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A Savory Stroll Under the Neon Lights of Singapore

Mud crabs, skewers, frog porridge and more: Expect an overload for your taste buds along Geylang Road, in the city-state’s red light district.

Singapore is known for its hawker centers, or food halls filled with dozens of stalls that peddle quickly prepared dishes, and the food in Geylang features Chinese, Indonesian or Peranakan flavors. Credit... By Rebecca Toh For The New York Times

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By Christine Chung

• Published June 19, 2023 Updated Sept. 20, 2023

Geylang Road in central Singapore is synonymous with the night, when a dizzying number of neon street signs power on and large groups crowd tables that spill out onto the sidewalk. It’s a tasty spot for a nocturnal stroll, to discover vespertine feasts of local specialties, like crab doused in a bracing white-pepper sauce or steamy porridge showcasing marinated frog legs.

“In Singapore, eating is a national past time,” said Dr. Lily Kong , a professor of social sciences at Singapore Management University. “It provides a sense of pride; it is a locus of community.” Hawker centers, or food halls filled with dozens of stalls that peddle affordable and quickly prepared eats, were recognized by UNESCO in 2020 as part of the city-state’s intangible cultural heritage . The cuisine is informed by the country’s dominant ethnic groups — Chinese, Malay, Indian — and many of its famous dishes, such as Hainanese chicken rice , flaunt a blend of multicultural flavors and are claimed as distinctly Singaporean.

The gritty Geylang neighborhood doesn’t have the gleaming skyscrapers or carefully manicured streets that characterize much of Singapore; it is where the pursuits of sex and food coexist. The road’s even-numbered side streets have legal brothels regulated by the government, while steps away families and tourists meander along the main road to dine on durian, dim sum, kaya toast and achingly sweet coffee, or satay ordered by the dozen.

The food here features Chinese, Indonesian or Peranakan flavors, representative of the immigrant communities clustered in Geylang, said Cai Yinzhou , a 32-year-old Geylang resident who gives tours of the neighborhood.

“We have pulled from all different parts of the world because we have the diversity of the people who are present here,” said Mr. Cai of the origins of the local cuisine.

Sample the bounty of flavors yourself on a 1.6-mile stretch of Geylang Road, on an eating-and-walking tour that hits some of the most appetizing establishments. You’ll want to start in the early evening, when most stalls at hawker centers are still bustling. Then see where your whims and appetite take you. Your journey can last an hour or six, as skewers and sweets and everything in between will equally entice. Expect only a nominal effect on your wallet (though choice crab dishes will cost a bit more) and make sure to bring Singapore dollars. Finally, as in any major city, keep your wits about you and go with a companion or three if possible.

To start: Nasi padang

Take the metro to the Paya Lebar stop, which deposits you at the Playa Lebar Quarter or PLQ mall , a sprawling complex with a crowded food court on the top floor. East of the mall is technically Geylang Serai, an enclave named after the lemongrass (serai) once cultivated in the area.

Walk to Geylang Serai Market and Food Center, where you’ll want nasi padang , a rice dish of Indonesia served with various side dishes of vegetables and proteins, said K.F. Seetoh , a Singaporean food journalist, entrepreneur and champion for local hawker food. Beef rendang , or braised meat cooked in coconut milk and aromatics, is another Indonesian standout here, Mr. Seetoh said.

Then, for something sweet, cross the street to the Haig Road Market for putu piring, which are steamed rice cakes studded with gula melaka, or palm sugar, and generous flurries of grated coconut. At Haig Road Putu Piring , the recipe has been honed for more than three decades, with rice cakes upended out of conical molds and stacked four to a serving, each layer separated by a sheaf of fragrant pandan.

Walk west for durians and crabs

Stroll west of the mall to the establishments that stay open to serve dinner or supper, Singapore’s fourth and most nocturnal meal of the day, the one that usually closes a late night out. Along your way, peruse the ornate second floors of the narrow shophouses , which feature colorful shuttered windows and borders of decorative tiles.

After about 10 minutes, you’ll encounter the open-air stall, Durian 36 , which sells a wide selection of the notoriously putrid fruit. Prices vary based on flavor and quality and you’ll soon find that all Singaporeans seem to have an opinion on which durian — described by enthusiasts to taste of custard and caramel — reigns supreme. Though this store is open 24 hours a day, durian availability depends on the season, generally June through September. You can also reserve one in advance by messaging the business on WhatsApp. If they’re sold out, try another tropical fruit like a custard apple.

Next, head to J.B. Ah Meng a few blocks away, for crab cooked with ginger, scallion, an astonishing amount of white pepper and finished with heaps of cilantro. The crab flesh is succulent and juicy, and the sauce is deeply flavorful. The soundtrack here is of a constant din of conversation from large dinner parties and the sounds of cracking crab legs. (Plastic gloves are available upon request.)

Another popular dish is the fried bee hoon, a crispy pancake of rice vermicelli noodles cooked in a soy sauce with dried shrimp and squid.

Still hungry? Stroll farther for skewers

Just a few minutes away, on Lorong 27A (lorong is the local word for alley or side street), is Kwong Satay , a no-frills stall in a compact open-air food court with eight other vendors. Piping hot and juicy skewers — chicken, pork belly, mutton and pork — are sold in quantities of five, with a minimum order of 10 sticks. They are accompanied by slices of red onion, raw cucumber and a dipping sauce of peanut and lemongrass that can be augmented with pineapple purée, an off-menu add-on.

There’s also a trendy spot for Japanese yakitori two lorongs away that has ceiling fans, a welcome reprieve from Singapore’s stifling heat and humidity. At the Skewer Bar , the crowd leans younger and food requests are submitted via tablets. You can order everything from sweet corn to smelt on a stick. There is a wide selection of beers and spirits.

Across the street, it would be impossible to miss No Signboard Seafood , a misnomer for a restaurant with neon signs screaming its name. Nearly every inch of its interior and exterior surfaces are draped with festive string lights and the restaurant contains a tiny museum devoted to its history. Founded about three decades ago, the business has expanded to multiple locations in Singapore. Its popularity was built upon its white-pepper crab dish, but on a recent evening, most diners were eating chili crab, a dish of mud crabs smothered in a sweet and spicy chili and tomato sauce, laced with beaten egg.

Walk west, where you’ll notice that the last couple of lorongs veer slightly seamier, but some of the most sought-after supper spots in Geylang are concentrated here. Among those completely packed with young revelers late on a recent Friday evening were at least three frog porridge spots, including Geylang Lor 9 Fresh Frog Porridge.

Dim sum for your final meal

Farther down, by the Kallang–Paya Lebar Expressway, sits the final destination of this eating and walking tour, Mongkok Dim Sum.

Open 24 hours, this restaurant has a menu offering dozens of reliably tasty items, ranging from sweet to savory, that only cost a few dollars each. There are steamed buns filled with spicy chili crab, crispy prawn-paste chicken wings and fluffy custard buns, all which you can wash down with icy-cold sugar cane juice. Place an order by writing down numbered dishes on a paper checklist and expect them to come out hot and fast. The quality of the food and speed of the service at Mongkok Dim Sum makes it an ideal spot to observe supper, because no matter how full you are, there’s always room for an extra meal in Singapore.

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We’ve all seen Geylang food guides featuring supper options such as 126 Dim Sum and frog porridge spots. But there’s a whole uncharted territory that hasn’t been covered—round-the-clock dining in the red-light district.

Compared to the bustling scene at night, Geylang is like a ghost town during the day, which makes it perfect for foodies to explore. Here’s a guide for people who want to explore this treasure trove of Geylang food haunts beyond just suppertime.

Table of Contents

1. Penang Seafood Restaurant

3. the skewer bar, 4. leong kee (klang) bak kut teh, 5. swee guan hokkien mee, 6. mongkok dim sum, 7. koung’s wanton mee, 8. hong qin fish & duck porridge, 9. l32 handmade noodles, 10. bali nasi lemak, 11. banh mi thit, 12. sia kee duck rice, 13. donburi maruya, 14. eminent frog porridge, 15. liu da ma bbq, 16. lor 9 beef kway teow, 17. jb ah meng restaurant, 18. peng wang claypot cuisine, 20. yong he eating house, 21. spuds shack, 22. durian culture, geylang food stalls worth visiting.

If you love seafood zi char as we do, head down to Penang Seafood Restaurant.  The zi char eatery opens till late and serves up a wide variety of wok-fried seafood dishes. These include classic options such as  Chilli Crab and Steamed Lobster , both available at market price, as well as the likes of Salted Egg Prawn (from $20), and Fermented Pork Belly (from $15) . They also do a delicious Lobster Porridge (market price)!

Check out our full review of Penang Seafood Restaurant.

Address: 32 Aljunied Road, Singapore 389817 Opening hours: Daily 11am to 12am Tel: 6841 3002 Website Penang Seafood Restaurant is not a halal-certified eatery.

