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Landmark: Tiong Bahru MarketCity: Central Region
Country: Singapore
Continent: Asia
Tiong Bahru Market, Central Region, Singapore, Asia
Overview
Right in the heart of Singapore’s Tiong Bahru neighborhood, Tiong Bahru Market bustles with sizzling woks and the chatter of shoppers in its hawker stalls and wet market.It’s known for its spread of local Singaporean favorites and stalls piled high with fresh, bright vegetables.The market sits at the heart of the area's heritage, where the scent of fresh bread mingles with the ease of modern life.You’ll find it at 30 Seng Poh Road, Singapore 168898, just a five‑minute stroll from Tiong Bahru MRT (EW17).The wet market bustles from 6 a.m. to noon every day, while the hawker centre upstairs runs from 7 a.m. to 9 p.m., though hours vary by stall.Head to the second floor for fragrant plates of authentic Singaporean street food that won’t drain your wallet.If you’re at Tiong Bahru Market, don’t miss Lor Mee’s rich, silky gravy at 178 Lor Mee (#02-23), the soft Chwee Kueh from Jian Bo Shui Kueh (#02-05), or fragrant Hainanese Chicken Rice at Tiong Bahru Hainanese Boneless Chicken Rice (#02-82).You can also dig into smoky Char Kway Teow from Tiong Bahru Fried Kway Teow (#02-11) and springy Wanton Mee at Zhong Yu Yuan Wei Wanton Noodle (#02-30).Many of these stalls have been here for decades, winning over both locals and curious travelers.On the ground floor, a bustling wet market sells fresh seafood on ice, cuts of meat, crisp vegetables, and piles of sweet tropical fruit.It’s a great spot to dive into Singapore’s local shopping scene, where you might pass stalls packed with bright fabrics and the scent of fresh spices in the air.Every day, neighbors from Tiong Bahru wander in for crisp greens and just-baked bread.Tiong Bahru Market first opened in the 1950s, its stalls buzzing with chatter and the scent of fresh produce, and it got a major facelift in 2006.It’s still known as one of Singapore’s top hawker centers, famous for the sizzle of woks and the aroma of freshly steamed dumplings, and it stands as a cultural landmark in Tiong Bahru, one of the city’s oldest housing estates.Why stop by?It’s a fantastic spot to enjoy authentic Singaporean dishes that won’t strain your wallet, like a steaming bowl of laksa rich with coconut and spice.Step into the lively bustle of a traditional wet market, where the air smells of fresh herbs and the vendors call out their morning offers.It sits in the heart of Tiong Bahru, a stylish old neighborhood with curved Art Deco facades and tiny cafés that smell of fresh coffee.If you love food and want a taste of Singapore’s hawker culture, don’t miss Tiong Bahru Market, where the scent of fresh chili crab drifts through the air.
