Commonwealth Crescent Market is a no-frills hawker centre tucked between old HDB blocks and surrounded by decades of culinary history. Locals from nearby estates swear by it, and regulars from across Singapore make the trip just to get their fix. If you’re wondering whether it’s worth the journey, these 10 stalls will answer that for you.
1. Liang Liang Fried Carrot Cake
Unit: #02-69
Opening Hours: 9 AM – 1 PM (Closed on Mondays and Tuesdays)
A solid pick for old-school black carrot cake with wok hei and garlicky depth. Chai poh and soft radish cubes make each bite fragrant. Also offers oyster omelette if you’re in the mood.
2. Hong Kee Porridge
Unit: #02-89
Opening Hours: 6 AM – 3 PM (Mondays – Wednesdays), 6 AM – 2:30 PM (Thursdays – Sundays)
Decades-old recipe, comforting consistency, and zero funk. The porridge walks a line between soupy and smooth, and comes topped with fresh pork or fish slices. Simple and satisfying.
3. Foong Kee Traditional Charcoal Roast
Unit: #02-90
Opening Hours: 11 AM – 2 PM (Closed on Mondays and Sundays)
A former Keong Saik institution, Foong Kee returns with roasted meats that live up to their legacy. The char siew features “bu jian tian” pork with deep caramelisation, while the roasted pork crackles with each bite. Combo plates of two meats keep regulars coming back.
4. Fai Kee Fish Head Bee Hoon
Unit: #02-74
Opening Hours: 3 PM – 9 PM (Closed on Sundays)
Expect generous chunks of fish head and flavour-packed soup. The San Lao Hor Fun and Sambal Clams are underrated sides. Prawn Paste Chicken is juicy and fragrant. Comfort food in its purest form.
5. Macpherson Minced Meat Noodle
Unit: #02-73
Opening Hours: 6:30 AM – 1:30 PM (Closed on Tuesdays)
Rich, vinegary bak chor mee with springy noodles and tender pork slices. The soup version comes with a robust broth and well-balanced umami. Add liver for extra depth.
6. Seng Kee Chicken Rice
Unit: #02-78
Opening Hours: 7:30 AM – 1:15 PM (Closed on Mondays and Fridays)
Affordable roasted chicken rice done right. Smooth chicken, flavourful rice, and solid portions. Also serves char siew rice, roasted duck, and chicken laksa — all under $5.
7. Sek Tong Gai
Unit: #02-76
Opening Hours: 6 PM – 10PM (Closed on Mondays)
Zi char after dark — that’s what Sek Tong Gai brings to the table. Dishes like Braised Prawn Bee Hoon, Deep-Fried Seafood Roll, and Sweet & Sour Pork offer restaurant-level cooking without the markup. A reliable pick for dinner with friends.
8. Chinatown Ah Po Braised Duck
Unit: #02-95
Opening Hours: 9:30 AM – 12:30 PM (Closed on Wednesdays)
The sauce makes or breaks a braised duck dish — here, it makes it. Light yet flavourful, it coats each grain of rice perfectly. Braised duck comes fresh and tender, served in generous portions that justify the queue.
9. Jian Kang Noodles
Unit: #02-77
Opening Hours: 7 AM – 1:30 PM (Closed on Tuesdays and Wednesdays)
Expect springy noodles tossed in a well-balanced sauce blend. Dumplings are silky, and the pork rib option adds a hearty upgrade. A dependable stall for those chasing that early morning wanton mee fix.
10. Authentic Cantonese Claypot Rice
Unit: #02-100
Opening Hours: 9:30 AM – 7:30 PM (Closed on Saturdays)
Known for double-boiled soups using premium ingredients like dried oysters and scallops — rich, clean, and deeply nourishing. The claypot rice features crisp-edged grains, fragrant Chinese sausage, and bold salted fish, all brought together by an exceptional house-made soy sauce.
How to Get to Commonwealth Crescent Market
Address: 31 Commonwealth Crescent, Singapore 149644
Nearest MRT: Commonwealth MRT Station (EW20)
From the MRT, take Exit A and walk approximately 7 minutes via Commonwealth Drive. Follow the covered walkway past the HDB blocks until you reach the market.
Buses that stop nearby include 32, 100, 105, and 111. If you’re driving, limited HDB parking is available along Commonwealth Crescent.
Commonwealth Crescent Market doesn’t shout for attention, but the food speaks for itself. From breakfast staples to late lunch favourites, this hawker centre delivers substance over hype—day in, day out.
