Food Near Tiong Bahru MRT: 16 Best Places to Eat by Exit (2026)

Tiong Bahru is one of Singapore's oldest housing estates and today blends heritage hawker fare with a well-known cafe and bakery scene. The anchor is Tiong Bahru Market & Food Centre (30 Seng Poh Road), which reopened in July 2025 after a three-month renovation and houses long-standing stalls, including Michelin Bib Gourmand names. Radiating out through Eng Hoon, Yong Siak and Seng Poh streets are French bakeries, brunch cafes, Peranakan and zi char restaurants, all within an easy walk of the station.

Last verified: September 2026. Hours and prices can change — we re-check our guides regularly, but do confirm before a special trip.

The best places to eat near Tiong Bahru MRT

Hong Heng Fried Sotong Prawn Mee Hokkien mee (hawker) · $

Michelin Bib Gourmand stall serving wok-fried Hokkien mee with prawns and squid in prawn stock.

• Cuisine: Hokkien mee (hawker)
• Price: $ · ~$5–8
• Must-try: Fried Hokkien prawn mee with sotong
• Where: 30 Seng Poh Road, #02-01, Tiong Bahru Market, Singapore 168898
• Nearest exit: Exit A (Tiong Bahru Plaza), then toward Seng Poh Rd (~9 min walk)
• Hours: Tue–Sun 6am–2pm (or until sold out); closed Mon
• Halal: No

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Jian Bo Shui Kueh Chwee kueh (hawker) · $

Long-running steamed rice-cake stall (since 1958) topped with chye poh and chilli, a Tiong Bahru Market institution.

• Cuisine: Chwee kueh (hawker)
• Price: $ · ~$3 for 5 pcs; ~$4.80 for 8 pcs
• Must-try: Chwee kueh with preserved radish and sambal
• Where: 30 Seng Poh Road, #02-05, Tiong Bahru Market, Singapore 168898
• Nearest exit: Exit A (Tiong Bahru Plaza), then toward Seng Poh Rd (~9 min walk)
• Hours: Daily approx. 6am–8pm (till sold out)

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Loo's Hainanese Curry Rice Hainanese curry rice (hawker) · $

Popular Hainanese curry rice stall known for pooled curry gravy over rice with classic pork sides.

• Cuisine: Hainanese curry rice (hawker)
• Price: $ · ~$4–7
• Must-try: Curry rice with pork chop, Braised cabbage, Curry chicken
• Where: 30 Seng Poh Road, #02-67/68, Tiong Bahru Market, Singapore 168898
• Nearest exit: Exit A (Tiong Bahru Plaza), then toward Seng Poh Rd (~9 min walk)
• Hours: Fri–Wed 8:30am–2:45pm (closed Thu)
• Halal: No

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Lor Mee 178 Lor mee (hawker) · $

Michelin-recommended lor mee stall famous for thick starchy gravy and crispy shark-meat fritters.

• Cuisine: Lor mee (hawker)
• Price: $ · ~$4.50 regular; ~$6 with shark nuggets
• Must-try: Lor mee with fried shark nuggets
• Where: 30 Seng Poh Road, #02-23, Tiong Bahru Market, Singapore 168898
• Nearest exit: Exit A (Tiong Bahru Plaza), then toward Seng Poh Rd (~9 min walk)
• Hours: Thu–Tue from ~8am (till sold out, usually early afternoon)
• Halal: No

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Tow Kwar Pop Singapore rojak (hawker) · $

Michelin-recommended rojak stall (since 1965) known for stuffed tau kwa grilled over charcoal and tossed with rojak fixings.

• Cuisine: Singapore rojak (hawker)
• Price: $ · rojak set ~$4–5
• Must-try: Rojak with charcoal-grilled tau kwa bao
• Where: 30 Seng Poh Road, #02-06, Tiong Bahru Market, Singapore 168898
• Nearest exit: Exit A (Tiong Bahru Plaza), then toward Seng Poh Rd (~9 min walk)
• Hours: Tue–Sun 9am–3pm (closed Mon; till sold out)
• Halal: No

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Koh Brother Pig's Organ Soup Pig's organ soup (hawker) · $

Michelin Bib Gourmand heritage stall (since 1955) serving Teochew-style peppery pig's organ soup and glutinous rice.

• Cuisine: Pig's organ soup (hawker)
• Price: $
• Must-try: Pig's organ soup, Glutinous rice with pork
• Where: 30 Seng Poh Road, #02-29, Tiong Bahru Market, Singapore 168898
• Nearest exit: Exit A (Tiong Bahru Plaza), then toward Seng Poh Rd (~9 min walk)
• Halal: No

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Min Nan Prawn Mee Prawn noodles (hawker) · $

Long-running prawn noodle stall serving bowls with fresh prawns and tender pork ribs in a robust prawn broth.

