Amoy Street Food Centre — 10 Best Stalls, Michelin Picks & Visitor Guide

Amoy Street Food Centre has four Michelin Bib Gourmand stalls in the 2024 MICHELIN Guide Singapore — one of the highest concentrations of any hawker centre in the city. That statistic understates how useful this guide is: the more important thing to know before you visit is that most stalls are closed on Sundays, and many do not operate on Saturdays either. Amoy is a weekday CBD lunch destination first, a tourist draw second.

This guide covers 10 stalls — the four Michelin Bib Gourmand holders, the best of the remaining lunch stalls, the halal options, and the information you need to plan your visit without arriving to find half the centre shuttered.

Amoy Street Food Centre Stalls — Overview

Stall hours are approximate — individual stalls set their own schedules. Prices are as reported; confirm at the stall.

*Hong Kee received Michelin Bib Gourmand recognition in 2016. The 2024 guide is the current reference — verify current status with the Michelin Guide Singapore.

4 Michelin Bib Gourmand Stalls at Amoy Street Food Centre

As of the 2024 MICHELIN Guide Singapore, four stalls at Amoy hold the Bib Gourmand — indicating food worth a special journey at a price below $45 per person. No other hawker centre in Singapore has this many in a single location.

1. A Noodle Story (Stall #01-39) — Singapore-Style Ramen

A Noodle Story has held a Michelin Bib Gourmand continuously since 2017 — the longest active streak of any stall at Amoy. The dish is a Singapore-original concept: Japanese ramen technique applied to local flavours. Springy noodles sit in a seafood-based broth, topped with char siu, a crispy potato-wrapped prawn, a soft-cooked egg, and wonton.

Price runs approximately $9 for a small portion to $16 for the special. The queue is the longest in the centre — regulars advise arriving at or shortly before the 11:15am opening to avoid waiting over 30 minutes. The stall operates on weekdays during lunch hours; confirm current weekend availability directly.

2. Han Kee Fish Soup (Stall #02-129) — Newly Michelin-Recognised

Han Kee Fish Soup received a Michelin Bib Gourmand in the 2024 MICHELIN Guide — a new addition reflecting what regular diners have known for years. The stall serves sliced batang (Spanish mackerel) in a light, clear, savoury-sweet broth, available with bee hoon, rice, or as porridge. Fish head versions are also available.

Price approximately $5–10. The queue at peak lunch is significant — multiple sources advise arriving by 11am or as soon after opening as possible. Han Kee operates Monday to Friday, approximately 11am–3pm; closed Saturdays and Sundays. If fish soup is your primary reason for coming, a weekday-only visit is essential.

3. Hoo Kee Bak Chang (Stall #01-18) — Over 50 Years of Rice Dumplings

Hoo Kee Bak Chang has operated for over 50 years and holds a Michelin Bib Gourmand. It sells handmade Hokkien-style bak zhang (rice dumplings): glutinous rice packed around fillings and wrapped in bamboo leaves, then steamed or boiled. Varieties include the original (pork, mushroom, chestnut), salted egg yolk, and mushroom.

Price approximately $3–5 per dumpling. Hoo Kee is one of the few Amoy stalls with weekend availability on Saturdays, though Sunday remains closed. It is regarded by regular visitors as a benchmark for Singapore-style bak chang.

4. J2 Famous Crispy Curry Puff (Stall #01-21) — Flaky and Often Sold Out

J2 Famous Crispy Curry Puff holds a Michelin Bib Gourmand and sells thin, multi-layered flaky curry puffs at approximately $1.20–$1.50 each. Fillings include curry potato (the classic), sardine, yam, and chicken. The crust is the technical achievement — notably thinner and flakier than the standard hawker curry puff.

J2 opens from 8am Monday to Saturday, closing around 4pm or when sold out — which happens before closing time. Visiting before 3pm reduces the risk of finding the display empty. Closed Sundays.

Other Must-Try Stalls at Amoy Street Food Centre

Piao Ji Fish Porridge (Stall #02-100) — Premium Fish, Long Queue

Piao Ji serves fresh fish soup and porridge at the higher end of hawker pricing — from approximately $8 to $16 depending on fish choice and portion size. The signature is pomfret with prawns; batang (Spanish mackerel) is a more affordable option. The queue is consistently one of the longest in the centre: a 20-minute minimum wait at peak is the norm, not the exception.

Piao Ji operates Tuesday, Wednesday, Friday, Saturday, and Sunday — notably one of the few Amoy stalls with some weekend availability. Closed Mondays and Thursdays. Verify days before visiting, as the schedule has varied historically.

Hong Kee Beef Noodle (Stall #01-42) — One of Few Stalls Open Daily

Hong Kee Beef Noodle serves Hainanese-style beef noodles in a broth simmered from beef bones, available dry or in soup, with optional beef slices, tripe, or tendon. Prices from approximately $4–6. The stall received Michelin Bib Gourmand recognition in 2016 — verify current guide status directly, as the 2024 list is the latest reference.

Hong Kee is one of the few stalls at Amoy that operates daily, including weekends, with weekday hours approximately 11am–7:30pm and shorter weekend hours (approximately 9am–2:30pm). For weekend visitors to the area, this is among the most reliable options.