If you’re new to the world of Chinese barbecue skewers, there’s no better place to get acquainted than BBQ Box . They offer a variety of meats from chicken wings to pork intestines and beef tendon. These meats are seasoned with a spicy Chinese spice rub and skewered before they are grilled to perfection over a charcoal fire. Other classic skewers you shouldn’t miss out on include enoki mushrooms, mantou, and asparagus. Skewers start at $1 .50 , so feast away on these affordable skewers and wash everything down with a bottle of Tsingtao!

Address: 182 Geylang Road, Singapore 389252 Opening hours: Mon-Fri 1:30pm to 1:30am, Sat-Sun 12pm to 1:30am Tel: 9234 8659 Website BBQ Box is not a halal-certified eatery.

If you’re on the search for good yakitori, look no further than The Skewer Bar . Located at a corner of a kopitiam, this quiet joint is jam-packed with customers daily. The menu is extensive, with items such as Unagi Don ($12.90) and Bacon Wrapped Quail Egg ($2.40 ) . They also have non-skewered dishes such as  Oysters ($11 for three pieces) and, our favourite, Eggplant with Homemade Chilli Sauce ($5) . Locally-inspired pasta and rice bowls are also available, with the Hae Bee Hiam Pasta ($11.90) being a hot favourite.

Address: 2 Lorong 25 Geylang, Singapore 388287 Opening hours: Daily 5pm to 12am Tel: 9642 0837 Website The Skewer Bar is not a halal-certified eatery.

There are two kinds of people in the world: people who love the peppery style of Teochew bak kut teh, and those who love Malaysia’s herbal version. If you’re a fan of Klang bak kut teh, Leong Kee Bak Kut Teh ($8.80) is a must-try. The soup is full of aromatic herbal notes, and the pork ribs are fork-tender and well-infused with earthy flavours.

For greater satisfaction, pile on the beancurd skin and get ready to sweat it out over this robust pork stock. Leong Kee also does a mean Stewed Pork’s Leg ($8.80) , so brace yourself for a feast if you happen to find yourself on this side of Geylang. Their Dry Bak Kut Teh ($12) also comes highly recommended.

Read our Leong Kee review.

Address: 251 Geylang Road, Singapore 389309 Opening hours: Daily 11:30am to 11:30pm Website Leong Kee is not a halal-certified eatery.

Leong Kee Klang Bak Kut Teh Review: Herbal And Dry Klang Bak Kut Teh In Geylang

Opened in 1968, Swee Guan Hokkien Mee, better known as Geylang Lorong 29 Hokkien Mee, serves one of the best hae mee I’ve ever tried. Prepared the traditional way over a charcoal fire, the noodles are laced with a wok hei aroma. Plus, they are pretty generous with the ingredients, and the prawns are juicy and crunchy. A wait is, of course, necessary, as this spot is really famous. Prices start at $6 for a plate.

Check out our full review of Swee Guan Hokkien Mee.

Address: 5 Lorong 29 Geylang, Singapore 388060 Opening hours: Mon-Tue, Thurs-Fri, Sun 5pm to 10pm, Sat 4pm to 10pm Tel: 9817 5652 Swee Guan is not a halal-certified eatery.

Swee Guan Hokkien Mee Review: Charcoal-Fried Hokkien Mee With 41 Years Of History

Open 24 hours, Mongkok Dim Sum  was my go-to supper joint when I was living in the East. On the menu are an array of dishes, priced at an average of $5. An interesting dish to order is their 3 Yolk Crab Porridge ($9.50) , which can easily satisfy the bellies of three to four people. Their Custard Bun ($4.50) is done right too, and a pool of smooth, runny custard spilled out as we broke open the pillowy bao.

Check out our full review of Mongkok Dim Sum.

Address: 214 Geylang Road, Singapore 389274 Opening hours: Daily 24 hours Tel: 8484 8829 Mongkok Dim Sum is not a halal-certified eatery.

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A taxi driver was the one who introduced me to Koung’s Wanton Mee . And you know you can trust a cabbie’s food recommendation. Around since 1964, the humble stall roasts their char siew in a charcoal oven, which boasts a good ratio of fats to tender meat. The egg noodles were firm too, and glistened with their house-made chilli sauce that packed a fiery punch! Prices start at $5 .

Address: 205 Sims Avenue, Singapore 387506 Opening hours: Mon 8:45 am to 8pm, Tue-Sun 8am to 8pm Tel: 6748 0305 Website Koung’s Wantan Mee is not a halal-certified eatery.

$8 at Hong Qin Fish & Duck Porridge will get you a liberal amount of flavourful pig trotters served alongside rice. The meat could have been more tender, but the sauce was not cloying or salty. Their fish soup ($5) fared much better, with the clear savoury broth and generous slices of fresh fish. Although  Piao Ji Fish Soup still ranks first in our hearts, this is an alternative that doesn’t involve a 30-minute wait!

Address: 134 Geylang East Avenue 1, #01-217, Singapore 380134 Opening hours: Thurs-Tue 5:30am to 3:30pm Tel: 9061 4988 Hong Qin Fish & Duck Porridge is not a halal-certified eatery.

Foodies seeking one of the best ban mian in Singapore must head down to L32 Handmade Noodles . You can immediately taste the difference once you take a bite of their firm yet bouncy noodles—it is worlds apart from the factory-made noodles most stalls use. The broth is also not at all oily, and the ingredients they use are of superb quality. This bowl of ultimate comfort food is definitely worth battling the heat for! Prices go from $4.80 and they even have a dry mala version.

Check out our L32 Handmade Noodles review.

Address: 558 Geylang Road Lorong 32, Singapore 389509 Opening hours: Tue-Sun 11:30am to 9:30pm Tel: 9770 2829 Website L32 Handmade Noodles is not a halal-certified eatery.

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Having been around in Geylang since 1985,  Bali Nasi Lemak  is a casual dinner and supper eatery that serves “Chinese-style” nasi lemak. Pick and choose what liao you’d like to go with your coconut rice, whether it be the classic crispy fried chicken, otah, sambal petai or their special kicap manis fried chicken, which comes glazed in the sweet and sticky brown sauce. Expect to spend around $7 a person.

Address: 2 Lorong 15 Geylang, Singapore 388596 Opening hours: Mon-Sat 5:30pm to 2am Tel: 8864 3816 Website Bali Nasi Lemak is not a halal-certified eater.

Good banh mi is not the easiest to come by, but at Banh Mi Thit , you can rest assured that you’re getting as close to the banh mi you get in Vietnam as possible. Even the price point is wallet-friendly. Unlike the usual sub-$10 tag, all sandwiches at Banh Mi Thit are $5 , filled with your choice of chicken, beef or egg, fresh vegetables and a special secret sauce. The humble eatery also has Vietnamese coffee ($1.50) .

Check out our full review of Banh Mi Thit.

Address: 543 Geylang Road, Singapore 389498 Opening hours: Tue-Sun 10am to 10pm Website Banh Mi Thit is not a halal-certified eatery.

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Whether you buy into the fact that  Sia Kee Duck Rice makes Singapore’s best boneless braised duck rice or not, it can’t be denied that this Geylang hawker is a staple in the neighbourhood.  The duck is tender and marinated well, drenched in gravy, and served along with a herbal soup made from scratch daily. Opt to have it with either yam rice or porridge. If you are dining with companions, get the Mixed Duck Platter ($18),  which comes with duck meat, egg, fishcake, peanuts and beansprouts.

Address: 659-661 Lorong 35 Geylang, Singapore 389589 Opening hours: Sun-Fri 11am to 4:30pm Tel: 9690 6606 Website Sia Kee is not a halal-certified eatery.

If you’re looking for affordable Japanese food in Geylang, few places do it better than Donburi Maruya . Their Teishoku Pork Katsu goes for just $7.50 a la carte and $10 with rice and miso soup, while their Deluxe Unagi Toji Don ($14.50) boasts a sizable unagi that is usually plump and juicy.

Check out our full review of Donburi Maruya .

Address: 56 Lorong 25A Geylang, Food Loft, Singapore 388248 Opening hours: Daily 11am to 10pm Website Donburi Maruya is not a halal-certified eatery.

Donburi Maruya Review: Affordable Teishoku Tonkatsu Sets And XL Unagi Don In Geylang

Eminent Frog Porridge is a fitting name indeed, as it is the only frog porridge stall to have formerly received the Michelin Bib Gourmand award. You can get your frogs cooked in different sauces, such as Dried Chilli , Spring Onion , and Chinese Herbal Soup , with one frog costing you $8 . Of course, you’ll have to savour them with some piping hot porridge (from $2) .

Address: 323 Geylang Road, Singapore 389359 Opening hours: Sun-Mon, Wed-Thurs 4pm to 3:30am, Fri-Sat 4pm to 4am Tel: 9842 2941 Website Eminent Frog Porridge is not a halal-certified eatery.

