11 best hawker stalls at 724 AMK Market & Food Centre
724 AMK Market & Food Centre was built in 1979 and boasts a total of 45 food stalls. Located right in the heart of Ang Mo Kio town centre, it’s within a short walking distance from multiple amenities, including AMK Hub, Ang Mo Kio Polyclinic… the list goes on.
I made my way there on a late weekday morning under the blazing heat, all hot and sweaty, only to be greeted by the insanely long, snaking queue in front of Ang Mo Kio Fried Kway Teow. With a tissue in tow to wipe my sweat, I explored the premises in search of the 11 best hawker stalls at 724 AMK Market & Food Centre.
1. Yunos N Family (#01-01)
Even before 724 AMK Market & Food Centre existed, the late Haji Yunos Ahmad had already been operating Yunos N Family in 1965 as a humble push cart stall at Hastings Road selling mee rebus. His legacy is carried on by his son, grandson, and a couple of relatives.
Believe it or not, I never would have envisioned ranking Yunos N Family in the top spot on this guide. When I patronised them many years back, the food was nothing spectacular, to say the least. But guess what? They proved me wrong!
Fast forward to today, the stall now serves Mutton, Beef, Chicken, and even Babat (tripe) satay (S$0.90 each for all). There’s also crowd-favourite mains like Mee Soto (S$4.30), Gado-Gado (S$5), and Mee Rebus (S$4.30). They have really come a long way.
If you’re seeking something a little different, the Special Menu section has specialities like Mee Soto + Wing (S$5.30) and Mee Rebus + Ribs (S$8.30). I went for the Mee Rebus + Chicken (S$5.30) which has tender chicken chunks, tau pok and a boiled egg, crowned with fried shallots, green chilli and some fiery chilli padi.
The slurp-worthy gravy has a little peanut sauce added, making it incredibly delicious. I swear, if I didn’t have to save room for 4 other stalls, I would’ve polished off the entire bowl myself. The flavour has improved tremendously!
+65 9880 3705
Mon to Sat: 11am – 7pm
Closed on Sun
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2. Zhou Ji Wanton Noodle (#01-14)
With an attention-grabbing red signboard, Zhou Ji Wanton Noodle is a 7-year-old business operated by Joy. While 7am is the Google-listed opening hour, the stall begins serving hungry customers as early as 6am.
Prices are affordable at just S$3.50 for 4 types of noods: Wanton Noodles, Mushroom Noodles, Dumpling Noodles, and Shredded Chicken Noodles.
My $3.50 plate of Wanton Noodles with additional Chicken Feet (+S$1) was not at all measly with its portion. The mound of mee kia underneath was topped with slices of char siew, green veggies, and served with a bowl of soup with 4 wantons.
The noodles were of the ultra-fine variety, similar to those served in Hong Kong. They were cooked to al dente perfection — chewy with just a hint of crunch, and nicely tossed in soy sauce and chilli.
Though the char siew looked lean at first, it had a nice balance of fat, too. The wantons were plump and delicious, doused in a clear-looking but tasty soup. As for the chicken feet? Let’s just say I polished it off clean! I would describe the taste here to be nostalgic and old-school. Definitely worth a try!
Sun to Thu: 7am – 2pm
Closed on Fri
3. Just Love Bread 就是爱面包 (#01-43)
The previous time I was here, I was already drawn to this bakery’s quirky name, which translates to Just Love Bread. The signboard also mentions that the bakes here are freshly made and sold on the same day. I was determined to visit the next time… and I finally did!
While selecting from its wide range of buns, cakes and pastries that cost just S$1.30 each, I witnessed a guy handmaking the dough and moulding them on a baking tray. This humble stall has been operating for over 10 years, and you can purchase 3 buns for just S$3.50!
The Apple Fantasy features tart apple cubes and bits of raisin encased in fluffy bread that felt like biting into a cloud. Though the Muar Otah was tasty, I couldn’t help but long for the fluffy version from across the causeway — this one tasted more like the local rendition instead.
Last but not least, the Banana Cake was incredibly fluffy and packed with rich nuances of banana flavour. Considering the fact that it’s handmade and has a substantial thickness, it’s definitely value for money!
