11 best hawker stalls at Anchorvale Village Hawker Centre

When Anchorvale Village Hawker Centre was launched on 19 Jun 2024, Sengkang residents around the vicinity finally needn’t travel all the way down to the Compass One area or Fernvale Hawker Centre & Market to hunt for food options.

The food centre on the 2nd storey seats over 600 patrons, with tons of natural light shining in during the day. It also has excellent ventilation due to its high ceilings, open concept layout and numerous large ceiling fans perched above.

With over 30 stalls, what kind of food is there to enjoy? To give you a head start, I’ve compiled a food guide of the 11 best hawker stalls at Anchorvale Village Hawker Centre.

1. Hakka Leipopo (#02-05)

I’m a regular supporter of Hakka Leipopo and in my opinion, this establishment serves one of the best thunder tea rice in Singapore. You can also enjoy handmade Hakka yong tau foo that’s stuffed with fresh pork and mackerel.

If you’re seeking something light, get the à la carte Hakka Lei Cha with white rice (S$5) or top up an additional S$0.50 for brown rice or no rice. A medley of finely-chopped veggies (kailan, mani cai, long bean and cabbage), hae bee and tofu bits are crowned atop your choice of rice.

To get the best of both worlds, you can also opt for Set A (S$8.30) which consists of lei cha with white rice, complemented by 3 pieces of yong tau foo. Or you can go all out and order my favourite Set B (S$11.70) that comes lei cha with white rice and 7 pieces of YTF.

The variety of yong tau foo includes eggplant, bittergourd, tau kwa and tau kee. You can select your own combinations (based on availability). If you da bao the thunder tea rice, the stall vendors will leave it to you to add hot water to the lei cha sauce. My style? Add as little hot water as possible to yield a super gao gravy.

+65 8661 1000
Tue to Sun: 10am – 8pm 
Closed on Mon
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2. Tai Hao Chi Roasted Delights (#02-09)

I was pleasantly shooked when I spotted a total of 21 menu items being offered at Tai Hao Chi Roasted Delights. If you’re craving roasted meats, this is the stall to head to. The options include roasted duck, honey baby pork ribs, braised chicken and char siew (normal and crystal). For the adventurous ones, they even have chicken feet!

The unique selling point here is the soup of the day which isn’t your typical clear broth that’s usually served alongside your main meal.

On the day of my visit, a piping-hot crock-pot of chicken with cabbage soup was displayed near the stall front, and all I had to do was help myself to 1 small bowl. It was hearty and comforting, with tender pieces of chicken and soft cabbage.

I gave the Roasted Meat + Char Siew Noodles + Soup Of The Day (S$5) a try. The strands of mee kia were drenched in a soy-based sauce with green veggies, served with chopped pieces of sio bak and char siew.

The noodles were springy and had a unique taste of its own. The skin of the roasted pork crackled in my mouth and possessed mild smoky notes while the char siew was lean and tender.

Mon to Fri: 9am – 6.30pm
Sat & Sun: 8am – 5.30pm
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3. Nanyang Curry (#02-17)

Originally operating from Yishun Park Hawker Centre, Nanyang Curry has since relocated to Anchorvale Village Hawker Centre. The menu features a curry-centric menu with dishes like Curry Pork Rib (S$6.50), Curry Chicken Whole Leg (S$6) and whole Curry Chicken Chop Rice (S$6.50).

French loaf is the perfect vessel to absorb the richness of the curry, so be sure to order the Bread (S$1) or pair it with Plain Rice (S$0.70). The curry here is robust and rich yet doesn’t burn your tongue with overwhelming heat. It also comes with pillowy chunks of potatoes.

Looking for less mundane? Then give the Curry Pork Rib (S$6.50) a go. The meat is tender and falls off the bone, guaranteed to knock your socks off. For those abstaining from meat, you can also get the Curry Vegetables w Rice (S$3.50) with a mix of long beans, cabbage and carrots submerged in a pool of curry.

Thu to Mon: 11am – 8pm
Closed on Tue & Wed

4. Hainan Beef Noodles & Claypot Rice (#02-31)

If you’re craving a bowl of Hainanese beef noodles, swing by Hainan Beef Noodle & Claypot Rice. Get the classic dry or soup Beef Noodle Set (S$6.20), Beef Tendon Noodle (S$7.50) or Beef Ball Kway Teow Soup (S$3.20).

