15 stalls at Golden Mile Food Centre that are worth queuing for
I’m sure we can all agree that there is no shortage of hawker centres in Singapore — there are more than a hundred spread across the island, feeding crowds of people daily. Out of all of these, Golden Mile Food Centre occupies a special place in the local hawker scene.
What sets Golden Mile Food Centre apart isn’t just the food — though the food is very good — but the unexpected lineup of stalls gathered under one roof. Where else can you pivot from Algerian mutton stew to local duck rice to French pastries within the span of a single floor?
If you’ve never been, good news: Golden Mile Food Centre treasure trove waiting to be discovered, and this list of 15 of our favourite stalls around the two-storey complex is just the beginning.
1. Wedang
Why visit? This Malay food stall has earned a devoted following since picking up a Michelin Bib Gourmand in 2016. The flavours at Wedang are generous and unfussy, reminiscent of home-cooked flavours, which is just the kind of comfort we need sometimes.
Crowd favourites: With its rich, piping-hot broth, the mee soto ayam (spicy chicken noodle soup, S$5) is a shoo-in for the stall’s best-selling dish. Loaded with chunks of chicken and topped with crispy fried shallots and housemade bergedil (savoury fried potato patties), it makes for an economical and tasty option.
For a side, opt for the tahu goreng (S$4.50), which features deep-fried tofu swimming in copious amounts of a thick, savoury peanut sauce.
2. Flourful Delight
Why visit? A small family-run stall, Flourful Delight specialises in handmade dumplings. Stop by and you’ll spot an industrial-sized dough mixer whirring away — a testament to how seriously the family takes its craft (and just how many dumplings it churns out daily).
Everything here is made from scratch, and that handiwork shows in dumpling skins that stay delicate and springy, never thick or stodgy.
Crowd favourites: The guo tie (potstickers, S$7 for eight pieces) are the headline act — thin-skinned, crisp at the base, and filled with juicy, well-seasoned meat. If you still have room, the zha jiang noodles (fried bean sauce noodles, S$6) offer a slightly sweeter take on the classic version found elsewhere.
3. Wen Li Taiwanese Food
Why visit? Started by two friends who had previously worked in F&B together, Wen Li Taiwanese Food has been around since late 2021, and gets its name from the combination of both its co-founders’ names. Lest you wonder about the authenticity of a Taiwanese stall in the middle of a hawker centre in Singapore, Wen Li’s Taiwanese classic dish of braised pork rice (S$5.50) is apparently made from a recipe which was passed on to one of the co-founders by an elderly Taiwanese granny herself.
Still, the stall isn’t afraid to modernise things slightly — instead of the usual hard-boiled egg, the dish comes with a ramen-style egg with a jammy yolk, adding an extra layer of creaminess.
Crowd favourites: If it’s your first visit, opt for the braised pork rice set (S$7.80), which pairs the braised pork rice with its homemade Taiwanese popcorn chicken (S$5 a la carte). Fried fresh to order, the popcorn chicken arrives crisp and juicy, and easily holds its own as a standalone snack, too.
4. Yew Chuan Claypot Rice
Why visit? Yew Chuan Claypot Rice is a family-run institution of more than two decades, which still cooks its claypot rice from scratch over charcoal. Doing so produces that coveted scorched crust at the bottom of the pot and a smokiness that gas flames simply cannot replicate.
If you think that’s dedication, the stall goes a step further, embellishing each piping-hot pot of claypot rice with its own housemade shallot oil and a dark soy sauce concoction you won’t find elsewhere.
Crowd favourites: There’s only one dish here, and it’s the whole reason people (including this writer) queue up. Priced from S$15 for two diners, Yew Chuan’s claypot rice arrives at your table fragrant, with the all-important charred crust at the edges.
Beneath the glossy rice, you’ll find deboned chicken thighs, Chinese sausage, and a generous amount of funky salted fish, which lends a deep savoury richness to every bite.
5. Mama Cakes
Why visit? What started as a retirement project for a KL-born mother has quietly become one of Golden Mile Food Centre’s most distinctive dessert stops: Mama Cakes.
Its menu might comprise of the unlikeliest combinations — such as a Polish cheesecake recipe that is nearly a century old and Hong Kong-style tong sui (sweet soup served as a dessert), such as black sesame paste (S$3.20) — but it’s undoubtedly homely, old-school, and unapologetically doing its own thing.
Crowd favourites: If you’re visiting on the weekends, the sernik (Polish cheesecake, $5.20 per slice or S$50 for a whole cake) which is only available then, is the one to try. It was a Polish family recipe passed down to the owner, then gently tweaked for local palates. It is known to be lighter and less rich than a typical cheesecake, which suits the Singaporean palette perfectly.
Mama’s cookie egg tarts (S$3 for two pieces), a moreish take on Hong Kong-style egg tarts are also quite popular with her regulars, and light enough if you’re just looking for a simple dessert to grab and go.
