Location: Bukit Merah

10 Food In Bukit Merah So Good That They’ll Make You Weep Tears Of Joy

We’ve always harbored the assumption that Bukit Merah was a ghost town with little or nothing to offer. We had no idea what started it but my oh my, how foolish we were. Turns out, Bukit Merah is home to so many great places that offer quality food.

With this, Discover SG has completed yet another food listicle that takes you on a foodgasmic tour of the best spots to grab an affordable meal (under $15) at Bukit Merah.

1. Tian Tian Curry Rice

It’s hard to walk by Tian Tian without passing a look at all its endorsements displayed at the stall front. Boasting at least 6 different types of curries to suit your palate, enjoy a collision of sweet and savoury gravies together with your standard cai fan fare.

Tian Tian Chicken Rice
Address: #01-253, Blk 116, Bukit Merah View, S 151116
Opening Hours: Daily: 10am – 10pm
Tel: 9109 6732

2. Wow Wow West

Aside from generous portions at bargain prices, this Western food stall has a unique story. Ex-owner Eric is part of the Yellow Ribbon Project and he hires ex-convicts to run his stall. So yea, the food here is prepared by people with criminal records. But as the saying goes: don’t judge by a book by its cover, because the food here is fantastic.

Wow Wow West
Address: #01-133, ABC Brickworks Market & Food Centre, 6 Jalan Bukit Merah Lane 1, S 150006
Opening Hours: Tues – Sat: 10.30am – 7.30pm
Tel: 9380 8571

3. Bukit Merah View Carrot Cake

Meh, what’s so special about carrot cake? Don’t they all taste the same? Well, this 60+ year old stall nestled in the heart of Bukit Merah is probably the last of its kind in Singapore that serves true blue carrot cake. What we mean is, they actually mill their own rice to make the fried radish cake we all so fondly love. That’s maybe why they taste so much better.

Bukit Merah View Carrot Cake
Address: #01-279, Bukit Merah View Market and Food Centre, 115 Bukit Merah View, S 151115
Opening Hours: Daily: 7am – 2pm; 6pm – 1am
Tel: –

4. Yan Fried Bee Hoon

Remember when Prime Minister Lee Hsien Loong was photographed queuing for chicken wings? Yup, this is the one! Don’t be deceived by the stall’s ordinary exterior. It may seem like any other typical Nasi Lemak stall, but beneath the façade is one of the juiciest, crispiest, and finger-licking chicken wings you can find at a hawker centre. PM Lee approves!

Yan Fried Bee Hoon
Address: #01-09, Redhill Food Centre, 85 Redhill Lane, S 150085
Opening Hours: Tues – Sun: 3pm – 10pm
Tel: –

5. Stew Küche

Pronounced Ku-Shay, not Ku-chi, this German (yes, German!!!) food joint is a Bukit Merah gem at the very hip and atas coffee-shop Salut. Served with authentic German flair, some dishes are approaching the expensive threshold. But still, it is really affordable compared to other German food joints like Brotzeit.

Stew Küche
Address: #01-40, Salut Coffeeshop, 119 Bukit Merah Lane 1, S 151119
Opening Hours: Tues – Sun: 11.30am – 3pm; 5.30pm – 10pm
Tel: 6276 6445

6. Keng Eng Kee Seafood

Award-winning Keng Eng Kee is a specialist seafood eatery serving local zi char dishes. Most patrons go in groups to bask in the joys of eating a cooked crustacean together. Not to worry though, they also serve meal-sized dishes such as the fan-favourite Moonlight Hor Fun (why moonlight? Check out the picture, no explanation needed!)

Keng Eng Kee Seafood
Address: #01-136, 124 Bukit Merah Lane 1, S 150124
Opening Hours: Daily: 12pm – 2.30pm; 5pm – 10pm
Tel: 6272 1038

7. Joe’s Kitchen

With a name like Joe, you’d probably expect the owner to be a Singaporean. But nope, Thai blood runs in his veins. So don’t worry that the food about the food being unauthentic. Here you’ll find the mandatory dishes like Green Curry, Phad Thai, Basil Leaf Pork, Tom Yum… we could go on, but we won’t because our tummies are already starting to growl.

Joe’s Kitchen
Address: #01-182, 125 Bukit Merah Lane 1, S 150125
Opening Hours: Daily: 11am -3pm; 5pm – 10pm
Tel: 6270 8484

8. Butterscotch

Heading into café territory now, let’s begin with this Muslim-owned café. As its name suggests, the menu consists of quite a number of butterscotch-infused dishes. Together with aesthetically appealing desserts, they also serve some of the most creative halal mains you can find at the heartlands.

