Geylang is Singapore's best-known late-night makan belt: along Geylang Road and parallel Sims Avenue, frog porridge, zi char, 24-hour dim sum, bak kut teh and durian stalls stay busy well past midnight. Many kitchens here run until 2-4am and several operate around the clock, making the lorongs a go-to for supper after other neighbourhoods have shut. Hours shift often and cash is frequently preferred, so confirm before you go; note too that Geylang is also a red-light district, so the after-dark crowd is livelier than most food streets.
Last verified: September 2026. Hours and prices can change — we re-check our guides regularly, but do confirm before a special trip.
The list
Eminent Frog Porridge (Lor 19) Chinese zi char / frog porridge · $$
Michelin Bib Gourmand frog-porridge institution that serves right through to 4am (earlier on Sundays), a defining Geylang supper stop.
- Cuisine: Chinese zi char / frog porridge
- Price: $$ · ~$16 frog porridge (2-pax); ~$20-30pp with seafood
- Must-try: Kung pao frog, Frog porridge with ginger & spring onion
- Where: 323 Geylang Road (junction of Lorong 19), Singapore 389359
- Area: Geylang, Lorong 19
- Nearest MRT: Aljunied (EW9)
- Hours: Mon-Sat 5pm-4am; Sun 5pm-~12am
- Halal: No
Lor 9 Beef Kway Teow Chinese street food (beef noodles) · $
Michelin-listed beef kway teow served late into the night; not halal-certified.
- Cuisine: Chinese street food (beef noodles)
- Price: $ · ~$7-12 a plate
- Must-try: Dry beef kway teow, Beef hor fun (soup)
- Where: 237 Geylang Road (Lorong 9), Singapore 389296
- Area: Geylang, Lorong 9
- Nearest MRT: Aljunied (EW9) / Kallang (EW10)
- Hours: Daily, late into the night (~2:30-3am per listicles; some sources say ~12:30am — confirm)
- Halal: No
126 Dim Sum Wen Dao Shi (揾到食) Cantonese dim sum · $$
Long-running late-night dim sum eatery that reopened in 2025 and runs into the small hours, effectively round-the-clock most days.
- Cuisine: Cantonese dim sum
- Price: $$ · ~$4-6 per basket; ~$15-25pp
- Must-try: Fried carrot cake, Har gao, Scallop siew mai
- Where: 126 Sims Avenue, Singapore 387449
- Area: Geylang (Sims Avenue)
- Nearest MRT: Aljunied (EW9)
- Hours: Open late nightly, ~24 hours (closed Tuesdays); reopened 2025
- Halal: No
J.B. Ah Meng Restaurant Malaysian-style zi char / seafood · $$$
Famous late-night zi char draw for white pepper crab; roadside seating packed past midnight.
- Cuisine: Malaysian-style zi char / seafood
- Price: $$$ · White pepper crab ~$50-99/plate; ~$20-40pp
- Must-try: White pepper crab, San lou bee hoon, Garlic chilli lala
- Where: 534 Geylang Road (Lorong 30), Singapore 389490
- Area: Geylang, Lorong 30
- Nearest MRT: Aljunied (EW9) / Paya Lebar (EW8/CC9)
- Hours: Daily ~5:30pm-2:30am
- Halal: No
Geylang Lorong 9 Fresh Frog Porridge Chinese frog porridge / zi char · $$
Second Lorong 9 frog-porridge stalwart serving until 4am, next door to the beef kway teow strip.
- Cuisine: Chinese frog porridge / zi char
- Price: $$ · ~$15-25pp
- Must-try: Frog porridge, Fried oyster omelette
- Where: 235 Geylang Road (Lorong 9), Singapore 389294
- Area: Geylang, Lorong 9
- Nearest MRT: Aljunied (EW9) / Kallang (EW10)
- Hours: Daily ~12pm-4am
- Halal: No
Bali Nasi Lemak Nasi lemak · $
Geylang nasi lemak fixture since 1985 serving into the small hours; a Chinese-run, non-halal-certified stall.
- Cuisine: Nasi lemak
- Price: $ · ~$4.50-8 a plate
- Must-try: Kicap manis fried chicken, Crispy fried chicken nasi lemak, Sambal petai
- Where: 142 Sims Avenue, Singapore 387464 (official site; long associated with 2 Lorong 15, Geylang)
- Area: Geylang (Sims Avenue / Lorong 15)
- Nearest MRT: Aljunied (EW9)
- Hours: Daily from ~5pm to 2-4am, closed Sundays (official site lists 5pm-2am; older listings till 4am)
- Halal: No
89.7 Supper Club (Geylang East) Food court (Asian, chicken rice, dim sum, Western, kebab) · $$
24-hour food court in Geylang East widely regarded as a halal supper spot and the main Muslim-friendly option in the Geylang area; verify MUIS certification on-site as it could not be independently confirmed here.
- Cuisine: Food court (Asian, chicken rice, dim sum, Western, kebab)
- Price: $$ · ~$8-15 a dish
- Must-try: Chicken rice, Shawarma chicken wrap, Fish head bee hoon
- Where: Block 1016 Geylang East Avenue 3, #01-165, Singapore 389731
- Area: Geylang East
- Nearest MRT: Aljunied (EW9) / Paya Lebar (EW8/CC9)
- Hours: 24 hours daily
- Halal: Muslim-friendly
Mongkok Dim Sum Cantonese dim sum · $
Round-the-clock dim sum eatery, an affordable alternative when other kitchens close for the night.
