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Newton Food Centre. Photo: @driveslowphoto
About Newton Food Centre
Originally established in 1971 as Newton Circus Food Centre and renamed Newton Food Centre in the 1990s, the hawker centre is a bustling hub of activity with rows of food stalls offering an array of local dishes. The stalls offer everything from oyster omelettes to a carrot cake that’s not quite like the ones you’re used to. And the open-air setting, with its brightly lit stalls and communal seating, creates a lively and casual dining experience.
What to eat at Newton Food Centre
Satay, Newton Food Centre. Photo: @ghostguan
In general, visitors to Newton Hawker centre feast on Satay, Chilli Crab, Sambal Stingray, Carrot cake, Oyster omelette, BBQ chicken wings, Hokkien mee and char kway teow. This hawker centre is also home to a couple of Michelin-recommended stalls, including 4 Michelin Bib Gourmands and 1 Michelin Selected. Listed below in no particular order.
Michelin Hawkers at Newton Food Centre
- #01-28 Heng Carrot Cake(Bib Gourmand) – for black carrot cake
- #01-27 Alliance Seafood(Bib Gourmand) – for chilli crab, stingray, prawns
- #01-13 Kwee Heng (Bib Gourmand) – for braised duck & noodles
- #01-20 Kwang Kee Teochew Fish Porridge (Bib Gourmand) – for fish soup
- #01-76 R&B Express(Selected) – for BBQ chicken wings
The Best Hawker Stalls at Newton Food Centre
Here’s a list of our favourite hawker stalls at Newton Food Centre. This includes Michelin awardees and other must-try stalls you won’t want to miss.
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For over four decades, Kwee Heng has built a reputation for its unwavering quality. The broth is particularly noteworthy, offering a soothing warmth with its rich, earthy, herbal notes and a savory-sweet complexity. The braised duck is meticulously prepared, achieving a tender texture with a slight chew, complemented by succulent layers of duck fat beneath the skin. Sliced thick and served boneless, it exudes a delightful meaty, salty savouriness. The accompanying rice, fluffy and partially infused with the braising gravy, presents a sweet and salty flavor. The dish is rounded out with crunchy cucumber slices and a soft, braised egg,…
The black pepper crab at Alliance Seafood stands out with its robust, aromatic sauce that delivers a spicy kick. Utilizing live mud crabs, its sizable and tender. Equally notable are the tiger prawns, large and bursting with rich, lobster-esque flavour. Another highlight is the stingray, particularly succulent and flavourful. Despite the stall’s popularity, prices remain … Read more
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Stingray Goh Chew Kee Seafood at Newton Hawker’s sambal stingray is impressively tender and flavourful, though a touch more heat would be perfect. The service is top-notch and the prices are fair. Crispy cereal prawns are delightfully crunchy with a generous cereal coating, and the salted egg chicken is solid too.
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Heng Carrot Cake’s owner has perfected the art of sweet and savoury carrot cakes. While the presentation may not be the most visually appealing, the taste is undeniably exceptional. Each dish is prepared fresh, imbued with the perfect smokiness from the wok hei. The black carrot cake, enhanced with soya sauce, stands out, though there are other options to explore. What’s surprising is that the carrot cake is steamed fresh on-site, very rare these days, resulting in a softness reminiscent of fried chwee kueh but bursting with radish flavor. Heng Carrot Cake arguably offers some of Singapore’s finest carrot cake.…
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Hup Kee Fried Oyster Omelette at Newton Hawker Centre serves some standout oyster omelette with crispy eggs and heaps of fresh oysters, all complemented by a delicious chilli on the side. Thanks to a buzzer system, there’s no need to stand in line. While the wait can be long, the crispy eggs and juicy oysters make it totally worth it.