Another well-known BBQ spot in Geylang, Liu Da Ma BBQ offers a plethora of great-tasting skewers at affordable prices. While the usual pork and beef skewers are great, be sure to try the Lamb Skewers ($6 for 5) as well, which are said to be plenty succulent and not overly gamey. And don’t forget a bottle of Chinese beer!

Address: 26 Lorong 11 Geylang, Singapore 388718 Opening hours: Daily 12pm to 12am Tel: 6600 8646 Liu Da Ma BBQ is not a halal-certified eatery.

Lor 9 Beef Kway Teow has earned plenty of loyal fans over the years, and it’s easy to see why. Their Beef Hor Fun ($8) comes with plenty of noodles and ingredients, so you’ll be stuffing yourself full of goopy, savoury hor fun, and succulent beef slices. Best of all, the noodles are said to have a brilliant wok hei aroma, so check this out if you’re into hor fun done the right way.

Address: 237 Geylang Road, Singapore 389296 Opening hours: Daily 11am to 12:30am Tel: 9388 0723 Lor 9 Beef Kway Teow is not a halal-certified eatery.

If you’re tired of the usual zi char fare in Singapore, then you should try some JB-style zi char instead. JB Ah Meng Restaurant offers authentic Malaysian fare, with dishes such as San Lou Meehoon (from $8) and Bittergourd Fish Head (from $20) tasting straight out of a zi char stall from Johor Bahru.

Address: 534 Geylang Road, Singapore 389490 Opening hours: Daily 5pm to 2:15am Tel: 6741 2418 JB Ah Meng Restaurant is not a halal-certified eatery.

Another bak kut teh entrant in the Geylang food scene is Peng Wang Claypot Cuisine , a stall that specialises in Malaysian-style takes on the dish. The stall serves up herbal BKT in the form of their Soup Claypot Bak Kut Teh (from $9) , with tender pork belly and ribs. There’s also the moreish Dry Bak Kut Teh ($9) , stir-fried in a sweet, umami sauce that’s perfect alongside a bowl of rice. Plus, the eatery is open till 11pm daily—great for a late dinner or supper.

Read our Peng Wang Claypot Cuisine review.

Address: 223 Geylang Road, Singapore 389283 Opening hours: Daily 11am to 11pm Website Peng Wang Claypot Cuisine is not a halal-certified eatery.

Peng Wang Claypot Cuisine Review: Malaysian-Style Dry Bak Kut Teh And Sambal Sotong In Geylang

Buffets are a longtime local favourite, but it’s rare to find one that’s both affordable and comprehensive. That1 shakes things up with their sprawling dual-concept buffet, priced at just $29.90+ a person. Diners choose between the seafood bucket and BBQ seafood buffet option, and then get to enjoy other food items off the menu, as well as free-flow drinks. We definitely recommend choosing the seafood bucket option, as it’s super value for money. Pick from four sauces, including their signature Mala Curry , and tuck into a generous amount of well-seasoned crayfish, prawn, crab, and various shellfish.

Read our That1 review.

Address: 99 Geylang Road, Singapore 389208 Opening hours: Daily 11am to 1am Tel: 9091 3288 Website That1 is not a halal-certified eatery.

That1 Review: $29.90+ Seafood Bucket And BBQ Steamboat Buffet At Geylang

If you’re not fussy about quality, and just want easy access to comfort food, try Yong He Eating House out. Open 24/7, the eatery shares its concept with the diner of the same name in Taipei—you get Taiwanese street food staples, including mee sua, Taiwanese pancake, and salted beancurd. Most of their dishes are under $5 too, so you’re not busting the bank. We’ll definitely caution you against having high hopes for solid Taiwanese food here, but if it’s 3am and you want a hot bowl of tau huay, you’ll hardly do better than Yong He.

Read our Yong He review .

Address: 458 Geylang Road, Lorong 24A Geylang, Singapore 389417 Opening hours: Tue 7am-12am, Wed-Sun 24/7 Website Yong He Eating House is not a halal-certified eatery.

Yong He Eating House Review: 24/7 Taiwanese Eatery With Famous Salty Beancurd In Geylang

If you love cheap rosti the way we do, add Spuds Shack to your list. The Western hawker stall is all about rosti, offering both fusion and classic takes on the shredded potato pancake. Prices start from $5.50 for their OG rosti, but you definitely want to dig into some of their more unique flavours. The Torched Mentaiko Rosti ($7.80) is our favourite, where a crisp pancake is topped with mentaiko mayonnaise, torched so it’s extra smoky, and served with a fried egg. If you’re down for a full meal, get their Nacho Chicken Cutlet ($7.80) , where a generous portion of fried chicken cutlet is served with fries and a drizzle of cheesy sauce.

Read our Spuds Shack review .

Address: 440 Geylang Road, FellasCube, Singapore 389400 Opening hours: Mon-Wed, Fri-Sat 12pm to 10pm, Thurs 12pm to 5pm, Sun 11am to 6pm, Spuds Shack is not a halal-certified eatery.

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Geylang is a hotspot for durian stalls, including Durian Culture , one of the more affordable options we’ve seen. Pay homage to the King of Fruits at this roadside stall, which offers an extensive selection of durian varietals, from Mao Shan Wang to D101. Else, you can opt to buy their pre-packaged, shelled durian portions home, so you don’t have to fuss with hacking at the thorny fruit on your own. Prices are seasonal.

Address: 77 Sims Avenue, Singapore 387419 Opening hours: Daily 10am to 11pm Tel: 6744 5232 Website Durian Culture is not a halal-certified eatery

With all the good Geylang food options available, it’s no wonder people from all over Singapore would take the train down for a feast.

This article was originally published on 25 May 2018.

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G7 live seafood restaurant.

• 161, 163 Geylang Road, Lor 3 Geylang, Singapore 389417

We had their famous Frog Leg porridge and had both the spicy version as well as the non-spicy one for the little ones! They were really game to try this and even the little ones took well to it! With many food stops ahead of us, we had to make sure we didn’t allow ourselves to get too full!

Geylang Famous Beef Kway Teow

• 237 Geylang Rd, Singapore 389296

This beef hor fun needs no introduction. Served in a thick gravy with smooth rice noodles and melt-in-your-mouth beef slices, this was Jonty’s favourite stop! We love it paired with some green chillis, which aded a zesty tinge to the noodles. The plate was wiped clean before we moved on to the next stop.

Yong He Eating House

• 458 Geylang Road, Lor 24A Geylang, Singapore 389417

With this as our third stop, we had to pace our stomachs a little as we were starting to get a little full. This soy beancurd was smooth and light, and best paired with You Tiao (deep fried dough fritters). The tip is to dip the hot fritters into the soya drink so that it soaks up the drink, so you get both sweet and savoury in an explosive bite. Yum!

This is a crowd favourite along Geylang and even though it was almost 9pm when we arrived at this stop, we had to wait for a while before we could get a seat. By this time, our pants were getting pretty tight so we just ordered two of their signature dishes to try –  San Lou Mee Fen  (Fried Rice Vermicelli) and Chilli Clams! The vermicelli was extremely tasty and even the kiddos who were spice adverse couldn’t help themselves to second servings of the clams! (They just had to drown their burning tongues in iced water.)

• 608 Geylang Road, Singapore 389547

And of course, we had to end our food tour with the most important dessert of all – king of fruits, the durian! We ordered one Mao Shan Wang durian, which is known to be slightly bittersweet and very rich and creamy Jonty and Millie loved it, but the kids couldn’t take the pungent smell haha! (Perhaps a couple more years in Singapore might just do the trick!) Watch the video to check out Aspen’s epic expression when she tried a tiny bit of the durian, and Milo trying to negotiate his way out of trying it!

Be sure to check these places out when you are in Singapore! OR download our Insiders’ Guide to Exploring Singapore, where we invite you to enter our world as we see it. Whether you’re a nature lover, thrill seeker, party goer, sports enthusiast, history buff or an art enthusiast, there’s something for you here in Singapore that you’ll love!

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15 top Geylang food spots for bak kut teh, Hokkien mee, frog porridge and more

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1. eminent frog porridge seafood restaurant, 2. leong kee (klang) bak kut teh, 3. swee guan hokkien mee, 4. gong he guan, 5. mongkok dim sum, 6. donburi maruya, 7. lor 9 beef kway teow, 8. penang seafood restaurant, 9. tan ser seng herbs (turtle) restaurant, 10. liu da ma bbq, 11. hong qin fish and duck porridge, 12. l32 handmade noodles, 13. banh mi thit by star baguette, 14. sia kee duck rice, 15. bali nasi lemak.

Yes, we all know Geylang has a reputation for being Singapore’s bustling red-light district. However, beyond this infamous status, did you know that Geylang also holds another honour — that of being a bonafide foodie paradise with an array of amazing food options available round the clock?

