Bendemeer's food scene centres on the busy Bendemeer Market & Food Centre (Blk 29 Bendemeer Road), a heartland hawker hub packed with long-running stalls serving laksa, yong tau foo, chicken rice, beef noodles and cheap kopi. In the surrounding Kallang, Lavender and Jalan Besar stretch, newer additions cluster in office-block food courts and shophouses, including CT Hub, ARC 380 and Luzerne, adding cafes, bakeries, a Michelin Bib Gourmand nasi lemak and Muslim-owned pasta. It's an affordable, breakfast-and-lunch-heavy area where most hawker stalls wind down by mid-afternoon, so timing matters.
Last verified: September 2026. Hours and prices can change — we re-check our guides regularly, but do confirm before a special trip.
- Xin Xin Yong Tau Foo
- Min Ji Laksa
- One Ton Mee
- Hwa Heng Beef Noodle
- Yit Lim Hong Kong Soy Sauce Chicken Rice & Noodle
- San Xi Hainanese Chicken Rice
- Hai Sheng Carrot Cake
- Chun Man Yuan Satay
- Indonesia Cuisine
- Generation Coffee
- Kitchenman Nasi Lemak
- Keong Saik Bakery (Bendemeer)
- Cha Chaan Teng
- Baan Kanom Thai
- Kali Kali
The best places to eat near Bendemeer MRT
Xin Xin Yong Tau Foo Chinese (Yong Tau Foo) · $
Hawker stall known for generous bowls of yong tau foo in hot broth, plus a tom yum fried-fish variant.
- Cuisine: Chinese (Yong Tau Foo)
- Price: $ · ~$5–6.50
- Must-try: Yong Tau Foo soup, Tom Yum fried fish soup
- Where: 29 Bendemeer Road, #01-48, Bendemeer Market & Food Centre, Singapore 330029
- Hours: Daily 8am–8pm
Min Ji Laksa Peranakan / Local (Laksa) · $
Coconut-rich laksa with thick bee hoon, fishcake, tau pok and cockles; also serves mee rebus.
- Cuisine: Peranakan / Local (Laksa)
- Price: $ · ~$4–6
- Must-try: Laksa, Mee rebus
- Where: 29 Bendemeer Road, #01-31, Bendemeer Market & Food Centre, Singapore 330029
- Hours: Mon–Wed & Fri–Sun 8am–3pm; closed Thu
One Ton Mee Malaysian (Sarawak Kolo Mee) · $
Stall serving Sarawak-style kolo mee with generous portions at hawker prices.
- Cuisine: Malaysian (Sarawak Kolo Mee)
- Price: $ · ~$5.50
- Must-try: Sarawak kolo mee
- Where: 29 Bendemeer Road, #01-09, Bendemeer Market & Food Centre, Singapore 330029
- Hours: Tue–Thu & Sat–Sun 6am–2:30pm; closed Mon & Fri
Hwa Heng Beef Noodle Chinese (Beef Noodles) · $
Long-running beef noodle stall serving sliced beef and beef kway teow.
- Cuisine: Chinese (Beef Noodles)
- Price: $ · ~$5.50
- Must-try: Beef noodles, Beef kway teow
- Where: 29 Bendemeer Road, #01-86, Bendemeer Market & Food Centre, Singapore 330029
- Hours: Wed–Sat 10am–2:30pm; closed Sun–Tue
Yit Lim Hong Kong Soy Sauce Chicken Rice & Noodle Cantonese (Soy Sauce Chicken) · $
Hong Kong-style soy sauce chicken served over noodles or rice from early morning.
- Cuisine: Cantonese (Soy Sauce Chicken)
- Price: $ · ~$4–5
- Must-try: Soy sauce chicken noodle, Soy sauce chicken rice
- Where: 29 Bendemeer Road, #01-73, Bendemeer Market & Food Centre, Singapore 330029
- Hours: Mon–Sat 6am–2pm; closed Sun
San Xi Hainanese Chicken Rice Hainanese (Chicken Rice) · $
Hainanese chicken rice stall open into the evening, unusual for the food centre.
