Built in 1979, 409 AMK Market & Food Centre (also known as Teck Ghee Square) is home to more than 35 hawker stalls and over 90 market stalls. Out of its 46 years of existence, it underwent a major revamp in 2010. This was followed by a 2-month upgrade in 2019, during which repairs and redecorations were carried out.
As a proud dweller of Ang Mo Kio Avenue 10, I must say, I’m indeed blessed with not 1, not 2, but 3 hawker centres in my neighbourhood! Some districts don’t even have a single one in sight.
Follow me as I check out this popular hawker centre near my residence and discover what left a lasting impression on my taste buds. Here are the 12 best hawker stalls at 409 AMK Market & Food Centre.
1. Han Jiang Fish Soup (#01-15)
Though this hawker centre has more than 1 fish soup stall, I usually gravitate towards Han Jiang Fish Soup (韩江鱼汤) that’s owned by 2 brothers (they look alike, possibly twins).
The menu offers Sliced Fish Soup (S$5.50-S$8.50). You can also enjoy it with bee hoon at an additional S$0.50. There’s also Fish Porridge (S$6/S$7/S$8/S$9), Seafood Soup (S$7.50-S$11.50), and the pricier Red Garoupa Fish Soup (S$10-S$18).
Though my parents argue that their batang fish slices aren’t the best they’ve had, I found them to be thick and fresh. The broth has essences of salted mustard vegetables which won me over, and includes cubes of silken tofu and lettuce.
Tue to Sun: 12pm – 2pm & 5.30pm – 9pm
Closed on Mon
2. 33 Vegetarian Food (#01-33)
33 Vegetarian Food isn’t your typical vegetarian stall serving bee hoon or kway teow. If you pay attention to its signboard, you’ll spot illustrations of chicken rice and curry noodles.
Yes, my friends, they sell meatless versions of your favourite hawker food, such as Vegetarian Chicken Curry with Rice (S$5), Vegetarian Chicken Burger with Fries (S$5), and the dish I ordered: Healthy Vegetarian Chicken Rice Set (S$8).
If you get this dish and dine in, do not — I repeat, DO NOT — place your cutlery on the round tray before the aunty finishes plating the dish, unless you want to be nagged at like I was. The Healthy Vegetarian Chicken Rice Set was plated so beautifully that it could pass as a normal set sold at Boon Tong Kee.
It comes with a bowl of rice, a mixture of steamed and roasted ‘chicken’, achar, vegetarian oyster sauce greens, and a bowl of white radish soup with mock meat.
Though the steamed ‘chicken’ didn’t taste like its actual meat counterpart, its texture and appearance were spot on (it even had skin!), and was flavoured with sesame oil. The roasted version tasted like, well, fried beancurd (hope you can guess which one I prefer).
The rice was flavourful and fragrant even without the usage of chicken fat, and I really loved the tangy achar. The condiments were also great, especially the chilli.
+65 9683 9448
Thu to Mon: 12.30pm – 8pm
Closed on Tue & Wed
3. Bedok 511 BBQ Chicken Wing (#01-31)
Bedok 511 BBQ Chicken Wing has 11 outlets scattered across Singapore, and I’m glad that one of them is located at 409 AMK Market & Food Centre. Sharing the same unit as Soon Lee Heng Satay, this stall — operating since 2012 — satisfies all your barbecued meat cravings.
There are Pork, Chicken, and Mutton satay available at 90 cents per stick (a little on the pricier side), with a minimum of 10 sticks. I like the flexibility of allowing customers to mix and match different types of meat on a plate, unlike other stalls’ stringent practices.
The satay is well-grilled with sufficient charred surfaces that don’t scream carcinogenic! It’s also tender and flavourful. The peanut sauce is on the savoury side — thick and nutty, just the way I like it.
The Chicken Wings (S$1.70 each, minimum 2 pieces) are also moist and grilled to perfection.
Order delivery: foodpanda Deliveroo
+65 8280 6511
Wed to Sun: 3pm – 11pm
Mon: 3.45pm – 11pm
Closed on Tue
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4. Wang Ji Hainanese Chicken Rice (#01-30)
Wang ji Hainanese Chicken Rice is a new addition to the food centre, opening only in Jan 2025 — it took over the old unit of Yummy Western.
The menu is traditional and doesn’t offer anything fancy (my favourite). Take your pick between the Chicken Rice (S$4/S$5/S$6) and the Chicken Thigh Rice (S$4.50). If you’re dining in a group, you can also get the 2 Pax (S$11) and 3 pax (S$15) set.