While the buzzy district is known for coming alive at night with a myriad of supper haunts for late-night cravings, there are actually numerous hawker options, zi char stalls and eateries offering international cuisines, which you can visit during daylight.

Apart from the well-known Geylang Serai market, and Geylang East Market and Food Centre, Geylang is a melting pot of foodie gems just waiting to be explored!

From authentic Hong Kong dim sum and traditional herbal bak kut teh to a nourishing bowl of frog porridge , no matter what you are craving, Geylang’s good food will satisfy you — there’s always a dish out there for you, no matter what time of the day.

Here are HungryGoWhere’s top 15 picks for the best food in Geylang that you can find.

323 Geylang Road Open: Sunday to Monday, Wednesday and Thursday (4pm to 3.30am), Friday and Saturday (4pm to 4am)

Why visit? After a hectic day, nothing beats the satisfaction of  indulging in a bowl of geylang porridge . An iconic Singaporean delicacy, frog porridge is known for being low-fat and rich in protein, making for a healthy and delicious dish. Featured on the Michelin Bib Gourmand’s recommendation list in 2018, Eminent Frog Porridge is a long-standing household name that sees hour-long queues on the weekends.

Alongside white congee cooked in earthen pots, Eminent serves its frog leg dishes cooked to perfection in different sauces, from gong bao and spring onion to chicken essence and Chinese herb soup. 

It also features two store-exclusive flavours, garlic and white pepper and special home-made chilli. But no matter what flavour you opt for, the frog meat is cooked to perfection, succulent and tender, the perfect vessel for the fragrance of the different herbs and spices. This is the best place to go for frog leg porridge in Geylang.

Price range: $$

Crowd favourites: Frog meat dishes start from S$8 per portion, and its gong bao flavour is a bestseller, a perennial favourite that lands with a bold and spicy kick harmonised by the comforting congee (from S$2). 

Get your money’s worth with the restaurant’s famous “buy two get one free” store promotion for frog meat portions, and if you’re looking for other side dishes to accompany the porridge, the restaurant also does well with the typical zi char dishes on its menu, such as sweet and sour pork (from S$10) and a variety of crab dishes (based on seasonal pricing).

Do note that the restaurant only accepts cash, so remember to bring your wallet along and pay the old-fashioned way!

251 Geylang Road Open: Monday to Sunday (11.30am to 11.30pm)

Why visit? Some people like their bak kut teh peppery, and some love Malaysia’s herbal bak kut teh. The latter is a pretty rare find in Singapore, but Leong Kee Bak Kut Teh does a great rendition, with a robust pork stock and fork-tender ribs infused in an aromatic but light herbal broth.

Most regulars swear by this Geylang bak kut teh spot, which often attracts a long line during peak hours.

Price range: $

Crowd favourites: If you’re a fan of herbal bak kut teh, you should try its signature Leong Kee bak kut teh (S$8.80), which oozes a light herbal flavour. Order some beancurd skin and fried youtiao (dough fritters) (S$1) on the side for the perfect balance of crispy texture and rich flavour. 

Its dry bak kut teh (S$12) comes highly recommended, too. The restaurant’s true must-try “hidden gem”, however, is its stewed pork leg (S$8.80). Braised just right with the perfect amount of fat over tender pork meat, it is the perfect vessel for its richly aromatic broth.

5 Lorong 29 Geylang Open: Thursday to Tuesday (4pm to 10pm)

Why visit? Located at a coffee shop that’s a seven minute walk from Aljunied MRT station, Swee Guan Hokkien Mee first opened in 1968, and is now run by a second-generation chef who took over the stall from his father. Known for its unique charcoal-fried hokkien mee, Swee Guan has crowds that start way before dinner, with snaking queues by the time the store opens at 4pm.

The wait is well worth it, as the owner fries the Hokkien mee one serving at a time. Each plate comes perfectly charred with a generous amount of egg and seafood, its umami, smoky broth coating each strand of yellow noodle. You can’t go wrong with this Geylang Hokkien mee .

Crowd favourites: Each batch of hokkien mee (from S$8) is evenly soaked in seafood stock before it is cooked to the perfect consistency, and the charcoal imbues the dish with a smoky barbeque aroma. The prawns are also taut and fresh, and along with bite-sized sotong rings, these lend a chewy texture to the plate of Hokkien mee.

We would recommend a S$10 portion for a filling dinner that hits the spot.

​​ 217 Geylang Road Open: Daily (10am to 2am)

Why visit? Open from morning until late at night, Gong He Guan is the perfect midnight Geylang dessert spot. Designed like a traditional Hong Kong dessert joint, it serves 17 different varieties of traditional Chinese desserts within its humble space.

From traditional pastes such as black sesame, almond and peanut paste, to the authentic gui ling gao and popular mango pudding and rock melon with sago, Gong He Guan is the perfect late-night supper spot to satisfy your sweet tooth.

Crowd favourites: Gong He Guan is known for its signature gui ling gao (tortoise jelly, S$8.60), which comes in generous portions and boasts an authentic herbal flavour. Other in-house favourites include its mixed pastes (S$3), which give you the option to try two different flavours of paste in a single bowl. For an additional S$1.20, you have the option to add three tang yuan (glutinous rice balls) to go with your dessert paste.

And if you’re looking to give yourself a big treat, the most expensive item on the menu is its fresh top grade bird’s nest with rock sugar (S$33), which is boiled for hours with premium-grade ingredients to justify its hefty price tag. 

214 Geylang Road Open: 24 hours

Why visit? If you’re craving Geylang dim sum at an ungodly hour, Mongkok dimsum in Geylang is open 24 hours a day, so dedicated dim sum lovers never have to go without their fix. Named after the buzzing district in Kowloon, Hong Kong , Mongkok Dim Sum serves up authentic quality dimsum dishes in generous portions and at wallet-friendly prices.

Price range: $$ Crowd favourites: Mongkok Dim Sum does well with the typical dim sum dishes you would find on a regular dim sum menu. From the perfectly sweet and salty flowing custard of its liu sha bao (custard bun, S$5) to its crispy deep-fried yam pastry with meat filling (S$7.80) , Mongkok Dim Sum serves up consistently good quality when it comes to dim sum. It also does a mean xia jiao (har gow or prawn dumpling, S$3.50) with delicately thin crystal dumpling skin wrapped around fresh prawns.

The three yolk crab porridge (S$9) is the highlight here, boiled to the consistency of Cantonese congee and topped with chopped century egg, soft-boiled egg yolks and crumbly salted egg yolk. A turn of your spoon will reveal generous portions of fresh crab meat, which adds a natural sweetness to the congee.

56/58 Lorong 25A Geylang  Open: Daily (11am to 10pm)

Why visit? Serving up affordable classical Japanese meals, Donburi Maruya prides itself on specializing in donburi, using only the freshest and finest cuts of pork and chicken. Apart from the usual rice bowls such as tonkatsu don and beef donburi, Donburi Maruya also has a wide variety of options available, such as udon, ramen and curry rice sets.

While the Japanese eatery has a few outlets around the island, the Geylang branch, tucked away in Foodloft coffeeshop near Aljunied MRT station, has arguably, one of the cheapest prices of the bunch, making it a must-visit for foodies in Geylang.

Crowd favourites: Donburi Maruya is best known for its traditional teishoku tonkatsu, a crispy breaded pork cutlet propped up by a metal grill served with shredded cabbage. It goes for S$7.50 a la carte and S$10 for a meal with rice and miso soup — a hearty lunch sorted.

Its menu also boasts of the deluxe unagi don (S$14.50), which comes in an extra-large portion and a cut of Japanese eel that is well-marinated and full of umami. Well-grilled to a light crispy char, the unagi is plump and fresh and wrapped in a blanket of egg and onions over rice. It’s no wonder some foodies have crowned this store the best curry rice in Geylang.

237 Geylang Road Open:  Daily (11am to 12.30am)

Why visit? An iconic hawker spot in Singapore, Lor 9 Beef Kway Teow is known for its signature Geylang beef hor fun , and was at one point, awarded a Michelin plate for the dish. Characterised by its generous helping of succulent beef slices and wide silky smooth kway teow mixed in soy sauce and bean paste gravy, the dish is perfectly stir-fried and comes with slight peppery notes and an aromatic wok hei.

Crowd favourites: Lor 9’s beef hor fun comes in various sizes, starting from an S$8 portion that is good for solo dining. The S$14 portion is best for a pair, while its largest S$30 plate can feed up to four people. Either way, the tender beef slices in gooey sauce will make for a satisfying meal. Contrary to its name, the stall also serves a solid seafood hor fun (from S$6) and zi char dishes.

