My 11 Best Stalls at Tampines Round Market & Food Centre
When I think about local food in Tampines, Tampines Round Market & Food Centre is one of the first places that comes to mind. It isn’t just another hawker centre where you grab a cheap meal and leave. The circular building, the wet market, the long-running family stalls and the early-morning crowd give it a neighbourhood character that the big malls around Tampines Central simply don’t have.
While researching it, I realised there’s much more here than the handful of stalls that appear in every food article. Some places are breakfast specialists that close by noon, a couple only come alive at night, and in 2026 the Michelin Guide added no fewer than five stalls from this one food centre to its Singapore selection.
So rather than treating Tampines Round Market as just an address, I’ve put together the 11 stalls I’d pay attention to, along with when to go, how to get there and how to plan your visit so you don’t turn up to shuttered stalls.
Tampines Round Market at a Glance
| Name | Tampines Round Market & Food Centre |
| Address | 137 Tampines Street 11, Singapore 521137 |
| Opened | 1983 |
| Type | Wet market and hawker food centre |
| Nearest MRT | Tampines West (Downtown Line), about 11 minutes’ walk |
| Busiest period | Early morning to lunch |
| Evening options | A few stalls, including fish head steamboat and zi char |
| Michelin 2026 | Two Bib Gourmand stalls, three more in the Michelin selection |
Where Is Tampines Round Market?
The address is 137 Tampines Street 11, Singapore 521137. It sits in the older residential part of Tampines, surrounded by HDB blocks, rather than in the Tampines Central mall cluster. The round building houses a wet market alongside the cooked-food stalls. If you’re searching “Tampines Round Market,” you may be thinking of the market; if you’re searching “Tampines Round Market food,” you probably want the hawker stalls. They’re one destination.
That location is part of the appeal. The atmosphere feels much more local than eating at Tampines Mall or Century Square. You’re more likely to share a table with residents doing their morning marketing than with shoppers.
Opening Hours: Timing Matters More Than Anywhere Else
This is the most important thing to understand before you go: there’s no single opening time that applies to every stall. The centre is busiest from early morning to early afternoon, and many of the most famous stalls sell out or close long before 3pm.
Here’s how much the hours vary among the stalls on my list:
- Song Han Carrot Cake: 6am to 12pm, closed Monday and Thursday
- Rajarani Thosai: 7am to about 1:30pm, closed at least on Wednesday
- 137 Lor Mee Prawn Mee: known to sell out before noon
- Hai Chang Fish Head Steamboat: evenings only, around 5:30pm to 9pm
So if there’s one stall you’re coming for, check that stall’s hours specifically, and treat any closing time as “or until sold out.”
11 Tampines Round Market Stalls Worth Knowing
| # | Stall | Unit | What to try | When |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Yummy Sarawak Kolo Mee | #01-45 | Kolo mee set | Morning |
| 2 | Chai Chee Pork Porridge | #01-39 | Pork porridge | Morning |
| 3 | 137 Lor Mee Prawn Mee | #01-09 | Lor mee | Early morning |
| 4 | Song Han Carrot Cake | #01-07 | Curry powder carrot cake | Morning |
| 5 | Rajarani Thosai | #01-33 | Thosai and appam | Morning |
| 6 | Yi Pin Wei Braised Duck Kway Chap | #01-40 | Kway chap set | Morning to lunch |
| 7 | Teo Kee Mushroom Minced Pork Noodle | #01-05 | Pork rib noodles | Morning to lunch |
| 8 | Xing Ji Wanton Mee | #01-35 | Wanton mee | Check hours |
| 9 | House of Dessert | #01-21 | Traditional desserts | Daytime |
| 10 | Hai Chang Fish Head Steamboat | #01-03 | Charcoal fish head steamboat | Evening |
| 11 | Shen Li Restaurant | #01-15 | Creative zi char | Evening |
These stalls cover very different occasions. I wouldn’t try to visit all 11 in one trip. Most are morning specialists, while Hai Chang and Shen Li are for dinner.
1. Yummy Sarawak Kolo Mee
Unit: #01-45 | Michelin Guide 2026: Selected
If I were building a first food trip to Tampines Round Market, this would be near the top. Kolo mee is a Sarawak dish rather than a typical Singapore hawker staple. It features curly, springy noodles tossed in lard and shallot oil, which makes this stall a nice change from the usual noodle options.
