Top 10 Best Eats at Holland Drive Food Centre
If you aren’t comfortable with the lines inside the somewhat busier Ghim Moh Food Centre nearby, check out Holland Drive Food Center. Nestled besides the low-rise HDB buildings, it has been serving hungry neighborhood customers since it was built over 20 years ago. Here’s our top 10 choices in this small Food Centre.
Table of Contents
- No Time to Read? Here’s a Snappy Summary of This Article
- #1 – Traditional Carrot Cake
- #2 – Ru Ji Kitchen
- #3 – Cheng Heng Kway Chap and Braised Duck Rice
- #4 – Yap Kee Wanton Noodles
- #5 – ROJAK LINE – The Finest Rojak
- #6 – Aini Muslim Food
- #7 – Da Chang Jin Handmade Chee Cheong Fun
- #8 – New Lucky Claypot Rice
- #9 – Hakka Noodles
- #10 – Lao Chen Ji
- Conclusion
- Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)
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No Time to Read? Here’s a Snappy Summary of This Article
- Unique Culinary Delights: Each stall offers unique and flavorful dishes that showcase Singapore’s rich culinary heritage.
- Passionate Stall Owners: Conversations with passionate stall owners enhance the dining experience at Holland Drive Food Centre.
- Community Hub: Holland Drive Food Centre serves as a vibrant community hub, more than just a place to eat.
- Hidden Gem: This food centre is a hidden gem, waiting to be discovered by food enthusiasts.
- Sweet and Savory Treats: From savory Hokkien Mee to sweet dessert stalls, there’s something for everyone.
- Celebrate Food Culture: Share your favorite dishes and experiences to celebrate Singapore’s amazing food culture.
#1 – Traditional Carrot Cake
Introduction:
I have walked past this stall many times at Holland drive market but was not motivated to try because of the more greasy, chopped small pieces type of carrot cake which I didn’t quite fancy.
But was very much intrigued today when I saw that the folks were making their own carrot cake from scratch. Anything handmade has got to be good.
Asked for larger chunks of carrot cake and less grease and topped up 50 cents for an extra egg – the result was good.
Lots of piquant garlic and Chye Poh and a little spice from the chili with QQ carrot cake. You could still see little carrot shreds within the carrot cake.
Pretty outstanding.
Menu Items:
- Traditional Handmade Carrot Cake (black/ white)
Please kindly visit the shop for more menu and pricing information.
Location:
Holland Drive Market & Food Centre
44 Holland Drive, #02-20, Singapore 270044
Website: Website Link Here
#2 – Ru Ji Kitchen
Introduction:
The stalls at Holland Drive are helmed by Uncle David Ng; while his daughter Joanne runs the Old Airport Road branch.
@ieatishootipost wrote that Mr. Ng learned his skills from his brother who is a fish ball noodle-seller at Ghim Moh Food Centre (which got me curious about how all these famous fishball stalls are related).
You get many Fishball Noodles in Singapore, but not many serve hand-made fishballs and fishcakes anymore, with (no offense to the factories) many serving generic-tasting ones. (So Stall A, Stall B, and Stall C are not much different, especially when even the noodle supplier is from the same few places.)
Ru Ji’s Fishball Noodle features these popular hand-made fishballs and fishcake in a light, clear broth, with dry Mee Pok or Mee Kia served separately with sambal chili, crisp pork lard, sprinkled with chopped spring onions.
Menu Items:
- Fishball Meepok
- Fishball Mee Pok with Meatballs
- Fishball Mee Pok
- Fishball Mee Pok
Please kindly contact for more menu and pricing information via phone number.
Location:
Holland Drive Market & Food Centre
44 Holland Drive, #02-28, Singapore 270044
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Holland Drive Market & Food Centre
44 Holland Drive, #02-29, Singapore 270044
Contact: +65 9435 0820
Website: Website Link Here
#3 – Cheng Heng Kway Chap and Braised Duck Rice
Introduction:
The concept of a quiet moment is quite foreign at Cheng Heng Kway Chap And Braised Duck Rice at Holland Drive Food Centre. Featured in the Michelin Guide 2018, it is busy round the clock, dishing out both Kway Chap and braised duck rice.
I suppose Kway Chap is not something appreciated by everyone, considering how the two-part Teochew dish consists of a customizable set of pig innards, pork rind, and a bowl of Kway — soy sauce broth and broad, thin sheets of rice noodles.
Only true gourmands will appreciate and enjoy the otherwise queasy notion of an animal’s “spare parts”. They’ve become quite a mandatory side dish to go with your Kway. Having Kway Chap without the pieces of braised pork offal is quite like chili crab without mantou or Hokkien mee without prawns.
