Recently, there are new hawker centres popping up round Singapore that are situated inside group centres. This contains Fernvale Hawker Centre and Bukit Canberra Hawker Centre. And now, Senja Hawker Centre situated at Bukit Panjang could have a roof backyard very quickly— what a cool concept!
With excessive ceilings, ample air flow and huge ceiling followers, having a meal right here is snug and gratifying. This modifications the dynamics of meals centres, which have been perceived as scorching and stuffy locations up to now.
I travelled from Ang Mo Kio all the best way to the neighbourhood of Bukit Panjang to find the 12 finest stalls at Senja Hawker Centre to have a feast at. It was my first time stepping foot there, and I used to be fairly stoked to discover!
1. Heng Gi Goose and Duck Rice (#02-07)
Earning a point out within the Michelin Guide for his or her Tekka Centre outlet, Heng Gi Goose and Duck Rice has opened one other stall at Senja Hawker Centre. Rejoice, residents of Bukit Panjang!
The stall is famend for its tender and succulent Teochew-style braised duck for greater than 6 a long time. Unfortunately, regardless of having the phrase “goose” in its title, solely duck is being offered.
Besides Braised Duck White Rice (S$4), they produce other picks equivalent to Kway Chap (S$4.50 for 1 pax), Braised Duck Noodle (S$4), Braised Duck Drumstick (S$6) and Braised Duck Porridge (S$3.50).
If you’re bored with consuming white rice, you’ll be able to change issues up by choosing the Braised Duck Pumpkin Yam Rice (S$4.50) as a substitute. For these in search of one thing extra substantial, high up a further S$1.50 to make it a set, which supplies you braised peanuts, half a braised egg and tofu.
Thu to Tue: 9am – 6pm
Closed on Wed
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2. Amoy Street Lor Mee (#02-01)
Established in 1959, Amoy Street Lor Mee is a mini celebrity in its personal glory. With lengthy queues forming up at virtually all of its branches in Singapore, the department at Senja Hawker Centre is not any exception.
The gravy is understood to be much less thick and gooey as in comparison with that at different stalls, which makes it much less jelak. Why? That’s as a result of the stall makes use of plain flour to thicken it as a substitute of tapioca starch.
The menu has 3 variations, which embrace Lor Mee (S$3.20), Lor Mee (Batang Fish) (S$4.50) and Jumbo Meal (S$5.50). I like to recommend the Jumbo Meal which has a little bit of every part in a single bowl.
You’ll get a bowl of flat yellow noodles submerged in an fragrant gravy stuffed with items of pork stomach, fried prawn rolls, fried batang fish and half a runny lava egg. Choose so as to add a touch of black vinegar for some acidity or get pleasure from it in its unique kind… it’s as much as you!
Daily: 10am – 1:30pm
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3. Onigirazu Don (#02-04)
Onigirazu Don is likely one of the new gamers within the hawker scene, which is helmed by a younger couple. If you’re a fan of Japanese rice bowls aka donburis, they’ve 7 varieties so that you can select from like Smoked Duck Oyako Don (S$7.90) and Tempura Ebi Oyako Don (S$7.60).
Those with a penchant for Japanese curry can get pleasure from Yakiniku Beef Curry Rice (S$7.50) or Mirin Suke Salmon Curry (S$8.50). You may even select to swap to udon as a substitute by topping up S$0.40.
What I’m most enthusiastic about is their Onigirazu, which is a sandwich-version of my favorite onigiri that I’ll often get at comfort shops.
They have 4 totally different sorts: Spam & Cheese (S$3.50), Wafuyo Smoked Duck (S$5), Kare Katsu (S$4.20) and Fish Fillet & Cheese (S$4.20). These are best on-the-go snacks for those who’re in a rush.
You also can try their varied aspect dishes to accompany your essential meal. I’d have an interest to strive the Roasted Butter Corn (S$3), Tsukune Chicken Ball (S$4.50 for two skewers) and Chicken Yakitori (S$4.50 for five skewers).
+65 9071 0863
Daily: 11am – 3pm & 5pm – 9pm
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4. Pin Wei Hong Kong Style Chee Cheong Fun (#02-27)
Who would’ve recognized that Pin Wei Hong Kong Style Chee Cheong Fun offered chwee kueh again within the Fifties?. Sometimes, a bit change is an efficient factor. They’ve switched issues up and now promote chee cheong enjoyable as a substitute, and good issues have been occurring ever since.
