Maxwell Food Centre is a must-visit for some of Singapore’s best hawker food.
The huge, covered space at one end of Maxwell road, is packed with over 100 food stalls dishing out all kinds of tasty and affordable “street” eats. You pick what you want from any vendor and either find a seat or take it to go. There are restrooms too, in case you’re wondering. Bring some friends so you can try a bit of everything, dress lightly, and get ready for a delicious dive into Singapore’s street food scene.
What to eat at Maxwell Food Centre
With over a 100 stalls, it can get overwhelming trying to figure what to eat or which stalls to buy from. The last thing you’d want is to spend money on “average” when “greatness” is just a few feet away. So, we’ve created a simple cheatsheet to get you to the good stuff fast. You’re welcome.
Mains
- Chicken rice from Tian Tian (#01-10/11) or Ah Tai (#01-07)
- Noodles with roast meats from Fu Shun Shao La Mian Jia (#01-71) or Ah Zhong Roasted Delights (#01-93)
- Pork Chop Rice from Taste of Jiangnan (#01-62)
- Bak Chor Mee from Hock Lai Seng (#01-26)
- Indonesian chicken rice from Alimama (#01-09)
- Braised Pork Belly Rice from Bold x Braised (#01-43)
- Laksa from Old Nyonya (#01-04)
- Kebabs from Sultan Kebab (#01-86)
- Biryani from Pakistani Dum Biryani SG (#01-69)
- Rice Bowls from Dan Lao (#01-73)
- Porridge from Zhen Zhen (#01-54)
- Fish Soup from Yi Jia (#01-69)
Sides
- Rojak & Popiah from Rojak · Popiah & Cockle (#01-56)
- Ngoh Hiang from Hup Kee (#01-97)
- Fried Dumplings from Tong Xin Ju Shanghai Tim Sum (#01-92)
- Fritters from China Street Hum Jin Pang (#01-28)
- Oyster cake from Maxwell Fuzhou Oyster Cake (#01-05)
- Banh Mi from Baguette HUONG VIET (#01-42)
Dessert & Drinks
- Nanyang Coffee from The 1950’s Coffee (#01-90)
- Appam from Mr Appam (#01-99)
- Nyonya Kueh from Heng Heng (#01-31)
- Soya Beancurd from Lao Ban Soya Beancurd (#01-91)
25 of the best Maxwell stalls
This list is a curation of our favourite stalls and must eats at Maxwell food centre. Sorted by the highest rating. We’ve added details like awards, opening hours and a short writeup on why we think they are awesome.
There you have it, Maxwell Food Centre is where you’ll find some of Singapore’s best street food. With tasty dishes like chicken rice, laksa, and fried dumplings, there’s something yummy for everyone. Plus, the prices won’t break the bank.
Tips for visiting Maxwell Food Centre
- Avoid weekday lunch hours – Maxwell is located on the fringe of the CBD, so it is surrounded by office buildings. If you have to go during 12-2pm weekdays, expect long lines and waiting for seats as office workers queue up for their favourite foods.
- Dress light – It is an open air food centre so it can get very hot in the afternoons.
- Don’t expect service – While most stall owners are friendly, some can get real grumpy. They spend all day in a tiny, hot kitchen, so cut them some slack. Just smile, get your food, and enjoy!
Maxwell Food Centre Address
1 Kadayanallur St, Singapore 069184 (Google Maps)
Nearest MRT: Maxwell MRT
Or within walking distance from Tanjong Pagar, Chinatown and Telok Ayer MRT
F.A.Q.
What time does Maxwell Food Centre open?
Maxwell Food Centre opens 8:00 AM and closes 2:00 AM. However, every stall has different opening and closing times. If you don’t want to miss anything, it’s best you check each individual stall’s hours.
Is Maxwell Food Centre Air-conditioned?
No it is not. However, it is ventilated well with several fans for air circulation. It is advised you dress light as it can get hot, especially during the afternoons.
How do I get to Maxwell Food Centre?
The nearest MRT station is Maxwell MRT (TE18). It’s within walking distance from Tanjong Pagar, Chinatown and Telok Ayer MRT (EW15).
What is the crowd like at Maxwell Food Centre?
Mainly office workers, tourists and some residents. Skip the lunch rush from 12 to 2 PM on weekdays when it’s packed with office workers.
What is the best time to visit Maxwell Food Centre?
Definitely avoid lunch at 12-2 PM on weekdays. Some stalls take a mid day break around 2-5pm. Late mornings of evenings are perfect.
Maxwell Food Centre? Confirm solid. From Tian Tian’s famous chicken rice to Zhen Zhen Porridge, it’s like a hawker buffet of all the best Singaporean eats. Always crowded, but for good reason. Just be prepared to queue, especially during lunch. Worth the wait lah, especially if you’re craving local favourites. kin ka kin qiu!
Fu Shun Shao La Mian Jia or ah zhong, add extra char siu. damn good must eats at maxwell
Try these at Maxwell Food Centre
alimama green chilli chicken rice & prawn noodle
china street fritters
fuzhou oyster cake
tian tian chicken rice maxwell
75 peanut soup maxwell
danlao scrambled egg rice
Maxwell Food Centre is one of the more popular hawker centre in singapore, near chinatown and in the middle of the biz district. lots of good food but be prepared to queue if you’re heading there during peak hours.
Tons of good food at Maxwell hawker centres. It’s raw-er than Lau Pa Sat but that’s one of its charms heh. Just go wherever the queue is at.
The queue is horrendous for TianTian these days. Ah Tai or Tong Fong Fatt at maxwell road food centre is just as good.
Best food at maxwell food centre is Ah Zhong Roasted Delights. =)
Just 5mins walk from where I work. Maxwell hawker centre is one of my favourite lunch spots. Just visit at noon and admire the long lines to find the best stalls. Haha!
Jet-lagged but on a mission, I hopped off the plane and straight into a cab, heading for Maxwell in the blistering heat (seriously, it was like walking into an oven). I was lucky to get some incredibly tasty eats at veryu affordable prices, especially compared to some of the pricier joints around Singapore. Highly recommend coming here maxwell hawker center!
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Coffee Queen at Maxwell hawker serves some pretty strong and delicious iced coffee. It’s got a tinge of vietnamese hazelnut flavour. good!
Maxwell road hawker centre. As authentic as it gets. Prepare cash if you’re coming here. Its alot more local than Laupasat. Lots of local food options. Enjoy!
This place was our favorite hawker center in Singapore. It’s just off the Maxwell MRT, a bit hard to find a seat, and super hot, but totally worth it! We got a lot of food for not much money. To skip the lines, try to get there for lunch at 11:45 am. But the food comes out fast, so the lines move quickly. It really feels welcoming and affordable. Highly recommended to try the chicken rice!