15 Stalls to Try at Beo Crescent Market & Food Centre

An underrated food centre nestled in the heart of Bukit Ho Swee, Beo Crescent Market & Food Centre is seldom talked about, and is often overshadowed by the nearby Tiong Bahru Food Centre. Even though you won’t be overwhelmed by the food choices here, the whole place gives a vintage, old-timey vibes. The aisles are lined with a good mix of old-school vendors – some that have been here for decades – as well as newer faces and stalls. From crispy claypot rice to fluffy tutu kueh and handmade noodles, here are 15 stalls to try at Beo Crescent Market & Food Centre.

#1 Cantonese Claypot Rice

Cantonese Claypot Rice is another popular stall at Beo Crescent Market & Food Centre, and unlike many other hawkers who sell claypot rice in larger portions, this stall offers them in individual portions. With well-seasoned rice, charred crunchy bits and flavourful chunks of chicken, Chinese sausage, salted fish and some greens, this is one solid serving of claypot rice that will leave you wanting more.

Address: 38A Beo Cres, #01-66, Singapore 169982
Opening Hours: 12–8 pm Fri to Wed. Closed on Thurs

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#2 Ah Xi Prawn Crackers

Ah Xi Prawn Crackers dishes out pretty good Fuzhou-style fried fritter cakes such as Oyster Cake, Prawn Cake and Mince Pork Cake. The flour batter itself is yummy and deep fried to a golden brown crisp on the outside, while remaining soft inside with either oyster or minced pork filling inside. The exception is the Prawn Cake which has a whole unshelled prawn at the top. Besides the fried fritter cakes, fried bee hoon and fried noodles with a selection of sides are also available.

Address: 38A Beo Cres, #01-83, Singapore 169982
Opening Hours: 12–5 pm Wed to Fri & Sun. Closed Mon, Tues & Sat

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#3 Ah Mei Handmade Noodles

Sharing the same stall as Heng Heng is Ah Mei Handmade Noodles, where you can get Ban Mian, You Mian, Mee Hoon Kway, Ee Mian, Mee Sua and Maggi Mee with tender minced meat, egg and vegetables. It’s a pleasant dish that will leave you satisfied. The soup is light and tasty, cooked with pork bones, anchovies, and dried sole fish – not too salty to cater to the elderly customers in the vicinity.

Address: 38A Beo Cres, #01-90, Singapore 169982
Opening Hours: 6:30 am till sold out daily

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#4 Xi De Li

Xi De Li is one of the pioneers of the youtiao and dough food industry in Singapore, starting out as a pushcart stall along Chin Swee Road in the 1920s. Today, they have over 60 outlets in Singapore, including one in Beo Crescent Food Centre. Get your fix of fried dough fritters such as Ham Chim Peng and Butterfly Bun here, alongside classic snacks like Goreng Pisang, Curry Puff, Spring Roll and Carrot Cake too!

Address: 38A Beo Cres, #01-77, Singapore 169982
Opening Hours: 7:30 am–3:30 pm Mon to Sat. Closed on Sun

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#5 Loi Kee Cooked Food

For umami servings of prawn noodles, head on over to Loi Kee Cooked Food.  The dry option comes with your choice of noodles coated in a spicy sauce, along with prawns, strips of pork, fishcake, kang kong and fried shallots. With the soup version, all the ingredients are submerged in a briny, meaty broth that has a subtle sweetness. You can also add some pork ribs to substantiate your meal.

Address: 38A Beo Cres, #01-74, Singapore 169982
Opening Hours: 6:30 am–8:30 pm Sun to Fri. Closed on Sat

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#6 Nan Yuan Fishball Noodles

Nan Yuan, a stall that has been around since 1961, offers handmade fish balls that perfectly accompany some noodles. Unsurprisingly, they are one of the most popular stalls at Beo Crescent Market & Food Centre with a queue to boot. Each serving of the dry version features al dente noodles thoroughly coated in a yummy sauce with a robust vinegary kick. On the side, you’ll get a bowl of clear broth with bouncy fishballs, fishcakes, dumplings and minced pork. 

Address: 38A Beo Cres, #01-68, Singapore 169982
Opening Hours: 5 am–2 pm Wed to Mon. Closed on Tues

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#7 Soon Heng Lor Mee

Soon Heng Lor Mee serves up excellent bowls of traditional Lor Mee. Though, the reviews are pretty divided, with some loving the nostalgic, old-school taste, while others felt it lacked character. One thing’s for sure is that Soon Heng’s gravy is thick, gooey and luxurious, boasting a quality crucial for a good bowl of lor mee. Ingredients include meat, lard, fish cake and vegetables, which might be plain in comparison to many other lor mees out there, but it does make for a good simple meal!