32 Aljunied Road Open: Daily (11am to 12am)

Why visit? Known for its vibrant street food culture, Penang Seafood Restaurant is every foodie’s paradise. Offering an array of tantalising dishes, from crispy prawn rolls to the amazing wok hei of its char kway teow and the spicy kick of its assam laksa , Penang Seafood Restaurant is the closest we’ve come to getting a taste of authentic Penang cuisine in Singapore .

Price range: $$$

Crowd favourites: Our top recommendation would be the assam laksa (S$8). Painstakingly simmered for a minimum of four hours each day, a deep, rich fish broth envelopes the noodles together with fresh vegetables and spices, producing a refreshing sour and spicy palate. Infused in a smoky wok hei flavour and boasting a more savoury taste than the Singaporean version, the Penang char kway teow (from S$8) is a must-try dish. 

Apart from representative dishes that speak to Penang’s rich gastronomic culture, the restaurant is also popular for its wide variety of fresh seafood dishes cooked to perfection and available at reasonable prices. It does a brilliant job with its crab dishes, offered in a series of delectable flavours, including the nation’s favourite chilli crab , the ever-popular salted egg crab and the classic black and white pepper crab (all available at seasonal prices).

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29 Lorong Bachok Open: Daily (11am to 8.30pm)

Why visit? Originally reserved for royal feasts in China, turtle soup quickly established itself as a nutritional dish with many health benefits in Singapore. Tan Ah Sai, the founder of Tan Ser Seng Herbs Restaurant had brought his unique trade of turtle soup from China in 1946, and began peddling his herbal broth along Orchard Road and later, Mei Shi Jie (Beauty World). The founder then continuously improved his recipe before passing it down to his family’s younger generation.

Crowd favourites: Simmered in more than 20 different herbs, the claypot turtle soup (from S$31.10) is the star of the menu. The soup is sweet and full-bodied but with a light and smooth texture, boasting a refreshing tinge of fresh herbs and a faint aftertaste of rice wine.

If the thought of eating turtle meat makes you uneasy, rest assured that Tan Ser Seng does not use endangered or wild turtles in its soup. Instead, the meat comes from a local company that imports softshell turtles from Indonesian farms and is prepared exclusively for consumption.

But as an alternative for those who are not adventurous enough to try turtle soup in Geylang , the restaurant also sells other nourishing soup options such as its cordyceps chicken soup (S$16.80) and black chicken soup (S$16.80).

26 Lorong 11 Geylang Open: Daily (12pm to 12am)

Why visit? If you’re looking for a late-night dinner or supper spot where you can catch up with some friends, Liu Da Ma BBQ offers a plethora of authentic Chinese barbequed delicacies at affordable prices.

Whether you crave the succulence of lamb skewers seasoned with cumin and chilli, the smoky notes of perfectly charred beef, or the irresistible aroma of chicken wings glazed with sweet and savoury sauces, Liu Da Ma BBQ caters to every preference.

Crowd favourites: While the beef and pork skewers (S$6.80 for five) are great, the place is known for serving great lamb dishes. The grilled lamb shoulder (S$78 to S$88) and lamb leg (S$78) are the house speciality, or you can go for a more affordable bite-sized option with its lamb skewers (S$6.80 for five), which are a standout.

Lightly charred to a smoky barbecued crisp on the surface, the meat is plenty succulent and tender, instead of being too gamey or dry on the inside.

134 Geylang East Avenue 1, 01-217 Open: Thursday to Tuesday (5.30am to 3.30pm)

Why visit? First opened in 1985, Hong Qin Fish and Duck Porridge has had a long history of whipping up tasty Teochew-style porridge and dishes. It’s already a pretty rare sight to see one stall specialising in both duck and fish porridge, and Hong Qin Fish and Duck Porridge goes a level higher by selling three different types of meat (fish, duck and pork). 

Its signature fish soup is cooked in a rich flavourful pork shank soup for four hours before fish bones are added and further brewed into a rich broth, resulting in a sweet and savoury taste. The soup is then served Teochew-style, with a side of steamed rice to be mixed in the soup.

Crowd favourites: The sliced fish soup (S$8) comes highly recommended, with its hefty portion of thick-cut boneless mackerel fish fillets, both fried and boiled slices, garnished with lettuce, seaweed and crisp coriander that lend the soup a grainy and earthy sweet flavour.

Its braised pig trotters (S$8) are also perfectly stewed in a rich braised pork gravy that penetrates deep into the collagen-rich trotters, leaving meat moist and tender on the inside.

558 Geylang Road, Lorong 32 Geylang Open: Tuesday to Sunday (11.30am to 9.30pm)

Why visit? A bowl of ban mian from L32 Handmade Noodles is the ultimate comfort food experience. Run by a couple, the noodles here are al dente, firm and bouncy, setting them apart from the commonplace factory-made noodles you can find in many stalls.

The use of fresh ingredients is enveloped in a rich but not greasy broth, which makes digging into this bowl an utter pleasure from first bite to last sip.

Crowd favourites: Customers can choose from ban mian, you mian or mee hoon kueh for their noodles and opt to have the noodles dry or in soup. But apart from its freshly hand-made noodles, L32 Handmade Noodles’ ban mian (from S$7) stands out for its wide range of options for toppings. 

Apart from the usual minced pork and egg, the dish features additional ingredients such as meatballs, fishballs, seafood and chicken slices. Its housemade ikan bilis is super crispy, and so popular that customers often top up a dollar to have more added to their bowl for an extra dash of umami.

543 Geylang Road Open: Tuesday to Sunday (10am to 9pm)

Why visit? In recent years, the banh mi (a Vietnamese sandwich comprising a baguette filled with meat and vegetables) has risen in popularity as a favourite Vietnamese dish among diners here. But good banh mi is not easy to come by. Banh Mi Thit , however, is as close as we can get to authentic Vietnamese banh mi in Singapore, all available at a wallet-friendly price. Many now make a beeline for it when searching for Geylang food.

Crowd favourites: Sandwiches at Banh Mi Thit are priced at S$5 across the board. Customers get to choose the ingredients filling the sandwich, from chicken, beef or egg to fresh vegetables, finished with a special sauce. To wash it all down, the humble eatery also sells Vietnamese coffee (S$1.50).

659 to 661 Lorong 35 Geylang Open: Sunday to Friday (11.30am to 4.30pm)

Why visit? Founded in 1979 by Oh Kim Seng, who had over a decade of experience at a Teochew braised duck stall, Sia Kee Duck Rice is a staple in the neighbourhood and a top spot when looking for good Geylang food.

Known to be home to Singapore’s best boneless braised duck rice, the famous stall has been handed to the second generation and is now being run by the founder’s sons, Albert, Lawrence and Ron. While the stall’s name is listed as Sean Kee Duck Rice online and on their storefront, Sia Kee is the accurate pronunciation of the stall’s name in dialect. Price range: $ Crowd favourites: A good old-fashioned plate of Sia Kee duck rice (S$5) boasts tenderly marinated duck meat that has a delicate balance of sweet, savoury and herbal notes, enveloped in a tantalising crispy skin. Topped off with fragrant rice and a generous drizzle of special braised gravy sauce, the dish is served with a herbal soup made in fresh batches daily.

If you are dining in a group, try the mixed duck platter (S$18), which comes with bountiful servings of duck meat, egg, and fishcake, topped with peanuts and beansprouts.

2 Lorong 15 Geylang Open: Monday to Saturday (5.30pm to 3am)

Why visit? Bali Nasi Lemak is a renowned restaurant helmed by Madam Susan Koh, who has been peddling nasi lemak since 1985. A plate of Bali nasi lemak is easily recognisable from its Thai basmati rice seeped in the light fragrance of coconut milk and pandan leaves.

And true to its name, Bali Nasi Lemak lends a unique Indonesian influence to its dishes, standing out with a sambal that delivers a slow, addictive burn and ikan kunning (yellowstripe scad) that is fried to be crispy on the outside, but tender on the inside.

Regulars will be sad to know that it’s moving to a swanky new location at 142 Sims Avenue come mid-November, after close to 30 years at 2 Lorong 15 Geylang. However, the eatery has reassured us that prices, thankfully, will remain the same.

Crowd favourites: While pre-selected sets are available, the a la carte option drives a bigger crowd because it allows patrons to choose each element according to their preferences.

Each meal starts from S$2 for a decent portion of rice, and while vegetable side dishes cost S$1 per portion, meat side dishes range from S$2 for an ikan kunning or chicken wing add-on, to S$3 for a chicken drumstick.

Still hungry? Read our stories on the best fish head curry in Singapore and Patisserie Cle ’s new River Valley flagship store.

Leong Kee Bak Kut Teh, Gong He Guan, Mongkok Dim Sum, Donburi Maruya, Penang Seafood Restaurant, Hong Qin Fish and Duck Porridge, L32 Handmade Noodles and Bali Nasi Lemak are on the GrabFood delivery service and offer free delivery (up to S$3 off) with GrabUnlimited. 

