Beo Crescent Food Centre Food Guide – 14 Hawker Stalls Including Claypot Rice, Fried Rice and Prawn Mee

Beo Crescent Market and Food Centre is an often-overlooked hawker centre found in the heart of Bukit Ho Swee.

Good news: the market has finally reopened after three months of renovations.

It now boasts improved lighting and ventilation, along with new tables and chairs.

While the stalls may not be as renowned as those at the nearby Tiong Bahru Food Centre, the entire place exudes comforting and nostalgic vibes.

The selection of food may not be overwhelming, but the budget-friendly dishes burst with tasty local flavours, many priced at $4 or less.

Here are 14 stalls you can visit at Beo Crescent Food Centre:

Nan Yuan Fishball Noodles
Beo Crescent Food Centre #01-68
Opening Hours: 5am – 2pm (Wed – Mon), Closed Tue

Possibly the stall at Beo Crescent with the longest line during lunchtime.

Nan Yuan Fishball Noodles, established in 1961, serves up Fishball Noodles in soup or dry versions ($4) and Teochew Dumplings ($4).

I ordered the Fishball Noodles and found the serving generous, included with fishballs, large slices of fish cake, a meatball, minced pork, and even a wonton.

While the sauce mix is not particularly remarkable, its appeal seems to be the nostalgic taste, supple fishballs, and value-for-money portion.

For those opting for the soup version, the clear broth is light yet comforting, allowing the fishballs to shine without being overshadowed by the seasoning.

Read more at: Nan Yuan Teochew Fishball Noodle (Beo Crescent Food Centre)

Soon Heng Lor Mee 顺興卤面
Beo Crescent Food Centre #01-84
Opening Hours: 6:30am – 4:30pm (Mon – Sun)

Despite its humble setting, the stall consistently draws a crowd, and it is easy to see why.

The stall is known for its affordable and straightforward menu, where a standard bowl of Lor Mee is priced at just $4.

The Lor Mee here features thick and dark gravy – undoubtedly the soul of the dish. I found that the stall provided more sauce than usual, which clung well to the noodles and vermicelli.

The gravy is moderately starchy with a smooth consistency, offering a balance of sweet, savoury, and vinegary notes.

However, some may find the flavour a bit plain, lacking the punch other Lor Mee stalls offer. Adding vinegar and chilli helps elevate the dish.

Some customers may also expect more ingredients such as more slices of braised pork, but you can always add them for an extra dollar.

Read more at: Soon Heng Lor Mee 顺興卤面 (Beo Crescent Food Centre)

Loi Kee Cooked Food Prawn Noodles
Beo Crescent Food Centre #01-74
Opening Hours: 6:30am – 8:30pm (Mon – Fri), Closed Sat, Sun

Loi Kee serves up Prawn Noodles, Pork Ribs Noodles, Pork Ribs Prawn Noodles, and Pig Tail and Prawn Noodles.

The star of the dish is the broth. As the soul of any good prawn noodle dish, it is rich with a deep umami flavour from slow-cooking prawn heads and pork bones.

While the portion of prawns is somewhat modestly sized for me, they are fresh and complement the flavourful soup well.

I think the dry version is also noteworthy, with noodles well-coated in a slightly spicy sauce that packs a punch without overwhelming the palate.

Interestingly, they add pork skin, which is uncommon for prawn noodles. Yet surprisingly, it gives a different chewy texture.

Heng Heng Cooked Food Fried Carrot Cake
Beo Crescent Food Centre #01-72
Opening Hours: 5am till sold out about late lunch (Mon – Sun)

Get a hearty and comforting plate of Fried Carrot Cake from Heng Heng to start your day the right way.

The stall opens early in the morning, and their old-school Carrot Cake sells out fairly quickly.

The white version is lightly seasoned, offering a straightforward savoury taste; while the black version is richer and coated with sweet soy sauce for a more robust flavour profile.