Butterscotch
Address: #01-3625, 164 Bukit Merah Central, S 150164
Opening Hours: Tue – Sun: 10am – 10pm
Tel: 6271 1164

9. The Bakery Chef

The Bakery Chef is one of the best cafes in Singapore specialising in your favorite baked goods drizzled with your favourite sauces. Making the rounds on Instagram are their picture-perfect desserts that will make you wish you could grab food out of the screen.

The Bakery Chef
Address: #01-3711, 161 Bukit Merah Central, S 150161
Opening Hours:
Tues – Thurs: 10am – 7pm
Fri – Mon: 10am – 9pm
Tel: 6273 9211

10. Pan Delights

The décor is clean, simple, and white. There are beautifully drawn pictures on the wall. That’s Pan Delights for you, a café that serves quality food at reasonably wallet-friendly prices. On weekdays, you can indulge in the pleasure of pasta sets at $12. For food that yummy, it’s daylight robbery!

Pan Delights
Address: #01-3725, 161 Bukit Merah Central, Bukit Merah Estate, S 150161
Opening Hours: Mon – Sat: 11.30am – 3.30pm; 5.30pm – 9pm
Tel: 6377 4009

Bukit Merah is the undervalued neighbourhood with food so good, even PM Lee approves. Teeming with delicious hawker and cafe favourites, you’ll certainly regret not visiting and trying the food here. If this is already your go-to place for good food, did we miss out anything? Let us know!

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For Dad – A Perfect Meal With Free-flow 48-Day Prime Rib & Beer

Tucked away on the seventh floor of the one-year-old Park Hotel Alexandra, The Carvery can be best described as a classy and quiet restaurant that doesn’t scrimp on quality. A restaurant that will definitely wow Dad’s tummy this Father’s Day (19 June).

Walking in, instead of the usual suspects from soda machines to thinly-sliced salmon sashimi, you’ll find high-quality appetite-whetting salad starters like Greek Beets with Feta Cheese, roasted sweet potatoes and figs, and charred okra with tomato, garlic and preserved lemon. Even the freshest seafood is available from blue swimmer crabs to chilled tiger prawns to Canadian black mussels to white clams and others.

While the greens are nutritious, and the seafood delicious, most diners head to  The Carvery for their premium meats. After all, The Carvery is most well-known for its signature roasts, from Beef Prime Rib that seduces with a rosy pink centre to a delightfully juicy New Zealand Roasted Leg of Lamb to the crispy Pork Knuckle with Crackling, and a well-marinated Rotisserie Chicken.

Just next to the meats – if you can take your eyes away from the aromatic roasts for just a second – is a rack of condiments and sauces. Although the myriad of sauces, butters and salts may intimidate some of us, don’t hesitate to ask the friendly chef on standby what you should pick to go along with the meats you have selected.

Do also keep in mind that the meats are on rotation, so not all of the dishes mentioned will be available, especially if the meat procured by the restaurant for a certain dish is not up to par. The meats, all selected by Executive Chef Robert Chan, a top chef in Singapore with more than 20 years of experience in the culinary sector, are also curated to go well with a line up of side dishes better known as trimmings.

“When curating the lineup of sides, we wanted to ensure that each item would offer the customer a classic pairing that will completely enhance their enjoyment of the premium meats. Different cultures combine their roasts with different sides and we have made the effort to provide these selections at The Carvery.” – Top chef, Robert Chan.

So, as you walk by the side dishes, you’ll find classy choices from beetroot crusted seabass with cream sauce (which was said to be an option for folks who don’t really like meat that much) to beef bourguignon to corn on the cob to fragrant mashed potatoes and polenta fries.

But that’s not all. When you’re done with your main courses, clean your palette with some bread, cheese, fruit and dessert! The Carvery bakes its own bread with natural yeast, and its wood-fried pizzas were surprisingly good for a meat-focused restaurant. And as for desserts, you won’t go wrong with a panna cotta, creme brulee, or an English Trifle (a dessert layered with custard). Then again, it is a buffet — have all of them!

One important thing that we liked while dining at The Carvery was the relaxed ambience. On a weekday afternoon, the restaurant was quiet without a single hint of a mad rush, and allowed guests to speak to each other at ease.

Look out and let your eyes rest on the lush greenery in the background and gorgeous infinity pool and bar concept – also known as the Aqua Luna. You may even take advantage of the al fresco seating to enjoy a little summer breeze.

While some of the dishes mentioned may not be available this Father’s Day weekend, The Carvery is celebrating the occasion with confirmed show-stealers like a special 48-day dry-aged Prime Rib, which was slow-cooked and roasted for eight good hours then served medium-rare.

For all daddies – unlimited Asahi Black beer, and other usual favourites like the Rotisserie Chicken, New Zealand Roasted leg of lamb, crispy Pork Knuckle, Pan Roasted Halibut with lemon butter and capers, as well as its Chocolate Armagnac shooters will be served.

What are you waiting for? Make your reservations for Father’s Day now!

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