Bukit Batok West Hawker Centre opens with 22 food stalls, S$3.20 value meals

By Shannon Yap March 21, 2025

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Trying out the food at Bukit Batok West Hawker Centre

Had enough of the saying “east side is the best side”? Well, we’ve great news for the westies: Bukit Batok has welcomed a brand-new hawker centre to its neighbourhood on March 19 — Bukit Batok West Hawker Centre.

bukit batok west hawker centre — Photo: Shannon Yap/HungryGoWhere

Located on the ground floor of Harmony Village @ Bukit Batok, this newest venture by Fei Siong Social Enterprise is home to 22 food stalls, including the well-loved Eng Kee Chicken Wings and many more.

If you’re wondering why the name Fei Siong sounds familiar, that’s because it’s the same folks behind popular brands such as Encik Tan, Nam Kee Pau, and Huang Chao Teochew Noodle House.

Fei Siong Social Enterprise also has Ci Yuan Hawker Centre, Buangkok Hawker Centre, and Woodleigh Hawker Centre under its belt — so, you can expect some of its hawker stalls making an appearance at Bukit Batok West, too!

Just next door to Le Quest Shopping Mall and a seven-minute drive from Bukit Batok MRT, Bukit Batok West has already garnered plenty of attention from nearby residents, especially after its official opening earlier this week.

We could easily see why there was so much traction, though. There’s a good variety of cuisines — besides the usual suspects, there’s also Vietnamese food! And all this within its spacious space of over 400 seats and 80 tables.

We understand that some of the stalls are in the process of becoming halal-certified, but its dishes are currently pork- and lard-free.

And what’s more: Most of the stalls offer a value-meal option at a low, low S$3.20.

Trying out the food at Bukit Batok West Hawker Centre

For starters, you’d notice one with perpetually long queues and it’s none other than the popular Eng Kee Chicken Wings.

Currently run by second-generation owner, Lim Wei Hao, 31, Eng Kee Chicken Wings has been a crowd-favourite since 1989, with nine other outlets across the island.

Of course, we had to get its signature chicken wing (S$1.60). It came piping hot with a tantalising golden brown deep-fried exterior that had us salivating!

It definitely lived up to its name with its succulent chicken meat and crispy skin.

You can also order the economic fried bee hoon (S$1.20), alongside a variety of toppings such as otah-otah (S$1.40) and fish fillet (S$1.40).

The moment I set sight on this stall serving up handmade pan-fried buns, I knew I had to get its sheng jian bao.

Helmed by 48-year-old Tao Hong, a former head dim sum chef at Crystal Jade, Xiang Yu Pan-fried Bun specialises in bao-related and noodle dishes. This stall marks his second branch, with the first in Jurong West.

We had a mix of pan-fried pork buns (three pieces for S$4.50) and pan-fried prawn buns (three pieces for S$5.50).

When the food came, we were warned to be careful on our first bite, because of its overflowing juice within — and, true enough, the zhup (gravy) burst into our mouths.

It also had just the right dough-to-filling ratio, which was oh-so-addictive with its crispy pan-fried base and juicy meat filling.

Between the two, I would recommend going straight for the pan-fried pork bun. It won our hearts with its incredibly flavourful soya sauce-based zhup.

If you enjoy all sorts of fried rice, then Golden Wok Fried Rice is right up your alley with its assortment of egg and tom yum fried rice.

For S$6.90, we found the classic egg fried rice with pork chop quite reasonable in terms of portions — thanks to 46-year-old stall owner Darvin Khee’s vision of providing affordable and hearty meals to his diners.

You can’t go wrong with this tried-and-true combination of its slightly peppery pork chop atop a bed of fluffy fried rice. It wasn’t overly oily, too, but we wished the wok hei flavour was more prominent.

Vietnamese food lovers can satisfy their cravings at Petit Saigon — the brainchild of 78-year-old Pat Au who has a burning passion for bringing authentic Vietnamese cuisine to Singapore’s food scene.

Here, you can find classic creature comforts, such as banh mi, pho, and fresh spring rolls.

Among the dishes that we tried, one that stood out is the bun bo hue (S$8.80).

It’s a good ol’ bowl of spicy beef noodle soup with thick vermicelli noodles, tender beef slices and loads of herbs — a comforting alternative to the go-to chicken pho (S$4.80).

The rich beef broth came with a pinch of heat, so it’s still manageable, even for those who don’t take spicy food well!

Hokkien mee enthusiasts who are on team “dry” should make a beeline for the Fried Hokkien Noodle stall.

This stall specialises in fried hokkien prawn noodles (from S$5), with variations that have different toppings such as big prawn, lala, and roasted pork.

As we dug in, the rich brininess of the prawns shone through, alongside the crispy chunks of pork lard and not-so-spicy sambal chilli — all in all, it was an oh-so-comforting plate of noodles.

For those looking for pork-free options, El Brasa serves up quite a wide selection of familiar western fare, such as burgers, pastas, french fries, and other mains.

We went straight for the signature chicken chop (S$7.90) that came with a slab of chicken chop, drizzled in black pepper sauce with aglio olio and salad served on the side.

Though we felt that the aglio olio was quite mild and understated on its own, the juicy protein and accompanying sauce was more than satisfying.

Looking for quick bites at Bukit Batok West Hawker Centre after your meal? Head over to the one-and-only dessert shop that specialises in tau suan (S$2.20) and other fried fritters, or Munchi pancakes is a great option, too!

This was an invited tasting.

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