A popular place for Greek food in Singapore, Bakalaki Greek Taverna is a large Greek restaurant in the River Valley Road / Mohamed Sultan area. Here are some of the food that we tried during a repeat visit.
Bakalaki really is better visited in a large group, when one can share all sorts of stuff, like all of this nicely grilled seafood, not to mention a whole fish that they grilled and filleted for us, following a bunch of meze. I still can't confidently say whether I prefer these guys or Blu Kouzina, but the brightly lit decor is a nice setting for a business lunch.
The space is light and airy and inviting. The food is even better!
One of the best, if not the best curry rice in Singapore, Loo’s Hainanese Curry Rice is something that you have to try at least once in your lifetime. Queues start to form very early, and the popular dishes do tend to sell out fast! So, come early to get your hands on a plate of messy goodness!
Hainanese Curry Rice in Singapore, check out Loo’s if you are in Tiong Bahru which will not disapppoint.
Hi Makan Kakis, Please meet our new Foodie Friend, investment-banker-turned-award-winning-gelato-chef & founder of Momolato (cafe & gelato brand) Sharon Tay! Momolato is short for “mo…
Tiong Bahru Lor Mee is located in Tiong Bahru Market and known for their Fish Nuggets which are in the dish. Unfortunately, for me, the gravy is pretty plain and lacked flavor. I know it has a good…
Not a bad plate of chai tow kway. I liked that there were some crusty caramelized bits on some of the edges.
Overall, being a true blue Singaporean, such simple and straight forward breakfast is nothing more than comfortable to me. I will not mind having such traditional Cantonese Porridge frequently with so many varieties around.
One of the Stalls to try if you are Tiong Bahru Food Centre.
Hello Makan Kakis! We have a new Foodie Friend, seasoned restaurateur, a proud lover of fresh seafood and sake, and a loving father of two, Lambert Chen (co-owner of Seafood Restaurant Diamond Kitc…
Singapore Lor Mee, previously Zhen Hao Lor Mee at North Bridge Road, has relocated to Tiong Bahru Market, and still serves delicious lor mee!
老师父火炭粥 Old Shifu Charcoal Porridge serves traditional charcoal-brewed porridge & other affordable dishes in air-conditioned comfort.
Recommended by 8 Days, by Ah Chiang of Ah Chiang’s Porridge. The Cantonese style pork ball porridge was smooth and creamy with only a bit of rice grains, light on the palate, with fresh, bouncy and savoury meatballs, as per what they described on their walls.
Fans of Ah Chiang’s Porridge will be happy to hear that the ex-chef has opened up a new eatery in Tiong Bahru! Read more.
If you’re looking for a cooler, cheaper alternative to your typical Cafe cheeseburger in Tiong Bahru, Skirt & Dirt is the place to be! They also have another outlet in Bukit Timah that’s closed on Tuesdays.
Skirt & Dirt is a burger concept that differentiates itself by serving up unique burgers.
I'd rather go to Hammee's, but I am kinda curious about the duck confit burger from these guys.
If you are looking for a affordable tasty meal, you should try Mr & Mrs Nasi Lemak at 243 Cantonment Road. At its new location you can find other stalls with different cuisines. So you can enjoy your yummy nasi lemak while your family or friends can tuck into other dishes which they may prefer.
The chicken wing was moist inside and crispy outside with a balanced flavour, and the moist otah was standard stuff, slightly above average. Not bad.
Previously at French Road, Mr and Mrs Nasi Lemak serves up a mean bowl of Nasi Lemak, with other fusion items on the menu!
I have to say the prawn mee at Hong Heng is pretty good and satisfying.
They normally sell out before the stated closing time of 8pm, sometimes even by late lunch. So go early to avoid disappointment.
I would recommend getting the $5 portion, which should be just enough for a big eater. Otherwise, they have $3 and $4 portions as well!
There is no lack of food options in Tiong Bahru Food Centre and The Coco Rice is worth a try if you need to satisfy your nasi lemak cravings. The portion is quite huge and it is personally too much for me.
A reader wrote to me recently to recommend a new yet super good nasi lemak at Tiong Bahru Hawker Centre and since I was in the vicinity last...
Overall, this is a very hearty meal and a great rendition of nasi lemak!
A return visit to Tiong Bahru Market & Food Centre for 不见天.
One of my favourite char siew in Singapore.
The stall has a very good policy. It allows handicap elders, pregant ladies and those carrying infants to skip the queue.
Simple old school Fish Ball Noodles with Yong Tau Fu Soup.
The noodles were a bit stodgy, but the sauce was marvellous – sweet, savoury, tomatoey, slightly vinegary and fragrant from the pork lard. Nice 古早味 sauce straight from my childhood. The fishballs were bouncy though generic and the fish cakes moist and large. Quite nice.
It’s definitely something that I’ll have again the next time I’m at Tiong Bahru Market!
Koh Brother Pig’s Organ Soup stall began in 1955 by a pioneer hawker named Koh Kee with a secret recipe and a push cart.
One of my frequent stalls at Tiong Bahru Food Centre is Koh Brother Pig's Organ Soup. The Teochew style pig's organ soup is currently run by the 2nd and 3rd generations of Mr Koh Kee Teo who founded the stall in 1955.
They usually has a long queue line up in front of the stall, do grab them early to avoid disappointment.
I absolutely love the soybean milk, but the tau huey is the real star of the show.
The blue cod fish soup was very good and flavourful, light yet thick with the flavours of fish and various vegetables like tomato and salted vegetables. The fish was also fresh, tender and well flavoured. Nice.
Comforting but full of flavour — that’s what Qing Feng Yuan 慶楓源’s fish soup is about. Check out this new seafood soup stall in Tiong Bahru!
This was done really toasty and crispy on the outside, stuffed with cucumber and beansprouts, and topped with peanuts and a nice pungent shrimp sauce or hae ko. Nice traditional stuff.
The portion is good for a light snack or to go in between meals. This is definitely amongst one of the best Rojak and is a must-try if you are at Tiong Bahru Food Centre.
It was a great experience to dine by the street and enjoy one of the best bak kut tehs in Singapore.
I like the balanced mild savoury sweet peppery taste and smooth viscous feel of Old Tiong Bahru Bak Kut Teh's broth.
Overall, we had a nice hearty old-fashioned meal.
Jian Bo Shui Kueh is a well known and popular chwee kueh stall in Tiong Bahru Market. Today Jian Bo Tiong Bahru Shui Kueh can be found all over Singapore; and it sells much more than just the traditional rice cakes.
Overall, being a true blue Singaporean, such simple and straight forward breakfast is nothing more than comfortable to me.
The porridge here is the Cantonese congee style, which is smooth and creamy type.
Needless to say, this was a joy to have in the hot weather and I cleaned it up in no time.
I also like the fact it is very generous with the accompanying ingredients that comes together with the bowl of refreshing dessert.
This might not be the best Chicken Rice that I have tasted but this is definitely above average. Though, there were some negative reviews about this stall but I was honestly impressed with what I had eaten.
Conclusion, I find the chicken rice quite good but is it the best in Singapore? It probably will be in my top 10 but will not be in my top 3. Nevertheless, it is still a decent plate of chicken rice that will be able to satisfy me.