Top 10 Best Eats at Toa Payoh Lorong 8 Food Center
Toa Payoh, a historical neighborhood area in Singapore that started as farmland, now homes portions rife with an excellent selection of hawker stalls. From neighborhood favorites such as Char Kway Teow to unproduced names, vendors from Toa Payoh supply many of Singapore s most well-known dishes. Check out these highly rated stalls from Lorong 8 Market and Food Centre.
Table of Contents
- No Time to Read? Here’s a Snappy Summary of This Article
- #1 – Toa Payoh Scissors Cut Curry Rice
- #2 – Tian Tian Fatt Teochew Porridge
- #3 – Seletar Sheng Mian
- #4 – Tian Tian Fa
- #5 – Shun Li Prawn Noodles
- #6 – Good Luck BBQ
- #7 – East Seafood White Beehoon
- #8 -Joo Chiat Beef King
- #9 – Guan Kee Kway Chap
- #10 – Four Seasons Ching Teng
- Conclusion
- Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)
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- Chendol Delight: Refreshing and rich coconut chendol, perfect for hot days.
- Curry Puff Heaven: Crispy pastry with flavorful curry filling, a must-try snack.
- Laksa Love: Spicy, creamy laksa with fresh ingredients and rich broth.
- Satay Sensation: Juicy, tender satay skewers with a delectable peanut sauce.
- Char Kway Teow: Savory stir-fried noodles with seafood, bursting with flavor.
- Hokkien Mee: Fragrant, stir-fried noodles with prawns and a zesty kick.
#1 – Toa Payoh Scissors Cut Curry Rice
Introduction: This rice-filled plate that’s drenched in a spicy curry gravy hails from Toa Payoh Scissors Cut Curry Rice. Their curry is slightly salt and grainier than average curry, and is reminiscent of curry sold at local prata shops! Prices range between $2.40 and $3.10, and the dish goes well with their cutlet, cabbage, and fried egg.
Menu Items:
- Hainanese Curry Rice
Location: Toa Payoh Lor 8 Food Centre #01-28 Singapore
Website: Website Link Here
#2 – Tian Tian Fatt Teochew Porridge
Introduction: If you’re new to Tao Payoh Lor 8 Market and want to try out a traditional Teochew meal, pop in at Tian Tian Fatt Rice & Porridge. Tian Tian Fatt is a hawker that’s known for its traditional meals with a large number of side dishes. For most locals, this spot is conducive for having a family meal.
Menu Items:
- Teochew Porridges
- Otah
- Clams
- Mince Meat
Location: 210 Lor 8 Toa Payoh, Singapore 310210
Website: Website Link Here
#3 – Seletar Sheng Mian
Introduction: Sivar Sheng Mian & Mian Fen Guo, a stick vendor, was highly appreciated by many foodies. The shang mian, chilli and soup were all highly regarded by many. People agreed that the traditional noodles were decent. The soup was good, sweet and strong. We finished the soup and did not feel thirsty (hence no MSG).
Menu Items:
- Sheng Mian (Price from $3)
Location: 210 Toa Payoh Lorong 8 #01-213 Lorong 8 Toa Payoh Market and Food Centre, Singapore 310210 Singapore
Website: Website Link Here
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#4 – Tian Tian Fa
Introduction: Some like their fried oyster a little more starchy but I liked mine to be cooked all the way through and super crispy and this is what I got from Tian Tian Fa. Perhaps it was the lack of customers when I ordered that allowed more surface area on the pan to thinly lay out the oyster starch and egg mixture. Cooked to perfection and surprisingly not oily at all. The chili was robust with a nice balance of sweet and sour notes. The chili was more “chunky” than other places with visible pieces of garlic and chili seeds. Nonetheless, the chili went well with the dish with the sourness helping to cut through the richness of the dish.
Menu Items:
- Fried Oyster
- White/Black Carrot Cake
- Char Kway Teow
Location: Lorong 8 Toa Payoh 01-42 Hawker Centre
Website: Website Link Here
#5 – Shun Li Prawn Noodles
Introduction: Great homemade chilli paste, flavourful prawn soup and unique noodles, especially the bee hoon mee combination!Simply the best prawn noodles locally! You get a pretty substantial portion for $5, and the noodles tasted really good after mixing it up with the savoury concocted sauce! Prawns were fresh too and the soup by the side was rich and flavourful!