Alternatively, book a ride to these food options in Geylang.

Do check out amazing deals on the GrabFood Dine-in service .

Claudia Tan

Claudia is a passionate writer who enjoys eating good food without exercising. But recently, her foodie musings have started to distract her during meals. This new food writing gig may just be the best diet she has ever been on.

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10 Top Geylang Food Places To Check Out in Singapore

When I visited Singapore recently, my first question was, ‘What are the best Geylang food places to check out?’

Even before the pandemic hit, Singapore’s most notorious Geylang vice hub was already in its twilight years.

For SmartDory , the red light district is uncharted territory.

Once I wrapped my head around Geylang as a bigger Love Lane in Penang – I wasn’t that worried about staying there or walking around alone.

I started reading the Geylang food guides.

And it’s true – Geylang Road, the main road, is nothing short of a 24-hour round-the-clock dining in the red-light district.

It was around 7 pm when we arrived, and we walked into a bustling night scene of an Asian eating street.

There are people eating dinner and supper and more arriving after 11 pm.

It looks like people are eating into the wee hours of the morning.

Geylang Food

Check out our Geylang Food Guides for eateries and restaurants that offer delicious food, and beverages, 24-hour round clock.

For tourists looking for a food guide, here’s a nice change for exploring Geylang food haunts for dinner that goes to suppertime and beyond.

But be warned, compared to the busy scene at night during the day, Geylang is like a ghost town.

We were there for a 3D2N trip, and lucky as I was, it rained practically every hour on the hour for the entire trip!

That coupled with just the two of us eating, we didn’t get to taste all the mouth-watering Geylang food.

We checked with the Front Desk at our hotel, the ibis budget Singapore Pearl (SG Clean Certified, Staycation Approved), and got food recommendations from the Duty Manager.

The lovely gentleman even walked out and pointed to the shops!

As we were starving and it was a wet night, we opted for the nearest Mamak shop and SD’s first curry meal!

1 ABC Bistro

SD got his curry meal, a Fish Fillet Curry, Stir Fried Okra, and Stir Fried Brinjal, which he loved and rated a 10/10.

The only thing lacking was cold food, which was not heated before we were served.

I ordered Roti Canai from the cashier only to receive a blank stare.

When I repeated the order, the cashier told me to ‘duduk’ (sit).

SD was wondering what happened to my food when it didn’t arrive after 10 mins.

I looked at the Roti man, who wasn’t grilling bread on the girdle.

Then I realized that in Singapore, Roti Canai is called Pratha!

The Pratha was cold and chewy, unlike the version I’m used to in Penang.

SD thought everything was great, especially the bowl of yellow Dhal.

ABC Bistro made a very decent and sweet Fresh Orange.

We both agreed that the curries were too sugary and sweet, and the food was cold.

Total spent: S$18.90

ABC Bistro Address: 3 Lor 10 Geylang, Singapore 399037 Opening hours: Daily Open 24 hours

We walked around a bit more to check out other eateries and to look for something for me to eat.

2 Geylang Lor 9 Fresh Frog Porridge (芽笼九巷活田鸡)

Many restaurants were selling Fresh Frog Porridge, and we weren’t keen on eating frogs.

The waitress tried her best to sell us their big, juicy, tasty frog legs cooked in kung pao flavor if we wanted it spicy.

The restaurant’s top sellers are these clay porridge pots with stir-fried frog legs.

Frog porridge, fried oyster egg, and Sambal stingray are best!

I chose the Spicy Stingray, which I was familiar with and had tried before.

The dish is a barbecued stingray on top of a banana leaf served with a sambal paste and garnished with raw onions with a squeeze of calamansi lime.

Sambal stingrays are readily available at hawker centers in both Malaysia and Singapore.

The version has a soft young Stingray.

The fish do not have bones and are easy to eat. Instead, their bodies are supported by cartilage.

Total spent: S$15

Geylang Lor 9 Fresh Frog Porridge (芽笼九巷活田鸡)

Geylang Lor 9 Fresh Frog Porridge (芽笼九巷活田鸡) 235 Geylang Road, Lor 9 Geylang, Singapore 389294 Hours: Monday to Thurs 4 pm–4 am, Fri, Sat, and Sun 12 pm–4 am Phone: +65 8688 8839

3 Hi Banh Mi!

Day 1 – I went for a walkabout and found this little Banh Mi outlet.

I saw some tourists eating and asked a girl and her friend for recommendations.

The Beef and Fried Egg Banh Mi was served piping hot, the egg crispy on the outside and runny inside.

It was the best Banh Mi I had in a long time.

Superb for its price – S$6.90 for the sandwich and iced Vietnamese coffee with condensed milk S$3.0

Total spent: S$9.90

Day 2 – I brought SD for breakfast, and we were happy to eat again at Hi Banh Mi!

We ordered the Homemade Special Sandwich to split, and it was excellent.

The only snag – the low stools were uncomfortable for SD; next time, we will return for takeaways!

Total spent: S$6.90

Crispy baguettes were packed full of ingredients that were freshly made and had an authentic taste. Just like those banh-mi in Vietnam. Must Eat!

Hi Banh Mi!

Hi Banh Mi! 340 Geylang Rd, #01-15 Le Regal, Singapore 389365 Hours: Daily 10 am–9 pm (Tuesdays closed) Phone: +65 88415839

4 Mongkok Dim Sum

Mongkok Dim Sum is a 24-hour restaurant with a wide variety of dim sum dishes that can be eaten as a snack or a full meal.

First, you select, place your orders, and pay at the cashier.

The food arrived pretty quickly, at most 5 to 10 minutes.

I was pleasantly surprised that they are quick.

I order three items.

Sharks Fin Dumpling Soup The superior soup had scallops, and the fat juicy dumpling was meaty and delicious.

Fried Mantou with Chilli Crab Dip. The mantou was pretty good — sweet, light + crisp without being oily!

While the chili crab dip tasted like a premix and a little starchy.

Chicken Pot Stickers These dumplings are nicely plump and filling.

I would wish for more sliced young ginger in the black vinegar dip.

Overall, the food was tasty, filling, and satisfying. Service was no frills, so expect a little.

Total spent: S$22.80

24-hour Dim Sum with a wide menu with prompt service and at an affordable price.

Mongkok Dim Sum

Mongkok Dim Sum 214 Geylang Rd, Singapore 389274 Hours: Daily Open 24 hours Phone: +6584848829

4 Mufiz Prata Corner Pte Ltd

Mufiz Prata makes a nice, flaky Prata (Roti Canai).

I met my friends there, and we enjoyed catching up.

Other orders were Beef Mee Goreng with Egg and Roti John (Chicken)

This is the first time I’ve tasted Roti John for a Malaysian.

I remember asking my friend, who is this John chap? No one knows how this name came about.

Overall, the food and service are good.

When my friends arrived, the wait staff called me Aunty and switched to Kak.

That was hilarious!

Mufiz Prata Corner Pte Ltd Lor 12 Geylang, Singapore 398993 Saturday, 8 am–12 am

5 Lor 9 Beef Kway Teow

Finally, I made it to Lor 9 Beef Kway Teow.

When I discovered the eatery was packed for dinner, I decided to go at 5 pm to beat the hungry crowds.

The Beef Kway Teow S$8 arrived when I paid for my food and walked to my table.

The Hor Fun has “wok hei,” and the well-marinated soya sauce infused hor fun was soft to the bite.

The gravy was dark chocolate and carried the taste of bean paste; the black bean sauce was thick.

The soft texture of the beef was not natural; it tasted like it needed to be over-tenderized, and the meat needed to be beefy.

I found the Hor Fun noodles to be too slippery to use chopsticks. The best way to eat it was to use a spoon!

Another old-timer in Geylang offering the highly-rated noodle dish, patrons can try out different Zi Char stir-fried dishes and seafood in Singapore’s most iconic Lor 9 Beef Kway!

Lor 9 Beef Kway Teow

Lor 9 Beef Kway Teow 237 Geylang Rd, Singapore 389296 Hours: Daily 11 am–12:30 am Phone: +6593880723

6 Hock Prawn Mee

SD found Hock Prawn Mee, saying he found me some soup to warm me up on a cold, wet, raining morning.

Hock Prawn Mee has been around for 20 years and is open 24 hours daily!

The starchy yellow noodles were springy and had an eggy flavor.

I liked that the noodles were blanched when it’s soggy and lost their bouncy bite.

Overall, the noodle dish was pretty spicy, and SD enjoyed it with the sweet balance of chili sauce.

I liked the salty prawn flavor in the soup.

The prawns tasted fresh, and the soup was light but with subtle meaty notes.

Garnish was a lot with halved prawns and plenty of meat.

The 24-hr prawn noodle stall has prawn broth that is savory, peppery, and sweet umami taste with lots of garnish and lard bits: fantastic chili and good bouncy yellow noodles.