What I’d order: The Signature Sarawak Kuching Kolo Mee Set, which brings several toppings together in one bowl, including braised spare ribs, wontons and char siew. It’s the easiest way to see what the stall does best.
Expect a queue. It was already one of the market’s most popular stalls, and its place in the 2026 Michelin selection is only likely to make that longer.
2. Chai Chee Pork Porridge
Unit: #01-39
This is where I’d go for something comforting rather than fried. Chai Chee Pork Porridge is one of the long-established names here, known for smooth porridge that isn’t overly mushy and generous minced pork balls.
What I’d order: A bowl of pork porridge, with an egg or century egg added. Reviewers have mentioned prices around S$4, with a small top-up for the egg, which makes it one of the gentlest and cheapest breakfasts in the centre.
It’s the meal I’d choose on a morning when I want something warm and filling without starting the day with a heavy plate of fried food.
3. 137 Lor Mee Prawn Mee
Unit: #01-09
Timing really matters here. The traditional lor mee has a reputation for selling out before noon, so this isn’t one to leave until lunchtime.
The bowl combines thick flat noodles with a dark, slightly sweet gravy and toppings like fried fish and braised egg. I’d add the garlic, chilli and black vinegar. The acidity cuts through the heavy gravy and makes the whole bowl feel more balanced.
If this is the stall you’ve come for, arrive early. It’s just two stalls along from Song Han Carrot Cake, so it’s easy to combine the two in one morning.
4. Song Han Carrot Cake
Unit: #01-07 | Hours: 6am – 12pm, closed Monday and Thursday | Michelin Guide 2026: Selected
Song Han makes me look twice at something as familiar as carrot cake. Its twist is a dose of curry powder fried into the chai tow kway. Reviewers say it adds fragrance and depth without being spicy. It comes in white or black versions, with a side of chai poh (preserved radish). The uncle behind the wok is known for running the stall largely on his own, and the queue has been a fixture for more than two decades.
What I’d order: For a first visit, I’d get both black and white so I could compare them. The white version lets the curry fragrance come through most clearly, while the black adds sweet dark soy. Prices have been reported from around S$2.50.
This is strictly a morning stop. It closes at noon, and it’s closed on Mondays and Thursdays, so check the day before you go.
5. Rajarani Thosai
Unit: #01-33 | Hours: 7am – about 1:30pm | Michelin Bib Gourmand 2026
Rajarani Thosai is one of the two Tampines Round Market stalls newly awarded a Michelin Bib Gourmand in 2026. The Bib Gourmand recognises good food at reasonable prices. It’s different from a Michelin star.
What makes it stand out is that the thosai and appam are made from scratch, with nearly 20 filling options, including a crispy cereal version and a cheese, egg and butter combination. The chutneys and sambar served alongside are an important part of the meal, not just side sauces.
What I’d order: A classic plain or masala thosai first, to judge the batter and chutneys, then an appam with orange palm sugar as a sweet finish. Prices have been reported at roughly S$2.50 to S$5.
Treat it as a breakfast destination. It closes in the early afternoon, and it’s closed at least on Wednesdays. Some listings also show Tuesday as a rest day, so check before travelling. Since the Michelin announcement, expect longer queues.
6. Yi Pin Wei Braised Duck Kway Chap
Unit: #01-40 | Michelin Bib Gourmand 2026
The second new Bib Gourmand here, Yi Pin Wei, is where I’d go for something more substantial. It specialises in braised duck and kway chap: flat rice sheets in a light herbal broth, served with braised items like pork trotter, chitterlings, tofu and egg.
What I’d order: The Kway Chap Set, which lets you taste several of the stall’s braised specialities in one sitting. Prices have been reported at roughly S$4.50 to S$9, depending on what you choose.
For me, this is one of the dishes that makes Tampines Round Market feel different from a normal food court. It’s old-school, slow-cooked food that’s getting harder to find.
7. Teo Kee Mushroom Minced Pork Noodle
Unit: #01-05
Teo Kee is another noodle stop worth knowing. Despite the name, its pork rib noodles are what have caught attention: springy noodles with tender braised pork ribs.
It’s quite different from Yummy Sarawak Kolo Mee, even though both are noodle stalls. If I had two mornings here, I’d put them on separate days rather than try to compare them in one sitting.
