Chong Pang Market and Food Centre stalls to try before they close to make way for the new integrated hawker centre and market, Chill @ Chong Pang!
Chong Pang Market & Food Centre was first built in 1984 and is home to over 50 hawker stalls, including a few Michelin Bib Gourmand ones. But soon, it’ll make way for the development of Chill @ Chong Pang, which is said to be completed in 2027. This hawker centre is especially close to my heart as I grew up in the area, and I’m sure it holds just as many memories for Yishun residents. Yes, things to do in Yishun include savouring good food too!
Here’s my curated guide to some of the best-value eats that will satisfy your taste buds and earn a spot on your comfort food list. Tip: it gets crowded even on weekdays, so visiting during off-peak hours will help you navigate through the stalls better.
Chong Pang Market and Food Centre guide
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Best for: People who love exploring heartland hawker centres, crave nostalgic local delights and seek good food that doesn’t break the bank
Price: Food from $2, drinks from $1.10
Opening hours: Vary by stalls
Address: Chong Pang Market and Food Centre, 105 Yishun Ring Road, Singapore 760105
Chong Pang Market and Food Centre: Stalls we recommend
1. Chuan Kee Boneless Braised Duck
If you can only try one item at Chong Pang, make it Chuan Kee’s duck rice. Chuan Kee Braised Duck has been on the Michelin Bib Gourmand list since 2018, and honestly, I’m not surprised. I’ve had their duck rice ever since it opened at Chong Pang(only OGs would know this isn’t their original unit). P.S> don’t be intimidated by the queue; it moves relatively fast.
Chuan Kee specialises in Teochew-style braised duck that’s boneless but you can request bones if you prefer. For carbs, choose between yam, braised rice, noodles, porridge or kway teow. The braised duck meat, which is drenched in Chuan Kee’s secret dark sauce, is flavourful and tender. I’d recommend going for the set as it’s paired with sides like braised tofu, peanut and egg. Dine-in orders come with a small bowl of soup, which has strong herbal notes; I love it, but avoid it if you’re not a fan of such flavours.
Price: From $4
Opening hours: Daily, 9.30am to 7.30pm (closed on Saturdays)
Address: #01-161, Chong Pang Market and Food Centre, 105 Yishun Ring Road, Singapore 760105
2. Ma Bo Lor Mee
Ma Bo Lor Mee serves up lor mee (of course) and laksa daily. All dishes are topped with the signature fried fish, which feels like fish and chips, but in lor mee or laksa versions. Don’t expect your traditional lor mee that comes with braised meat here. The standard version comes with yellow noodles, half an egg, braised pork, fish cakes and a large piece of fish fillet.
An ingredient-loaded bowl of lor mee at just $4? Say less. The dark, gooey sauce is extremely satisfying with a hint of fragrant tea flavour. If you’re okay with garlic and chilli, I’d add a scoop or two – it’ll elevate the flavours in the braised sauce. I must say the star of the show is the crispy battered fried fish combo. Starting from $4, it’s quite a generous portion – you get more than what you pay for.
Price: From $4; fried fish add-on from $2
Opening hours: Daily, 7am to 9.45pm
Address: #01-157, Chong Pang Market and Food Centre, 105 Yishun Ring Road, Singapore 760105
3. Old Chong Pang Wu Xiang Xia Bing
Old Chong Pang Wu Xiang Xia Bing is one of the better, if not the best, ngoh hiang stalls I’ve tried in Singapore. It brings back memories of sharing a plate with my family and friends. If you have no idea what ngoh hiang stalls are all about, the concept is simple. Choose from a variety of ingredients: think tofu, fish cakes, prawn crackers and more. Everything is deep-fried and accompanied by bee hoon.
A standout here is the liver roll, featuring an iron-rich filling wrapped in a thin layer of beancurd skin. There’s depth to the texture, and it’s perfectly crispy on the outside. I also enjoy the egg chestnut pancake. It’s a golden brown masterpiece that oddly reminds me of potatoes. Don’t skip the iconic pink pork sausages and the chilli, which adds the perfect zesty kick. Averaging about $10 for five to six ingredients, it’s on the pricer end for a hawker meal, but you pay for a nostalgic dish that isn’t easily found at all hawker centres.
Price: Ingredients from $1.20; bee hoon from $1.20 per plate
Opening hours: Tuesday to Sunday, 10am to 3pm & 5.30pm to 10pm
Address: #01-166, Chong Pang Market and Food Centre, 105 Yishun Ring Road, Singapore 760105
4. Xu Zhong Xing
The stall serves silky congee and springy handmade noodles in the morning, before switching to satay later in the day. Opening as early as 3.30am, it’s the perfect place for night owls, shift workers, and anyone hunting for a solid, comforting supper in the north. Personally, I’ve lost count of the number of late-night meals I’ve had here. The congee starts from $3.50 – It’s affordable and satisfying. My go-to orders are the chicken congee and macaroni soup, both of which taste like home.