Hock Prawn Mee

Hock Prawn Mee 346 Geylang Rd, Singapore 389367 Hours: Open 24 hours (Tuesdays closed)

Many other people we met on our trip were kind and helpful.

Despite the rain, my Singaporean friends came to meet up for a meal and chit-chat.

Other Geylang Food Worth Trying Next

There are many other exciting restaurants in alphabetical order that I would love to try on another trip just for Geylang Food.

• Bali Nasi Lemak
• Banh Mi Thit
• Donburi Maruya
• Durian Culture
• Eminent Frog Porridge
• Hong Qin Fish & Duck Porridge
• JB Ah Meng Restaurant
• Koung’s Wanton Mee
• L32 Handmade Noodles
• Leong Kee (Klang) Bak Kut Teh
• Liu Da Ma BBQ
• Penang Seafood Restaurant
• Peng Wang Claypot Cuisine
• Sia Kee Duck Rice
• Spuds Shack
• Swee Guan Hokkien Mee
• The Skewer Bar
• Yong He Eating House

Geylang food stalls were worth visiting, and overall, without conversion, dollar for dollar, the food portion is more filling than in Penang.

Do we like the taste?

The answer is an irrevocably YESSSSSS!

Given the variety of good Geylang food options, Singaporeans would take the MRT down for a feast.

Geylang Road, the main road, is a 24-hour round-the-clock, affordable, tasty dining in the red-light district.

How to Get to Geylang Food Enclave

Geylang is located 3.4 mi (5.4 km) from the heart of Singapore.

• Singapore Changi Airport (SIN), 7.3 mi (11.7 km) from Geylang
• Seletar Airport (XSP), 7 mi (11.2 km) from Geylang
• Batam Batu Besar (BTH-Hang Nadim), 20.7 mi (33.3 km) from Geylang

Getting to Geylang on Metro Stations in the neighborhood include:

• Paya Lebar Station
• MacPherson Station
• Mattar Station

SD and Dory wish you happy travels and enjoy your food hunts!

P.S. This blog post will be updated when we return for another eating adventure for more Geylang food in Singapore.

Blog Disclosure: This is a NOT sponsored blog post. All opinions are mine. The writer and friends paid for their meal.

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Look, play, eat & drink – our walking food tour of Geylang

• 8 September 2017 28 April 2020

What to do this weekend? We recently did a two-hour walkabout and food tour of Geylang to enjoy the laid back feel of Singapore and to try some nice food and drinks along the way. The entire walk is only about 1 km, but it is meant to be done in a leisurely manner, with many stops along the way.

We started at an old building – the former Singapore Badminton Hall at 100 Guillemard Road. This was where many badminton battles took place. It is now used as a gymnasium and rock climbing facility. We started our food tour of Geylang with brunch at Brawn & Brains cafe on the ground floor. We ate too much. We suggest just having the cappuccino and the curried chicken wrap ($12.50) which can be shared by two people. You can read about our visit to Brawn and Brains here .

주신정 Ju Shin Jung Guillemard Korean BBQ restaurant and  Bing Go Korean Dessert House are in an adjacent building the same compound if you want something different; or bingsu may be a good refreshing option after the walking and food tour of Geylang.

After eating at Brawn & Brains cafe, we proceeded to the back of the building where we were amazed to see that such a large rock-climbing facility exists in Singapore. We were surprised to see so many climbing enthusiasts in Singapore. There are walls for different levels of climbers. From beginner walls to the tallest which was three storeys high. A gymnastics school is right next to it.

After watching our young ones sweat it out, we cross over to the other side of Guillemard Road into the Geylang area. Turn left into Geylang Lorong 24A to admire the well-preserved shophouses. Seek shelter from the Singapore sun by walking along the five-foot ways. Since we are a food blog, we will leave the architectural descriptions to the experts. See, for example, how to tell the different types of shophouses at this website .

In addition to the beautiful shophouses, what is also interesting about this lane is that many of them are occupied by diverse types of societies and associations – clans, trades, religions etc. Some have their doors open, which enabled us to admire their interiors as well.

At the end of Lorong 24A is the main Geylang Road. Yong He Eating House is a coffee shop at the junction. This is where we stop for some drinks and snacks. If you have children, they will be happy to know that there is a Pokemon Gym on this spot. They can play as you take in the food and the surroundings. The items we ordered here were the salty beancurd, you tiao (fried dough stick) and soy bean milk.  You can read about our stop at Yong He here .

After the pit stop at Yong He,  we exit the coffee shop and turn right, walking up Geylang Road.  Interesting shops and eateries line the road at this stretch. There are many things to eat.  After about 300m we arrive at the junction of Geylang Road and Lorong 36. Turn right onto Lorong 36.  In about 50m there is a playground. The children can be let loose here. It is also the location of another Pokemon Gym. Continuing down Lorong 36, you will see Geylang River on the left. This river had been cleaned up recently. It is a pleasant place.  According to a Straits Times story Homage to history at Geylang River ,  ” the British moved villages of Orang Laut (sea people) and Malays living at the mouth of the Singapore River inland, resettling them in clusters of kampung villages on the banks of the Geylang River.”

We proceeded to the end of Lorong 36 to our next stop on our food tour of Geylang – a pub known as The Tuckshop.

Here is a picture of the Tuckshop food menu. It was a hot day and what was of interest to us were the beers. Guinness on tap is the thing we look forward to here. They also have a selection of Archipelago fruity beers. We tried the Singapore Ale which was supposed to have the taste of calamansi and pandan leaves. We could not really detect these flavours. What we can confirm is that it was light, fruity and pleasant. Which was good enough for us.

From here, we start making our way back to the starting point and the end of our short walking tour of Geylang. We walk down Guillemard Road till the next lorong – Lorong 34 Geylang. At the street corner is Tanjong Rhu Pau. The char siew pau and various types of dumplings here are very good.  There are no seats. So just buy to eat along the way or to bring home. We bought some chilled ones ones for takeaway. They will last longer and we will need to heat them up anyway later. The char siew paus are very small, about 60% of a regular CSP.

About 50m down Guillemard Road, we stopped at Munch Munch. It is a shop that sells old-fashioned food, retro toys and household objects. Drop in to buy something or just to browse and feel yesterday once more. We ended up munching on small round biscuits topped with coloured sugar bits.

This is the last stop. From here we continued walking down about 100m to get back to the starting point and the end of our walking food tour of Geylang.

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But the highlight of the tour is definitely the kueh and whisky pairing at the end. As a lovers of both food and spirits, we can attest to the incredible flavors that can be achieved when the two are combined. The complex, smoky notes of the whisky perfectly complement the sweet and delicate flavors of the kueh, creating a truly unique and indulgent experience.

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In this experience, we will introduce you to some of our favourite kuehs, and show you the evolution of these tasty treats over the years. We will also attempt the unusual pairing of kuehs with spirits from one of the independent bottlers in Singapore.

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Jalan Besar is a fascinating district in the heart of Singapore. Its history is filled with triumph and tragedy. It is also a culinary melting pot that sees a unique blend of cultures and spices over time to create truly unique dishes!

From traditional Singaporean street food to modern artisanal burger joints, we’ll be sampling a variety of delicious dishes and drinks as we explore the neighborhood.

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Geylang is one of our most unusual districts, and it truly comes alive at night with some of the tastiest supper places in Singapore.

Join us on a tantalizing food tour through the vibrant and colorful red light district. Discover the hidden culinary gems of this misunderstood neighborhood, as we venture into the bustling beer gardens and hole-in-the-wall food stalls. Savour the mouth-watering delights of traditional Singaporean cuisine, and wash it all down with a refreshing local beer (or fresh coconut juice).

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Geylang East Market & Food Centre Best Food & What to Eat

Geylang East Market & Food Centre (Food Corner), also called Aljunied Avenue 2 Market & Food Centre, is a newly renovated hawker centre located within the Geylang East estate. Originally built in 1978 (around 2 years after nearby Sims Vista Market and Food Centre), it is located in 117 Aljunied Avenue 2 and is primarily a day time hawker centre with most stalls open for breakfast up til early afternoon only.

Notwithstanding the recent facelift, this is a very traditional hawker centre untouched by the modern fusion cuisine or rice bowl craze that one starts to see in other hawker centres. It is also primarily a neighborhood hawker centre, with most patrons coming from within the Aljunied and Macpherson area. 

The recent facelift has made Geylang East Market and Food Centre more visually appealing than other hawker centres. The floor is now anti-slip, while large ceiling fans have improved ventilation in the venue. 

Although very few stalls open at night, I have also noticed better lighting equipment after the renovation. Perhaps this may encourage more stalls to open at night.

