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Zion Riverside Food Centre
70 Zion Rd, Singapore 247792
Zion Riverside Food Centre is a budget-friendly hawker centre in Tanglin, located at 70 Zion Rd. The centre draws diners for its variety of affordable street food options and draws consistent visits from the local community.
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STAMPEDE Score
Moderate confidenceScore: 80 / 100
Based on 5 data points · Updated 1 month ago
Editor’s Note
Last updated 21 Jul 2026
Our take: Zion Riverside Food Centre, despite its relatively small size, punches above its weight with a high concentration of well-regarded hawker stalls.
The most frequently lauded item is the Zion Char Kuey Teow, often described as having crispy pork lard, fresh cockles, and a rich, dark sauce.
However, be prepared for significant wait times, with some patrons reporting queues of 20-30 minutes for this dish.
While some find the CKT worth the wait, others feel it's 'so-so' and not worth the long queue.
Other notable mentions include the Hainanese chicken rice, braised duck rice kuey chap, wantan mee, prawn noodles, and even beef noodles with large, savoury dumplings.
The centre is generally clean and airy, with commendably clean toilets.
The main operational challenge appears to be parking, which is consistently described as limited and difficult to secure, especially during peak hours.
There's also no sheltered walkway, which can be an issue during rain.
Verdict: A strong contender for a hawker meal, but best visited during super off-peak hours to avoid parking woes and long queues for popular stalls like the Zion Char Kuey Teow.
Be prepared for a wait if you're set on trying the signature dishes.
Signature
Zion Char Kuey Teow
Best time
Super off-peak timing
Wait time
20-30 minutes for popular stalls
Price
Below $10/person
Score: 80 · 5 sources
What customers say
Zion Riverside Food Centre is highly regarded for its diverse and high-quality hawker fare, with many stalls achieving top ratings and even Michelin recognition.
Patrons consistently praise the Zion Char Kuey Teow for its crispy pork lard and fresh cockles, and other dishes like Hainanese chicken rice, braised duck rice kuey chap, wanton mee, and prawn noodles also receive strong recommendations.
However, the food centre is often criticised for extremely limited and difficult parking, and some find the long queues for popular stalls like the CKT not always worth the wait.
Google Reviews
This is one of the best hawker centre in Singapore. Has the highest ratio of best rated food here. Its clean airy and toilet are extremely clean too. The most famous food here is the Zion Char Kuey Te…
Very hot and stuffy. Highly recommend to wear something cooling and comfortable. Local dining experience. Tried the sweet and sour fish with rice ($5.80) and duck rice set ($7.50). Both were decent, g…
Great little Hawker by Singapore River. Chicken was good, bowl of miso tasty and Char Siu Pork also very good. The Bok Choi in light soy excellent. Recommend Bandung drink. If it rains heavy no proble…
A relatively small food center. 2km from where we stay & we always jogged here have dinner & walk back . The famous CKT is "so so" to us , with terrible long waiting time.Not worth the wait ! The want…
A busy foodcourt which is pretty hidden away, 25+ food stalls. No air-conditioning just wall fans. Tried the Michelin guide stir fry noodles for medium size $8 which were good but was it worth the que…
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