Yong Tau Foo has long been a favorite among locals who enjoy fresh ingredients paired with comforting soup or flavorful sauces. This Hakka dish offers a wide range of choices, from silky tofu and bouncy fishballs to stuffed vegetables and crispy fried delights. Whether you prefer a clear, light broth or a rich dry version, these hawker stalls showcase some of the best bowls in Singapore.
1. Yong Xiang Xing Dou Fu
Location: People’s Park Complex Food Centre
Yong Xiang Xing Dou Fu at People’s Park Complex Food Centre is renowned for its short operating hours and consistently long queues. The stall offers a fixed set, ensuring uniform quality in every bowl. Silky tofu, handmade fishballs, and stuffed items are served in a light, sweet broth that carries a rich umami depth. Their yong tau foo does not include noodles, making it a suitable low-carb option. Arrive early, as customers start queuing before the 1 p.m. opening.
2. Poy Kee Yong Tau Foo
Location: People’s Park Complex Food Centre
Just a few steps away at People’s Park Food Centre, Poy Kee Yong Tau Foo provides an alternative with less waiting time. It also serves a fixed set with fresh fishballs, steamed and fried stuffed beancurds, and a clear soya bean-based soup. A bowl of noodles accompanies the dish, tossed in soy sauce and oil dressing, then topped with crispy ikan bilis for added texture.
3. Xiu Ji Ikan Bilis Yong Tau Fu
Location: Chinatown Complex Market & Food Centre
Located in Chinatown Complex Market & Food Centre, Xiu Ji Ikan Bilis Yong Tau Fu is known for affordability and handmade quality. The light broth is simmered with ikan bilis and fish bones, creating a clean, comforting taste. Each bowl includes several pieces of yong tau foo filled with smooth, bouncy fish paste, noodles, and a generous serving of crispy ikan bilis. The stall has been family-run since the 1960s, maintaining traditional methods.
4. Tiong Bahru Yong Tao Hu
Location: 56 Eng Hoon St, #01-46, Singapore 160056
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This Tiong Bahru estate favorite has been serving customers for over three decades. It is celebrated for its bouncy fishballs and distinct fish paste recipe. A standard set is available, though customers can request all-fried or all-boiled items. The yong tau foo pairs well with springy bee hoon in either a clear soup or a dry version topped with a sweet red sauce.
5. 109 Yong Tau Foo
Location: 90 Circular Rd, Singapore 049441
Situated along Circular Road, 109 Yong Tau Foo stands out for its wide variety and fast service despite heavy CBD lunch crowds. Over 45 ingredients are available, allowing full customization. The dry version comes with a fragrant, garlicky brown sauce, while the laksa option delivers rich and creamy flavors. Crispy fried chicken wings are a popular side and often ordered with the meal.
6. Fu Lin Fried Yong Tofu
Location: Various outlets
Fu Lin Fried Yong Tofu offers a more indulgent take by serving fried items drenched in thick minced meat sauce. The signature set pairs well with silky laksa noodles, also coated in a rich mushroom minced pork sauce. With more than 50 ingredients to choose from, the stall caters to those who prefer a hearty and savory twist on the traditional soupy style.
7. Hup Chong Hakka Yong Dou Foo
Location: 124 Lor 1 Toa Payoh, Singapore 310124
Operating in Toa Payoh for over 40 years, Hup Chong Hakka Yong Dou Foo stays true to Hakka-style cooking. The fillings are made with well-seasoned minced meat and fish paste, while less common items like pig’s intestines and pork skin are also offered. The light soup balances the rich flavors of the fillings and fried pieces, though some customers note that the fried items are not always served extra crispy.
8. My Favourite Cafe Yong Tau Foo
Location: Lucky Plaza
Located on the sixth floor of Lucky Plaza, My Favourite Cafe draws long queues during lunch hours. The highlight items are large, flavorful braised mushrooms and crispy fried meatballs. The yong tau foo can be enjoyed in a clean soybean-based broth or dry, served with sweet and chili sauces. The generous portions and fresh ingredients make it a favorite among office workers in the Orchard area.
9. Bai Nian Niang Dou Fu
Location: Various outlets
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Bai Nian Niang Dou Fu is known for its consistent quality and fixed set of handmade ingredients. Each bowl includes prawn paste balls, pork paste balls, and beancurd served with bee hoon in a flavorful soup. Their crispy fried chicken wings are highly recommended and often ordered as an extra dish. This stall maintains a strong following by focusing on quality over variety.
10. Golden Mile Special Yong Tau Foo
Location: Golden Mile Food Centre
Operating since 1958 in Golden Mile Food Centre, this Teochew-style stall follows traditional methods. Fresh yellowtail fish is used to prepare the fish paste daily, giving the ingredients a distinct taste and bouncy texture. All items are simmered in a large cauldron of rich fish broth, creating a flavor profile rarely found in modern stalls. Limited ingredients are available, and popular items sell out quickly, so early visits are advised.
These ten hawker stalls represent a range of styles, from traditional Hakka recipes to modern variations with rich sauces. Each one delivers a unique interpretation, showcasing why yong tau foo continues to hold a special place in Singapore’s food culture.