Their freshly-made rice rolls are silky comfortable and easy, and are doused in homee-made sauce. They’ve earned themselves a Michelin Bib Gourmand for his or her well-executed craftsmanship. The menu primarily includes 4 sorts of chee cheong enjoyable.
Seafood followers can both check out the Prawns (S$5), which has juicy entire prawns encased inside, or the contemporary and chewy Scallop (S$6). There’s additionally the plain Cheong Fun (S$3) and Char Siew (S$4) accessible.
Be positive to pair it with their do-it-yourself sambal belacan for that additional umami-ness and oomph. Head over there for a weekday breakfast deal with or a weekend dinner snack— it’s a dish I can eat anytime of the day!
Mon to Fri: 6.30am – 2pm
Sat & Sun: 6.30am – 8pm
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5. Shi Hui Yuan (#02-12)
Shi Hui Yuan has humble beginnings, working as a hawker stall again in 1969. Fast ahead to the current, the enterprise has managed to clinch the Michelin Bib Gourmand Award for five years (2016-2019, 2021).
Instead of the standard hor enjoyable gravy, their model entails a herbal-braised sauce which makes use of greater than 30 herbs which have well being and wellness advantages. That’s not all, every plate boasts greater than 1500mg of collagen. How spectacular!
Indulge within the Blissful Set (S$7) which comes with a rooster drumstick, duck, spare ribs, braised egg and shiitake mushrooms. You also can go for the crowd-favourite, the Shi Hui Yuan Special (S$6). The bestselling rooster and duck hor enjoyable is paired with a crispy shrimp wanton.
There’s additionally the Braised Mushroom Hor Fun (S$4.50) for patrons who’re health-conscious, and want to devour lesser energy.
Wed to Sun: 10am – 8pm
Closed on Mon & Tue
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6. Shi Nian (#02-11)
Shi Nian is legendary for pig trotters, that are scrumptious gelatinous items of meat which are extremely comfortable and easily soften in your mouth. The homeowners learnt the artwork of getting ready this dish from an area Chinese chef in China, and determined to recreate it to go well with our native palate.
As I approached the stall, I may spot the huge trotters behind the glass show, which seemed very attractive.
As the homeowners of Shi Nian are the identical as Bai Nian Niang Dou Fu, you’ll discover that the signage is considerably comparable. You can share the Pig Trotter (S$9.60) straight up by itself with a bunch of mates, or order a plate of Pig Trotter Rice (S$5.90) for those who’re eating solo.
If you’re keen on innards, dishes like Pig Intestine (S$5), Large Intestine (S$5) and Swirly Intestine (S$9) will certainly enchantment to you.
Eating wealthy meals like pig trotter and intestines is usually a little overwhelming at occasions, however fortunately there are dishes like Prawn Cake (S$4.90) and Salted Veg (S$2) to assist reduce down the jelak-ness.
Daily: 10.30am – 9pm
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7. China Whampoa Home Made Noodle (#02-05)
I attempted China Whompoa Home Made Noodle’s department in Geylang earlier than, which has already closed down. Well, I used to be glad that they’ve opened one other department at Senja Hawker Centre.
This stall is a noodle paradise haven. Besides providing ban mian and mee hoon kueh, additionally they have mee sua, Hong Kong noodles and Cintan mee (on the spot noodles) too! They have 12 types of noodles on the menu, which let you select your choice of noodles.
Try the Razor Clams Hand Made Yu Mee (S$5) or the Home Made Noodle w/ Prawns (S$5) to fulfill your seafood cravings. The noodles are served with ikan bilis, sliced mushrooms, meatballs and inexperienced greens.
For the final word indulgence, you’ll be able to deal with your self to a bowl of Dry Abalone Home Made Noodle (S$14). It has prawns, abalone and razor clams thrown in along with the remainder of the default elements.
Daily: 8am – 7.30pm
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8. Munchi Pancakes (#02-23)
Who doesn’t love min jiang kueh for breakfast or a noon snack? Munchi Pancakes first began out at Yishun Park Hawker Centre, and has slowly expanded its means into different meals spots like Senja Hawker Centre.
They are well-known for promoting their vary of daring and thrilling pancake flavours and fillings. How does charcoal and inexperienced tea min jiang kueh sound? Throw in thrilling fillings like Black Sesame (S$1.60) and Biscoff (S$1.70) versus the generic ones elsewhere. I’m offered!
If you’re not as adventurous, to not fear. The stall nonetheless sells conventional fillings like Peanut (S$1.30), Red Bean (S$1.30) and Coconut (S$1.30) too.