+65 9730 6861
Daily: 6am – 7pm
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4. Ang Mo Kio Char Kway Teow (#01-22)
The infamous stall, Ang Mo Kio Char Kway Teow, attracts such ridiculously long queues that sometimes you just can’t be bothered to join the line. But is it worth the wait in my opinion? Yes!
This char kway teow hotspot has been operating for over 40 years by an elderly couple. Occasionally, you’ll see the signboard lights being switched off momentarily, while customers continue waiting patiently for him to take a quick toilet break — hawker life is tough, but deeply respected!
The Char Kway Teow is available in two portions: S$4 for small and S$5 for large. Both come with cockles and chilli, though you can ask for it to be cooked without these two components if you’d like.
You can smell and taste the smoky scent of wok hei emanating from the strands of kway teow and yellow noodles, all stir-fried with sliced fishcakes, lap cheong, pork lard, cockles and bean sprouts. On some days, it may be a little wetter, but the overall flavour coming from the sweet sauce and chilli still delivers the magic.
+65 9729 8273
Tue: 10.15am – 2pm
Wed & Thu, Sat & Sun: 10.30am – 2pm
Closed on Mon & Fri
5. Vincent Western Food (#01-08)
In the evenings when I’m at 724 AMK Market & Food Centre and yearn for Western fare, Vincent Western Food is always at the top of my list. The stall, which opened in the 1990s, has been a personal favourite since my secondary school days. The stall only operates for 5 hours, starting from 4pm, as uncle Vincent is not in the pink of health (get well soon!).
The vast menu has over 30 old-school Western dishes including sides like Cheese & Mayonnaise Fries (S$3.50). For a mouth-watering sizzling affair, the Combo Grill (S$10.50), Sirloin Steak w/ Black Pepper (S$10) and Black Pepper Lamb Chop (S$10) are served on hot plates, which turn heads at the food centre.
The Black Pepper Sliced Beef w Rice (S$7) comes with plain rice, sliced beef, baked beans and coleslaw. The beef was tender and the black pepper sauce wasn’t overwhelming, perfect for slathering over the rice.
On the other hand, the Chicken Chop (S$7) had a great charred surface with crispy skin, which enhanced its aroma. The meat was also well marinated and soft. It was served with coleslaw, baked beans, and crispy crinkle-cut fries; perfection on a plate.
Tue to Sun: 4pm – 9pm
Closed on Mon
6. Centre Satay Beehoon (#01-12)
Though 724 AMK Market & Food Centre has 2 satay bee hoon stalls, my father and I usually gravitate towards Centre Satay Beehoon.
The stall is currently managed by Teochew-born Jome, whose father started the stall back in 1979. The menu only has 2 items: Satay Beehoon and Cuttlefish Kangkong, with either Beehoon (S$4.50/S$5.50/S$6.50) or Without Beehoon (S$5.50/S$6.50/S$7.50).
The Satay Beehoon has cockles, cuttlefish, pork slices and kangkong slathered in rich, peanut sauce. The ingredients are fresh and the satay sauce is robust and generous with the grounded nuts.
However, the portion size needs to be improved as some customers might not find it good value for money.
+65 6850 5058
Wed to Mon: 10am – 8pm
Closed on Tue
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7. Hup Hup Minced Meat Noodle (#01-39)
While queueing for Hup Hup Minced Meat Noodle, I spotted the words: ‘Founded on August 15, 1980 (Lunar Calendar),’ indicating that they’ve been in the hawker business for at least 45 years. This bak chor mee stall is supposedly run by 3 brothers, and mee pok is used in place of mee kia.
Patience is key when you commit to joining the queue, as the uncle cooks the noodles slowly, one bowl at a time. For now, only the Small (S$3) and Large (S$4) options are available, as the Extra Large (S$5) option is temporarily unavailable.
My S$4 Large bowl contained sliced pork, mushrooms, fish cake, minced pork, pork lard, and 2 large circular fried wanton skins. The mee pok wasn’t overcooked and was tossed in a savoury-tangy soy-vinegar sauce, along with some chilli and a little ketchup.