Don’t miss the satay – it’s dangerously addictive, paired with thick peanut sauce that’s never enough when I share it with my family. The meat is tender and smoky, and disappears as soon as it hits the table. Select from three types of meat – pork, chicken and mutton, with a minimum order of five sticks for dine-in and 10 sticks for takeaway. Tip: visit before 6pm or after 8pm to avoid long wait times, or call to pre-order at +65 9027 8004. If not, expect a 40-minute wait as the queue system is a bit chaotic.
Price: From $3.50
Opening hours: Tuesday to Sunday, 3.30am to 1pm (handmade noodles and congee) & 3.30pm to 9.30pm (satay)
Address: #01-176, Chong Pang Market and Food Centre, 105 Yishun Ring Road, Singapore 760105
5. Ban Heng Nasi Lemak
Ban Heng’s nasi lemak comes with a signature twist – pandan green rice cooked in fragrant coconut milk that’s impossible to resist. Don’t worry if you’re not a rice person, the stall also serves bee hoon and kway teow. You can customise your meal and pick your own ingredients just like any cai fan stall.
The real MVP has to be the chicken wing; it’s lightly battered, and the juicy, tender meat hits that perfect homemade, comfort food note. The sets on the menu are wallet-friendly and come with classics like chicken wing, fried egg, luncheon meat and ikan bilis. Another important component is the sambal, which packs a gentle kick, tying all the flavours together for a simple and satisfying meal.
Price: Set meal from $3
Opening hours: Tuesdays to Sundays, 5am to 2pm (off days may vary)
Address: #01-133, Chong Pang Market and Food Centre, 105 Yishun Ring Road, Singapore 760105
6. Haji Ali Cooked Food
There are only a few Muslim-friendly stalls at Chong Pang, and my standout is Haji Ali, which serves all the familiar Malay staples – mee rebus, mee siam, lontong and gado gado starting from just $3.
The popular dish I always order is lontong. Most stalls use factory-made rice cakes, but Haji Ali Cooked Food makes its own soft and chewy version. The rice cakes taste incredible when soaked in that sweet and savoury lontong curry broth. The bowl is then topped with a dollop of sambal chilli and fried grated coconut for that extra depth in flavour. While you’re there, don’t skip the gado gado, an Indonesian salad with peanut sauce. It’s packed with flavour and perfect for sharing.
Price: Dishes from $3
Opening hours: Tuesdays to Sundays, 6am to 9pm
Address: #01-171, Chong Pang Market and Food Centre, 105 Yishun Ring Road, Singapore 760105
7. Kedai Atok Goreng Pisang
Kedai Atok is my go-to for fritters and fried snacks in all shapes and sizes – think keledek, jemput jemput, vadai and samosa, all freshly fried. Almost everything here goes for $2, though the number of pieces varies depending on what you’re ordering.
I tried the pisang goreng ($2 for four pieces), which is what the stall is best known for. It may look unassuming at first glance, but one bite will reveal why it’s popular. The exterior is gold and crispy, while the interior is soft and sweet. Best enjoyed hot, it’s a simple and nostalgic snack that makes you want to come back for more.
Price: $2
Opening hours: Daily, 8am to 6pm
Address: #01-174, Chong Pang Market and Food Centre, 105 Yishun Ring Road, Singapore 760105
8. Nee Soon Fish Head Mee Hoon
You’ll be spoilt for choice with over 20 dishes to pick from at Nee Soon Fish Head Mee Hoon. Popular dishes are the hand-pulled mee hoon kway and ban mian. In my humble opinion, they have arguably one of the best ban mian in Yishun.
The noodles are springy and chewy, served with minced pork, lean pork, and vegetables in a flavoursome broth. I always top up 50 cents for the tom yum soup base, which is tangy and spicy. Perfect to warm your body up after a long day in the office. These folks serve congee in the mornings too (till it’s sold out), and there are other options like fish soup and seafood soup.
Price: From $4.50
Opening hours: Tuesday to Sunday, 6.30am to 8.30pm
Address: #01-154, Chong Pang Market and Food Centre, 105 Yishun Ring Road, Singapore 760105
9. Ho Heng Kuey Chap
Run by an old couple, Ho Heng serves old-school kway chap. Just a heads up, be prepared to queue up to 30 minutes or longer during peak hours or weekends. The menu isn’t complicated; simply let the auntie or uncle know how many you’re ordering for, and they’ll serve a set meal consisting of innards, eggs, tau kwa and pork belly.
At such an affordable price, you’ll be surprised by the braised stock and how clean the innards are. From someone who used to hate eating innards, I can assure you that you may be a convert after trying this. The noodles (kway) are soft and silky, topped with fried garlic, shallots and coriander. The broth (chap) is on the lighter and healthier side, but the taste isn’t compromised. Feel free to customise what you want in your set meal!
