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Bukit Merah Central Food Centre
163 Bukit Merah Central, Singapore 150163
Opening Hours
STAMPEDE Score
Moderate confidenceScore: 75 / 100
Based on 5 data points · Updated 9 days ago
Editor’s Note
Last updated 30 May 2026
Our take: Bukit Merah Central Food Centre offers an authentic, old-school hawker experience with a strong community feel.
We note its recent renovation in 2025, which has kept the space clean and comfortable despite its age.
The food centre is particularly known for its affordability, with many meals still available for $3.50 to $4, making it excellent value for money.
Popular stalls, such as those selling chicken rice (Nan Heng #28 offers it from $3.50) and ban mian, often have significant queues and tend to sell out by 1 PM or 2 PM.
We also observe that many hawkers are long-standing, with some having taken over family businesses, contributing to the nostalgic atmosphere.
While the centre is spacious and well-ventilated, a notable downside is that not all stalls are open, and many close early on weekdays.
This makes it a better destination for breakfast or lunch rather than dinner, if you're looking for a full range of options.
Parking is available but can get very crowded during peak weekday hours.
We recommend visiting earlier in the day to experience the widest selection and to secure popular items before they sell out.
It's a reliable spot for an affordable, traditional hawker meal.
Signature
Chicken Rice ($3.50)
Best time
Breakfast or lunch, before 1pm
Wait time
Expect queues for popular stalls, especially during weekday lunch (11am-2pm)
Price
Below $10/person
Score: 75 · 5 sources
What customers say
Bukit Merah Central Food Centre is praised for its authentic, old-school charm and highly affordable local fare, making it a hidden gem for value-for-money meals like Ban Mian and juicy pork chops.
While it offers a spacious and clean environment post-renovation, many popular stalls close early or sell out by early afternoon, limiting dinner options.
The centre experiences high foot traffic, especially during weekday lunch, and parking can be crowded despite ample availability.
Google Reviews
Authentic, old-school, and affordable local fare. It has a nostalgic, community-centric feel with a high percentage of elderly residents. Very busy, especially during weekday lunch (11 am – 2 pm) du…
Very humble & friendly stall owner, and food’s good value for money. Hidden menu currently is Pork chop with noodles (dry/soup) or rice - very juicy pork chop! The 红油抄手from the standard menu are very…
Really old school kind of Food Centre where I see that many of the hawkers themselves are really old or took over their parents' businesses. The whole food centre was very spacious and plenty of wind…
It sells verity of delicious food at 2nd level and below is the car park making it an ease for those who drive in by car also nearby there pizza hut and 2 other fast food outlets
Hidden treasure, tugged in between two stores. May be missed out, from the long Q of the soup store beside it.
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