Other than the Black and White Carrot Cake in regular serving sizes, you can always order a “Yuan Yang” with half of each.

I did find the black to be more flavourful than the white variety. It came with a hint of caramelised sweetness thanks to the dark soy sauce.

The cakes are factory-made, which means they lack homemade freshness. However, they are still well-executed with soft texture that pairs well with the generous portions of eggs.

Ah Mei Handmade Noodles
Beo Crescent Food Centre #01-72
Opening Hours: 6am – 11am (Mon – Tue, Thu – Sat), Closed Sun, Wed

It is a wonderful story of the friendship between two hawker stalls.

After Ah Choo from Ah Mei Handmade Noodle lost her initial stall (now taken over by Chef Wang Fried Rice), nearby Heng Heng Cooked Food offered to share her stall space – with no rental charges.

Therefore, you will find it sharing stall with Heng Heng.

This part of the stall offers Ban Mian, You Mian, Mee Hoon Kway, Ee Mian, Mee Sua and Maggi Mee starting from $4.50, included with tender minced meat, egg and vegetables.

The Ban Mian soup is light yet tasty, cooked with pork bones, anchovies, and dried sole fish – not overly salty to cater to the elderly customers in the vicinity.

The addition of crispy ikan bilis and fried shallots adds a pleasant crunch, while the minced meatballs are tender and well-seasoned, adding a robust flavour to the dish.

Chef Wang Fried Rice
Beo Crescent Food Centre #01-71
Opening Hours: 10am – 3pm, 4:30pm – 8pm (Mon – Sat), Closed Sun

Chef Wang Fried Rice gained quite a fair bit of social media buzz some time ago, as the hawker had previously worked at Shang Palace at Shangri-La Singapore and Din Tai Fung.

So, people come here wishing to have DTF-style Fried Rice at a fraction of the price.

But is this DTF standard? Perhaps not quite there yet to be honest.

On the menu are Egg Fried Rice, Pork Chop Fried Rice, Shrimp Fried Rice, and Abalone Fried Rice.

My fried rice was a little mushy and didn’t have the eggy fragrance I expected. The additional pork chop topping was not bad, though, well-marinated and sufficiently tender.

For something with more flavour, Sambal Fried Rice is a possible option. The sambal gives a light kick, complementing the plump and juicy abalones if you opt for the premium $10 version.

Porridge Kiosk
Beo Crescent Food Centre #01-86
Opening Hours: 6:30am – 12pm (Tues – Sun), Closed Mon

The Porridge Kiosk stall is famous for its porridges in different varieties and flavours, such as Century Egg with Pork, Chicken with Cuttlefish, Fish and Pork Porridge.

It is a filling and comforting dish you can enjoy for breakfast. The food is well-prepared and served quickly, making it a popular choice among locals.

The Century Egg Chicken Porridge is simple yet flavourful. It has a generous size and ample amounts of chicken and century egg, served piping hot.

I love how the porridge is silky smooth, a testament to its Cantonese-style preparation.

Another popular item is the Chicken with Cuttlefish porridge, an unconventional combination that works surprisingly well.

Cantonese Claypot Rice
Beo Crescent Food Centre #01-66
Opening Hours: 12pm – 8pm (Mon – Wed, Fri – Sun), Closed Thurs

This food centre is quite a different world in the evenings with many stalls closed, and thankfully you can still find this Cantonese Claypot Rice stall around.

The place is wafting with aroma and has a nice ‘shiok’ taste to their dishes. They serve different varieties of claypot rice with salted fish, chicken and meats.

The Claypot Chicken Rice starts affordably from $6.30. There are also Claypot Sliced Fish Rice and Claypot Pork Ribs Rice, alongside steamed rice bowls and soups.

I would say this is a decent version, with tender chicken thigh pieces along with mushrooms, fresh vegetables, and small bits of salted fish in the mix.