Price: From $4.50 per pax
Opening hours: Daily, 7am to 3pm (there are no fixed rest days)
Address: #01-140, Chong Pang Market and Food Centre, 105 Yishun Ring Road, Singapore 760105
10. Yi Jia Yuen Curry Rice
Yi Jia Yuen is a small, unassuming cai fan store run by a warm-hearted auntie who serves ingredients that taste just like a home-cooked meal. I’ve been coming here for years, and the quality has never wavered.
The star of the menu has to be the pork chop cutlet with curry gravy. It’s so good that it’s almost always sold out before any other ingredient. Crispy on the outside, tender on the inside, and smothered in flavourful curry, it’s a simple and comforting dish that’s worth trying.
Price: $3 to $5, depending on ingredients
Opening hours: Wednesdays to Mondays, 11.30am to 7.30pm (usually sold out by 6pm)
Address: #01-138, Chong Pang Market and Food Centre, 105 Yishun Ring Road, Singapore 760105
11. Gold Xiang Curry Puff
Gold Xiang Curry Puff is a new face at Chong Pang Food Centre – it just opened in the last quarter of 2025. Other than the usual fillings like curry chicken and sardines, it offers interesting and innovative flavours such as chilli crab, Musang King durian and yam.
The pastry-to-filling ratio is just right, making it the perfect snack to take away after you finish your meal. Personally, I prefer the original fillings, but if you’re feeling adventurous and want a break from the old-school hawker dishes, it’s worth those extra calories.
Price: From $2 each piece
Opening hours: Daily, 7am to 7pm
Address: #01-156, Chong Pang Market and Food Centre, 105 Yishun Ring Road, Singapore 760105
12. House of Dessert
There’s always room for dessert, especially at House of Dessert. This hawker stall serves vegetarian-friendly traditional sweet delights like tao suan and pulut hitam. My personal favourites include the beancurd and grass jelly combos, as well as the soft and chewy tang yuan (glutinous rice balls) that come with peanut or sesame filling.
Combos start at $3, and the auntie is generous with the toppings. You can also add coconut milk for an extra 70 cents, but honestly, the desserts are already good on their own. Not sure what to order? Go straight for the signatures – the Eight Treasures Ice and the grass jelly beancurd are safe bets that won’t disappoint.
Price: From $1.80
Opening hours: Daily, 9am to 9pm
Address: #01-135, Chong Pang Market and Food Centre, 105 Yishun Ring Road, Singapore 760105
13. Soya bean and grass jelly drinks
You can’t leave Chong Pang without buying soya bean and grass jelly drinks. Starting from $1.10, you get to enjoy a large cup of soya milk, grass jelly or “hei bai” (black and white) as I like to call it – a combination of both. These two stalls sell the same thing; it’s very traditional with no extra toppings. They often start their day in the wee hours, using traditional methods to achieve that superior organic soya flavour.
Trust me, it tastes nothing like the mass-produced versions you’ll find at supermarkets. Opt out of the sugar syrup if you prefer your drink to be less sweet or not sweet at all. Expect queues at both stores, so I’d suggest joining the shorter one for the same familiar taste. If you prefer something spoonable, there’s the beancurd version and grass jelly.
Price: Drinks from $1.10; beancurd from $1.20; grass jelly from $1.50
Opening hours: Vary by day
Address: #01-148 & #01-136, Chong Pang Market and Food Centre, 105 Yishun Ring Road, Singapore 760105
Tip: be prepared to queue as this popular heartland hawker centre draws crowds for a reason. Most dishes across the stalls are well above average, so you’re in for a treat. Consider this your sign to make a trip to Chong Pang Market and Food Centre; the food is dangerously good!
Frequently Asked Questions
Why is Chong Pang so popular?
Aside from its long history and nostalgic charm, the hawker centre is home to several well-known stalls, including Michelin Bib Gourmand picks and good food across many vendors.
What payment methods are accepted?
Most stalls at Chong Pang Market and Food Centre operate on a cash-only basis, so it’s best to bring small notes and coins. That said, a handful of stalls do accept PayNow, but availability varies, so don’t rely on cashless payment entirely. Some stalls also accept CDC vouchers.
Are there budget-friendly meals?
Yes! Many dishes start from as low as $3, making Chong Pang Market and Food Centre a great spot for budget-friendly hawker meals under $5.
Are there Muslim-friendly food?
There are a few Muslim-friendly options available, with Haji Ali Cooked Food being a standout for Malay staples like lontong, mee rebus, and gado gado.
What is the best time to visit?
Mornings and weekends are the busiest, with queues forming early. For a more relaxed experience, visit during off-peak hours on weekdays.