8. Xing Ji Wanton Mee
Unit: #01-35 | Michelin Guide 2026: Selected
Wanton mee is a dish I never get tired of exploring. Small differences in noodle texture, sauce, char siew and wontons change the whole experience. Xing Ji is one of the older-school options at the centre, and it was also included in the 2026 Michelin selection.
What I’d order: A plate of wanton mee, paying attention to the noodles first, then the char siew and wontons.
Its operating hours appear to be limited, so this is one to check before you travel rather than assume it’s open whenever you arrive.
9. House of Dessert
Unit: #01-21
After so many savoury dishes, I’d leave room for something sweet. House of Dessert lets you finish your meal without leaving the food centre, with traditional Chinese desserts that feel very different from the modern gelato and tart shops in the Tampines malls.
What I’d look for: Whatever’s on the day, such as tau suan (split mung bean soup) or pulut hitam (black glutinous rice). A small bowl is manageable even after noodles or kway chap.
10. Hai Chang Fish Head Steamboat
Unit: #01-03 | Hours: evenings, around 5:30pm – 9pm
This is the stall I’d save for a completely different visit. While most of Tampines Round Market goes quiet at night, Hai Chang is one of the few stalls that comes alive after dark. It’s a family business that has been serving Teochew-style fish head steamboat here since 2006.
What makes it distinctive is that the steamboat is heated over charcoal. The broth is built from fish bones and flavoured with fried sole fish, yam and cabbage. You choose your fish, such as pomfret, red snapper or red grouper, and prices depend on the fish and pot size.
What I’d order: A fish head steamboat for the table, plus one or two of the zi char sides reviewers often praise, like sambal kangkong and sweet and sour pork.
It’s popular, and the wait can be long at peak times, so I’d arrive early in the evening. This is a meal for family or friends, when you have time to sit, share and let the meal unfold.
11. Shen Li Restaurant
Unit: #01-15 | Hours: evenings
The last place on my list is Shen Li, for anyone wanting a proper zi char dinner. It has a genuinely long history. The family business was started by the owner’s grandmother in 1972 and moved to Tampines Round Market in 1983, when the centre opened. It’s now run by a young third-generation hawker, with family helping out front.
Alongside the classics, the menu includes some unusual creations, such as blueberry chicken, orange pork and lychee sliced fish.
What I’d try: One of those creative dishes, simply because they’re less conventional than typical zi char, plus a couple of classics for balance. It works best with several people, so you can order multiple dishes for the table.
What to Eat by Time of Day
| Time | What I’d look for |
|---|---|
| 6am – 8am | Carrot cake, porridge, lor mee (before it sells out) |
| 8am – 10am | Kolo mee, thosai, porridge, wanton mee |
| 10am – 12pm | Last call for Song Han and most breakfast specialists |
| 12pm – 2pm | Kway chap, noodles, traditional desserts |
| After 3pm | Most stalls closed |
| 5:30pm onwards | Hai Chang steamboat and Shen Li zi char |
That’s why I wouldn’t call Tampines Round Market an all-day food centre. The individual stall hours matter far more than the centre’s overall hours.
Breakfast, Lunch or Dinner?
Breakfast
This is when the market is at its best. For noodles, there’s Yummy Sarawak Kolo Mee, 137 Lor Mee, Teo Kee or Xing Ji. For something soft and comforting, there’s Chai Chee Pork Porridge. For an Indian breakfast, go to Rajarani Thosai. For something uniquely local, try Song Han’s curry carrot cake.
Lunch
Lunch is when I’d go for Yi Pin Wei’s kway chap, the heartiest daytime meal here, or one of the noodle stalls if it hasn’t sold out. Finish with a bowl from House of Dessert.
Dinner
Manage your expectations. Most famous stalls will be closed, and the centre is largely quiet at night. Come specifically for Hai Chang or Shen Li, not expecting the breakfast names to still be serving.
Prices: What to Budget
| Food | Rough budget |
|---|---|
| Carrot cake | From around S$2.50 |
| Thosai | Around S$2.50 – S$5 |
| Porridge | Around S$4+ |
| Noodle dishes | Around S$4 – S$8 |
| Kway chap | Around S$4.50 – S$9 |
| Traditional dessert | Around S$2 – S$5 |
| Fish head steamboat / zi char | Higher, depending on fish, dishes and group size |
These are planning ranges based on recent reports, not fixed prices. Hawker prices change, and stalls may raise them after Michelin recognition.
