What’s one thing you miss about life before pandemic? We bet for many of us, it’s spending time with our loved ones over our favourite hawker snacks and discovering new eats from hawker centres! Don’t you wish we could go back to those good ol’ days?
Well now, with Add Salt Add Pepper, you can! Feast on delicious food without queueing long lines and breaking the bank with these six local hawker favourites from our list:
Photos from Katong Mei Wei /FB and Wesbite
Having been around since 1988, Katong Mei Wei has kept a legion of loyal chicken rice lovers for over 30 years. Since they first opened as a humble stall at the People's Park Complex until they transferred to Katong Shopping Centre, they have always been consistent with their fast service and the succulent quality of their chicken rice recipes. Choose between their roasted and steamed chicken, by whole, by half or by parts, or select from their group buy options so you can share the meal as a family.
Order here: https://www.katongmeiwei.com
Min. order: No minimum order required.
Delivery fee: Islandwide Delivery Available. Pricing Varies by Location
Photo from Xing Hua Delights/ FB
Up for authentic Chinese-Singaporean food? Whether you’re craving for mee, fan, sotong, or frog legs, Xing Hua Delights has got you covered. They offer budget-friendly meals in huge servings that you’ll actually be served with a heaping plate. Try their signature Xing Hua Bee Hoon or be extra daring with their exotic dishes like the Crispy Large Intestine and Fried Pork Maw. Their food items are also available in set meals good for 4 to 8 pax.
Order here: https://xinghua.com.sg
Min. order: $50.00
Delivery fee: Islandwide Delivery Available at a Flat Fee of $5 with a Minimum Spending of $50
Photos from FOLO/Website
If you’re looking for the best braised duck in the North, you found the right place. Food Of Local Origin (FOLO), as its name suggests, serves authentic traditional recipes from various Chinese dialect groups that are well-loved by Singaporeans. Have a taste of their best-selling Teochew Braised Duck, Hainanese Chinese Rice, and Cantonese Roasted Delights. Their flavourful fish soups and colourful drinks should also not be missed.
Order here: https://order.folosg.com
Min. order: No minimum order required.
Delivery fee: Free Islandwide Delivery with a Minimum Spending of $50
Photos from Yummy Yap/Website
For something light and hearty, check out the incredibly tasty noodle soups from Yummy Yap. This charming little shop along Ang Mo Kio flaunts classic hawker picks such as prawn noodle, pork rib noodle, chicken feet noodle, pigtail noodle, and braised pork rice. The highlight of their menu? Irresistibly cold desserts — local style!
Order here: https://www.yummyyap.com
Min. order: No minimum order required.
Only available for Self Pick-Up
Photos from Newton27/Website
Homemade dishes always taste superior, and Newton 27’s specialties are proof. This family-owned eatery makes the best barbecue and seafood dishes that entice locals and foreigners alike. Their garlic tiger prawns and crab, in particular, are the crowd favourites, but their stir-fry lala and black pepper beef are also definitely worth a try.
Order here: https://www.newton27.com.sg
Min. order: $100.00
Delivery fee: Islandwide Delivery Available. Fees Varies According to Location
Photos from Noodle Delights/FB
Another family-managed food business in the list is Noodle Delights. Traditional noodles, signature laksa, and spicy rojak — what’s not to like? With original recipes created 30 years ago by their founder’s own mother, they have perfected local homemade dishes with an identity of their own. Their bundle meals which include noodle soups, bee hoon, popiah, and rojak are definitely a bang for the buck!
Order here: https://noodledelights.com/
Min. order: No minimum order required
Delivery fee: Free Islandwide Delivery with Minimum Order of $80
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