Singapore - Today’s lunch adventure took me to Cheng San Market & Food Centre along Ang Mo Kio Avenue 10. It was a sunny day, and the bus ride was about 25 minutes on a direct route — a convenient journey for another neighbourhood hawker food exploration.
Cheng San in Ang Mo Kio were named after Kampong Cheng San, a former village and large rubber plantation that previously occupied the area before HDB towns were built.
My first stop was Teochew Fish Ball Noodles at #01-148. The fish balls were wonderfully springy, with that satisfying bounce that tells you they have been made well.
The noodles were generously tossed with oil, giving them a rich, savoury flavour that went surprisingly well with the fish balls. A simple bowl, but definitely a tasty start to lunch.
Next, I queued for Chwee Kueh at #01-136. Two young ladies were busy preparing the fresh steamed rice cakes, and the stall is famously focused on just one thing — chwee kueh. At $2 for four pieces, it was an easy choice. The rice cakes were soft and almost melt-in-your-mouth, while the generous topping of finely chopped chai poh (preserved radish) was savoury, fragrant and delicious. Freshly made and very satisfying.
For my next stop, I visited Fu Hua Soya Bean at #01-108, run by an elderly couple. I had the tau fu fa with gingko, and it was lovely — smooth, fresh and comforting.
There is something special about these small family-run stalls where the food is prepared fresh and served with a personal touch.
I finished my food trail with fried banana fritters at #01-138 for $1.30 and a peanut pancake for $1.50. The banana fritters were wonderfully sweet, although the peanut pancake was unfortunately below my expectations.
Overall, Cheng San Market & Food Centre was another enjoyable neighbourhood food discovery — good fish ball noodles, excellent chwee kueh, fresh tau fu fa, and a couple of mixed dessert experiences.
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