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When I was little, I went to Yuhua Village Market & Food Centre a lot more often, but the visits ceased as I grew up and ventured to other places during my food hunts. Despite this, I’ve found myself subconsciously returning to my roots lately and finding a deeper appreciation for the stalls here.
This hawker centre in Yuhua exudes homely old-school neighbourhood vibes, and most patrons are elderly residents. While I find no problem differentiating it from the other food centres in Jurong, many mistake it for Yuhua Market & Food Centre at Yuhua Place. Yes, there’s a difference— the latter’s located further down near the Chinese Garden MRT!
Here are the 11 best stalls at Yuhua Village Market & Food Centre that I believe deserve to be in the spotlight, including some hidden Michelin Guide gems!
1. Cai (?) (#01-14)
If someone were to ask me which stall in Yuhua Village Food Centre my favourite was, I’d mention Cai at once. If you ask me, Cai has the smokiest wok hei I’ve ever tasted in a hor fun dish.
The Hor Fun comes in 3 variations: Fish, Beef and Prawn, all of which cost S$5. In fact, every dish here, including the Stewed Rice, costs S$5. While the portion is generous and worth the price, the fare is so tasty that it sometimes does not seem enough!
A dish I’d highly recommend trying would be the Beef Hor Fun. It’s rich and savoury with chewy, thick and smoky rice noodles and chock-full of beef. The Supreme Pork Ribs Rice is another dish that lives up to its name with its meaty, sweet and sour pork ribs and fluffy rice.
Tue & Wed, Fri to Sun: 10.30am – 2.30pm & 5pm – 7.45pm
Closed Mon & Thu
2. Xie Jia Chinese Prata (#01-25)
Xie Jia Chinese Prata is a stall that genuinely deserves more appreciation. As the name suggests, it’s run by Hokkien vendors, who specialise in making this primarily Indian dish and pair it with a delicious Chinese-style chicken curry.
A minimum of 2 pieces is required when ordering prata. Plain Prata costs S$1.20 per piece, but Xie Jia also offers Egg (S$2 per piece), Onion with Egg (S$3) and Cheese (S$3.50) Prata. Each set has rich, free-flow curry on the side – simply head back to the counter and get a refill free-of-charge from the self-serve pot of curry stationed at the counter.
If a saucer isn’t enough, get the full portion of Curry Chicken (S$6), complete with chicken drumstick meat and potatoes, or the Curry Chicken Noodle (S$5/S$6.50).
+65 8779 2268
Wed to Mon: 5.30am – 12.30pm
Closed on Tue
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3. Fei Fei Roasted Noodle (#01-28)
Introducing the stall with the longest queue in Yuhua Village Market & Food Centre! The Michelin Guide mention Fei Fei Roasted Noodle is famed for its scrumptious roasted meats, and received a Michelin Bib Gourmand in 2023 for good quality fare at a low price.
Queuing here isn’t some mere feat; it’s a race against time. Fei Fei only opens for 3 hours, and with the high demand, ingredients tend to run out very quickly!
The Wanton Noodles (S$5) are an extremely popular dish – springy noodles, topped with juicy charred barbeque pork with dumpling soup on the side. The vendors use the traditional method of cooking them with charcoal rather than industrial convection ovens to give them that perfect smoky flavour.
If the char siew runs out, go for the Roast Duck Noodles (S$5) or Roast Pork Rice (S$5) instead, as they’re popular as well.
Mon to Sat: 8.30am – 11.55am
Closed on Sun
4. We Porridge (#01-57)
For something hearty and comforting, We Porridge is a great option. This stall whips up flavourful rice porridge for those who love their congee thick and chock-full of ingredients.
My personal go-to is the Century Egg w Lean Meat Porridge (S$4.50), which comes in a huge value-for-money portion. Other congee dishes include Sliced Fish Porridge (S$5), Peanut Cuttle Fish Porridge (S$4.50), Shredded Chicken Porridge(S$4) and Frog Leg Porridge (S$8.50). The hawkers recommend adding an egg (S$1) to bring the dish to the next level.
Claypot dishes are offered too, for instance, the Gong Bao/Stir-fry Frog Leg Set Meal (S$9.50) and Pig’s Liver Set Meal (S$8.50).
By the way, We Porridge has a second outlet in Bukit Merah View Market & Hawker Centre for those who can’t travel too far West.
Tue to Sun: 8am – 8pm
Closed on Mon
5. Amma’s Appom (#01-42)
Who doesn’t love appom? Tangy, fermented batter cooked in a special round pan to create crispy, thin edges and a soft, fluffy white centre that goes great with both sweet and savoury toppings.
After discovering Amma’s Appom in Yuhua Village Food Centre, I realised I wouldn’t have to suppress my cravings or travel far for this treat ever again. Freshly made to order, each Appom (S$2 for Plain) is deliciously buttery and served with grated coconut and red sugar. To take it up a notch, there are savoury flavours like Egg (S$2.70) and Cheese (S$3) as well.
The Mini Combo Breakie (S$4.50) is a dish you could also consider if you’d like a bit of everything on 1 plate. The vendors load the plate with selections such as a mini thosai, idli, sweet halwa and 3 curries and dips— perfect for a fulfilling breakfast.