Ah Ter Teochew Fishball Noodles (Stall #01-14) — Third-Generation Hawker

Ah Ter serves handmade Teochew fishball noodles prepared by a third-generation hawker. The stall’s sauce preparation reportedly involves continuous stirring for six hours. Price approximately $4–6. Open Monday to Thursday approximately 7am–4pm, Friday and Saturday to approximately 3pm; closed Sundays. It is one of the earlier-opening stalls at Amoy.

Quan Ji (Stall #01-56/57) — Heritage Since 1955, Evening Hours

Quan Ji has operated since 1955, making it one of the oldest continuous stalls at Amoy Street Food Centre. It serves zi char-style dishes: beef hor fun, San Lao hor fun (rice noodles stir-fried with egg and seafood), and fried fish bee hoon. Price from approximately $5.50. Quan Ji is among the very few stalls at the centre with evening hours — opening around noon and staying open later — giving it rare value as a dinner option in a lunch-dominated hawker centre. Listed in the Michelin Guide Singapore (non-award recognition).

Halal Options at Amoy Street Food Centre

Amoy Street Food Centre is not a fully halal-certified centre. Muslim visitors should look for the MUIS (Majlis Ugama Islam Singapura) halal certificate displayed at individual stalls, or stalls marked “Muslim-owned.” Do not assume based on dish type alone. Certification status should always be verified directly at the stall, as it is renewed periodically.

Getting to Amoy Street Food Centre

By MRT (recommended): Tanjong Pagar MRT (EW15, East-West Line) Exit G is the most direct — approximately 2–3 minutes on foot to the centre. Telok Ayer MRT (DT18, Downtown Line) and Maxwell MRT (TE18, Thomson-East Coast Line) are also short walks. The centre is unusually well-served by multiple MRT lines given its location in the CBD.

Address note: Despite being called Amoy Street Food Centre, the address is 7 Maxwell Road, not an Amoy Street address. The centre is housed in the Ministry of National Development Building Annexe B. The surrounding Telok Ayer Street and Amoy Street area is a gazetted conservation zone with pre-war shophouses, Hokkien clan houses, and Chinese temples.

By car: CBD-area parking applies — limited spaces and significant weekday lunchtime congestion. Driving is not recommended. For visitors comparing this to Maxwell Food Centre, both are in the CBD and both are best reached by MRT.

When to Visit — Weekday Lunch Is the Only Full Experience

The peak queue window is 11:30am–1:30pm on weekdays, when CBD office workers from the surrounding financial district make up the majority of diners. Arriving at opening (around 11–11:15am for most lunch stalls) gives you the best chance of shorter waits and available seating.

For the broadest Singapore hawker centre experience including weekend availability, neighbourhood centres outside the CBD are more reliably open seven days a week.

Frequently Asked Questions — Amoy Street Food Centre

How many Michelin stalls does Amoy Street Food Centre have?

As of the 2024 MICHELIN Guide Singapore, four stalls at Amoy hold the Michelin Bib Gourmand: A Noodle Story, Han Kee Fish Soup, Hoo Kee Bak Chang, and J2 Famous Crispy Curry Puff. This is one of the highest concentrations of Michelin-recognised hawker stalls in any single Singapore food centre.

Is Amoy Street Food Centre open on weekends?

Partially — and this is the most important planning note. Most famous stalls, including A Noodle Story and Han Kee Fish Soup, are closed on Sundays. Saturday availability is reduced. The centre operates primarily as a weekday lunch destination for CBD office workers. Hong Kee Beef Noodle (daily) and The Original Vadai (7 days) are among the few stalls consistently available on weekends. Always verify individual stall days before a weekend visit.

What is the best stall at Amoy Street Food Centre?

A Noodle Story (Stall #01-39) is the most widely cited destination stall — Singapore-style ramen with a Michelin Bib Gourmand since 2017. For fish soup, Han Kee Fish Soup (Stall #02-129, Michelin Bib Gourmand 2024) is the current benchmark. For a snack, J2 Famous Crispy Curry Puff at $1.20–1.50 is the best value Michelin stall at the centre.

What is the address of Amoy Street Food Centre?

The address is 7 Maxwell Road, Singapore 069111 — not an Amoy Street address, which surprises some visitors. The centre is in the MND Building Annexe B at the junction of Telok Ayer Street and Maxwell Road. The nearest MRT is Tanjong Pagar (EW15) Exit G, approximately 2–3 minutes on foot.

Does Amoy Street Food Centre have halal food?

The centre is not fully halal-certified. Halal-friendly options include Mazni’s Family (mee soto, mee siam), The Original Vadai (7 days), and Kin Men Seng Heng (cited as halal-certified for braised duck). Always verify certification directly at the stall before ordering — MUIS halal certificates are displayed when valid.

When is the best time to visit Amoy Street Food Centre?

Weekdays, arriving between 11am and 11:30am. This gives you access to the full stall selection, reasonable queue lengths before the 12–2pm office rush, and available seating. Avoid the 12–2pm peak if queue-sensitive. Weekend visits should be planned around individual stall availability — most Michelin stalls will be closed on Sundays.