Ah Hock is Michelin-recognized for this dish—thick, chewy yellow noodles combined with thin rice vermicelli, woked together with prawns and squid in a richly flavoured broth. The cooking is slightly smoky, and reviewers consistently note the natural sweetness from the prawn stock. Expect a 30-45 minute queue even for off-peak hours.
Tips from diners
Arrive after 11pm when the queue drops, or go at 5:30pm right when they open. Mid-evening guarantees the longest waits.
A fun interactive dish where you pick skewers from a cart—meatballs, tofu, fish cakes, mushrooms, anything goes—and dunk them in hot broth to cook. The cooked item is dipped in sweet or spicy sauce. It's a casual, shareable, fun way to graze through the centre.
Tips from diners
Pick 10-15 pieces for a group of 2-3. Each cooks in seconds in the hot broth.
Chicken wings grilled over open flame until the skin is burnished and crispy with charred edges. The meat inside is juicy and well-marinated. Reviewers highlight the consistency of the seasoning and the char. A squeeze of lime lifts the flavour.
Tips from diners
Order multiple pieces (5-6 minimum for a meal) and squeeze fresh lime over them. The acid cuts through the richness perfectly.
Radish cakes that are steamed daily and fried to order with a dark, caramelized exterior. The sweetness is balanced by salty radish bits throughout, and the char adds depth. Reviewers note the black version has more intense flavour than the white.
Tips from diners
Eat immediately—the crispy exterior softens after 5 minutes. Ask for it extra charred if you prefer dark edges.
The white carrot cake is lighter and more delicate than the black version, fried in a cleaner oil and often mixed with beaten egg. The result is crispy on the outside, softer inside, with a savoury egg taste that contrasts with the sweet radish cake base.
Tips from diners
Try the mixed plate for $5 to get both black and white versions in one serving.
Chomp Chomp opened as a late-night dining hub in Serangoon Garden, operating from 4pm onwards when most hawker stalls fire up their grills and woks. The centre is known for its Michelin-recognized Ah Hock Hokkien Mee stall and a rotating roster of carrot cake, chicken wings, BBQ items, and dessert vendors that make it a supper destination.
Arrive at 4pm or after 11pm to avoid peak crowds. Weekend mid-evening (7-9pm) is busiest.
Grab a table before ordering. Seating fills fast. Put a tissue or key on the table to claim it.
Most stalls open by 5:30pm. If you arrive right at 4pm, food selection is still ramping up.
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