Menu Items:
- Kway Chap
- Braised Duck Rice
Please kindly visit the shop for more menu and pricing information.
Location:
Holland Drive Market & Food Centre
44 Holland Drive, #02-05, Singapore 270044
Website: Website Link Here
Read Also:
Top 10 Best Rojak in Singapore
#4 – Yap Kee Wanton Noodles
Introduction:
Yap Kee Wanton Noodles is a family business. Richard and his wife are originally from Batu Pahat, Johor. Richard’s brother, Benn, used to own a wanton mee stall under the same name in Taman Johor Jaya. He is famous for his flying wanton mee. The couple started the business in 2003, and have made their presence known and felt in Jurong East, Bukit Gombak, Holland Drive, and Clementi. Sadly, you won’t see any flying wanton mee in Singapore but their egg noodles came from the same supplier that used to supply to the now-defunct Yap Kee in Johor Bahru.
The noodles are made using only eggs and gluten flour without the addition of water. They were cooked in hot and cold water before being tossed in the air. The egg noodles were cooked to a delightful QQ texture. They were springy and firm and were evenly coated in a housemade sauce made from lard, chili, and oil. Give the noodles a good toss and slurp them up. Confirm no alkaline taste!
Richard also roasts his own char siew. He uses fresh pork only. It was decent, with a balance of sweet and savory notes. I wish it was fattier though. There is a good amount of filling in the juicy dumplings. Each plate of wanton mee at Yap Kee Wanton Noodles starts from $3.50, and it comes with some char siew, wantons, and vegetables. Richard always recommends customers try the noodles without any seasonings like chili and black sauce. Yap Kee Wanton Noodles also serves dumplings and shredded chicken noodles
Menu Items:
- Wanton Noodles
- Dumpling Noodles
- Dumpling Soup
- Shredded Chicken Hor Fun
Location:
Holland Drive Market & Food Centre
44 Holland Drive, #02-04, Singapore 270044
Contact: +65 9644 326, +65 8533 0402
Website: Website Link Here
#5 – ROJAK LINE – The Finest Rojak
Introduction:
They believe that the Rojak paste is the soul, while quality ingredients are the backbone of the Finest Rojak. They set the bar extremely high when crafting out the Rojak paste and on deciding which ingredients to use when serving out the Rojak. They select the ingredients based on the quality of the taste, instead of serving you the ingredients based on the costing factor. The Rojak is absolutely amazing when it combines ROJAK LINE’S Finest Rojak paste with its selected ingredients.
Menu Items:
- Luxury Rojak
- Luxury Golden Set
- ROJAK LINE Rojak
- Golden Set, Golden Set Smooth, Tau Pok Rojak, You Tiao Rojak, Pure Fruits Veg Rojak
Please contact for more menu and pricing via phone number.
Location:
Holland Drive Market & Food Centre
44 Holland Drive, #02-13, Singapore 270044
Contact: +65 9227 2275
Website: Website Link Here
#6 – Aini Muslim Food
Introduction:
Gloriously fried rice with immense Wok Hei, coupled with crispy fried chicken and bits that will make Long John Silvers blush, this was one of the best dishes they had in a long time. Whether the squashing or marinade made the chicken so damn tender, is up for debate. But one thing is for sure, it was delicately tenderlicious. Tons of crispy bits showered on top of its crispy tumeric-infused skin. And if you are looking for healthy parts, you can forget it as it was oily and sinfully delicious. Nasi goreng, or fried rice, was so intense and aromatic, that it assaults the senses ferociously before they knew what hit them. Appearance may not be a display of elegance, but the reddish-golden grains of rice, mixed with umami-filled eggs, corn, and cauliflower bits certainly accentuated its taste.
Menu Items:
- Squashed Fried Chicken
- Wok Hei Fried Rice
- Begedil
Please kindly visit the shop for more menu and pricing information.
Location:
Holland Drive Market & Food Centre
44 Holland Drive, #02-14, Singapore 270044
Website: Website Link Here
#7 – Da Chang Jin Handmade Chee Cheong Fun
Introduction:
Smoked Salmon Chee Cheong Fun – This isn’t smoked salmon. It’s salmon flakes, possibly from a can. But I liked it anyway, and I think it matches the Chee Cheong Fun better than smoked salmon would. The Chee Cheong Fun is not as silky smooth and thin as the Pek Kio one, but it’s smooth enough and well stuffed. There’s a nice addition of Chye Poh and tobiko at the side too. Plus, zero queues. (Anne Tay from Burple)
Menu Items:
- Smoked Salmon Chee Cheong Fun
- Mushroom Handmade Chee Cheong Fun
- Char Siew
- Handmade Char Siew Chee Cheong Fun
- Prawn Chee Cheong Fun
Please kindly visit the shop for more menu and pricing information.
