes, and Duck (S$36), made with duck leg confit, polenta crust, rosemary, spinach and semi-dried grapes.
Dig into one of 3 pasta options: the Woodfired Grilled Vegetable Pasta (S$16), Crabmeat Pasta (S$18) or Salmon Pasta (S$18). Psst, on weekdays, Cafe Fufu has a lunch promo in which you can enjoy a flatbread pizza or pasta with homemade ice lemon tea for just S$15++!
End your meal with the tasty 6-Minutes (S$12) or the Sticky Chewy Valrhona Chocolate Cake (S$10).
63B Lengkok Bahru, #01-362, Singapore 152063 +65 9722 9070 Fri: 11am – 10pm Sat: 9am – 10pm Sun: 9am – 4pm Closed from Mon to Thu |
At The Living Room Eating House, be treated to a host of comforting local dishes within an air-conditioned environment. You'll be able to find all sorts of popular Singaporean fare here, like (S$2.80 / S$4.50), Meatball & Century Egg Congee (S$5.30), (S$5) and Chicken Cutlet (S$5.50).
The Pork Ribs Prawn Noodle (S$9.80) comes topped with tender pork ribs. I opted for the dry option, and got to enjoy the robust, flavourful bowl of prawn soup on the side. The Signature (S$7) is an option for people who prefer the soft, silky texture of mee sua— it also comes with the same aromatic prawn broth and pork ribs.
I loved the Braised Pork & Chicken Cutlet Curry Rice (S$8.50)— the braised pork was so tender and fatty while the chicken cutlet was crisp and soft. The curry was so fragrant and packed full of flavour too.
400 Lengkok Bahru, Singapore 159049 +65 9622 7723 Daily: 7.30am – 5pm |
The Peranakan Restaurant stands out from its neighbouring shops in Redhill due to its gorgeous storefront. This authentic restaurant is helmed by Executive Chef Raymond Khoo, using recipes handed down by the Nyonyas and Babas in his family.
The Experience (S$108 per pax) is the ultimate Peranakan meal, including an assortment of starters, mains, dessert, free-flow Blue Pea Flower Drink and Keropok Belingo w/ Sambal Belachan. Dishes to look forward to in this set are the Soup w/ Brandy, Ayam Buah Keluak and Beef Rendang w/ Serunding.
A la carte options are available too. Enjoy some tasty Prawn (S$15) or Nasi Ulam Dulu Kala (S$17) as your starter before moving on to mains like Curry Chicken (S$15) and Prawn (S$22).
57 Lengkok Bahru, #01-477, Singapore 151057 +65 8023 4345 Daily: 11am – 9pm | |
Wuming Hainanese Chicken Rice is a chicken rice lover's dream. Aside from enjoying individually portioned mains here, you can also order a whole chicken for S$36, or half a chicken for S$19.
The Chicken Rice Set (S$7.60) comes with a plate of tender chicken doused in sauce, fragrant rice, stir-fried veggies and soup. I opted to add extra meat for S$2.50, and was treated to a double portion of chicken. This is an example of chicken rice done exceptionally well, with flavour popping in every bite.
For those who aren't fans of rice, the eatery also offers noodle dishes like Curry Chicken Noodle (S$6.50), Roasted Chicken Noodle (S$5.60) and Chicken (S$6).
75D Redhill Road, #01-110, Singapore 154075 +65 8380 3559 Daily: 10am – 9.30pm
Yi Qian Private Dining within Thye Hong Centre serves up Teochew and Cantonese cuisine with dishes that range from affordable to slightly more bougie. Begin your meal with a tasty appetiser like Crispy Eggplant with Pork Floss (S$9.80) or Deep-fried Sea Cucumber Cube with Pepper and Salt (S$48) before moving on to mains like the Peking Irish Duck (S$50 for half, S$98 for whole) and Sauteed Beef Cube with Sliced Garlic (S$36).
The huge selection of seafood will leave you spoilt for choice. Indulge in Teochew style live seafood like Mantis Prawn (S$30 for 6 pieces) and Cockles (S$18 per portion), or get some Braised Supreme Shark's Fun (S$108) to savour. Other seafood dishes are the Sauteed Scallop with Asparagus in XO Sauce (S$38), Deep-fried Prawns with Cereal (S$36) and Wok-fried Grouper in Hot Stone (S$38).
2 Leng Kee Road, Thye Hong Industrial Centre, #01-04, Singapore 159086 +65 6513 6377 Daily: 11.30am – 3pm & 6pm – 10.30pm |
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