You know, in case you miss your chicken rice, nasi lemak and wanton mee…
As much as we love to indulge in Singapore’s finest restaurants, we’ll always have a soft spot for hawker fare. During this circuit breaker climate, it’s more important than ever to support hawker culture! Plus, who could resist a wicked plate of chicken rice or delish innovations by Gen Y hawkers? Have your fill of local flavours with this list of hawker deliveries!
Gen Y hawker geniuses
Ah Tan Wings
These days we are seeking out comfort food and there’s nothing like a plate of fried chicken to cure our stay-at-home blues. To be precise, we’re talking about har cheong gai (prawn paste chicken wings) and Gen Y hawker Tan Wee Yang’s crispy chicken wings that always hit the spot. Make it a meal by opting for the rice set.
Ah Tan Wings, order via GrabFood, foodpanda and Deliveroo.
Beng Who Cooks
Headed by young Singaporeans Jason Chua and Zhen Long, this hole-in-the-wall stall offers delish protein bowls at wallet-friendly prices. To keep up with the current circuit breaker climate, they’ve rolled out a concise rotating menu such as beef stew and stir-fry soba. Do check out the Facebook page for new items.
Beng Who Cooks, order through Facebook Messenger, Instagram or Whatsapp at 93531428, islandwide delivery available.
Fishball Story
Hawkerpreneur Douglas Ng dived into the local food scene in 2014 by setting up a fishball noodle stall at Golden Mile Food Centre. What stood out? Well, using his grandmother’s recipe, he made every fishball from scratch and soon enough, the Michelin Guide got wind of it in 2016 and Fishball Story made it on the Bib Gourmand list. History lesson aside, taste the noodle dish for yourself and you be the judge!
Fishball Story, order via Whatsapp at 98005036, islandwide delivery available
Chop Chop Biryani & Meats
This one-stop stall will satiate your hunger for biryani. Chop Chop indulges you in unique variations of the saffron- coloured rice dish such as pork masala, salted egg chicken and char siu. Love the flavourful meats? You can order them frozen and save it for a rainy day.
Chop Chop Biryani & Meats, call 81180657 to make an order.
Local flavours
One Prawn Noodle
Helmed by Gwyneth Ang, who has worked in top notch restaurants like Burnt Ends and Forlino for over a decade, One Prawn Noodle specialises in Penang-style prawn noodles. The soup here is a tad bit unique as Ang combines prawn bisque and tonkotsu-style broth together by simmering pork bones and then adding fresh prawn shells. The result? A creamy and flavourful broth, of course!
One Prawn Noodle, order via Whatsapp at 96398668 or foodpanda and GrabFood, islandwide delivery available.
Uncle Lim Old School Ice Cream
Combat the muggy afternoons at home with an icy, nostalgic treat. We’re talking about the traditional ice-cream sold by uncles on motorbikes with sidecar freezers. No sounds of ice cream bell during this circuit breaker season but you can get them delivered right to your doorstep with popular flavours like raspberry ripple, durian, red bean and yam, alongside biscuit wafers so you can make a sammie out of it.
Uncle Lim Old School Ice Cream, call 88796167.
Wong Kee Wanton Noodles & Roasted Delights
A good wanton mee can do wonders to the soul. Expect springy noodles coated in a sambal chilli sauce, tender char siu slices and soft dumplings that are bursting with flavour. You can also DIY the dish as they deliver fresh noodles, wontons and dumplings that have a two-month shelf life in the freezer.
Wong Kee Wanton Noodles & Roasted Delights, order via Facebook Messenger or Whatsapp at 96534819, islandwide delivery available.
Hoe Kee Chicken Rice
Craving for chicken rice? Order from Hoe Kee Chicken Rice, and not only will you be satisfying your cravings, you’ll also be helping this small hawker business out. The menu also includes roasted meats and porridge.
Hoe Kee Chicken Rice, order via Whatsapp at 96692544.
Tree Coconut Nasi Lemak
Located at Berseh Food Centre, this hawker stall offers no-frills nasi lemak with add-ons like luncheon meat, fish fillet and otah. And for orders above $50, you get to enjoy islandwide free delivery. Just take note to order one day in advance.
Tree Coconut Nasi Lemak, order via Whatsapp at 97780130, islandwide delivery available.
Family feasts done right
Chye Lye Curry Fish Head
How about some legendary fish head curry by Chye Lye Curry Fish Head for the fambam? Pair it with zi char dishes such as claypot tofu and broccoli with scallops that are equally good as well.
Chye Lye Curry Fish Head, order via Facebook Messenger.
Tang Kay Kee
Hankering for a good zi char meal? Tang Kay Kee has you covered with its bundle sets which you can mix and match – think dishes such as steamed minced pork, braised tofu, bean sprouts with salted fish and more. And for your WFH lunches, you can take your pick from a list of zi char bowls filled with fried rice, hor fun or mui fun.
Tang Kay Kee, Whatsapp at 8157264, islandwide delivery available.
Istimewa Nasi Padang
This muslim-owned stall at Hoy Fatt road is offering tempting bento lunch sets with dishes such as sotong sambal, rendang, fried chicken and asam pedas (fish with asam sauce). Those looking for a feast can go for the nasi ambeng platter which includes begedil (potato cutlet), paru (fried beef lungs), tempeh sambal and ayam lemak padi (chicken in coconut milk).
Istimewa Nasi Padang, order online, islandwide delivery available.
Jiao Cai Seafood Hotplate
Can’t remember the last time you had a BBQ seafood feast with your squad? You’re not alone. Jiao Cai Seafood Hotplate delivers sambal stingray and sotong alongside dishes including the hotplate tofu right at your doorstep.
Jiao Cai Seafood Hotplate, order online, islandwide delivery available.