6. Mr Baguette
Why visit? Mr Baguette has been a quiet fixture at Golden Mile Food Centre for more than 14 years, thanks to a deceptively simple idea that still draws crowds today: Its crispy toasted mini baguettes with molten lava fillings. While the menu has since expanded to include tarts, pies, and banana pudding, its signature lava pastries remain the main attraction.
Crowd favourites: While there are plenty of interesting flavours for its mini baguettes, classics such as the hazelnut lava and cheese lava (from $2.80 each) are among the most popular flavours at the stall. Its pastries aren’t overly sweet with a satisfying shell that gives way to a warm, flowing centre.
If you’re not a fan of baguettes, its tarts (S$2.80 each) are also crowd-pullers, and come in as varied flavours as its baguettes, with trendy flavours such as strawberry matcha and matcha cheese to name a few.
7. Maremyst
Why visit? There are no shortages of stalls selling rice bowls in Golden Mile Food Centre, but Maremyst stands out as the only Algerian-inspired option in the mix. A genuinely exciting addition to both Golden Mile Food Centre and the general hawker scene in Singapore, the stall is run by a baker-turned-hawker who has thoughtfully adapted North African cooking for local palates while staying true to the soul of the original dishes.
Not sure what Algerian food is? Its owner describes it as a mix of everything — there are African flavours, mixed with French, Italian, and Spanish ones, just to name a few of its influences.
Crowd favourites: The chermoula chicken (S$8) is the dish drawing the queues. It features a boneless chicken leg marinated overnight with parsley, garlic, and lemon, served over rice with roasted carrots, herbaceous chermoula sauce, and harissa on the side. The chermoula sauce, in particular, is a revelation — bright, fresh, and unlike anything else you’ll find in the food centre.
Those after something heartier should try the slow-cooked beef stew rice bowl or mutton stew rice bowl (both S$8), which lean gentler in flavour but still remain deeply satisfying.
We spoke to Maremyst’s owner to find out more about Algerian fare.
8. Charlie’s Peranakan Food
Why visit? Charlie’s Peranakan Food traces its roots back more than four decades, when owner Charlie’s mother opened her own stall in the 1980s — and the food still carries that history today as Charlie not only learned the Peranakan cuisine ropes from her but went on to helm the stall.
What’s especially remarkable is that despite the extensive menu, Charlie and his wife continue to prepare everything in-house after all these decades, putting care into every dish.
Crowd favourites: The ayam buah keluak (a traditional Peranakan dish of chicken, tamarind and buah keluak nuts, S$13) is widely considered to be the benchmark of good Peranakan cooking, and Charlie’s version more than delivers. Expect earthy, deeply fermented flavours paired with fall-off-the-bone chicken — it’s easy to see why it remains a fan favourite.
If the acquired taste of buah keluak feels too bold, the ayam rendang (Indonesian slow-cooked dry chicken curry, S$8) is a safer alternative that still packs plenty of richness and complexity from its aromatic herbs and spices.
Here are some of our favourite spots for Peranakan food in Singapore.
9. Tee Kitchen
Why visit? Said to be Singapore’s first Colombian chicken hawker stall, Tee Kitchen has carved out a niche that’s entirely its own. Run by a husband-and-wife duo, the stall opened at Golden Mile Food Centre in 2020 after the couple decided to share a Colombian chicken recipe they had fallen in love with.
The recipe came from a Colombian family friend who would often cook the hearty dish during gatherings, and it eventually became a staple at the couple’s own dinner table before making its way to the hawker scene.
Just how good is their take on their friend’s recipe? The queues during its four-day operating week speak for themselves. Prices at the stall have also remained unchanged since 2022, which feels like a steal given the quality and quantity on the plate.
Crowd favourites: The Colombian chicken (S$5.50) is built around a deceptively simple formula — extraordinarily tender chicken, a fragrant yellow herb-and-spice gravy, aromatic rice and fresh salsa that cuts through the richness with just enough brightness. It is, in the best possible way, a dish that doesn’t need to try very hard.
Save room for the apple crumble (S$2.50), which has developed its own quiet following among regulars who know to leave space for it. The duo were first running a home-based apple and banana crumble business before they pivoted to Columbian chicken, so you best believe this is worth getting, too!
10. Cat in the Hat
Why visit? A spot that needs no introduction, Cat in the Hat is a hawker concept that has built a devoted following since its opening in 2023 for its genuinely good French pastries at hawker prices. It is helmed by Ellis Ng, a former nurse who pivoted to F&B and has worked in the kitchens of top hotels in Singapore.
Three years on (and another concept with just-as-good bakes at Kovan later), its wide selection of items at the stall continues to keep people coming back. It regularly sells out early, so remember to visit early if this stall is on your must-try list.
Crowd favourites: Start with the classic financier (S$3), the snack which propelled it to TikTok fame when it first started. It’s a small almond cake with a wonderfully soft interior and a thin, crisp shell, with buttery, fragrant vanilla notes that make the quality of the ingredients impossible to ignore.
For something richer, its chocolate ganache tart (S$3) is straightforward and deeply satisfying. It’s the kind of dessert that wins over even the most reluctant sweet tooth.