- Cuisine: Hainanese (Chicken Rice)
- Price: $ · ~$4.50
- Must-try: Chicken drumstick rice
- Where: 29 Bendemeer Road, #01-53, Bendemeer Market & Food Centre, Singapore 330029
- Hours: Mon–Sat 9am–8pm; closed Sun
Hai Sheng Carrot Cake Teochew (Chai Tow Kway) · $
Breakfast-only stall frying white (and black) carrot cake at wallet-friendly prices.
- Cuisine: Teochew (Chai Tow Kway)
- Price: $ · ~$2–3
- Must-try: White carrot cake
- Where: 29 Bendemeer Road, #01-85, Bendemeer Market & Food Centre, Singapore 330029
- Hours: Daily 6am–11am
Chun Man Yuan Satay Local (Satay) · $
Evening satay stall grilling skewers to order, one of the few late-day options here.
- Cuisine: Local (Satay)
- Price: $ · ~$0.90 per skewer
- Must-try: Satay skewers
- Where: 29 Bendemeer Road, #01-78, Bendemeer Market & Food Centre, Singapore 330029
- Hours: Wed–Sun 4pm–8:30pm; closed Mon–Tue
Indonesia Cuisine Indonesian · $
Budget Indonesian stall best known for coconut-rich lontong and a chicken rendang set (halal status unverified — confirm on-site).
- Cuisine: Indonesian
- Price: $ · ~$3.80–5
- Must-try: Lontong, Chicken rendang set, Mee goreng
- Where: 29 Bendemeer Road, #01-15, Bendemeer Market & Food Centre, Singapore 330029
- Hours: Daily approx 8am–3pm
Generation Coffee Cafe / Coffee (in hawker centre) · $
Hawker-centre coffee stall pulling espresso-machine kopi and cafe drinks at hawker prices; not halal-certified.
- Cuisine: Cafe / Coffee (in hawker centre)
- Price: $ · Kopi from $1.80; espresso drinks under $5
- Must-try: Kopi-O, Latte, Coconut latte
- Where: 29 Bendemeer Road, #01-88, Bendemeer Market & Food Centre, Singapore 330029
- Hours: Daily ~7am–3pm (mid-morning break)
Kitchenman Nasi Lemak Malaysian (Nasi Lemak) · $$
Michelin Bib Gourmand Malaysian-style nasi lemak; cooks without pork or lard but is not halal-certified.
- Cuisine: Malaysian (Nasi Lemak)
- Price: $$ · Nasi lemak sets ~$13.80
- Must-try: Nasi Lemak Ayam Goreng Berempah, Nasi Lemak Ayam Kunyit, Sambal fried fish
- Where: 2 Kallang Avenue, #01-08/13, CT Hub, Singapore 339407
- Hours: Mon–Sat 11:30am–7:30pm
- Halal: Muslim-friendly
Keong Saik Bakery (Bendemeer) Cafe / Bakery · $$
Minimalist white-walled cafe with locally inspired pastries, cakes and specialty lattes.
- Cuisine: Cafe / Bakery
- Price: $$ · Bakes ~$8–10; lattes ~$9
- Must-try: Seashore Cake, Black Sesame Tart, Mini Truffle Potato Clairssant
- Where: 70 Bendemeer Road, #01-03, Luzerne, Singapore 339940
- Hours: Daily 8am–9pm
Cha Chaan Teng Hong Kong Cafe / Bar · $$
Retro Hong Kong-style cafe with handmade bolo buns and macaroni soup that turns into a bar after hours.
- Cuisine: Hong Kong Cafe / Bar
- Price: $$ · Mains ~$7.90–8.90++; lunch sets $13.90++
- Must-try: Tung Fan (macaroni soup), Bo Lo Baau (bolo bun), Wan Tan Min, Egg tarts
- Where: 284 Lavender Street, Singapore 338802
- Hours: Wed–Mon 11am–12am; closed Tue
- Halal: No
Baan Kanom Thai Thai (Street Desserts) · $
Thai street-dessert specialist for pandan and crispy pancakes, plus a few savoury rice dishes; not halal-certified.
- Cuisine: Thai (Street Desserts)
- Price: $ · ~$5.50–12
- Must-try: Thai pandan pancakes (kanom krok), Thai crispy pancakes (khanom bueang), Crab omelette fried rice
- Where: 380 Jalan Besar, #01-15, ARC 380, Singapore 209000
- Hours: Sun & Tue–Thu 11am–3pm, 4pm–9pm; Fri–Sat till 9:30pm; closed Mon
- Halal: No
Kali Kali Bakery / Bagels · $$
Food-court bagel bakery baking fresh on-site daily; uses halal-sourced ingredients but is not halal-certified.