Daily: 6am – 9pm
6. Hup Hong Chicken Rice (#01-51)
Some say Hup Hong Chicken Rice offers “one of the best chicken rice in Jurong“. It’s yet another stall faced with long queues whenever it’s open during the lunch hour, and is said to sell out by 2pm sometimes.
Like Fei Fei Roasted Noodle, Hup Hong has a Michelin Guide mention for its silky meat and aromatic chicken stock-infused rice. The hot-selling items include the Chicken Rice (S$3.50) and Char Siew Rice (S$3.50), but you could get Steamed Chicken + Char Siew Rice (S$4.50) for the best of both worlds.
Other than tender meat, Hup Hong is also known to serve handmade achar. Unfortunately, it seems to be reserved for regulars – that is, unless you’re lucky!
Tue to Sun: 10.30am – 5.30pm
Closed on Mon
7. Heng Heng Cooked Food (#01-12)
Who knew Yuhua Village Food Centre had yet another Michelin Bib Gourmand recipient? Located near the main entrance and foyer, Heng Heng Cooked Food offers just 2 dishes, Laksa and Prawn Mee, in options of S$4, S$5 and S$6 portions.
Heng Heng’s Laksa is a well-loved option that many people travel just to get a taste of. There has been praise in regards to its rich, creamy and flavourful broth, bouncy thick bee hoon and fresh prawns and cockles.
Meanwhile, the Prawn Mee comes with thick and sweet broth, kang kong, fishcake and prawns and is topped with aromatic fried shallots. Heng Heng’s chilli paste has also been hailed as one of its defining traits, as it’s strong, shrimpy and packs a punch.
Fri to Tue: 8am – 2pm
Closed on Wed & Thu
8. Ron Sheng Fish Soup (#01-44)
Michelin-listed again! Are we really surprised at this point?
Ron Sheng Fish Soup received a Michelin Guide mention in 2024, making it the fourth (and last) one stated on this list to do so. Its Yuhua branch is the flagship outlet, while the second in Plantation Plaza, Ron Sheng Fish Soup Premium, is an eatery with its own seating area.
It’s a great place for fish soup to warm your bones on a chilly, rainy day. Get the Fried Fish Soup (S$6 for Small, S$8 for Large), the Slice Fish Soup (Batang) (S$6 for Small, S$8 for Large), or enjoy a mix of both with the Double Fish Soup (S$7 for Small, S$9 for Large).
For S$0.80, add Fragrant Rice or noodles like Bee Hoon and Yi Mian to your fish or seafood soup. What’s more, you can customise the soup base – upgrade it to Tom Yum for S$1 or even XO (S$5) for an added umami.
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Daily: 9am – 9pm
Closed on Tue
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9. West Coast Arifin Ali (#01-41)
West Coast Arifin Ali is one of those stalls in Yuhua Village Food Centre that’s open from morning till late. Many stalls don’t operate during evening hours, which makes sense why there may be a constant handful of customers around the stall during dinnertime.
If you don’t mind getting spoiled for choice and taking some time to choose, perhaps you should give West Coast Arfin Ali a shot. Their Indian-Muslim cuisine is amazingly wide, ranging from Goreng (fried noodles or rice) (from S$5) to Briyani (from S$7) and Prata (from S$2).
Several of its customers, regular or otherwise, have said the Nasi Goreng and Mee Goreng (S$5) are “the best they’ve ever tasted”. The dishes with mutton are also quite popular as the meat is flavourful and fall-off-the-bone tender.
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Daily: 9am – 9pm
10. Golden Star Homemade Carrot Cake (#01-04)
Golden Star Homemade Carrot Cake is one of the rare stalls which makes its own carrot cake rather than buying it factory-made. The vendor lady is, according to what I’ve heard, the sister of the owner of the carrot cake stall in the former Bukit Timah Market & Food Centre.
Both White and Black Fried Carrot Cake are offered in varying sizes, priced at S$3.50, S$4 and S$5. Spotting the prices is a little tricky, as they’re handwritten in Chinese on a small slip of yellow paper pasted on the stall’s right wall.
Golden Star has been said to deserve that name, both in terms of fare and service. The hawker is friendly and approachable, and the fried carrot cake is eggy, well-fried and worth its dollar.
Daily: 7.30am – 1pm
11. Mei Wei Snacks (#01-59)
What better way to end your hawker meal than with some sweet treats? While there are several traditional snack shops in the hawker centre and its vicinity, the one that stands out in particular is Mei Wei Snacks. The Yuhua locals know what’s up – many have frequented this kueh stall for years!
The handmade Ondeh Ondeh (S$1.80 for 3 pcs) is a must-get from Mei Wei Snacks. These green, glutinous balls of pandan have never failed to make customers marvel at their large size and generous gula melaka coconut filling.
There’s still a wide selection of traditional kueh if ondeh ondeh isn’t your thing. In case you fancy something savoury, there’s also deep-fried Carrot Cake (S$1.50 for 3pcs) and Chee Cheong Fun (S$1 for 1 pc, S$1.80 for 2 pcs, S$2.50 for 3 pcs) available.
Daily: 7.30am – 3pm
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