Upper Boon Keng Market & Food Centre

★ 4.1(4,309)on Google$kallang

17 Upper Boon Keng Rd, Singapore 380017

Dine-inTakeoutWheelchair accessible

Opening Hours

Today (Monday)6:00 AM – 11:00 PM

STAMPEDE Score

Moderate confidence

BSolid

Score: 75 / 100

Atmosphere75

Queue wait70

Food quality70

Value for money80

Based on 5 data points · Updated 9 days ago

Editor’s Note

Last updated 29 May 2026

Our take: Upper Boon Keng Market & Food Centre offers a diverse range of hawker fare, with a notable emphasis on fresh seafood and local favourites.

The Bal Li Shun Fish Soup at #01-31 stands out, with reviewers praising its fresh ingredients like plump lala, thick batang slices, and deshelled prawns, all contributing to an 'umami freshness' at just $6 per bowl.

While some stalls, like the Char Kway Teow, consistently draw queues, the centre generally avoids being 'overly crowded'.

We note that the centre is described as bright, airy, and more hygienic after recent improvements.

However, it's worth noting that many stalls tend to close by late afternoon, with only a handful remaining open for dinner.

Some evening diners have found the centre warm and with limited dinner options, and one specific fish stall (#01-67) received criticism for overly salty food.

We'd recommend visiting in the morning or early afternoon for the widest selection and best experience, especially for the highly-rated Bal Li Shun Fish Soup.

Signature

Bal Li Shun Fish Soup

Best time

Morning to early afternoon

Price

Below $10/person

Score: 75 · 5 sources

What customers say

Upper Boon Keng Market & Food Centre is generally well-regarded for its reasonable prices and variety, especially in the mornings.

Patrons praise the fresh ingredients and dedication at Bal Li Shun Fish Soup, noting its umami flavor and deshelled prawns.

While some find the fish at other stalls like Tian Tian You Yu to be too salty or not as fresh as expected, the overall environment is seen as improved, hygienic, and not overly crowded, with good parking availability.

However, dining options significantly decrease by evening, and some find it warm.

Freshness and quality of seafood (Bal Li Shun)Value for moneyOperating hours and stall availability (morning vs. evening)Improved hygiene and environmentTemperature/comfort

60% positive20% neutral20% negative

Google Reviews

★★★★★L Y· 7 months ago

2025.10.26 (Sat) This turns out to be my 2nd consecutive day in this hawker centre. We were in the vicinity and decided to swing by not knowing what stalls are open. Saw quite a lot of people waitin…

★★★★★Del Y.· 7 months ago

1. Bal Li Shun Fish Soup #01-31 Service 5 🌟 🌟 🌟 🌟 🌟 Quality of seafood soup 5 🌟 🌟 🌟 🌟 🌟 First taste of the soup and we immediately thumbs 👍🏻 upz! The boss used fresh plump lala, thick smo…

★★★★★K Tan· 10 months ago

Revisited Upper Boon Keng Hawker and Food Centre after quite some time and was pleasantly surprised by the improvements. The place now feels more hygienic and well-lit, making for a more comfortable d…

★★★★★Gordon NG· 3 months ago

Quite warm. Not much stalls for dinner? The fish stall tian tian you yu 01-67 not worth as very salty the whole thing. Will not visit again. Hard time eating it

★★★★★L Chan· 4 months ago

Bright & airy market that’s lively in the morning. Many stalls wind down by late afternoon, with only a handful of cooked food stalls remaining open into the evening.

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