- Cuisine: Bakery / Bagels
- Price: $$ · Bagel set from $6.50; filled bagels $11–15
- Must-try: Bagel & schmear set, Avo & Lox, The Deli (beef pastrami), Pandan gula melaka bagel
- Where: 114 Lavender Street, #01-68, Local Chapter, CT Hub 2, Singapore 338729
- Hours: Mon–Fri 8:30am–4pm; Sat–Sun 8:30am–5pm
- Halal: Muslim-friendly
At a glance: compare every spot near Bendemeer MRT
| Spot | Cuisine | Price | Nearest exit | Halal |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Xin Xin Yong Tau Foo | Chinese (Yong Tau Foo) | $ | — | |
| Min Ji Laksa | Peranakan / Local (Laksa) | $ | — | |
| One Ton Mee | Malaysian (Sarawak Kolo Mee) | $ | — | |
| Hwa Heng Beef Noodle | Chinese (Beef Noodles) | $ | — | |
| Yit Lim Hong Kong Soy Sauce Chicken Rice & Noodle | Cantonese (Soy Sauce Chicken) | $ | — | |
| San Xi Hainanese Chicken Rice | Hainanese (Chicken Rice) | $ | — | |
| Hai Sheng Carrot Cake | Teochew (Chai Tow Kway) | $ | — | |
| Chun Man Yuan Satay | Local (Satay) | $ | — | |
| Indonesia Cuisine | Indonesian | $ | — | |
| Generation Coffee | Cafe / Coffee (in hawker centre) | $ | — | |
| Kitchenman Nasi Lemak | Malaysian (Nasi Lemak) | $$ | Muslim-friendly | |
| Keong Saik Bakery (Bendemeer) | Cafe / Bakery | $$ | — | |
| Cha Chaan Teng | Hong Kong Cafe / Bar | $$ | No | |
| Baan Kanom Thai | Thai (Street Desserts) | $ | No | |
| Kali Kali | Bakery / Bagels | $$ | Muslim-friendly |
Bendemeer MRT food: your questions answered
What food is Bendemeer known for?
Bendemeer is known for old-school hawker fare at Bendemeer Market & Food Centre (Blk 29 Bendemeer Road) — laksa, yong tau foo, Hainanese chicken rice, Teochew carrot cake, beef noodles, satay and cheap kopi. The surrounding Kallang, Lavender and Jalan Besar area adds cafes, bakeries and casual restaurants.
Are there halal or Muslim-friendly options near Bendemeer MRT?
There is no large cluster of halal-certified restaurants right at the station, so confirm certification before you go. Muslim-friendly and Muslim-owned options include Kitchenman Nasi Lemak (no pork or lard, not certified) at CT Hub and Kali Kali bagels (halal-sourced ingredients, not certified). Several Indonesian stalls in the food centre may also suit — ask the stall directly.
What are the cheapest eats near Bendemeer MRT?
The food centre is the cheapest option. Hai Sheng Carrot Cake starts around $2–3, Chun Man Yuan satay is about $0.90 a skewer, Indonesia Cuisine's lontong is around $3.80, and Generation Coffee pours kopi from $1.80. Most noodle and rice dishes there sit around $4–6.
What's open late near Bendemeer MRT?
Late-night choices are limited because most food-centre stalls close by mid-afternoon. Cha Chaan Teng on Lavender Street runs latest, open until midnight (closed Tuesdays), and doubles as a bar. In the food centre, Chun Man Yuan satay (until about 8:30pm) and San Xi Chicken Rice (until 8pm) are among the few evening options.
Which MRT exit is best for the main Bendemeer food cluster?
Bendemeer MRT (DT23) has two exits (A and B). Bendemeer Market & Food Centre at Blk 29 Bendemeer Road is a roughly 5–7 minute walk, while CT Hub, CT Hub 2 and the Kallang Avenue eateries are a 3–5 minute walk on the Kallang side. Follow the station signage on the day, as exit layouts and sheltered routes can change.