• Cuisine: Prawn noodles (hawker)
• Price: $ · prawn noodles ~$3–4; with pork ribs ~$4.50–5.50
• Must-try: Pork rib prawn noodles
• Where: 30 Seng Poh Road, #02-31, Tiong Bahru Market, Singapore 168898
• Nearest exit: Exit A (Tiong Bahru Plaza), then toward Seng Poh Rd (~9 min walk)
• Hours: Tue–Sun 8am–2:30pm
• Halal: No

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Ali Corner Malay / Indonesian (Muslim-friendly, hawker) · $

Muslim-owned stall at the market serving Indonesian-Malay dishes such as mee bakso, mee siam and nasi lemak.

• Cuisine: Malay / Indonesian (Muslim-friendly, hawker)
• Price: $ · from ~$3.50
• Must-try: Mee bakso, Mee siam, Nasi lemak
• Where: 30 Seng Poh Road, #02-17, Tiong Bahru Market, Singapore 168898
• Nearest exit: Exit A (Tiong Bahru Plaza), then toward Seng Poh Rd (~9 min walk)
• Hours: Tue–Sat 7am–2pm
• Halal: Muslim-friendly

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Tiong Bahru Bakery French bakery / cafe · $$

Well-known French-style bakery cafe (flagship refreshed 2025), famous for its croissants and kouign amann.

• Cuisine: French bakery / cafe
• Price: $$ · pastries ~$4.20–5.50; coffee ~$5.50
• Must-try: Croissant, Kouign amann, Pain au chocolat
• Where: 56 Eng Hoon Street, #01-70, Singapore 160056
• Nearest exit: Exit A (Tiong Bahru Plaza) (~11 min walk)
• Hours: Daily 8am–8pm
• Halal: No

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Merci Marcel French cafe / bistro · $$$

Bohemian French-Balinese cafe-bistro serving all-day French plates, natural wines and cocktails.

• Cuisine: French cafe / bistro
• Price: $$$ · mains ~$21–35
• Must-try: Ravioles de Royans, French ratatouille, Seabass ceviche
• Where: 56 Eng Hoon Street, #01-68, Singapore 160056
• Nearest exit: Exit A (Tiong Bahru Plaza) (~11 min walk)
• Hours: Sun–Thu 8am–~10:30pm; Fri–Sat 8am–late (check on-site)
• Halal: No

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Micro Bakery Kitchen Bakery / brunch cafe · $$

Sourdough-focused bakery and brunch spot on the Yong Siak Street cafe stretch (former Forty Hands unit).

• Cuisine: Bakery / brunch cafe
• Price: $$ · mains ~$16–18
• Must-try: Grilled 4 cheese sandwich, Sourdough bread, Seasonal brunch plates
• Where: 78 Yong Siak Street, #01-12, Singapore 163078
• Nearest exit: Exit A (Tiong Bahru Plaza) (~12 min walk)
• Hours: Wed–Sun 8am–4pm
• Halal: No

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Happy Oven Traditional bakery (halal) · $

Old-school neighbourhood bakery selling inexpensive local cakes, buns and pastries.

• Cuisine: Traditional bakery (halal)
• Price: $ · ~$1.20–1.60 per slice
• Must-try: Ondeh ondeh cake, Pandan kaya cake, Chocolate eclair
• Where: 40 Beo Crescent, #01-08, Singapore 160040
• Nearest exit: Exit A (Tiong Bahru Plaza) (~7 min walk)
• Hours: Daily 5am–7pm
• Halal: Halal-certified

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Por Kee Eating House Cantonese zi char · $$$

Long-running zi char institution known for its champagne pork ribs and hearty seafood dishes.

• Cuisine: Cantonese zi char
• Price: $$$ · dishes ~$20–52
• Must-try: Champagne pork ribs, Crispy roast chicken, Crispy butter prawns
• Where: 69 Seng Poh Lane, #01-02, Singapore 160069
• Nearest exit: Exit A (Tiong Bahru Plaza), then toward Seng Poh Ln (~9 min walk)
• Hours: Daily 11am–2pm, 5pm–10:45pm
• Halal: No

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House of Peranakan Petit Peranakan / Nyonya · $$$

Homely Peranakan restaurant serving traditional Nyonya dishes such as ayam buah keluak.

• Cuisine: Peranakan / Nyonya
• Price: $$$ · mains ~$20–32
• Must-try: Ayam buah keluak, Garam assam fish head, Chilli pomfret
• Where: 42 Eng Hoon Street, Singapore 169785
• Nearest exit: Exit A (Tiong Bahru Plaza) (~10 min walk)
• Hours: Wed–Mon 11am–3pm, 6pm–10pm (closed Tue)
• Halal: No

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Ah Chiang's Porridge Cantonese porridge · $

Traditional charcoal-style Cantonese porridge shop, popular for smooth congee served through the day.

• Cuisine: Cantonese porridge
• Price: $ · ~$4–6.50
• Must-try: Pork porridge, Century egg porridge, Fish porridge
• Where: 65 Tiong Poh Road, #01-38, Singapore 160065
• Nearest exit: Exit A (Tiong Bahru Plaza) (~9 min walk)
• Hours: Daily approx. 6am–11pm
• Halal: No

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Kelim Dakdoritang Korean · $$$

Korean eatery specialising in shareable spicy braised chicken stew (dakdoritang), open late.