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[TEMP CLOSED] Soon Wah Fishball Kway Teow Mee at Newton Hawker Centre serves some of the best fishballs in town. You can instantly tell they’re handmade by their slightly varied sizes and visible fish meat bits when you bite into them. These fishballs are larger than usual, yet light, bouncy, fresh, and sweet in every bite. The mee pok and chili are top-notch, and you can skip the vinegar if you prefer. Alongside the fishballs, their handmade fish dumplings are also a must-try, offering a unique texture that stands out from the rest.
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If you need a punch to your tastebuds, you won’t go wrong here. This place offers fantastic durian desserts. Try the Musang King Mousse.
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The grilled chicken wings were a highlight—crispy on the outside, juicy on the inside. The satay was decent, though not exceptional. What set this place apart was the peanut sauce: just right, not too oily, with peanut bits that were perfectly coarse. Come for the Satay and BBQ chicken wings.
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At Newton Hawker Centre, this stall whips up some pretty decent satay. The chicken skewers are meaty and tender, and the shrimp satay? Fresh and tasty. Both are well-marinated and grilled just right. Set A is a good deal at $28, with 20 satays and 6 large prawns, plus a complimentary ketupat. The friendly service is a bonus, and they even accept e-payments. The peanut dipping sauce is nice, though it could use a bit more oomph. Expect a 15-minute wait when it’s busy, but hey, that’s not too bad!
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Newton Old Signboard 25 at Newton hawker centre serves a good plate of Char Kway Teow and Hokkien mee. Expect umami and wok hei in every bite. Recommended.
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Bee Heng Satay has been at Newton Food Centre since 1978. They serve peanut sauce with pineapple puree, and offer pork, chicken, and mutton satay, along with BBQ tiger prawn and otah. The pork satay isn’t too charred, and the chicken satay is tender. Their Hainanese pineapple sauce pairs nicely. They also have a decent … Read more
This hawker spot is a hidden gem for craft beer lovers, offering a fantastic selection at unbeatable prices. A must-visit for those who appreciate a good brew.
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Run by the elder brother of the famous Bib Gourmand Adam Road Noo Cheng Prawn Noodles, this stall serves up a mean bowl of prawn noodles. The soup’s got that perfect garlicky kick and just the right amount of sweetness. The kway teow with chili? Smooth and spicy, just how we like it. Pork belly’s tender and fresh, not that cheap frozen stuff. The prawns are big, juicy, and perfectly cooked. Only gripe? The pork lard could be crispier. Overall, it’s a prawn noodle fix that’s definitely worth coming back for!
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31 Heng Heng BBQ at Newton Hawker Centre is a go-to spot for BBQ stingray that rarely disappoints. The stingray is fresh and juicy, and the spicy sambal is to die for. Plus, the owners/staff are super friendly. Their sambal squid and fried baby squid are also winners. Pair the stingray with sambal/chinchalok, and you’ve got yourself an addictive combo.
Indian Kitchen at newton hawker centre serves up some of the tastiest authentic Indian food around. The portions are generous, and the owner is incredibly friendly. Every dish, from the chicken korma to the garlic and tandoori naans, butter chicken, and mutton rogan josh, was delicious. The butter chicken, in particular, stood out for not being overly sweet. Prices are reasonable, making it a great find.
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This place is a go-to for nasi lemak and nasi padang. They use basmati rice for their nasi lemak, which is a nice touch. The nasi padang options aren’t many, but each dish is cooked to perfection. The rendang daging is especially good, tender, and flavorful, making it a great match for the nasi lemak. It’s one of the best-value stalls at Newton.
Kwang Kee Teochew Fish Porridge, a humble establishment founded in 1962, specializes in fish porridge and fried fish bee hoon. Kwang Kee offers dishes characterized by their fresh ingredients and flavourful broth. The porridge features generous portions of sweet, tender fish fillets, while the sliced fish mee suah impresses with its freshness and well-balanced broth.
Tips on visiting Newton Food Centre
- It’s right next to Newton MRT (NS21) – You can take the subway here, it is also walkable from the orchard road hotels.