I gave the S$4 Chicken Rice a try. The rice was above average and flavourful, while the steamed chicken (I always skip the roasted version) was tender and had hints of sesame oil. The chilli was also zesty. Instead of the usual cucumber slices, Wang Ji Hainanese Chicken Rice replaces it with bean sprouts.
The Crystal Chicken Feet (S$6) that’s seasoned with light soy sauce and sesame oil is an effortless way of enjoying chicken feet, without the hassle of spitting out the bones — just like the versions sold at Taiwanese night markets.
Tue to Sun: 10am – 5.30pm
Closed on Mon
5. Shi Xian (#01-24)
If you love mee siam and mee rebus for breakfast, I’m sure the queues at Shi Xian have drawn your attention in the mornings. This 52-year-old stall usually sells out by noon — make sure to get there early!
Both dishes are available at the same price point: S$3.50 for small and S$4 for large. The Mee Siam is the showstopper here, where the broth is lighter yet possesses an intense coconutty flavour — refreshing and delightful. It comes with the usual suspects: boiled egg, tau geh, tau pok, dried shrimp, slices of green chilli, and a halved calamansi.
On the other hand, the Mee Rebus, though pretty decent, is nothing to rave about. Thankfully, the pieces of crispy dried shrimp add a solid punch of umami flavour that improve the overall taste of the dish.
What’s also interesting here is the addition of ground nuts to the sambal, giving it a chunky texture. Its spice was gradual, making its presence known after a while.
+65 9780 6540
Wed to Sun: 7am – 12.30pm
Closed on Mon & Tue
6. Pure Soya Bean (#01-25)
Starting out in 2018 at 127 Toa Payoh, Pure Soya Bean was established by owner Desheng, a soya milk enthusiast since young. After many years working at various Italian restaurants, he wanted to venture out on his own.
Who knew that a random thought of creating his very own soya milk would actually spur him to start his own freshly-made soya milk and bean curd business? It turned out that his version was even better than any he had tried before. The bean curd is made fresh daily without fail, using 100% non-GMO Canadian soybeans.
The menu features a plethora of tau huay varieties such as Black Glutinous Rice Beancurd (S$3), Ginkgo Nuts Beancurd (S$3), and Longan Beancurd (S$2.70).
I tried the Gula Melaka Red Bean Beancurd (S$3.50) which was silky smooth and wasn’t overly sweet. The red bean was chunky and very ‘gao‘, pairing really well with the beancurd.
If you’re feeling parched, go for the traditional Soya Milk (S$1.70), available either hot or cold. There’s also other fancier options like Grass Jelly Bandung Soya Milk (S$2.30), Matcha Green Tea Soya Milk (S$3.50), and Silky Barley Soya Milk (S$3).
+65 8868 6681
Tue to Sun: 7am – 8.30pm
Closed on Mon
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7. Jie Mei Yong Tau Foo (#01-26)
Jie Mei Yong Tau Foo has been in the hawker business for the past 3 decades, and is one of the more popular stalls here. In case you’re curious, the YTF ingredients here are handmade with fresh minced meat, not factory-made.
My go-to order is usually the Yong Tau Foo 5pcs + Noodles (S$4.20). The fried items are refried upon order so they are always nice and crispy. If you get a soup version, the staff will always separate them (how thoughtful).
There’s also the Hakka Three Treasure 3pcs + Noodles/Rice for S$4, featuring 3 of their signature items: bittergourd, eggplant and tau kwa. Do note that each additional ingredient is S$0.70, and the Hakka three treasure ones are pricier at S$1.20 each.
Craving for something richer with a tinge of heat? Go for the Laksa (+S$0.70) version instead.
Mon to Sat: 10pm – 8pm
Closed on Sun
8. Hup Seng Huat Cooked Food (#01-22)
Run solo by a cute and friendly elderly aunty, who was so enthusiastic to talk to me about her stall, Hup Seng Huat Cooked Food has been at this spot for over 40 years. She says she’s getting on in age and isn’t sure how much longer she can continue doing this — awww, bless her.
The wantons and dumplings are all made-by-hand, and the stall usually closes by lunch time. According to her, her noodles have what they call gu zao wei or old-time flavour. Would I feel nostalgic while trying them? Let’s find out!
I tried the S$3.50 Wanton Noodle, served with the usual partners in crime — mee kia, char siew slices, green veggies, and a separate bowl of soup containing 4 wantons. Though it wasn’t the mind-blowing kind, the noodles indeed possessed a vintage flavour that brought back memories of my younger times (too dramatic?).