Location:
Holland Drive Market & Food Centre
44 Holland Drive, #02-33, Singapore 270044
Website: Website Link Here
#8 – New Lucky Claypot Rice
Introduction:
Stalls to be more specific, as New Lucky Claypot Rice occupies two stall spaces located within the Holland Drive Market and Food Centre. The waiting time is estimated to be between 20 to 30 minutes for off-peak periods, and 45 to 90 minutes for peak periods. That is because traditional Claypot Rice requires the rice to be cooked within the pot itself, with appropriate control of the fire. Plus the fact the stall is using charcoal, which would take up at least 45 minutes of cooking. The stall also offers Chinese-style soups, such as Salted Vegetable with Pork Ribs Soup, Chicken Feet with Peanut Sup, Watercress with Pork Ribs Soup, and Black Chicken Soup, Lotus Root with White Fungus, and White Fungus with Pork Ribs Soup. (DanielFoodDiary)
Menu Items:
- Type A – Claypot Mixed Flavour
- Type B – Claypot Chicken only
- Type C – Claypot Chinese sausage only
Location:
Holland Drive Market & Food Centre
44 Holland Drive, #02-19, Singapore 270044
Contact: +65 6778 7808
Website: Website Link Here
#9 – Hakka Noodles
Introduction:
The big bowl of soup included a fish ball, Tau Pok, green chili, bitter gourd, tofu, and brinjal. The items are stuffed with meat paste instead of the usual fish paste. The Yong Tau Foo is not served with the usual sweet sauce. What they have, is this tangy and spicy dipping sauce. Do help yourself to it as it is placed outside the stall. (Thedeadcockraoch.blogspot.com)
Menu Items:
- Yong Tau Fu Noodles
- Hakka Noodle
- 6 pieces Yong Tau Foo
- Menu Item D
Location:
Holland Drive Market & Food Centre
44 Holland Drive, #02-15, Singapore 270044
Contact: +65 9470 3110
Website: Website Link Here
#10 – Lao Chen Ji
Introduction:
This is so good like omg they truly cooked the noodles well that it turns out springy!! Also, the right amount of sauce that the noodle isn’t too dry or too wet!! IT’S SO SIMPLE BUT DONE SO RIGHT. For me at least. (Breadygetsetgo from Burple)
Menu Items:
- Wanton Mee
- Sarawak Kolo Mee
- Yong Tau Fu
Please kindly contact for more menu and pricing via phone number.
Location:
Holland Drive Market & Food Centre
44 Holland Drive, #02-43, Singapore 270044
Contact: +65 8286 9646
Website: Website Link Here
Conclusion
Exploring Holland Drive Food Centre was a delightful adventure. Each stall offered something unique and flavorful. From the savory delights of the Hokkien Mee to the sweet treats from the dessert stalls, every bite was a testament to Singapore’s rich culinary heritage.
I enjoyed talking to the stall owners and hearing their stories. Their passion for food was evident in every dish. Holland Drive Food Centre is more than just a place to eat; it’s a vibrant community hub. I encourage everyone to visit and savor the incredible food that this hidden gem has to offer.
If you have any favorites from Holland Drive Food Centre, I’d love to hear about them. Share your experiences and let’s celebrate the amazing food culture of Singapore together!
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)
Q: What are the operating hours of Holland Drive Food Centre?
A: Holland Drive Food Centre is typically open from early morning until late evening, with most stalls operating between 7 AM to 10 PM.
Q: Is Holland Drive Food Centre accessible by public transport?
A: Yes, Holland Drive Food Centre is conveniently accessible by public transport, with nearby bus stops and the Buona Vista MRT station.
Q: Are there vegetarian food options at Holland Drive Food Centre?
A: Yes, several stalls at Holland Drive Food Centre offer vegetarian dishes, catering to various dietary preferences.
Q: What is the best time to visit Holland Drive Food Centre to avoid crowds?
A: The best time to visit is during off-peak hours, such as mid-morning or late afternoon, to enjoy a more relaxed dining experience.
Q: Are there parking facilities available near Holland Drive Food Centre?
A: Yes, there are parking facilities nearby, including an open-air car park adjacent to the food centre.
Q: Can I find halal food options at Holland Drive Food Centre?
A: Yes, there are stalls that offer halal-certified food options at Holland Drive Food Centre, catering to the Muslim community.
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