- Bring your own napkins/tissue – You will not get any with your meals. However, even if you don’t have your own, most drink stalls at the hawker centre will sell them.
- Come with a plan – There are alot of stalls. Make a list of what you want beforehand.
- Don’t expect service – While most stall owners are friendly, a minority 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 some of the best hawker food in Singapore!
- Dress light – It is an open air food centre so it can get very hot in the afternoons.
- Opening hours – Every hawker has different operating hours. While most stalls close by 10pm, there are several open till late.
How to get to Newton Food Centre
Address:
500 Clemenceau Avenue North, Singapore 229495 (Google Maps)
Nearest Parking:
Newton Food Centre public carpark
Nearest MRT:
Newton MRT NS21
Opening Hours:
Mon-Sun: 24hrs*
*Every hawker has different operating hours.
Newton hawker centre is a great place to get to know local Singapore food. Try chilli crab, sambal stingray, satay, carrot cake, oyster omelette and that durian dessert. Come in the late afternoon, evening when its alot cooler.
Haven’t been to newton in recent years. Is their legendary fishball noodles still around?
Thanks for this. Next on my list when at newton food centre.
Alliance seafood is pretty good if you’re heading to newton.
Here are my top 5 must eats at Newton Hawker Centre.
1) Alliance’s Chilli Crab – messy, spicy, and worth every bite.
2) Heng’s Carrot Cake – crispy-soft, can’t go wrong.
3) Hup Kee’s Orh Luak -Juicy oysters in crispy batter.
4) Tew Chew’s Kway Chap – Comfort food done right.
5) Bee Heng’s Popiah – fresh, crunchy, and seriously addictive.
Newton food centre is one of the more spacious and breezy hawker center, good because less hot during peak hours. Seafood is good, many halal choices too. Location perfect, next to Newton MRT so easy to get to. So much variety for seafood, meat, veggies, you name it. Most stalls close around 10pm, if you know, you know. Great place for late-night food and drinks.
If you’re coming to newton hawker centre and new to Singapore, definitely try that durian dessert thing. Hits hard and satisfies like a mofo.
Best if you’re in the mood for some noise, smoke and crowd. Newton food centre has some relatively cheap eats. Easy parking as well with a large public carpark right beside it. Would recommend.
22 Best Satay at Newton. My go to stall and possibly most visited newton hawker centre food stall. Good.
Alliance seafood is my go to whenever I am at Newton hawker centre. Good stuff, very dependable quality.
newton tian xiang big prawn noodle is pretty good! go try it if youre at newton hawker centre.
Hey, just a heads up if you’re coming to Newton hawker centere: try to skip the lunch hours if you can. It gets super quiet, and a lot of the stalls are closed. But don’t worry—there are still plenty of tasty options to choose from! If you’re looking for satay, I’d recommend checking out other spots since it’s not the best here. The prices are a bit on the higher side compared to other hawker centers, too. It’s a quick walk from the Newton MRT station, so it’s easy to get to. Definitely a must-visit when you’re in Singapore!
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I came to newton hawker centre on my last night in Singapore. I had the newton food centre carrot cake, hokkien mee, satay and chicken wings. All the food was great and I really enjoyed myself.
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Heng carrot cake at Newton hawker centre. 👍
My favourite Newton hawker centre food is the prawn mee that opens till late. its very tasty!
Newton Hawker Centre has tons of food options, definitely worth checking out. Locals and tourists both love it, so that’s a good sign, right? The vibe’s really chill. The middle area is open for seating, and the stalls circle around, so you just pick your food and grab any empty table. It’s airy, not too crowded or loud, and surprisingly clean for a hawker spot.
Now, the food’s decent but not amazing. Kind of leaning toward Indian flavors and yeah, it’s pricey. The chicken wings with the Michelin nod were probably the best. Beer’s overpriced, but hey, still worth a try overall.
Must try dishes: Oyster omelette, chilli crab, and BBQ chicken wings.