Address: 38A Beo Cres, #01-84, Singapore 169982
Opening Hours: 6:30 am–2 pm Sat to Thurs. Closed on Fri

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#8 Heng Heng Cooked Food

For carrot cake, look to Heng Heng Cooked Food. The white version is fragrant and eggy, while the dark option is rich and umami. Either way, the carrot cake is soft and bouncy, and both renditions have a lovely wok hei. Try to come early – they open up at 5 am and their delicious carrot cake sells out fairly quickly!

Address: 38A Beo Cres, #01-72, Singapore 169982
Opening Hours: 5 am till sold out daily

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#9 Hai Chew Fish Soup

Hai Chew is run by a chef who used to work at high-end Chinese restaurants. The signature here is the creamy Hakka-style fish soup, which is made with thick slices of batang fish, a heaping of bitter gourd, Chinese lettuce and tomatoes. You can also get the rich broth with fried batang or fish head!

Address: 38A Beo Cres, #01-75, Singapore 169982
Opening Hours: 10:30 am–8 pm Mon to Sat. Closed on Sun

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#10 Chef Wang Fried Rice

Tucked away in Beo Crescent Market & Food Centre, Chef Wang Fried Rice serves up delicious plates of egg and sambal fried rice with a twist! Choose from the likes of egg fried rice, pork chop fried rice and even abalone fried rice, all of which have a full wok hei, with individually separated rice grains that are fluffy and not the least bit mushy.

Address: 38A Beo Cres, #01-71, Singapore 169982
Opening Hours: 10:30 am–8 pm Mon to Sat. Closed on Sun

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#11 Porridge Kiosk

Porridge Kiosk is famous for its Cantonese-style congee in different varieties and flavours, such as Century Egg with Pork, Chicken with Cuttlefish, Fish and Pork Porridge, and the servings are topped with spring onions, shallots and slices of fried dough fritters. We highly recommend getting yours with an additional egg, which imparts an extra element of creaminess to an already velvety dish!

Address: 38A Beo Cres, #01-86, Singapore 169982
Opening Hours: 6:30 am–12 pm Tues to Sun. Closed on Mon

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#12 Kim Kitchen Braised Duck

Run by a young hawker, Kim Kitchen serves up braised duck with rice, noodles or porridge, along with kway chap. The meat is braised with dark soy and spices, and it has a good consistency with a layer of fat under its skin creating a pleasant texture. The pork also receives the same treatment, as do the eggs, tofu and innards for kway chap. The herbal soup is yummy too, adding a contrasting flavour dimension to the meal. 

Address: 38A Beo Cres, #01-82, Singapore 169982
Opening Hours: 10 am–7:30 pm Fri to Wed. Closed on Thurs

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#13 Kia Xiang Du Du Nyonya Kueh

Kia Xiang is famous for their Kueh Tutu which attracts customers to their stall all day long. The Peranakan pastry is made from steamed rice flour and stuffed with ingredients. Every piece is made fresh with a lot of care and attention, and they come in coconut and peanut flavours. The filling isn’t too sweet, and the exterior is soft and fluffy. Dig in as quickly as possible for the best experience!

Address: 38A Beo Cres, #01-88, Singapore 169982
Opening Hours: 6:30 am–2 pm Tues to Sun. Closed on Mon

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#14 Da Shi Jie Old Zion Road Hawker Centre

There are days when all you want is a greasy, glistening plate of fried kway teow. If so, head over to Da Shi Jie, where you’ll discover portions of slick noodles that comes with all the usual ingredients: Chinese sausage, beansprouts, egg, cockles and spring onions. Their version has a slightly sweet undertone and satisfying wok hei, and is a bit on the wetter side. 

Address: 38A Beo Cres, #01-65, Singapore 169982
Opening Hours: 12–5 pm Wed to Fri & Sun. Closed Mon, Tues & Sat

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#15 Uncle Lim’s Beverages

The drinks stall serves the usual soya milk, glass jelly and barley drinks, alongside a smooth and silky ‘tau hway’ beancurd that would keep you coming back for more! You can also customise it to your liking and add on toppings such as attap seeds, ginger, pearls, or gingko nuts.

Address: 38A Beo Cres, #01-79, Singapore 169982
Opening Hours: 5:30 am–3 pm Tues to Sun. Closed on Mon

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