23-07-2025
11 best stalls in Tampines Round Market & Food Centre to tame your hunger
The cluster of malls in Tampines may be convenient, but Tampines Round Market and Food Centre will always be the landmark. Established in 1983, this wet market and hawker centre combo is the spot for food, lifestyle and household necessities.
Shaped like a doughnut and filled with the golden promise of good food, Tampines Round Market and Food Centre was on my list for a long time. So join me as I look for the top hits in this oldie-but-goodie spot!
1. 137 Lor Mee Prawn Mee (#01-09)
137 Lor Mee Prawn Mee crowns their lor mee with fried fish, and said dish crowns this list of foodie finds. Is this what they call the circle of life? Either way, the only circle I see is my empty bowl staring back at me.
With each bowl made to order, there's no way you're getting soggy fish in your Lor Mee (S$4 for Regular, S$5 for Large). Everything is coated in thick, sultry zhap before finely minced garlic and chilli paste are scooped in. Don't worry about the spice, because this chilli sauce deepens the umami of the lor mee sauce instead of burning your tongue.
A generous drizzle of black vinegar seals the deal, and you've got yourself a bowl of silky noodles. Each bite is an intricate connection of flavours and textures: the sweetness of the fish against the crunch of its breading and the creaminess of the boiled egg.
Tue to Sun: 6.30am – 1pm Closed on Mon
2. Yummy Sarawak Kolo Mee (#01-45)
Yummy Sarawak Kolo Mee is a common name that pops up when you search Tampines Round Market and Food Centre online, and it deserves the spotlight. With 17 dishes on the menu, there's bound to be something you'll enjoy.
The Signature Spare Ribs Noodle (S$6/S$7/S$8/S$9/S$10/S$12) features tender chunks of pork ribs simmered in sauce. Based on the portion size you order, the toppings include wantons, mushrooms, vegetables, char siew and more.
While the springy and curly kolo mee is always an option, you can opt for other noodles like you mian or yi mee according to your preferences. Tossed in that soy-based sauce enriched with rendered fat, these noodles are bound to be good!
The chilli that comes with the noodles shouldn't be overlooked. It's sour, savoury and delightfully spicy, which makes downing each bite easy. If you're not a spice lover, only mix in a little at a time, because this stuff is potent!
+65 9866 2244 Daily: 6 am – 2 pm
3. Chai Chee Pork Porridge (#01-39)
I am of the firm belief that medicine heals the body while food heals the soul. And when the 2 of them come together, the result is a bowl of Chai Chee Pork Porridge. Thick, creamy and comforting, this meal will help you cope with the flu or the Monday blues.
The Sliced Pork Porridge (S$5) served here is a simple bowl of congee topped with spring onions, youtiao and pork. While the amount of porridge you get isn't the best for large appetites, the quantity of sliced pork more than makes up for it.
Is there any way to make this congee creamier? Of course! Adding an egg (S$0.60) and stirring it into the piping hot congee creates a golden bowl of silky goodness. Don't worry about eating any raw egg, because the residual heat of the porridge helps to cook it evenly.
Wed & Thu, Sat & Sun: 6.30am – 1.30pm Closed on Mon, Tue & Fri
4. Lao Lee Pig's Viscera Pork Ribs Prawn Noodle (#01-43)
Viscera refers to internal organs in the main body cavity, and Lao Lee Viscera Pork Ribs Prawn Noodle refers to eating a hearty bowl of it. I'm a pig liver fan, and from the look of this long queue, I've found my people.
The collagen-rich Pig's Tail Noodle (S$6 for Small, S$7 for Regular, S$8 for Large) might seem like an acquired taste, but I noticed many ordering this hearty bowl. A light, clear broth is the base for your choice of noodles, spinach and generous chunks of pig tail.
Of course, all the internal organs are cleaned thoroughly before the cooking process to ensure each dish's hygiene and taste. If you're not part of the viscera fan club, there are the Prawn Noodle (S$5 for Regular, S$6 for Large) and Pork Ribs Prawn Noodle (S$5 for Regular, S$6 for Large) for you to enjoy too!
Tue to Sun: 7am – 2pm Closed on Mon
5. Rajarani Thosai (#01-33)
Rajarani Thosai retains a 4-star Google rating even with 170 reviews, a clear testament to their quality. From spicy and savoury thosai to my childhood favourite puttu mayam, this stall will settle both your lunch and snack cravings.
Everything here is cooked in batches to ensure that these paper-thin edges are at maximum crunchiness. The Butter (S$2) enhances the fermented rice batter with the milky fragrance of melted butter. With red sugar for sweetness, this South Indian pancake is an indulgent dessert that's perfect after a savoury main dish.
The (S$2.50) topped with flakes of desiccated coconut and jaggery is what my childhood was made of. Every bite is light, sweet and filled with nostalgia.
+65 96789371 Thu to Mon: 7.30am to 1.30pm Closed on Tue Facebook | Instagram
6. Yong Huat Chicken Rice (#01-12)
It's not every day you find laksa in a chicken rice stall, but Yong Huat Chicken Rice makes it work. It's one of the only stalls selling chicken rice in Tampines Round Market and Food Centre, so you know where to go if you're craving silky slices of chicken!
