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A close-up, high-angle shot of a savory plate of stir-fried noodles served on a circular metal dish. The dark, glossy noodles are tossed with pink shrimp, slices of reddish-brown Chinese sausage, scrambled eggs, fresh green onions, and bean sprouts. Steam rises lightly from the hot dish.

A Different Side of Lau Pa Sat, Seen in the Daylight

In the early hours of the day, Lau Pa...

Author: Liora Chow
A bright green plate features a serving of white rice sprinkled with black sesame seeds, accompanied by a piece of fried chicken and a side of corn kernels. The meal is rounded out with half a braised egg, pickled vegetables, and a garnish of fresh parsley.

Maxwell, Seen Slowly: Five Stalls We Keep Returning To

At Maxwell Food Centre, return visits rarely happen by...

Author: Dylan Wong
A large, rectangular sign prominently displaying "CHOMP CHOMP FOOD CENTRE" stands at the entrance, surrounded by lush green plants and trees. In the background, buildings with red-tiled roofs are visible, while pedestrians can be seen walking along the paved sidewalk to the right of the sign.

Waiting, Standing, Eating: A Night at Chomp Chomp

Chomp Chomp Food Centre operates on a different rhythm...

Author: Hawker Photography Team
A pair of gloved hands uses a metal scraper to lift a steaming portion of chopped meat and peppers onto a slice of toasted bread on a flat-top grill. The close-up captures the sizzling action as smoke rises from the savory mixture, highlighting the fresh preparation of the meal.

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Hawker centres are more than food courts. They’re neighbourhood living rooms, social glue, and memory banks.

This spacious hawker center is characterized by its high, airy ceiling supported by intricate green wrought-iron arches and columns. Patrons are scattered throughout the tiled hall, seated at long wooden communal tables or walking past the illuminated food stalls lining the perimeter.

Maxwell Food Centre

Maxwell Food Centre sits at the edge of the CBD, balancing daily routines with constant movement. Office workers, tourists, and long-time regulars pass through the same aisles, often with very different intentions.

Lau Pa Sat

Old Airport Road Food Centre is expansive and unhurried, known for the number of long-running stalls under one roof.

This image features the historic Lau Pa Sat market building, distinguished by its expansive red-tiled roof and central Victorian clock tower, standing in stark contrast to the towering modern skyscrapers that surround it. The low-rise structure is nestled within a dense urban landscape of glass and steel office buildings, showcasing a unique blend of heritage architecture and contemporary city development.
This close-up image presents a spread of freshly cooked dishes served on white plates, featuring glossy, reddish-brown sliced sausages and stir-fried green beans. The shallow depth of field draws attention to the texture of the meat in the mid-ground while softly blurring the surrounding plates of food on the green table surface.

Old Airport Road Food Centre

Old Airport Road Food Centre is expansive and unhurried, known for the number of long-running stalls under one roof.

Tiong Bahru Market

Tiong Bahru Market combines wet market activity below with hawker stalls above. The space feels purposeful, especially in the morning, as shoppers and diners move through their routines with little overlap.

Chomp Chomp Food Centre

Chomp Chomp Food Centre comes alive after sunset. The atmosphere is dense and energetic, shaped by queues, smoke, and limited seating. Meals here are often eaten standing or shared quickly.

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Rows of meat skewers are grilling over hot coals, with smoke visibly rising from the metal rack. A cook’s hands are seen tending to the food, adjusting the sticks to ensure the satay is evenly cooked.

Newton Food Centre

Newton Food Centre sits at a crossroads, serving both locals and visitors. Its open layout and visibility make it accessible, while its busiest hours reveal a carefully managed flow.

This close-up image captures a hand using metal tongs to select a piece of dark, fried tempeh from a generous stack. Adjacent to the savory bean cakes, a large metal bowl filled with a bright orange-yellow curry or sauce sits behind a tray of other golden-fried fritters.

Golden Mile Food Centre

Golden Mile Food Centre feels practical and focused. Diners arrive with clear intent, often during lunch hours, and leave soon after finishing their meals.

Tekka Centre

Tekka Centre is dense with colour, sound, and movement. It serves a diverse crowd, with food reflecting the cultural mix of the surrounding area.

This candid shot captures the interior of a compact hawker stall where two vendors are busy at work amidst a clutter of cooking equipment and ingredients. The glass storefront is heavily decorated with accolades, newspaper clippings, and a "Fried Kway Teow" sign, sitting above stacks of egg trays ready for use.
This image displays the facade of "Hung Wan Confectionery," designed with white architectural details like columns and balustrades reminiscent of a traditional shophouse. Red lanterns hang above the entrance behind a red rope barrier, where a standing sign instructs visitors to scan a code to view the menu.
Chinatown Complex Food Centre
Chinatown Complex Food Centre is large and layered, often requiring repeat visits to fully navigate. Regulars treat it as a place of routine rather than exploration.
This image features a brightly illuminated food stall labeled "Good Eat's Family Restaurant," where customers are ordering at the counter and dining at nearby tables. A pedestrian walks across the tiled foreground in the dim open space, which is framed by a glass block wall and an orange safety cone on the right.
Hong Lim Food Centre
Hong Lim Food Centre is busy during lunch and quieter outside peak hours. It serves office workers efficiently, with little excess movement.
This vibrant indoor market scene features a food stall displaying hanging roasted meats behind a glass counter, illuminated by bright overhead lights. A customer in a striped shirt waits near the front, while the tiled aisle extends back past other shops and shelves of goods.
Adam Road Food Centre
Adam Road Food Centre feels compact and focused. Diners often arrive knowing exactly what they want and how long they plan to stay.
This image captures a bustling night market scene where a large crowd is seated at long tables covered in red and white checkered tablecloths. String lights hang from the tent ceiling above the diners, illuminating blue banners that prominently display the slogan "CLEAN AS YOU GO" alongside other branding.
East Coast Lagoon Food Village
East Coast Lagoon Food Village is shaped by its setting. Meals here are often slower, influenced by sea air, evening light, and open space.
This busy hawker center scene features a row of food stalls with bright signage, including a prominent Hainanese Chicken Rice vendor, serving a crowded dining area. Patrons are seated at communal red tables enjoying their meals, while a man in the foreground captures a photo of his dish with a smartphone.

Bedok Interchange Hawker Centre

Bedok Interchange Hawker Centre is closely tied to movement. Diners arrive between commutes, fitting meals into transit routines.

This close-up shot features a mouth-watering pile of golden-brown grilled skewers, likely chicken or satay, stacked high on a metal cooling rack. The meat is threaded onto bamboo sticks and shows appetizing char marks and a glossy glaze, hinting at the savory flavors found at this hawker center.

Tanjong Pagar Plaza Market & Food Centre

Tanjong Pagar Plaza Market & Food Centre serves a mixed crowd of residents and workers. The atmosphere shifts noticeably throughout the day.

This image depicts a bustling market stall where several masked workers in aprons are actively cooking on griddles behind a counter. In the foreground, large glass display freezers are packed with a wide assortment of frozen ingredients like fish balls and dumplings, while shelves of packaged groceries line the background.

Amoy Street Food Centre

Amoy Street Food Centre operates at peak intensity during lunch hours. Regulars navigate it quickly, often sharing tables without conversation.

We photograph hawker centres as they are lived in during short lunches, early mornings, and unremarkable afternoons. We focus not on rankings or trends, but on routines, habits, and the people who cook every day.

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