Not a fan of beef? No sweat. The stall also dishes out Claypot Chicken Rice (S$5.80), Claypot Chicken Ee Mian (S$5.30) and Claypot Mushroom Chicken Bowl (S$6.20).

My Beef Noodle Set arrived with thick bee hoon and beef slices. It was generously slathered with a dense brown gravy, topped with salted vegetables, Chinese celery and ground peanuts.

The sauce was thick and savoury, harmonising really well with the rice noodles and tender beef. The salted vegetables gave it a tangy kick and crunchy texture. The set also came with a bowl of beef broth with 4 meatballs, which hit the spot for us.

Be sure to help yourself to the refreshing cincalok which was seasoned to perfection and contained chunky slivers of onions— a solid condiment, indeed!

Daily: 9am to 9pm

5. Thai Khanom (#02-02)

With the recent surge of Thai-style fritters popping up across Singapore, Thai Khanom, an independent stand-alone stall, joins the ranks. Manned by a group of Thai ladies from Bangkok, this stall deep-fries a variety of snacks daily; perfect for the peckish ones.

You can find Thai Fried Banana (S$4 for 8 pieces, S$5 for 10 pieces), Fried Yam Chips (S$4 for 10 pieces), Sweet Potato Fritters (S$5 for 10 pieces) and Sweet Potato Balls (S$5 for 12 pieces).

If you’re confused on what to get, why not try a bag of Mixed Flavors (S$6 for 11 pieces) with a bit of everything. Unfortunately, the Sweet Potato Balls weren’t ready when I was there— what a pity!

The batter is light, crispy and adorned with sesame seeds, making the outer layer taste like the old-school butterfly fritter.

The Fried Yam Chips were creamy and starchy while the Sweet Potato Fritters were served in long sticks, reminding me of chunky fries. The pieces of Thai Fried Banana were soft but I thought they could be a tad sweeter.

Daily: 9am to 9pm
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6. Kawan Bowl (#02-26)

If you’re a regular of Danlao, then come check out Kawan Bowl, its sister concept. You’ll discover several Malay- and Indonesian-inspired spins on the brand’s signature dish, which are scrambled egg rice bowls.

The all-time favourite here is the Ayam Panggang Egg Rice (S$6.90), with an aromatic grilled chicken perched on top. Seafood lovers can go for the Sambal Prawn Egg Rice (S$7.90). You’re even allowed to choose your desired egg style: Silken Egg, Telur Dadar (well done omelette) and Crispy Egg.

Want some heat to spice up your life? Top up the Taliwang Sauce for just S$1 for a fiery punch.

I tried the Banana Leaf Otah Egg Rice (S$6.90), which had 2 generous slabs of otah resting on a bed of scrambled eggs and rice. The combination was unique and the otah was delicious. The rice was slightly flavoured with soy but if I had to nitpick, the experience would be better if the eggs were slightly runnier.

Perhaps I’ll return to try the Satay Chicken Scrambled Egg Wrap (S$3.50) next!

Tue to Sun: 10am – 9pm 
Closed on Mon
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7. Ah Tan Wings (#02-14)

Established in 2017 by 32-year-old Tan Wee Yang (Ah Tan), Ah Tan Wings started out at Yishun Park Hawker Centre and has opened an outlet at Anchorvale Village Hawker Centre. As the name suggests, this establishment specialises in nothing other than chicken wings, specifically har cheong gai (fermented shrimp paste chicken wings).

The chicken is marinated for 2 days with shrimp paste so that the flavour is permeated throughout. The chicken wings are then double deep-fried till they attain a lovely golden-brown hue with a flaky batter.

Over here, you’ll find a few rice sets. The cheapest option here is Set C Basic (S$3.50), which consists of 1 wing, a drumlet and aromatic rice. For a hassle-free dining experience, get the boneless Set B Atas Cutlet (S$7.50) which throws in a slab of prawn paste cutlet, aromatic rice and a sunny-side up.

If you’re just enjoying the wings straight up, à la carte Prawn Paste Wings (S$2.20) consisting of a wing and drumlet, is available too.

Daily: 11am – 9pm
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8. 97 Nasi Lemak (#02-33)

97 Nasi Lemak at Anchorvale Village Hawker Centre opens at 7am, making it one of the earliest stalls to open for operations— perfect for breakfast goers and early risers.

