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The 9 Best Char Kway Teow Stalls in Singapore (2026)

Updated November 2026 · 9 picks

The best char kway teow in Singapore in 2026 is Outram Park Fried Kway Teow Mee at Hong Lim, No. 18 Zion Road Fried Kway Teow and Lao Fu Zi at Old Airport Road, all Michelin Bib Gourmand picks. Hill Street at Bedok South and Tiong Bahru are the locals' other favourites.

Singapore char kway teow is flat rice noodles fried over fierce heat with dark and light soy sauce, egg, Chinese sausage, bean sprouts, chives and cockles, and a good one is defined by wok hei (the smoky, charred flavour of a very hot wok). Singapore's version is darker and sweeter than the Penang one. Plates run from around S$4 to S$8, most stalls are cash-only and many sell out by mid-afternoon. It is cooked with lard and cockles, so none of these stalls is halal, and you can ask for no cockles or less chilli at the order window. Check opening days before you travel.

1. Outram Park Fried Kway Teow Mee — Hong Lim Food Centre, Chinatown

A Michelin Bib Gourmand stall on the edge of Chinatown, famous for the smoke and the queue.

$ Budget

Outram Park is on the second floor of Hong Lim Food Centre and holds a Michelin Bib Gourmand. The noodles are fried in small batches, giving a rich, dark plate with a smoky edge.

Plates are about S$5 or S$6, with extra cockles or egg at a small premium. It opens from early morning to mid-afternoon on Monday to Saturday and is closed on Sundays.

Good to know: Lunchtime queues can run 30 minutes or more; go at 10am or after 2pm.

#02-17 Hong Lim Food Centre, 531A Upper Cross Street, Singapore 051531

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2. No. 18 Zion Road Fried Kway Teow — Zion Riverside Food Centre

A Bib Gourmand stall open for both lunch and dinner at the riverside food centre.

$ Budget

No. 18 Zion Road is a long-standing stall at Zion Riverside Food Centre with a Bib Gourmand listing. The plate is moist and slightly sweet, with a proper char.

It serves lunch and dinner, Monday to Saturday, and is closed on Sundays. Prices run S$4 to S$6, with small add-ons for egg and extra cockles.

Good to know: Dinner is usually easier than lunch. Look for the queue.

Zion Riverside Food Centre, 70 Zion Road, Singapore 247792

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3. Lao Fu Zi Fried Kway Teow — Old Airport Road Food Centre, Katong

Michelin Bib Gourmand char kway teow at Old Airport Road, open into the evening.

$ Budget

Lao Fu Zi, at Old Airport Road Food Centre, serves a dark plate with a lot of wok hei and a Bib Gourmand listing. It stays open later than most char kway teow stalls, until about 10pm.

Plates are priced at about S$5, S$8 and S$10. It is open Sunday to Friday and closed on Saturdays.

Good to know: A good option for a late lunch or dinner, when stalls around it have sold out.

#01-12 Old Airport Road Food Centre, 51 Old Airport Road, Singapore 390051

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4. Hill Street Char Kway Teow — Bedok South Market & Food Centre

A cash-only east-side favourite that is often sold out by early afternoon.

$ Budget

Hill Street Char Kway Teow runs from Bedok South Market & Food Centre and is a favourite with east-side locals. It is also listed by Michelin.

Hours are roughly late morning to mid-afternoon, and it can close once it sells out. It is cash only and closed on Sundays and Mondays, though some listings differ, so confirm before going.

Good to know: Arrive before noon, as it sells out.

#01-41 Bedok South Market & Food Centre, 16 Bedok South Road, Singapore 460016

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5. Tiong Bahru Fried Kway Teow — Tiong Bahru Market

A Tiong Bahru Market staple, often sold out by the weekend lunch rush.

$ Budget

The Tiong Bahru stall is on the second floor of the market and is listed by Michelin. Plates start at around S$4.

It is one of several well-known stalls in the building, so you can pair it with Hong Heng's Hokkien mee. Opening days vary between sources, so check before travelling.

Good to know: On weekends it can sell out before 12.30pm.

#02-11 Tiong Bahru Market, 30 Seng Poh Road, Singapore 168898

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6. Meng Kee Fried Kway Teow — Havelock Road Cooked Food Centre

A cheap, fast-moving stall at Havelock Road with plates from S$4.

$ Budget

Meng Kee fries char kway teow at Havelock Road Cooked Food Centre, with plates priced at about S$4 and S$5.

It opens from about 9am to mid-afternoon and is closed on Sundays.

Good to know: Go before the lunch crowd. Cash is safest.

#01-07 Havelock Road Cooked Food Centre, 22A Havelock Road, Singapore 161022

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7. Dong Ji Fried Kway Teow — Old Airport Road Food Centre, Katong

A second Old Airport Road stall, with plates from S$4.50.

$ Budget

Dong Ji is in the same food centre as Lao Fu Zi, so you can eat at both on one visit. Plates are about S$4.50, S$5.50 and S$6.50.

It is open Friday to Wednesday and closed on Thursdays, from late morning to early evening.

Good to know: Order a small plate at each of the two stalls and compare.

#01-138 Old Airport Road Food Centre, 51 Old Airport Road, Singapore 390051

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8. Lai Heng Fried Kuay Teow — Shunfu Mart

A budget favourite with plates from about S$3.

$ Budget

Lai Heng is at Shunfu Mart, with plates from about S$3. Fried otah is a popular add-on at about S$1.20.

It is open Tuesday to Sunday, from mid-morning to about 4pm, and closed on Mondays.

Good to know: The cheapest plate in this guide.

#02-20 Shunfu Mart, 320 Shunfu Road, Singapore 570320

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9. 91 Fried Kway Teow Mee — Golden Mile Food Centre, Kampong Glam

A Golden Mile stall with a second counter in TANGS on Orchard Road.

$ Budget

91 Fried Kway Teow Mee serves from Golden Mile Food Centre, open Tuesday to Sunday through lunch and closed on Mondays. It is not halal-certified.

A second counter operates daily at Hawkers' Street in TANGS at Tang Plaza, 310 Orchard Road, handy when the food centre is closed for cleaning.

Good to know: It shuts when sold out. Prices at the TANGS counter are likely to be higher.

#01-91 Golden Mile Food Centre, 505 Beach Road, Singapore 199583

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Frequently asked questions

What is the best char kway teow in Singapore?

The three Bib Gourmand picks are Outram Park Fried Kway Teow Mee (Hong Lim Food Centre), No. 18 Zion Road Fried Kway Teow and Lao Fu Zi Fried Kway Teow (Old Airport Road). Locals also queue for Hill Street at Bedok South and the Tiong Bahru stall.

How much is char kway teow in Singapore?

From around S$3–4 at neighbourhood stalls such as Lai Heng and Meng Kee to around S$5–8 at the better-known stalls. Extra cockles or egg are usually S$0.50–2.

Is Singapore char kway teow different from Penang?

Yes. Singapore's version is darker and sweeter, from more sweet black sauce, and is often served with cockles. Penang's is lighter and drier and is usually fried with prawns.

Why do char kway teow stalls close so early?

Many stalls sell out by mid-afternoon, and the hawkers start prepping at dawn. Go before 1pm at Hill Street, Tiong Bahru and Meng Kee.

What else should I eat nearby?

Try our best hawker centres and best Hokkien mee guides, or best chicken rice for another one-plate classic.

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