Tender steamed chicken is doused with creamy and spicy soup in the Chicken (S$4) for a change in flavour. It's joined with the usual laksa crew: tau pok, yellow noodles and a thick spoonful of sambal.
The tau pok soaks up all that laksa goodness like a sponge, bursting with juices as you bite in. Yong Huat Chicken Rice also offers Rice and Roasted Pork Rice from S$3.50 to S$4.70 a bowl. Pretty worth it, if you ask me!
Tue to Sun: 9.15am – 2 pm Closed on Mon
My Father's Minced Meat Noodles: Superb soup-style BCM with flavour-packed broth & springy noodles worth the trip to Tampines
7. Jie Shen Shou Gong Bao (#01-42)
One look at Jie Shen Shou Gong Bao transports me back to my childhood (or adulthood for some, heh). Everywhere you look, there's bound to be goodies. From steamy bao to colourful gem biscuits and chewy ang ku kueh, this place is nostalgia crammed into a stall.
Did you think I'd leave without a slice of that gorgeous 9-layer Cake (S$1)? We can only be friends if you peel and eat this layer-by-layer, too. Just kidding. This kueh was perfectly soft and chewy, made fragrant with coconut milk.
I also got an Egg Tart (S$1.50) and White Mung Bean Cake (S$2.30) to bring home. The custard in the tart was creamy without being too sweet, and paired well with the crumbly, buttery pie dough.
This soft white gao is my dad's favourite, and I get why. While it's not as well-known as kueh bankit or kueh tutu, this powdery pastry has the texture of a soft, airy cookie. Once you bite down, it gives immediately and melts in your mouth. 10/10 recommend!
Daily: 6.30am – 3pm
8. Xing Ji Wanton Mee (#01-35)
Xing Ji Wanton Mee sports long lines and sells out by noon. Apart from their colour-coded shirts and bowls, their noodles are also on point. Don't worry about waiting too long, because the queue moves quickly. I was seated with my food within 10 minutes.
The broth of the Shredded Chicken Noodle (S$5 for Small, S$6 for Regular, S$7 for Large) was enriched by the savoury smokiness of mushrooms. Slices of steamed chicken and crunchy kailan also adorn this bowl.
While the overall taste of the egg noodles was nothing to shout about, there was just something nostalgic and comforting about the warm, soupy bowl. It reminded me of the braised chicken noodles my mum used to make, and sometimes, that's all you need on a busy day.
+65 9068 7769 Mon: 6am – 10.30pm Wed to Sun: 6am – 1pm Closed on Tue Facebook
9. House of Dessert (#01-02)
Nothing says hawker centre quite like chendol and ice kachang. House of Dessert describes exactly what this stall is — the perfect sweet fix for your day. Looking at the metal containers full of hot and cold sweet treats has got me salivating.
Are you familiar with the phrase 'fight fire with fire'? It may sound crazy, but some believe that hot weather calls for hot food. And this bowl of Tau Suan (S$1.80) makes sure you're on fire while your wallet stays cool.
The peeled green beans float in a thickened soup that's lightly sweetened. The chefs ensure that the soup is just the right consistency: not runny and not too clumpy. Mix in the youtiao, coat these crunchy morsels with the soup, and you've got yourself a textural wonder of a snack!
Tue & Wed, Fri to Sun: 7am – 1pm Closed on Mon & Thu
10. Song Han Carrot Cake (#01-07)
Yep, this is the famous Song Han Carrot Cake that infuses curry powder into their dishes. They're the only stall in Singapore to do so, making their dishes a one-of-a-kind experience!
To ensure that you can try out as many dishes as possible, these carrot cakes are sold in 3 portion sizes. The Black Carrot Cake and White Carrot Cake are sold at S$2.50 for Small, S$3.50 for Regular and S$4.50 for Large. Carrot cake for S$2.50? Sign me up.
There is a thin line between fragrant and overwhelming when curry powder is involved. These plates of carrot cake toe the line perfectly, leveraging the blend of spices against the soy-based sauces coating the soft carrot cake.
However, some reviews mention that the carrot cake isn't as punchy when a different chef takes the wheel. Look out for the OG uncle when you drop by for a bite, guys!
Tue & Wed, Fri to Sun: 6am – 12pm Closed on Mon & Thu
11. Shen Li Restaurant (#01-15)
If zi char isn't the first thing that comes to mind when you hear the clang of woks and spatulas, are you still Singaporean? But don't worry, you can cure that with a visit to Shen Li Restaurant. With large portions and absolute flavour bombs, they're the perfect end to our Tampines journey!
The Claypot '' (S$10) mimics the silkiness of the soy bean dessert. Jiggly chunks of tofu are slathered in a thick, umami-rich sauce. The mellowness of the tofu balances out the strong sauce.
As you chew, the tofu melts into creamy goodness that serves as the perfect pairing to freshly-cooked rice. It warms the body from within, a comforting meal that just can't be replaced by anything else.
+65 81011004 Tue to Fri: 11.30 am – 2 pm, 4.30pm – 9 pm Sat & Sun: 4.30pm – 9pm Closed on Mon Facebook | Instagram
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