Tampines Round Market and the Michelin Guide
The Michelin Guide Singapore’s 2026 edition, its tenth, put a real spotlight on this food centre. When the Bib Gourmand list was announced on 28 July 2026, two of the ten new entries came from Tampines Round Market:
- Rajarani Thosai (#01-33), recognised for its handmade thosai and appam with nearly 20 fillings
- Yi Pin Wei Braised Duck Kway Chap (#01-40), recognised for its generous kway chap set
Three more stalls were included in the wider Michelin selection: Yummy Sarawak Kolo Mee, Xing Ji Wanton Mee and Song Han Carrot Cake. That’s five Michelin-listed stalls in one neighbourhood food centre, which is quite something.
It’s useful to know, especially for first-time visitors. But I wouldn’t let the Michelin label be the only reason to eat here. Part of the appeal is discovering stalls beyond the most talked-about names, and the recognised stalls will now have longer queues, so the others may be easier to enjoy.
Getting There
By MRT: The closest station is Tampines West MRT on the Downtown Line. From Exit B, it’s about a 600m, 11-minute walk. You can also take the East-West Line to Tampines MRT, then walk 10 to 15 minutes or take a short bus ride.
By bus: Several services stop nearby, including at the stop opposite Tampines Changkat Community Club, a few minutes’ walk away.
Don’t expect the centre to be connected to an MRT station. It’s in the heart of the residential estate, so a short walk is part of the trip.
By car: The centre is surrounded by HDB blocks with neighbourhood parking. Mornings get busy with market-goers, so allow extra time to find a spot rather than planning to arrive exactly when a stall opens.
How I’d Plan My Visits
If I were planning a proper food trip here, I wouldn’t try to eat everything in one morning. I’d spread it across visits:
- Visit one (early breakfast): Song Han carrot cake and 137 Lor Mee, which are two stalls apart and both sell out early. Then take a walk around the wet market.
- Visit two (late breakfast): Rajarani Thosai and appam, or Yummy Sarawak Kolo Mee.
- Visit three (lunch): Yi Pin Wei’s kway chap, then House of Dessert.
- Visit four (dinner with friends): Hai Chang steamboat or Shen Li zi char.
That approach lets you actually enjoy each stall rather than rushing to tick off 11 dishes before noon.
Frequently Asked Questions
Where is Tampines Round Market?
At 137 Tampines Street 11, Singapore 521137. The nearest MRT is Tampines West, about an 11-minute walk from Exit B.
What are Tampines Round Market’s opening hours?
The centre is busiest from early morning to early afternoon, but each stall sets its own hours. Many breakfast stalls close by noon or sell out, and a few stalls, like Hai Chang, open only in the evening.
Which Tampines Round Market stalls are in the Michelin Guide?
Rajarani Thosai and Yi Pin Wei Braised Duck Kway Chap received Bib Gourmands in 2026. Yummy Sarawak Kolo Mee, Xing Ji Wanton Mee and Song Han Carrot Cake are also in the 2026 Michelin selection.
Is Tampines Round Market open at night?
Mostly not, but Hai Chang Fish Head Steamboat and Shen Li Restaurant serve in the evenings.
What is Tampines Round Market famous for?
Its breakfast stalls, especially curry carrot cake, lor mee, kolo mee, pork porridge and thosai, as well as braised duck kway chap and charcoal fish head steamboat.
My Final Take
What makes Tampines Round Market special isn’t only the number of stalls. It’s the mix of everyday breakfasts and long-established specialists, some run by the same families for decades.
You can have Sarawak kolo mee one morning, curry carrot cake the next, kway chap for lunch, and charcoal steamboat with friends at night, all in the same round building. With five stalls now in the Michelin Guide, more people will discover it, but I’d come for the variety, not the label.
If someone asked me what to eat here, I’d first ask what they’re craving:
- Noodles: Yummy Sarawak Kolo Mee or 137 Lor Mee
- Porridge: Chai Chee Pork Porridge
- Carrot cake: Song Han
- Indian breakfast: Rajarani Thosai
- Kway chap: Yi Pin Wei
- Dessert: House of Dessert
- Dinner with a group: Hai Chang or Shen Li
Just remember the golden rule: come early, and check your stall’s hours before you go.
