8 Aljunied Food Places For Lobster Hokkien Mee, Penang Food And More
With a handful of outlets across the island, Xin Ban Mian is a noodle stall that is slowly making a name for their Pork Belly Ban Mian ($4.50/$5) . While the broth looks light, it is packed with flavours from minced meat, egg, pork belly, and vegetables that fill the bowl. As with most block mian stalls, they in additi…
Think of any Western dish, and you will probably find it at The Ranch Cafe . Found just a stone’s throw away from Aljunied MRT Station, this cafe serves a wide range of classics such as Grilled Dory Fish ($14.90) , Ranch Pork Chop ($13.90) and Ranch Aglio Olio ($11.90) . For more value-for-money deals, get one of their set meals, such as Set Salmon Steak ($14.90) and Set Sirloin Steak ($14.90) , which come with mushroom soup and ice-cream. Their Set Dinner for 2 ($49.90) is a popular choice that comes with soup, spaghetti, and four types of meat of your choice!
With so many zi char restaurants, each specialising in different dishes, you’ll surely find a place suitable for a meal at Aljunied. Bring your folks over for your weekly family dinners! For those craving for more wok hei goodness, check out Star Yong Kwang BBQ Seafood or GLC Restaurant . If Chinese food is not your thing, the Western food options can in addition fill your tummy well.
Eastern House of Seafood
Image credit: @snowdrop_golfer Eastern House of Seafood ’s Live Boston Lobster Hokkien Mee ($38.80) alone has been enough to draw a continuous crowd to the restaurant. Comprising an entire lobster, this huge plate of savoury Hokkien mee feeds up to three people. It is packed with flavours from the seafood and the generous scoop of sambal chilli on the side. For those on a tight budget, the restaurant has a lunch promotion that runs on weekdays. At $46.80 , their set for four comes with Assam Fish Head , Hot Plate Beancurd , Stir Fried Vegetables with Garlic and Sweet & Sour Pork ! Address: 46 Lorong 23 Geylang, Singapore 388375 Opening hours: Daily 11:30am to 11pm Tel: 9339 0714 Website
Penang Seafood Restaurant
Sitting at a corner of Sims Avenue with a humongous signboard that stretches across four stalls, Penang Seafood Restaurant is one eatery that is hard to miss. Like many zi char restaurants, they serve an extensive variety of fried rice, noodles, and vegetables. What makes this restaurant stand out would be their Penang hawker fare. We were impressed by their Penang Fried Kway Teow ($5+) and Penang Assam Laksa ($4.80) . To share, we in addition recommend trying their Fried Sotong With Salted Egg ($15+) and Fermented Pork Belly ($12+) ! Check out our full review of Penang Seafood Restaurant ! Address: 32/34 Aljunied Road, Singapore 389817 Opening hours: Daily 11am to 11:55pm Tel: 6841 3002 Website
Ho Kee Pau
When you’re craving dim sum or simply looking for a bao to go, Ho Kee Pau is found just two minutes away from Aljunied MRT Station. In this kopitiam, you can find an extensive list of dim sum including Har Gao ($3.60 for four pieces) , Siew Mai ($3.60 for four pieces) , and Char Siew Roll ($3.60 for three pieces) . Their signature buns are not to be missed. Served in a basket of three, popular options are Char Siew Pau ($3) and Lotus Paste Pau ($2.40) . This 24-hour eatery also offers mains including noodles and congee for hangry souls. Address: 43 Geylang Lorong 27, Singapore 388176 Opening hours: Daily 24 hours Tel: 6742 1468
HARU
If decadent Japanese-Korean rice bowls are like how you’d like to wind down a busy week with, hit up HARU . Prices for their rice bowls start from $10+ and you can get a choose from four different carbs to accompany your main. This includes their very special Japanese pearl rice which had a mild but rich taste to it. Go for their Bulgogi Beef ($12++) if you’d like some healthy protein in your diet. Address: 100 Guillemard Road, #01-06, Singapore 399718 Opening hours: Tue-Fri 12pm to 3pm, 6pm to 10pm, Sat 11am to 3pm, 6pm to 10pm, Sun 9am to 6pm Website | Menu
Collin’s Grille Bento
The area near Aljunied MRT Station is pretty much a heaven for Chinese food but if you’re feeling up for some Western or Japanese fare, Collin’s Grille Bento is where you can go to satisfy those cravings. For wallet-friendly options, the eatery serves simple dishes such as Char Grilled Black Pepper Chicken ($5.50) , Chicken Teriyaki Bento ($5.50) and Katsu Don ($5) . With items such as Mixed Grill ($10.90) , you can also get a hearty meal with different types of meat in one dish! Address: 56/58 Lorong 25A Geylang, Singapore 388248 Opening hours: Daily 11am to 4am Website
Xin Ban Mian
Image credit: @akoisimund69 With a handful of outlets across the island, Xin Ban Mian is a noodle stall that is slowly making a name for their Pork Belly Ban Mian ($4.50/$5) . While the broth looks light, it is packed with flavours from minced meat, egg, pork belly, and vegetables that fill the bowl. As with most block mian stalls, they as well serve other dishes including Tom Yum Ban Mian ($4) and Fried Dumpling Ban Mian ($4) , which comes tossed in black sauce! Address: 232 Sims Avenue, Singapore 387509 Opening hours: Daily 6am to 12am
Uncle San Eating House
Image credit: @unclesaneatinghouse Just a minute’s walk away from Aljunied MRT Station is Uncle San Eating House . The zi char spot specialises in seafood dishes such as Mala Fish Head ($22) , Sea Cucumber with Scallops ($20/$30/$40) , and Braised Mixed Seafood in Claypot ($20/$30/$40) . To switch things up a little, order some interesting dishes such as Cheese Bee Hoon with Prawn ($8/$12/$16) and Spaghetti with Minced Meat Sauce ($5/$9) ! Address: 45 Geylang Lorong 27, Singapore 388177 Opening hours: Daily 12:30pm to 11pm Tel: 9385 5597
The Ranch Cafe
Think of any Western dish, and you will probably find it at The Ranch Cafe . Found just a stone’s throw away from Aljunied MRT Station, this cafe serves a wide range of classics such as Grilled Dory Fish ($14.90) , Ranch Pork Chop ($13.90) and Ranch Aglio Olio ($11.90) . For more value-for-money deals, get one of their set meals, such as Set Salmon Steak ($14.90) and Set Sirloin Steak ($14.90) , which come with mushroom soup and ice-cream. Their Set Dinner for 2 ($49.90) is a popular choice that comes with soup, spaghetti, and four types of meat of your choice! Address: 71 Lorong 27 Geylang, Singapore 388191 Opening hours: Daily 11:30am to 12:30am Tel: 6747 0788 Website