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Somerset Fishball Noodle (#01-89)

4.2(39)on Googlebukit timah

7 Empress Rd, #01-89, Singapore 260007

Dine-inTakeoutWheelchair accessible

Opening Hours

Today (Monday)8:00 AM – 2:00 PM

STAMPEDE Score

Moderate confidence
B+Great choice

Score: 78 / 100

Queue wait70
Food quality85
Value for money80

Based on 5 data points · Updated 9 days ago

Editor’s Note

Last updated 30 May 2026

Our take on Somerset Fishball Noodle is that it offers a robust, old-school flavour profile, particularly in its dry Mee Pok, which comes with a strong blend of pork lard, vinegar, and chilli.

The fishballs, especially the 'sai toh' variety, are consistently praised for being plump and juicy.

We note the generous portions, with a standard bowl of fishball noodles priced at $5, and a small at $3.50.

The fish dumpling kway teow soup is highlighted as a unique and comforting alternative, with smooth, chewy dumplings and a flavourful broth.

While queues can be long during breakfast and brunch, service is generally efficient, keeping waiting times reasonable.

We acknowledge the recurring feedback about the 'auntie' being less than friendly, but this doesn't seem to impact service speed.

Overall, it's a solid choice for traditional fishball noodles, especially if you appreciate a strong, flavourful sauce and good quality fishballs.

Best for those who don't mind a bustling atmosphere and can overlook gruff service.

Signature

Fishball Noodles (Mee Pok Dry)

Best time

After 1:30pm for shorter queues

Wait time

Reasonable, despite long queues

Price

$ ($3.50-$7/person)

Score: 78 · 5 sources

What customers say

Somerset Fishball Noodle is highly regarded for its flavorful, old-school fishball noodles, particularly the 'sai toh' fishballs and unique fish dumplings, all offered at reasonable prices with generous portions.

Customers consistently praise the efficient service and quick turnaround despite long queues, though some note the 'auntie' serving can appear unfriendly.

While the overall taste is excellent, some find certain ingredients average, preferring to customize their orders.

Flavorful noodles & fishballsEfficient service despite queuesValue for money / generous portionsUnfriendly staff perceptionCustomization for best experience
80% positive10% neutral10% negative

Google Reviews

★★★★★Ruth Yee· 4 months ago

Good bowl of old school fishball noodles that is very strong in flavor. Pork lard, vinegar and chilli are all in one bowl. Have will feel it's a bowl with all the right ticka. But some may feel overwh…

★★★★Saifu Angto· 3 years ago

A good place to get fish ball noodles for a very reasonable price. Super quick service, and reasonable serving size. Ordered the small #2 for $3.50. Especially like the thick flat yellow noodle. U…

★★★★Dan P· a year ago

Somerset Fishball Noodle at Empress Market is a popular stall that draws a long queue during breakfast and brunch hours, which is usually a sign of good food. Despite the crowd, I found that the waiti…

★★★★★Taste & See· a year ago

Perfect in every aspect. Noodle thickness, Al dente, the sauce, the lard pieces, the soup and the quality of the fishball, fishmeat ball and fish dumplings. 2024: portions are huge for the special ab…

★★★★★Botakchia· 8 months ago

The standout: plump and juicy “sai toh” (ikan parang / wolf herring) fishballs (menu item #2) saved my mee pok dry. I will skip every other ingredient next time (all average) and request for “all fish…

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