With a jumble of affordable coconut rice sets for you to choose from, there’s something for everyone. In addition to the good ol’ Kuning Fish Set (S$3.20) and Chicken Wing Set (S$4), you can also change things up and indulge in the Nonya Otah Set (S$3.90), Chicken Katsudon Set (S$4.60) and Sotong Fillet Set (S$3.20).

If you’re like me and love saucy meats, check out the Chicken Rendang Set (S$6.10) or Ayam Masak Merah Set (S$6.10). Every plate of nasi lemak is served with fried egg, Japanese cucumber, sambal, ikan bilis and peanuts.

Looking for extra sides to complement your meal? Choose from Chicken Ngoh Hiang Roll (S$1.80), Bergedil (S$0.80), Hash Brown (S$1) and many more.

Many netizens rave about the fragrance and fluffiness of the rice and the solid sambal. Non-rice lovers can go for the Brown Bee Hoon (S$1.20), Kway Teow (S$1.20) or White Bee Hoon (S$1.50).

+65 8611 8080
Tue to Sun: 7am – 2.30pm
Closed on Mon
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[CLOSED] 9. SOI 18 (#02-20)

It’s a wanton mee paradise over at Soi 18. Whether you’re a fan of the Malaysian-style black sauce variant, Thai style or normal, you can definitely find something you’ll like.

There’s the dry JB Wanton Noodle (S$4.80), dry Old Airport Wanton Noodle (S$4.80), Superior Char Siew Wanton Noodle Soup (S$4.50) and Char Siew Wanton Hor Fun (S$4.50).

The dry Thai Style Signature Wanton Noodle (S$5) comes with springy noodles, fried wanton, Thai sausage, char siew, green veggies and wanton soup. You can also upgrade any kind of noodle into a Set Meal, where you’ll be allowed to choose a side like Signature Fish Stick, Ngoh Hiang Ball or Fried Beancurd Skin.

Fancy some sides to go with your bowl of noodles? Then try the Signature Chilli Wanton (S$4.80 for 10 pieces) or Signature Fried Fish Stick (S$4.80).

Daily: 9.30am – 9pm

[CLOSED] 10. Shun Ji Duck Rice • Kway Chap (#02-22)

For lip-smacking, hearty plates of braised duck rice, head over to Shun Ji Duck Rice • Kway Chap to get your fill. Portions here are generous with thick slices of meat and an addictive chilli dip that goes well with almost anything.

The Duck Rice Set (S$4.50) comes with slices of braised duck, braised peanuts, a halved braised egg, braised tofu and a bowl of soup. If rice is too heavy for your liking, then there’s lighter options such as the Duck Porridge (S$4) and Duck Noodle (S$3). 

Having a large gathering at home? Why not get a Half Braised Duck (S$21) or Whole Braised Duck (S$42) and get the chefs to chop them up just for you.

“What if I don’t like duck?” you may ask. The stall also sells Braised Meat Rice Set (S$4.50) or you can order the Kway Chap (S$4.50) with braised meat, egg. dry beancurd, tau pok and more.

Daily: 8am – 7pm

11. Briyani Grill (#02-08)

If you are someone that fancies both nasi briyani and BBQ seafood , why not satisfy both cravings all at once at Briyani Grill? Yes, you heard it right! This fusion stall, opened by a Malaysian-Chinese owner, combines both cuisines into one with a total of 8 varieties for you to choose from.

Purists can still go for the Dum Briyani Chicken Set (S$6.80), Fried Chicken Briyani Set (S$5.50) and Vegetarian Briyani Set (S$4.80). But if you’re seeking something unique, definitely try the BBQ Stingray & Lala Rice (S$7.80) or Dum Briyani Stingray Set (S$7.80).

Briyani Grill also has various treasures of the sea to satisfy the seafood junkies. Sink your teeth into succulent Sambal Crayfish (S$18 for 3 pieces), Sambal Cockles (S$9) or BBQ Stingray (S$13.80 for sambal or golden chef sauce).

To meet your daily vegetable intake, there’s also a few kinds of stir-fried veggies available such as Sambal Petai (S$8), Baby Kailan (S$6) or Lady Finger (S$6).

Thu to Tue: 11.30am – 3pm & 5pm – 9pm
Closed on Wed

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