Without further ado, here are some stalls to try at Geylang East Market and Food Corner. I will also update this article over the next few weeks and months as I try more stalls:

Hua Kee Cooked Food

The most reliable stall in this hawker centre for late-night hunger pangs, Hua Kee Cooked Food is the venue’s defacto “zichar” stall. Most dishes are presented in single portions, although bigger portions are available as well. Popular dishes include Spring Onion with Deer Meat Rice, Sambal Petai with Prawn Rice and more. I personally go for their Sliced Fish Hor Fun which is of generous size and comes with plenty of fish slices. 

Stall Number: #01-59

Opening Hours: Daily, 10:30AM to 10:15PM

Ko Ko Xiang Claypot Rice

Another popular stall in Geylang East Market and Food Centre, especially at night, is Ko Ko Xiang Claypot Rice. They are known for the many “flavors” of claypot rice, from traditional ones with salted fish, chicken and sausages to the more novel kinds such as Black Pepper Beef Claypot Rice and Ginger Onion Sliced Fish Claypot Rice. Aside from claypot rice, they also serve various kinds of hot pot and even fragrant mala bowls. 

Stall Number: #01-63

Opening Hours: Daily, 11AM to 8PM

The only Japanese food stall at Geylang East Food Centre is Bentoya. They are notable for their value-for-money bento sets such as the Salmon Teriyaki and Chicken Katsu Bento as well as rice bowls. They have a steady stream of loyal takeaway customers, seemingly even more than their dine-in clientele.

Stall Number: #01-72

Opening Hours: Monday to Friday, 10AM to 5PM

Aminah’s Prata

There is always a queue in front of Aminah’s Prata with a steady stream of customers getting their fix of freshly made prata and murtabak. The shopkeeper here makes each prata only upon ordering so there’s always a bit of a wait. But it’s all good once one bites into the hot and fluffy bread, especially with the delectable curry sauce. Aside from prata and murtabak, they also serve heavier mains such as Nasi Biryani Chicken and Mutton.

Stall Number: #01-44

Meng Kee Hainanese Chicken Rice

There are plenty of chicken rice stalls in Geylang East Market but Meng Kee Hainanese Chicken Rice closes relatively later than the rest. Meat portions are relatively generous and the chicken is quite tender and moist. 

Stall Number: #01-32

Opening Hours: Daily, 9:30AM to 8PM

Alif Nasi Padang

Alif has probably one of the cheapest nasi padang sets in town. I over-ordered during a recent visit there and had 4 dishes – 1 meat and 3 veggies – instead of the usual 3 that people get. I ended up being charged only S$5 for everything! The chicken curry was delicious and the veggies were fresh and lacked the mass-produced feel that one often gets in these mixed rice stalls. Do take note though that queues tend to be long here – in fact it’s one of the longest I typically see in this hawker centre. 

Stall Number: #01-40

Jin Jin Hokkien Prawn Noodle

While there are a few hokkien prawn noodle stalls in Geylang East, the most popular one has got to be Jin Jin Hokkien Prawn Noodle. Come here if you are looking for a different take to this local dish. Compared to the stronger prawn broth found elsewhere, Jin Jin does it in a way such that it is the herbal pork flavor that becomes more prominent in the soup. The meat is also so soft that it disintegrates easily in the mouth. Best of all, the pricing is quite cheap. A bowl goes well below S$4. 

Stall Number: #01-27

Opening Hours: Daily, 5AM to 1:30PM

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Moscow Metro

The Moscow Metro Tour is included in most guided tours’ itineraries. Opened in 1935, under Stalin’s regime, the metro was not only meant to solve transport problems, but also was hailed as “a people’s palace”. Every station you will see during your Moscow metro tour looks like a palace room. There are bright paintings, mosaics, stained glass, bronze statues… Our Moscow metro tour includes the most impressive stations best architects and designers worked at - Ploshchad Revolutsii, Mayakovskaya, Komsomolskaya, Kievskaya, Novoslobodskaya and some others.

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The guide will not only help you navigate the metro, but will also provide you with fascinating background tales for the images you see and a history of each station.

And there some stories to be told during the Moscow metro tour! The deepest station - Park Pobedy - is 84 metres under the ground with the world longest escalator of 140 meters. Parts of the so-called Metro-2, a secret strategic system of underground tunnels, was used for its construction.

During the Second World War the metro itself became a strategic asset: it was turned into the city's biggest bomb-shelter and one of the stations even became a library. 217 children were born here in 1941-1942! The metro is the most effective means of transport in the capital.

There are almost 200 stations 196 at the moment and trains run every 90 seconds! The guide of your Moscow metro tour can explain to you how to buy tickets and find your way if you plan to get around by yourself.

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Moscow metro private tours.

• 2-hour tour $87:  10 Must-See Moscow Metro stations with hotel pick-up and drop-off
• 3-hour tour $137:  20 Must-See Moscow Metro stations with Russian lunch in beautifully-decorated Metro Diner + hotel pick-up and drop off. 
• Metro pass is included in the price of both tours.

Highlight of Metro Tour

• Visit 10 must-see stations of Moscow metro on 2-hr tour and 20 Metro stations on 3-hr tour, including grand Komsomolskaya station with its distinctive Baroque décor, aristocratic Mayakovskaya station with Soviet mosaics, legendary Revolution Square station with 72 bronze sculptures and more!
• Explore Museum of Moscow Metro and learn a ton of technical and historical facts;
• Listen to the secrets about the Metro-2, a secret line supposedly used by the government and KGB;
• Experience a selection of most striking features of Moscow Metro hidden from most tourists and even locals;
• Discover the underground treasure of Russian Soviet past – from mosaics to bronzes, paintings, marble arches, stained glass and even paleontological elements;
• Learn fun stories and myths about Coffee Ring, Zodiac signs of Moscow Metro and more;
• Admire Soviet-era architecture of pre- and post- World War II perious;
• Enjoy panoramic views of Sparrow Hills from Luzhniki Metro Bridge – MetroMost, the only station of Moscow Metro located over water and the highest station above ground level;
• If lucky, catch a unique «Aquarelle Train» – a wheeled picture gallery, brightly painted with images of peony, chrysanthemums, daisies, sunflowers and each car unit is unique;
• Become an expert at navigating the legendary Moscow Metro system;
• Have fun time with a very friendly local;
• + Atmospheric Metro lunch in Moscow’s the only Metro Diner (included in a 3-hr tour)

Hotel Pick-up

Metro stations:.

Komsomolskaya

Novoslobodskaya

Prospekt Mira

Belorusskaya

Mayakovskaya

Novokuznetskaya

Revolution Square

Sparrow Hills

+ for 3-hour tour

Victory Park

Slavic Boulevard

Vystavochnaya

Dostoevskaya

Elektrozavodskaya

Partizanskaya

Museum of Moscow Metro

• Drop-off  at your hotel, Novodevichy Convent, Sparrow Hills or any place you wish
• + Russian lunch  in Metro Diner with artistic metro-style interior for 3-hour tour

Fun facts from our Moscow Metro Tours:

From the very first days of its existence, the Moscow Metro was the object of civil defense, used as a bomb shelter, and designed as a defense for a possible attack on the Soviet Union.

At a depth of 50 to 120 meters lies the second, the coded system of Metro-2 of Moscow subway, which is equipped with everything you need, from food storage to the nuclear button.

According to some sources, the total length of Metro-2 reaches over 150 kilometers.

The Museum was opened on Sportivnaya metro station on November 6, 1967. It features the most interesting models of trains and stations.

Coffee Ring

The first scheme of Moscow Metro looked like a bunch of separate lines. Listen to a myth about Joseph Stalin and the main brown line of Moscow Metro.

Zodiac Metro

According to some astrologers, each of the 12 stops of the Moscow Ring Line corresponds to a particular sign of the zodiac and divides the city into astrological sector.

Astrologers believe that being in a particular zadiac sector of Moscow for a long time, you attract certain energy and events into your life.

Paleontological finds 

Red marble walls of some of the Metro stations hide in themselves petrified inhabitants of ancient seas. Try and find some!

• Every day each car in  Moscow metro passes  more than 600 km, which is the distance from Moscow to St. Petersburg.
• Moscow subway system is the  5th in the intensity  of use (after the subways of Beijing, Tokyo, Seoul and Shanghai).
• The interval in the movement of trains in rush hour is  90 seconds .

What you get:

• + A friend in Moscow.
• + Private & customized Moscow tour.
• + An exciting pastime, not just boring history lessons.
• + An authentic experience of local life.
• + Flexibility during the walking tour: changes can be made at any time to suit individual preferences.
• + Amazing deals for breakfast, lunch, and dinner in the very best cafes & restaurants. Discounts on weekdays (Mon-Fri).
• + A photo session amongst spectacular Moscow scenery that can be treasured for a lifetime.
• + Good value for souvenirs, taxis, and hotels.
• + Expert advice on what to do, where to go, and how to make the most of your time in Moscow.

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