The 25 Best Maxwell Food Centre Stalls You Must Try — Seriously!

The real star, however, is the rice. Cooked in a subtly seasoned chicken stock, it’s fluffy, fragrant, and delicious, with delicate notes of ginger, scallions, and garlic. Adding to the delight, we enjoyed hard-boiled eggs lightly braised in soy sauce. While debates on which stall reigns supreme persist, there’s no denying that Ah Tai’s offering stands tall in its own right.

Maxwell Fuzhou Oyster Cake is rare snack that combines minced meat, fresh prawns, and oysters, resulting in a perfect balance of textures—crispy on the outside, juicy and flavorful within. Though petite and priced on the higher side, a few of these treats are necessary to satisfy one’s appetite. The exterior’s crispiness gives way to a moist, soft interior, soaked with the savory essence of oysters, prawns, and minced pork. The experience is nothing short of extraordinary, offering a taste that is both familiar and intriguingly unique.

Fu Shun Shao La Mian Jia serves up some seriously tasty roast duck and pork. The duck drumstick is juicy and has perfectly crispy skin, while the noodles are spot-on. Just a heads-up: the place can get crowded and you might have to wait a bit, but it’s totally worth it for the mouthwatering food. … Read more

The young chef here is the grandson of the well-known “Ah Ter” from Amoy Street Food Centre. This version of bak chor mee is a bit richer and heavier on the sauces. The soup is flavourful, thanks to the minced pork and seafood, and the handmade fishballs are soft and juicy.

Old Nyonya serves a good bowl of Laksa although not as rich or aromatic as the bigger names. Try the laksa or rendang chicken rice.

The roast duck is juicy and tender, with crispy skin that tastes like it came from a fancy restaurant. The roast pork is perfect too—just the right amount of fat, tender meat, and a super crunchy skin that you can hear with every bite. Don’t miss the wanton soup either; it’s packed with big, meaty dumplings. Order the noodle combo with either Roasted Pork, Roasted Duck and wantons.

Lao Ban Soya Beancurd serves some silky smooth tau huey (Soya Beancurd) in 2 flavours, original and almond. We suggest you try both. Does not disappoint.

Heng Heng Ondeh-Ondeh & Tapioca Cake makes an excellent Kueh Kosui(steamed rice cake with palm sugar) and Tapioca cake, both boasting an exceptionally soft texture and an abundance of fresh coconut shavings. Come for the kueh kosui, it has an intense gula melaka flavour that is amazing. Try kueh kosui, Ondeh Ondeh, Tapioca Kueh, Peanut mochi

Come here for a taste of classic Appams, a traditional Indian pancake snack made from a base of fermented rice. Don’t miss the Pandan Brown Sugar Coconut Appam for a subtly sweet treat with a rich aroma.

Come here for the essential Singaporean cup of Nanyang coffee. This spot has been serving kaya toast and black coffee since the ’50s. Their coffee is full bodied, rich and smooth, with a fragrant aroma.

Sultan Kebab in Maxwell food centre is the real deal for kebabs. Few come close to it in terms of value and taste. Portions are huge, and everything’s made fresh right before your eyes. If you order the lamb kebab, the lamb is cooked just for you. The Turkish owner is friendly and loves a … Read more

Baguette Huong Viet’s Vietnamese baguettes are stuffed with juicy beef and fresh veggies. The spring rolls are a win too. A top pick for satisfying Vietnamese food.

Dan Lao serves a ricebowl topped with scrambled eggs and meats. The star of the dish is the Cantonese-style eggs that are scambled to a texture that is silky smooth, absolutely creamy, fluffy and delicious. The accompanying meats are great too and generously portioned. The char siu is incredibly tender with a nice charred taste.

For over 90 years, Hup Kee Wu Xiang Guan Chang, a family-run hawker stall in Singapore has been serving up delicious Hokkien-style Ngoh Hiang. Now managed by the third generation, it’s one of the best places to get handmade Wu Xiang. They keep it real with authentic flavours, all handmade. Their homemade chilli and sweet sauces are the perfect match for their dishes.

Zhen Zhen Fish Porridge at Maxwell Food Centre serves up some of the tastiest porridge around. It’s flavourful, hearty, and easy on the wallet. This porridge is loaded with century egg slices and a raw egg on top is super tasty, and the extra toppings make the thick and creamy congee even better. The servings are big, so you’ll definitely leave satisfied.

Taste of Jiang Nan located at Maxwell Food Centre is started by a former Din Tai Fung chef. They serve a fantastic pork chop that’s tender with just the right kick of spice. The accompanying egg fried rice is a winner, too. They’ve got dumplings and pickled fish soup on the menu as well. The Xiao Long Bao, with six pieces for $5, is a great deal. The dough is thin but easy to handle, packed with juicy goodness without being oily. The filling is well-balanced—traditional but not mind-blowing. The pork fried rice, prawn dumplings in chili oil, and Sichuan-style…

The briyani here exceeded expectations with its richly flavoured rice, offering a gentle spiciness that’s pleasantly subtle. The mutton is exceptionally tender, and the chicken portions are notably generous. The achar adds a refreshing touch to the meal.

Bold x Braised scores high marks for both its food and service. The trotter leg rice comes highly recommended and the braised pork rice set stands out with its tender, melt-in-your-mouth pork belly. The sauce packs a punch and the portions are huge.

This place is famous for having the best fish soup around, and people don’t mind waiting 20 minutes for it every week. The broth is super tasty and gets even better later in the day. The soup tastes clean and has a great fish flavour. The fish is tender, perfectly cooked, and so fresh it practically melts in your mouth. The line might be long, but the service is quick and the wait is often shorter than expected.