Dunman Food Centre may be compact, but it houses some of the most talked-about hawker stalls in Singapore. Located in Katong, this two-story centre holds a loyal following among locals who return regularly for tried-and-true eats. Whether you’re chasing old-school dumplings or rich bowls of lor mee, there’s no shortage of reliable flavours packed into this humble building.
Here are 10 stalls at Dunman Food Centre worth visiting, with unit numbers and opening hours to help you plan your route.
1. Dunman Road Char Siew Wanton Mee
Unit: #02-19
Opening Hours: 8 AM – 4:30 PM (Closed on Thursdays)
Old-school wanton noodles served with springy egg noodles and caramelised char siew. The sambal adds heat without overpowering the dish.
2. Say Seng Famous Tau Kwa Pau
Unit: #01-05
Opening Hours: 7 AM – 4 PM (Wednesdays – Fridays), 7 AM – 3:30 PM (Saturdays and Sundays) (Closed on Mondays and Tuesdays)
This heritage dish features tau kwa stuffed with egg, fishcake, and pork, then deep-fried and served with sweet sauce. A rare find outside of Katong.
3. Lau Hong Ser Rojak
Unit: #02-14
Opening Hours: 3 PM – 2 AM (Closed on Wednesdays and Sundays)
Famous for rojak with charcoal-grilled you tiao and taupok, this stall layers smoky crunch with a sticky, full-bodied prawn paste sauce. Ask for the taupok pau for a premium bite with century egg and cuttlefish.
4. 28 Fried Kway Teow
Unit: #02-28
Opening Hours: 10:30 AM – 10 PM (Closed on Saturdays and Sundays)
Known only by its stall number, Stall 28 serves greasy, satisfying classics. The fried kway teow is a standout, but their fried oyster and carrot cake are crowd favourites too.
5. Heng Heng Prawn Mee Soup
Unit: #02-12
Opening Hours: 1 PM – 8 PM
Expect a prawn noodle soup that tastes like it hasn’t changed in 20 years — in the best way. Pork ribs, prawns, and sweet pork bone broth come together in both soup and dry versions.
6. Joo Chiat Ah Huat Wanton Noodle
Unit: #01-04
Opening Hours: 7 AM – 2:45 PM (Closed on Mondays)
Previously known as Ang Moh Wanton Mee, this stall delivers firm noodles with salty-spicy sauce. The chicken feet noodles are also a hit with regulars.
7. Jia Dong Shu Shi Popiah
Unit: #02-17
Opening Hours: 11 AM – 4 PM
A heritage popiah stall that once operated outside Palace Theatre, it still delivers bang kuang filling with crunchy bits, prawn, sausage, and a balanced sweet-savoury sauce. Get there early — they sell out fast.
8. OK Zhen Hao Wei
Unit: #02-20
Opening Hours: 11:30 AM – 10 PM (Closed on Sundays)
This zi char stall offers a wide menu of Cantonese-style dishes, from steamed fish head in bean sauce to sausage omelettes. The steamed chicken with Chinese sausage is a standout.
9. Gina’s Vadai
Unit: #01-06
Opening Hours: 9 AM – 3:30 PM (Closed on Mondays and Tuesdays)
This long-standing stall serves crispy, golden vadai with creative twists like cheese and tofu. The prawn vadai, paired with green chilli, packs a fragrant crunch with every bite.
10. Dunman Duck Rice
Unit: #01-10
Opening Hours: 9 AM – 6 PM (Closed on Fridays)
Braised duck rice with herbal sauce, fragrant yam rice, and spicy chilli dip. Portions are generous and value-packed.
How to Get to Dunman Food Centre
Address: 271 Onan Road, Singapore 424768
By MRT:
Take the East-West Line to Paya Lebar MRT Station (EW8/CC9). Exit the station and walk about 10 minutes along Geylang Road and turn into Dunman Road.
By Bus:
Buses that stop nearby include Bus 2, 7, 13, 21, 26, 40, 67, 76, 134, and 135. Alight at the “Opp City Plaza” stop and walk a short distance.
By Car:
Limited parking is available in the open-air car park next to the food centre. Note that lunch hours can get crowded.
Despite its size, Dunman Food Centre continues to deliver hawker favourites across generations. The stalls here have carved out reputations based on consistency and flavour — no fuss, just food that works.
