Serangoon food guide: Satisfy your late-night hunger pangs at these dining spots

Savour a plate of Chinese-style nasi lemak late at night at this speciality joint in Kovan. Fluffy coconut rice is served alongside crispy ikan bilis and a sunny-side up egg. Choose your favourite meat ranging from succulent fried chicken wings to spicy Nonya-style otah. Complement your meal with some greens, like aromatically sautéed lady’s finger with dried shrimp or the signature curry vegetables.

Punggol Nasi Lemak

Address: 965 Upper Serangoon Road, S(534721), +65 6281 0020

Head to Sin Chie Toke Huan for traditional Hainanese curry rice. Its curry rice is aromatic and mildly spiced. Pair it with various side dishes, including crunchy braised cabbage, crisp prawn paste chicken, sliced pork belly and more. Finish off with its cold and refreshing chendol topped with coconut milk, gula Melaka, red beans and grass jelly.

Sin Chie Toke Huan

Address: 1018 Upper Serangoon Road, S(534756), +65 9003 5337

Satisfy any late night mala cravings at Chong Qing Grilled Fish. Its mouth-numbing grilled fish is prepared with over 20 herbs and spices. All you need to do is to choose your fish, flavour and spice level. For authentic Sichuan flavours, go for the fiery signature spicy mala fish, or the joint’s crispy and tender spicy chicken cubes that come brimming with dried chilli peppers and peppercorns.

Chong Qing Grilled Fish

Address: 2 Maju Avenue, S(556680), +65 6702 6680

RK Eating House is the best spot to visit if you are craving prata. This halal joint boasts a wide selection of dishes, including the tissue prata. One of its most popular items, this prata tower comprises fluffy dough that has been cooked until golden brown and crisp on the outside. It's served in a shape of a cone and accompanied by your choice of sauce, such as chocolate and strawberry. Of course, you won't want to miss its classic freshly made prata that's soft and fluffy on the inside. Pair this with its chicken murtabak, which sees tender chicken chunks cooked in a myriad of fragrant Indian spices. Opens 24 hours. 

RK Eating House

Address: 1 Kensington Park Road, S(557253), +65 6289 5379

There’s nothing more satisfying that savouring a warm bowl of Teochew porridge on a cool night. Here, pair your Teochew mui with sides like tender minced pork patty topped with salted fish; sweet Teochew steamed pomfret; and silky steamed eggs. Kway chap-style items are available too, like the succulent braised pork belly, intestines and braised duck. Opens until 6 am.

Heng Long Teochew Porridge

Address: 1012 Upper Serangoon Road, S(534750), +65 6844 3545

This popular eatery puts the spotlight on kuay jab. A popular Thai street food, this dish is the Thai rendition of the classic Teochew kway chap dish. This version sees thin rice noodles rolled up and bathed in a clear pepper-based broth. It’s typically accompanied by pork balls, pork slices and crisp pork crackling.

At Yaowarat, a must try is its signature Thai kway chap, featuring classic peppery broth and silky noodles. It’s topped with Thai fish sausage, pig offal and pork slices. Pair this piping hot bowl of noodles with sides like the crisp Thai pork belly and stir-fried cabbage. Opens until 2:30 am.

Yaowarat Thai Kway Chap

Address: 945 Upper Serangoon Road, S(534711), +65 8822 5637

Recognised in the 2022 Michelin Plate list, this speciality joint is loved for its comforting plates of Hokkien mee. This rendition comes with a mixture of thick yellow noodles and thin bee hoon tossed in an aromatic prawn broth. It’s also topped with prawns, squid and sambal chilli. Don’t be fooled by its simple appearance as each bite is filled with rich and umami seafood flavours. Opens until 12 am.

Ah Hock Fried Hokkien Noodles

Address: 57 Garden Way, Chomp Chomp Food Centre Stall 27 Serangoon Gardens

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Fans of frog porridge can revel in Hong Chang’s offerings. Its kung pao chilli frog leg brims with juicy and tender frog legs glazed in a dark and spicy sauce. Balance these rich flavours with its thick and sticky congee. While you’re here, don’t miss out on its stingray that comes generously slathered in a fiery sambal. It’s barbecued until aromatic and smoky. Opens until 2 am.

Hong Chang Frog Porridge and BBQ Fish

Address: 2 Braddell Road, S(359895), +65 9160 3125

Quell your hunger with a comforting hotpot at Qi Wei Chicken Claypot. Each claypot sees juicy chicken bubbling in a savoury soy sauce-infused chicken broth. Get to choose your level of spiciness too—if you’re looking for something mild, go for the xiao la option. Complete your hotpot with extra dishes such as sweet cabbage and pork strips. Opens until 2 am.

Qi Wei Chicken Claypot

Address: 947 Upper Serangoon Road, S(534712), +65 8484 6609

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