Amoy Street Food Centre is a powerhouse of Singapore’s central business district lunch scene. Packed with a mix of heritage hawkers and modern culinary upstarts, this two-storey centre is where long queues meet bold flavours. If you’re hungry and nearby, here are 10 stalls worth queuing for — each one dishing out something memorable.
1. A Noodle Story
Unit: #01-39
Opening Hours: 10 AM – 8 PM (Mondays – Fridays), 10 AM – 4 PM (Saturdays and Sundays)
This Michelin Bib Gourmand stall reinvents wanton mee with Japanese ramen flair. Expect springy noodles, a molten lava egg, roasted meat, and a potato-wrapped prawn. It’s not traditional, but it works.
2. Han Kee Fish Soup
Unit: #02-129
Opening Hours: 11 AM – 3 PM (Closed on Saturdays and Sundays)
Clear, light, and consistently packed, Han Kee is known for its sliced batang fish soup with rice. The broth is clean and comforting, and queues form fast — plan to go early.
3. Ah Seng (Hai Nam) Coffee
Unit: #02-95
Opening Hours: 5:30 AM – 3 PM (Closed on Thursdays and Fridays)
This is the spot for kaya toast, soft-boiled eggs, and strong kopi made the old-fashioned way. It’s a classic breakfast setup with a loyal morning crowd.
4. J2 Famous Crispy Curry Puff
Unit: #01-21
Opening Hours: 8 AM – 3 PM (Closed on Saturdays and Sundays)
Another Bib Gourmand recipient, J2 draws crowds with their flaky, buttery curry puffs. The sardine and yam variants are as popular as the original chicken potato version.
5. Hoo Kee Bak Chang
Unit: #01-08
Opening Hours: 11 AM – 3 PM (Closed on Mondays, Thursdays, Saturdays and Sundays)
Hoo Kee focuses only on Hokkien-style bak chang (rice dumplings). The original comes with chestnut, mushroom, pork, and salted egg yolk. Everything is handmade, and they often sell out before noon.
6. Rayyan’s Waroeng Penyet
Unit: #02-86
Opening Hours: 9 AM – 2:30 PM (Closed on Saturdays and Sundays)
Indonesian-style ayam penyet with sambal that pulls no punches. The fried chicken is crispy outside, tender inside, and comes with fragrant rice and fried tofu.
7. Spicy Wife Nasi Lemak
Unit: #02-119
Opening Hours: 10:45 AM – 2 PM (Closed on Saturdays and Sundays)
Spicy Wife Nasi Lemak serves up fragrant coconut rice with punchy sambal and well-fried chicken wings that draw long weekday queues. Their sambal is house-made, balanced in heat and sweetness, and generously ladled over every plate.
8. Wah Kee Noodles
Unit: #02-125
Opening Hours: 7 AM – 2:30 PM (Closed on Saturdays and Sundays)
A traditional wanton mee stall with springy noodles, char siew, and a vinegar-heavy chili blend. The dumplings are stuffed generously and served in a hearty broth.
9. Hong Kee Beef Noodle
Unit: #01-42
Opening Hours: 9:30 AM – 2 PM (Mondays), 11 AM – 6:30 PM (Tuesdays – Fridays), 9 AM – 2:30 PM (Saturdays and Sundays)
Rich, dark gravy clings to every strand of noodle in the dry beef noodle option. The soup version has tender slices and melt-in-your-mouth brisket. There’s also a comforting herbal depth to the broth.
10. Coffee Break
Unit: #02-78
Opening Hours: 7:30 AM – 2:30 PM (Closed on Saturdays and Sundays)
Old-school kopi meets modern flavours like sea salt caramel and black sesame lattes. Coffee Break serves thick toast with spreads like taro, matcha, and speculoos. A good stop for an afternoon pick-me-up.
Getting to Amoy Street Food Centre
Address: 7 Maxwell Rd, Singapore 069111
By MRT:
- Telok Ayer MRT (DT18) — Exit A, 2-minute walk
- Tanjong Pagar MRT (EW15) — Exit G, about 6-minute walk
By Bus:
- From Robinson Road: 10, 57, 100, 131, 167, 196
- From Maxwell Road: 75, 197
Located at the junction of Telok Ayer and Maxwell Road, Amoy Street Food Centre is easily accessible on foot from most CBD offices. It’s busiest from 11:30 AM to 1:30 PM, so plan around that window if you prefer to avoid the peak crowd.
Each stall at Amoy tells its own story. From reinvented classics to time-honed recipes, the mix here offers more than just variety — it reflects the layers of taste that define Singapore’s food culture.