• Cuisine: Korean
• Price: $$$ · spicy chicken stew ~$39.90–69.90 (shared)
• Must-try: Dakdoritang (spicy chicken stew), Cheese gyeranjjim, Haemul pajeon
• Where: 55 Tiong Bahru Road, #01-37, Singapore 160055
• Nearest exit: Exit A (Tiong Bahru Plaza) (~5 min walk)
• Hours: Daily 11:30am–3pm, 5:30pm–late (to ~12am–2am)
• Halal: No

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At a glance: compare every spot near Tiong Bahru MRT

Spot	Cuisine	Price	Nearest exit	Halal
Hong Heng Fried Sotong Prawn Mee	Hokkien mee (hawker)	$	Exit A (Tiong Bahru Plaza), then toward Seng Poh Rd	No
Jian Bo Shui Kueh	Chwee kueh (hawker)	$	Exit A (Tiong Bahru Plaza), then toward Seng Poh Rd	—
Loo's Hainanese Curry Rice	Hainanese curry rice (hawker)	$	Exit A (Tiong Bahru Plaza), then toward Seng Poh Rd	No
Lor Mee 178	Lor mee (hawker)	$	Exit A (Tiong Bahru Plaza), then toward Seng Poh Rd	No
Tow Kwar Pop	Singapore rojak (hawker)	$	Exit A (Tiong Bahru Plaza), then toward Seng Poh Rd	No
Koh Brother Pig's Organ Soup	Pig's organ soup (hawker)	$	Exit A (Tiong Bahru Plaza), then toward Seng Poh Rd	No
Min Nan Prawn Mee	Prawn noodles (hawker)	$	Exit A (Tiong Bahru Plaza), then toward Seng Poh Rd	No
Ali Corner	Malay / Indonesian (Muslim-friendly, hawker)	$	Exit A (Tiong Bahru Plaza), then toward Seng Poh Rd	Muslim-friendly
Tiong Bahru Bakery	French bakery / cafe	$$	Exit A (Tiong Bahru Plaza)	No
Merci Marcel	French cafe / bistro	$$$	Exit A (Tiong Bahru Plaza)	No
Micro Bakery Kitchen	Bakery / brunch cafe	$$	Exit A (Tiong Bahru Plaza)	No
Happy Oven	Traditional bakery (halal)	$	Exit A (Tiong Bahru Plaza)	Halal-certified
Por Kee Eating House	Cantonese zi char	$$$	Exit A (Tiong Bahru Plaza), then toward Seng Poh Ln	No
House of Peranakan Petit	Peranakan / Nyonya	$$$	Exit A (Tiong Bahru Plaza)	No
Ah Chiang's Porridge	Cantonese porridge	$	Exit A (Tiong Bahru Plaza)	No
Kelim Dakdoritang	Korean	$$$	Exit A (Tiong Bahru Plaza)	No

Tiong Bahru MRT food: your questions answered

What food is Tiong Bahru known for?

Tiong Bahru is best known for its heritage hawker food at Tiong Bahru Market & Food Centre — chwee kueh (Jian Bo Shui Kueh), Michelin Bib Gourmand Hokkien mee (Hong Heng), lor mee, Hainanese curry rice and pau. The wider estate is also famous for its cafe and bakery scene, including French bakeries and brunch spots along Eng Hoon and Yong Siak streets.

Are there halal options near Tiong Bahru MRT?

Options are limited but exist. Happy Oven at 40 Beo Crescent is a halal-certified local bakery, and Ali Corner inside Tiong Bahru Market serves Muslim-friendly Malay dishes. Most other market stalls and zi char restaurants serve pork or are not certified, so always check for a current MUIS halal certificate at the stall before ordering.

What are the cheapest eats near Tiong Bahru MRT?

The best-value meals are at Tiong Bahru Market, where hawker dishes such as chwee kueh (from about $2.40), lor mee, curry rice and prawn noodles typically cost around $3–8. Neighbourhood bakeries like Happy Oven sell local cakes and buns from roughly $1.20 a slice.

What is open late near Tiong Bahru MRT?

For later meals, Kelim Dakdoritang (Korean) runs until around midnight, Merci Marcel serves until 11pm–12am, Por Kee Eating House until about 10:45pm and Ah Chiang's Porridge until around 10:30pm. Tiong Bahru Market stalls, by contrast, mostly close by mid-afternoon, so go early for hawker food.

Which MRT exit is best for the main food cluster?

Use the Tiong Bahru MRT exits toward Tiong Bahru Plaza (Exit A), then walk northeast into the estate along Tiong Bahru Road toward Seng Poh Road; Tiong Bahru Market & Food Centre is roughly a 9-minute walk. The cafe and restaurant cluster around Eng Hoon and Yong Siak streets is a little further, around 10–12 minutes on foot.