Best North in Singapore

Chong Pang Nasi Lemak is very well-known. Just mention the Chong Pang housing estate in the Yishun-Sembawang area, and people instantly think of their nasi lemak. It’s common to see long lines of people waiting for their food, even in Read more…

Operated by a dynamic mother-daughter duo, Pak Mandor Nasi Lemak has become a beloved culinary landmark in Yishun. In 2023, it received the coveted “Best Nasi Lemak” award from listeners of the local radio station Class 95. The stall’s nasi Read more…

记得来Ji De Lai (Remember to come) serves an honest plate of Chicken rice in the “far” north of Singapore. Nestled in the crowded neighbourhood Chong Pang Market and Food Centre, Ji De Lai has been mostly unheard of by most Read more…

Nasi Lemak Ayam Taliwang is known for Indonesian-style nasi lemak and has a large menu of Nasi Lemak based dishes made up of traditional coconut milk rice with chicken and sambal sauce. Patrons have often praised their chicken for being Read more…

928 Yishun Laksa is a small, unassuming stall known to serve a distinctive laksa that features a broth rich in coconut milk, fermented dried shrimp, laksa leaves, and an array of spices.. The long, smooth rice vermicelli noodles offer a Read more…

The chicken boasts a silky, smooth appearance with a firm and springy texture. Served cold, the meat is both juicy and succulent. While some diners opt to remove it, I find the layer of tender, slippery skin to be unmissable, Read more…

Uncle Leong Seafood started its legacy Ang Mo Kio and now has popular branches in Punggol, Kaki Bukit, and Toa Payoh. They’re known for fresh seafood, especially their “Shimmering Sand Crab Delight,” a favourite since 2002. This dish features a Read more…

Hainan Zai in Chong Pang Market and Food Centre does a decent plate of Char Kway Teow. Rich, moist texture and balanced savory-sweet flavour. While I typically prefer my CKT less sweet, I found the taste pretty good and well-executed. Read more…