Hai Chew Fish Soup
Beo Crescent Food Centre #01-75
Opening Hours: 10:30am – 3pm, 4:30pm – 8pm (Mon – Sat), Closed Sun

Hai Chew Fish Soup provides a comforting bowl of soup that is light yet flavourful. The stall’s commitment to fresh ingredients and consistent quality has earned it a loyal following.

On my visit, I decided to try their signature Batang Fish Soup, which features tender slices of batang fish, a type of mackerel known for its mild sweetness.

The fish slices were fresh and generously portioned. The broth was light, a nice balance of savoury and slightly sweet, thanks to the addition of tomatoes and vegetables.

I also sampled their Fried Fish Soup. While the soup retained its clean and light flavour, the fried fish added a bit of richness that might appeal to those who prefer a slightly more indulgent dish.

Kia Xiang Du Du Nyonya Kueh
Beo Crescent Food Centre #01-88
Opening Hours: 6:30am – 2pm (Tues – Sun), Closed Mon

Kia Xiang is famous for little treats of Kueh Du Du that attract customers to their stalls all day.

Every piece is made fresh with care and attention, and generous amounts of warm and tasty filling.

I got them in peanut and coconut fillings, but my favourite was the peanut one. The rice flour was firm and chewy to bite, with a gooey and crunchy goodness from the peanut bits inside.

The coconut filling is moist and has a natural sweetness, which pairs well with the mildly sweet rice flour exterior.

On the other hand, the peanut filling offers a crunchy, nutty flavour that adds a richer dimension to the snack.

Uncle Lim’s Beverages
Beo Crescent Food Centre #01-79
Opening Hours: 5:30am – 3pm (Tues – Sun), Closed Mon

The drinks stall serves the usual soya milk, glass jelly and barley. And it is the smooth and silky ‘tau hway’ beancurd that could keep you coming back.

You can add toppings such as attap seeds, ginger, pearls, or ginkgo nuts, and I was surprised to get a bowl full of them.

The kopi here has a robust, strong, and bitter edge that fans of traditional Singaporean coffee will appreciate.

Brewed with the right balance of condensed milk, it offers a rich and creamy texture without being overly sweet.

Fu Hua Coffee
Beo Crescent Food Centre #01-70

The first thing that strikes you is the unpretentious simplicity of the menu.

I noticed the kaya toast is popular with a generous spread of sweet kaya, and pairs well with a slab of butter. However, I did wish it was more crisp.

Their menu also includes soft-boiled eggs, served runny and seasoned with soy sauce and white pepper.

I would say the kopi here also deserves special mention. Fu Hua Coffee delivers a strong, robust cup not overly acidic, which makes it very easy to drink.

Fu Hua Soya Bean 福华豆花水
Beo Crescent Food Centre #01-87

The stall’s traditional offerings like the plain Soya Bean Curd and Soya Milk are well-loved for their smooth texture and beany flavour.

These drinks are priced reasonably, starting from $1.60.

Unlike many other hawker stalls, the soya milk here is not overly diluted, allowing the natural taste of the soya to shine through. It is satisfying to drink warm or chilled.

There are also creative twists on traditional soya bean products. For instance, their soya milk with added pearls or the Bandung soya milk, tinged pink with rose syrup, adds a fun, local flair to the typical drink.

Another interesting option is the soya milk with gula melaka, which adds a caramelised sweetness to the beverage.

MASALA CANTEEN by PasirPanjangBoy
Beo Crescent Food Centre #01-81
Opening Hours: 11am – 8pm (Tues – Sun), Closed Mon

Masala Canteen is a modest but interesting addition to Singapore’s vibrant hawker scene.

It offers an intriguing offering of Indian-Muslim-inspired dishes, presented with a Chinese twist.

The stall’s approach of mixing Indian spices with familiar local flavours seems to resonate with the crowd.

The star on the menu is the Biryani ($10) with fragrant rice, paired with various meats.

A highlight is the Masala Beef Biryani ($10), which comes with a robust spice profile that is not overly fiery but still packs a punch.

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