11. Dragon Curry
Why visit? Dragon Curry is the kind of stall that perfectly showcases how a little thoughtfulness can elevate a familiar dish. Started by a young hawkerpreneur who cut his teeth working at Jumbo Seafood, Dragon Curry may be a more humble setting, but his instinct for flavour remains clear.
Here, you can expect curry-drenched rice dishes with thoughtful touches of refinement, such as swapping the standard fried egg for a lava egg on every plate, subtly elevating both the flavour and presentation of an otherwise typical hawker dish.
Crowd favourites: The signature chicken cutlet curry rice (S$5) is the best place to start. It’s rare to find every component executed well — from the crispy golden cutlet and fragrant rice to the thick curry rounded out with coconut — but Dragon Curry manages exactly that.
For something a little different, the nan ru pork cutlet curry rice (S$5.90) swaps the protein in the dish for Hakka-style fermented tofu pork, adding a mellow tang to the mix — great if you love contrasting flavours.
12. Braise
Why visit? The name says it all — Braise at Golden Mile Food Centre has built its reputation on a single, unhurried technique of slow-cooking pork for hours in a medley of herbs, spices and wine until the meat has little choice but to surrender.
Since opening in 2021, the shop, which specialises in braised pork rice bowls with various cuts of pork, has become a reliable comfort stop for anyone who knows that the best flavours can’t be rushed.
Crowd favourites: Its owner, who became a hawker after the Covid-19 pandemic caused him to have to pivot from his past events role, recommends that all first-timers to the stall get the braised pork cheek set (S$8.5) as the most comprehensive way to experience Braise’s offerings. The bowl comes packed to the brim with mushrooms, beancurd, black fungus, onsen eggs, veggies and the braised pork itself, all sitting in a rich, sweet gravy.
If your stomach and wallet calls for something lighter, the braised pork rice at S$3.50 is one of the better deals in the food centre.
13. Taiwan Fan Bao
Why visit? Taiwan Fan Bao is a humble hawker stall started by a Singaporean who enjoyed Taiwanese fare so much that she packed her bags for Taiwan just to learn how to cook its dishes. With a background in F&B, she quickly picked up the skills and recipes to cook the dishes she loved and started a stall at Golden Mile Food Centre, which basically serves up a Taiwanese spin on the familiar local economy rice format.
Similar to the local pointy-rice format, the stall features a glass display of vegetable and protein dishes to mix and match, with Taiwanese flavours tweaked for local palates. A fan of milder flavours, the owner also ensures her dishes come with less oil, less salt, and no MSG — perfect for those watching their weight.
Crowd favourites: How it works is that you pick a main protein first, followed by two sides, before it is topped off with an egg (you get a choice of either a tomato egg, a stir-fried egg, or a braised egg — all of which are also available a la carte).
The grilled chicken thigh rice (S$5.50) is the most approachable dish, protein-wise and price-wise, too, featuring a generous, succulent chicken thigh over short-grain rice.
If you’re looking for something to remind you of your time in Taiwan, the shallots shredded chicken rice (S$3.80) and its pork belly bun (S$3.80), are classics which will bring you right back.
14. Oyster Boy
Why visit? In a time where tradition seems increasingly hard to find, it has been difficult to find stalls which make the traditional Fuzhou oyster cakes properly. Oyster Boy at Golden Mile Food Centre, is one of the exceptions, keeping the tradition alive at Golden Mile Food Centre with nostalgic flavours and prices that still feel grounded.
Started by a former graphic designer who simply enjoys eating the oyster cake, Oyster Boy has also earned a reputation for serving some of the best oyster cakes in Singapore — which is quite the feat considering the concept is just barely over three years old.
Crowd favourites: There are only two flavours available here, original and prawn (S$3 each). Both feature a light, grease-free crust packed with fresh oysters, prawns, minced pork and parsley.
Some stalls, especially those at night markers, tend to serve up darkened, sometimes over-cooked oyster cakes fried in days-old oil, but Oyster Boy’s fritters are fried just right, not oil-soaked, and come with a clean, natural sweetness from its seafood ingredients.
15. Bosphorus Turkish Kebap
Why visit? Opened in 2021 by a sixth-generation Turkish food vendor who has cooked in kitchens across Asia, Bosphorus Turkish Kebap brings an unlikely sincerity to its corner of Golden Mile Food Centre.
The stall’s key ingredients and menu items, such as the kebab, butter rice, and baklava, are made from scratch daily, and the portions here are substantial enough to make even a S$8 price tag feel entirely justifiable.
Crowd favourites: The chicken kebab with butter rice (S$8) is the stall’s anchor dish and a must-try, with marinated meat sliced fresh from a vertical rotisserie, served over fluffy long-grain rice with yoghurt sauce, crunchy vegetables, and a roasted green chilli.
If you’ve never tried baklava (four pieces for S$8), Bosphorus’ version of the Middle Eastern dessert with pistachio, walnuts, and filo pastry, is a fine and affordable introduction, too!
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Gael comes from a family of picky eaters and she also likes to talk a lot. So, writing about food seems like a reasonable pastime for her.
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