You also can relish within the Mini Munchi for fun-sized pancake snacks. Explore the fascinating flavours like Belgian Chocolate, Thai Milk Tea and Strawberry Cheese (all at S$4.50 for six).
+65 8312 6203
Daily: 8am – 8.30pm
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9. @Wok 26 (#02-06)
@Wok 26 is one other new child on the block at Senja Hawker Centre. The stall doesn’t have its personal Facebook or Instagram account, and it’s most likely unknown to Singaporeans (until you’re a resident there).
I came upon that the girl proprietor’s mother and father had been hawkers, however they weren’t that captivated with this profession path at that time of time.
I used to be delighted at their meals picks, as many of the dishes they offered had been my favorite. I used to be torn between the Fried Kway Teow (S$4/S$6), Fried Oyster (S$5/S$8/S$10), Fried Hokkien Mee (S$4.50/S$6/S$8) and the White/Black Carrot Cake (S$3.50/S$5).
I ended up ordering the small White Carrot Cake. There was a considerable quantity of egg used, and the dish seemed like a large omelette on the high protecting the white carrot cake items. It was barely crispy, and I cherished how the accompanying chilli had sturdy hints of dried shrimp. The dish managed to hit the spot for me. Try it!
Daily: 8am – 9.30pm
10. Yong Feng Ji Chicken Rice (#02-02)
I’ll be useless trustworthy. I approached Yong Feng Ji Chicken Rice and judged it based mostly on first impressions. The stall seemed very regular and the lights weren’t switched on to showcase their beautifully-poached entire chickens. I didn’t have excessive expectations as I approached the stall being manned by an aged couple.
Their pleasant manner instantly perked me up as I ordered the most cost effective merchandise on the menu, the Boneless Hainanese Steam Chicken Rice (S$3.50). For that value level, I used to be anticipating a small portion however I used to be flawed. Just take a look at the image beneath!
The rice was aromatic and the rooster, tender and moist. Even the clear soup on the aspect was flavourful— I wiped my plate clear inside 8 minutes! This definitely taught me to not decide a ebook by its cowl.
The menu additionally has Century Egg w Chicken Minced Brown Rice Porridge (S$2.80), a more healthy possibility to think about. I additionally noticed signature objects like Chicken Char Siew Rice (S$3.30) and Chicken Chop (S$4) (which comes with coleslaw, and a selection of sauce between curry mayo, mango mayo, garlic mayo or regular mayo).
Thu to Tue: 10.30am – 8pm
Closed on Wed
11. Project Penyek by Ansar (#02-17)
Ayam penyet is a dish that originates from Indonesia with rooster that’s smashed. It’s been gaining recognition over time, popping up in every single place from meals courts to hawker centres across the island.
Halal-certified Project Penyet by Ansar first began out at ABC Brickworks, and has now opened one other department at Senja Hawker Centre.
I noticed a complete of 9 choices so that you can take your choose from. Besides perennial favourites like Nasi Ikan Penyet (S$7) and Nasi Ayam Bakar (S$6.40), the stall additionally pairs up their meats with fried rice.
For one thing barely out of the norm, you’ll be able to order the Nasi Goreng Ayam Penyet (S$7.20) or Nasi Goreng Ikan Bakar (S$8.70). They even have a price Chicken Wing Set (S$3). Don’t miss out on the fiery sambal, which is a match made in heaven along with the crispy meats.
Daily: 11am – 8pm
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12. Yu Wei Ju Quan (#02-25)
I’m positive there are days the place you simply don’t really feel like consuming one thing heavy. The reply? Sliced fish soup. Yu Wei Ju Quan has an assortment of fish so that you can get pleasure from with noodles or simply with a piping scorching bowl of soup.
Besides the standard thick bee hoon, they provide mee sua, ee mee and vermicelli. They even have fundamental dishes like Sliced Fish Soup (S$5/S$8/S$10), Fried Fish Soup (S$5/S$8/S$10) and Traditional Teochew Fish Porridge (S$5/S$8/S$10).
In addition, the menu options premium picks like Red Grouper Fish Head Soup (S$10/S$12/S$15) and Pomfret Fish Soup (S$8/S$12/S$15). If you’re feeling underneath the climate, go for a scorching bowl of Vermicelli Soup w/ Minced Pork (S$3.50) or Vermicelli Soup w/Chicken (S$3.50).
Tue to Sun: 11am – 8pm
Closed on Mon
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Senja Hawker Centre
2 Senja Close, Singapore 677632
Senja Hawker Centre
2 Senja Close, Singapore 677632
Operating Hours: 6.30am – 9pm (Daily)