The wanton skins were delightfully crispy and complemented my bowl of noodles. The only criticism I had was that the pieces of lard were slightly soggy and, in my opinion, barely noticeable.
+65 9788 4401
Mon to Sat: 11.30am – 6pm
Closed on Sun
8. House Of Dessert (#01-05)
With a range of over 25 hot and cold desserts — both traditional and modern — House Of Dessert is the ideal place to swing by for a sweet finale to your meal or, like me, a remedy for the sweltering heat. It’s not an independent business, but has a few other outlets scattered across Singapore.
Everything here is handcrafted from scratch, including the soya bean curd, using 100% organic soya beans, and chin chow (grass jelly).
You can find old-school varieties that will make ah ma and ah gong satisfied, such as Sweet Potato Soup (S$2.30), Pulut Hitam (S$1.80), Tao Suan (S$1.80), and Green Bean Soup (S$1.80).
The Sticky Cake Beancurd (S$2.50) had soya bean curd topped with crunchy peanuts, kidney beans, a mixture of green and red beans, and square cubes of mochi-like sticky cake.
The cold Mango Ice (S$3.50) was a refreshing tropical dessert consisting of crushed ice, a mixture of sweet and tart mango cubes, and jelly pieces. It’s perfect for Singapore’s warm weather.
Daily: 9.30am – 8.30pm
9. 99 Fried Hokkien Mee (#01-41)
My closely guarded relationship with 99 Fried Hokkien Mee for their black carrot cake began one Sunday evening, when I was wandering around the food centre in search of dinner options. The slightly long queue caught my attention and piqued my curiosity.
Since then, I’ve returned a couple more times for the Black Fried Carrot Cake (S$3/S$4/S$5/S$6) and the standard has remained consistent. The black sweet sauce is substantial and the carrot cake is well-fried with just the right amount of flavour and smokiness.
If you’re an avid lover of Fried Hokkien Mee (S$4/S$6/S$8/S$10), the rendition here might look ordinary at first glance, but the taste is definitely above average.
Daily: 10.15am – 8.45pm
10. 724 小厨 Tasty Kitchen Grilled Fish (#01-40)
724 小厨 Tasty Kitchen Grilled Fish may overwhelm you at the start with its vast menu offering a wide variety of choices like Fried Bee Hor Fun (S$5.50), Seafood Crispy Noodle (S$5.30), Salted Egg Chicken Rice (S$7), and Ginger Onion Fish Rice (S$5.50). But isn’t that similar to any typical zi char stall?
Obsessed about fish? Good for you! The stall also sells an entire Chongqing-style grilled fish at S$22 in these flavours — Spicy, Sauerkraut, and Tempeh. There’s also Grouper available from S$30 onwards.
If you’re a solo diner, head over between 10.30am to 5pm to savour their Grilled Fish For One Person (S$11.80).
The fish is loaded with veggies, soyabean curd skin, glass noodles, bean sprouts, enoki mushroom, and cabbage. Savour it on its own, though I would recommend pairing it with White Rice (S$0.60 for small, S$1 for large).
+65 8868 4012
Tue to Sun: 10.30am – 8.30pm
Closed on Mon
11. Xi Xiang Feng 喜相逢 (#01-23)
Xi Xiang Feng is a family-run business selling Cantonese-style yong tau foo for more than 30 years. The stall attracts a long line of customers who pick and choose their ingredients before joining the queue.
The price of the handmade YTF ingredients ranges from S$0.70 to S$1, with a minimum of 6 pieces. You can choose to pair it with Rice, Noodles, or Bee Hoon for S$0.70, or go for the Chee Cheong Fun for an additional S$0.80, an option that’s seldom available.
Have your bowl of yong tau foo dry with lots of sweet sauce and chilli, or enjoy it with soup. If you’re looking for something more indulgent, pair it with the Laksa Soup (+S$1). For those who crave the actual Laksa (S$3.50/S$4.50), guess what? Xi Xiang Feng also offers it on the menu!
Mon to Fri: 7am – 6pm
Closed on Sat & Sun
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