Menu Items:
- Prawn Noodle Soup
- Prawn Mee Dry
Location: Blk, 210 Lor 8 Toa Payoh, Singapore 310210
Website: Website Link Here
#6 – Good Luck BBQ
Introduction: Good Luck BBQ ‘s Carrot Cake could not fail to find a congenial foil for the sugary spuds ($2.50, $3, $4). Eggs are fried beyond crispiness, and radish pieces don’t show signs of burning. Served alongside a generous scoop of chye poh, the combination makes the dish less smoky and more savoury.
Menu Items:
- BBQ Chicken Wings
- Satay
Location: BLK 210, Toa Payoh Lorong 8, #01-13
Contact: +65 9681 7132
Website: Website Link Here
#7 – East Seafood White Beehoon
Introduction: The most obvious difference is that they serve this dish in a bowl rather than on a plate. The gravy was more soup like which is not like the starchy, oily cream sauce I’m used too but nevertheless chock full of flavor. If one bowl of fish soup had an infant with a white mee hoon, this would be it. This food would definitely taste a lot cleaner and would be perfect for you.
Menu Items:
- Lala Prawn and Crayfish White Meehoon
- Sambal Sotong
- Fried Prawn Balls
Location: BLK 210 Toa Payoh Lor.8 #01-06 Singapore 310210
Contact: +65 18715 1087
Website: Website Link Here
#8 -Joo Chiat Beef King
Introduction: The main ingredient in each meal is, of course, beef, with options including beef noodles, beef ball soup, beef tendon kway teow, and mixed beef noodle soup, which contains beef tendon, beef balls, beef offals, and beef slices. Noodles come in both the dried and soup variety, with a bag of rice accompanying the former.
Menu Items:
- Beef Noodles
Location: 335 Smith Street #02-024 Chinatown Complex Market & Food Centre, Singapore 050335
Website: Website Link Here
#9 – Guan Kee Kway Chap
Introduction: Currently, Mr Ng Guan Chye has been the stall owner for the popular koay teow soup noodles (kway teow soup noodles) recipes since the 1980s. That’s more than 40 years of cooking the specialty food of flat rice sheets with various braised sides, such as pig intestines, pork belly, bak chor mee, fishcakes, braised hard-boiled eggs, etc.
Menu Items:
- Kwap Chap
- Braised Pig’s Trotter
Location: Blk 210 Toa Payoh Lorong 8 #01-24 Singapore 310210
Contact: +65 9739 6960
Website: Website Link Here
#10 – Four Seasons Ching Teng
Introduction: The first thing that strikes me is that it was less sweet than the other versions that I am accustom too. Its very well balanced in my opinion and it had a thirst quenching feel to it which I liked.
The next thing I noticed is that the cheng tng came packed with ingredients which included a big piece of dried fruit which I think was an apricot. Good value for just $2.20.
Menu Items:
- Four Seasons Ching Teng
- Chendol
Location: 210 Lorong 8 Toa Payoh #01-34 Toa Payoh Lorong 8 Market & Food Centre, Singapore 310210.
Website: Website Link Here
Conclusion
Top 10 Best Eats at Toa Payoh Lorong 8 Food Center
When I think about food, Toa Payoh Lorong 8 Food Center comes to mind. The variety here is unmatched. I have explored many food centers, but this one stands out. The food stalls offer a mix of traditional and modern flavors. Every visit feels like a new adventure.
Don’t miss out on the char kway teow and Hokkien mee. Both dishes are full of savory goodness. The roti prata is fluffy and pairs well with aromatic curry. Chicken rice here is tender and flavorful, with fragrant rice and savory sauces. For a hearty meal, try the bak kut teh. It’s a peppery pork rib soup that warms you up. Finally, popiah offers a light and crunchy bite.
Toa Payoh Lorong 8 Food Center is a gem for food lovers. Every visit brings new flavors and experiences. I hope you get to enjoy it as much as I do.
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)
Q: What is the best time to visit Toa Payoh Lorong 8 Food Center?
A: The best time to visit is during lunchtime or early evening for the freshest food.
Q: Are there vegetarian options available at Toa Payoh Lorong 8 Food Center?
A: Yes, several stalls offer vegetarian dishes, including stir-fried noodles and vegetable rice sets.
Q: How do I get to Toa Payoh Lorong 8 Food Center?
A: You can take the MRT to Toa Payoh station and walk or take a short bus ride to Lorong 8.
Q: Are the food stalls at Toa Payoh Lorong 8 Food Center halal?
A: Some stalls are halal-certified; look for the halal certification sign at the stall.
Q: Can I find parking near Toa Payoh Lorong 8 Food Center?
A: Yes, there is ample parking available in the nearby HDB car parks.
Q: Is Toa Payoh Lorong 8 Food Center family-friendly?
A: Yes, the food center is family-friendly with a variety of dishes that cater to all ages.
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