- Cuisine: Cantonese dim sum
- Price: $ · ~$4-6 per basket
- Must-try: Pan-fried carrot cake, Three-yolk crab porridge
- Where: 214 Geylang Road, Singapore 389274
- Area: Geylang (Geylang Road)
- Nearest MRT: Aljunied (EW9)
- Hours: 24 hours daily
- Halal: No
Leong Kee (Klang) Bak Kut Teh Malaysian Klang-style bak kut teh · $$
Dark, herbal Klang-style bak kut teh served late; a pork-based supper, not halal.
- Cuisine: Malaysian Klang-style bak kut teh
- Price: $$ · ~$8-15pp
- Must-try: Herbal (dark) bak kut teh, Stewed pig trotters
- Where: 251 Geylang Road (Lorong 11), Singapore 389309
- Area: Geylang, Lorong 11
- Nearest MRT: Aljunied (EW9)
- Hours: Tue-Sun ~11:30am-1:30am (Mon closes earlier, ~10pm)
- Halal: No
Ladyboy Mookata Thai mookata (BBQ steamboat) · $$
Thai cheese-mookata spot open till around 2am for a group late-night grill; pork-based, not halal.
- Cuisine: Thai mookata (BBQ steamboat)
- Price: $$ · ~$20-30pp
- Must-try: Cheese mookata, Assorted meat & seafood grill set
- Where: 644 Geylang Road, Singapore 389574
- Area: Geylang (Geylang Road)
- Nearest MRT: Paya Lebar (EW8/CC9) / Aljunied (EW9)
- Hours: ~6pm-2am (till ~1am Sun)
- Halal: No
King Fruits Durian Durian / fruit stall · $$$
Round-the-clock Geylang durian stall for a quintessential late-night fruit fix; prices are seasonal so ask before buying.
- Cuisine: Durian / fruit stall
- Price: $$$ · Seasonal market price, ~$15-30/kg depending on grade
- Must-try: Mao Shan Wang, D24, XO durian
- Where: 639 Geylang Road (near Lorong 33), Singapore 389570
- Area: Geylang, Lorong 33
- Nearest MRT: Paya Lebar (EW8/CC9) / Aljunied (EW9)
- Hours: 24 hours daily
At a glance: compare every spot
| Spot | Cuisine | Price | Area | Halal |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Eminent Frog Porridge (Lor 19) | Chinese zi char / frog porridge | $$ | Geylang, Lorong 19 | No |
| Lor 9 Beef Kway Teow | Chinese street food (beef noodles) | $ | Geylang, Lorong 9 | No |
| 126 Dim Sum Wen Dao Shi (揾到食) | Cantonese dim sum | $$ | Geylang (Sims Avenue) | No |
| J.B. Ah Meng Restaurant | Malaysian-style zi char / seafood | $$$ | Geylang, Lorong 30 | No |
| Geylang Lorong 9 Fresh Frog Porridge | Chinese frog porridge / zi char | $$ | Geylang, Lorong 9 | No |
| Bali Nasi Lemak | Nasi lemak | $ | Geylang (Sims Avenue / Lorong 15) | No |
| 89.7 Supper Club (Geylang East) | Food court (Asian, chicken rice, dim sum, Western, kebab) | $$ | Geylang East | Muslim-friendly |
| Mongkok Dim Sum | Cantonese dim sum | $ | Geylang (Geylang Road) | No |
| Leong Kee (Klang) Bak Kut Teh | Malaysian Klang-style bak kut teh | $$ | Geylang, Lorong 11 | No |
| Ladyboy Mookata | Thai mookata (BBQ steamboat) | $$ | Geylang (Geylang Road) | No |
| King Fruits Durian | Durian / fruit stall | $$$ | Geylang, Lorong 33 | — |
Your questions answered
How late do food places in Geylang stay open?
Most Geylang supper spots run until roughly 2-4am, and several operate 24 hours (89.7 Supper Club and Mongkok Dim Sum), while 126 Dim Sum is 24 hours on weekends. Frog porridge stalls like Eminent and Lorong 9 typically serve until 4am. Hours change often, so confirm on the venue’s page before heading down.
Which MRT station is closest to Geylang's supper strip?
Aljunied (EW9) is the most central to the Lorong strip along Geylang Road and Sims Avenue, with Paya Lebar (EW8/CC9) closer to the higher lorongs (30s) and Kallang (EW10) closer to the lower ones. Expect an 8-15 minute walk into the lorongs, and note trains stop running around midnight, so plan a bus or taxi home.
Are there halal late-night options in Geylang?
Yes, but they are limited. 89.7 Supper Club at Geylang East is MUIS halal-certified and open 24 hours, making it the safest halal supper choice. Most frog porridge, zi char and bak kut teh stalls along the main strip use pork and are not halal-certified, so always verify the certificate at the stall rather than assuming.
How much should I budget for supper in Geylang?
Noodle, porridge and dim sum dishes are cheap at roughly $5-12 per person. Sharing zi char, frog porridge or crab (for example white pepper crab at JB Ah Meng) pushes it to about $20-40 per person, and durian is priced seasonally by weight. Many stalls prefer cash, so bring some.
Is Bali Nasi Lemak halal?
No. Despite serving a traditionally Malay dish, Bali Nasi Lemak is a long-running Chinese-run, non-halal-certified stall. Muslim diners should head to the MUIS-certified 89.7 Supper Club instead. As with any stall, confirm halal status on-site before ordering.