I enjoyed the wantons, which were filled with plump minced meat and the occasional crunch coming from the bits of water chestnut. If you’re a fan of lean char siew, the rendition here will totally be up your alley.
She also sells Mushroom Veg Hor Fun (from S$3.50) and Mushroom Chicken Feet Noodle (from S$4).
Wed to Mon: 6.30am – 1pm
Closed on Tue
9. Yummy Western (#01-29)
With no social media presence or even a Google listing, Yummy Western has been quietly operating for the past 41 years at 409 Amk Market & Food Centre. This family-run old-school Western food stall used to occupy 2 stalls side-by-side, but has recently reduced to only a single unit.
Be warned, though, that the wait can be as long as 30 to 40 mins, especially during peak periods. You can choose to indulge in their priciest items like the Lamb Chop or Beef Steak at S$13 each.
The menu features 17 mains, including Chicken Cutlet Rice (S$4.80), Beef Steak (S$13), and Black Pepper Pork Chop (S$8.50).
One of my favourites here is the Fish & Chips (S$8.50), featuring a large slab of breaded fish, french fries, half a buttered toast, baked beans, and coleslaw. The other popular choice here is the Chicken Chop (S$8.50), with tender, well-seasoned chicken slathered in sauce.
+65 9003 6723
Tue, Wed & Fri to Sun: 3pm – 10pm
Closed on Mon & Thu
10. Xin Yun Seafood Fishhead Steamboat (#01-01)
Though Xin Yun Seafood Fishhead Steamboat sells fish soup and a variety of zi char dishes like prawn paste chicken and sambal kangkong, it’s actually also famed for its Fire Fish Steamboat (S$45/S$60) that uses charcoal.
Located at the corner, you’ll see groups of customers gathering around the tables near this stall to enjoy a steamboat feast.
Served with fish head chunks, fried yam pieces, seaweed and napa cabbage, the fish soup is rich and tasty with a special touch of salted plum that adds an irresistible tang. The fish pieces are also naturally sweet, firm and fresh.
+65 8657 5635
Daily: 11am – 10pm
11. Mei Sheng Kway Teow Mee (#01-37)
Every time I’m at Mei Sheng Guo Tiao Mian (美生粿条麺), I notice that it never fails to draw a snaking queue — not just because they’re popular, but because the staff take their time to carefully prepare each bowl while having a friendly chat with customers.
This fishball noodle stall has been around since 1993, and while mee pok and mee tai mak is still available, they specialise in serving up bowls of kway teow-mee instead of the usual mee kia or mee pok.
The noodles come in 2 sizes — S$4 for small, S$5 for large. The stall only accepts cash and not cashless payments (Gen-Zs and the tech-savvy, take note!). The stall is very generous with their pork lard, and the fishballs are large and delicious with a great texture.
The sambal is robust and brimming with shrimpy goodness, yet it manages to pack a punch without setting your tongue on fire.
Tue to Sun: 7am – 2pm
Closed on Mon
12. Ms Aiyu
Ms Aiyu is a dessert stall with 23 types of Taiwan-inspired desserts that are primarily centred around aiyu jelly and bean curd. It’s owned by Ms Aiyu, or ‘爱玉小姐’ as she dubs herself, who hails from Ipoh, Malaysia and has worked at several dessert establishments before venturing out on her own.
Through rigorous taste-testing, she has created 6 of her own aiyu jelly variations, featuring interesting flavours like red tea, blue pea, and passionfruit. Even the stall’s bean curd (tau huay) is crafted by her hands — impressive!
Resembling chendol, the warm Soya Beancurd Deluxe (S$4.50) actually has 2 tangyuan balls, roasted peanuts, red beans, pandan jelly and sweet potato mochi piled on top of the bean curd.
To cool you down from Singapore’s heat, the Chrysanthemum Aiyu Combo (S$2.80) is great with its longan pieces, tapioca pearls, pieces of chrysanthemum aiyu jelly and a combination of yam and sweet potato mochi pieces resting atop the bed of shaved ice.
Wed to Mon: 10am – 9pm
Closed on Tue
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10 best stalls to makan at in Sims Vista Market & Food Centre
AMK 409 Market & Food Centre
409 Ang Mo Kio Ave 10, Singapore 560409
AMK 409 Market & Food Centre
409 Ang Mo Kio Ave 10, Singapore 560409
