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The hawker centre most people mean when they search “Beach Road hawker centre” is Golden Mile Food Centre at 505 Beach Road — opened in 1975 to resettle street hawkers from Jalan Sultan, and still home to at least one stall (Golden Mile Special Yong Tau Foo) that traces back to 1958, plus a former Michelin Bib Gourmand winner. Two levels, roughly 100 stalls, and genuinely one of the more food-history-dense hawker centres in central Singapore.
Common mix-up worth clearing up: Golden Mile Food Centre is a separate building from the adjacent Golden Mile Complex (now rebranded “The Golden Mile”), a different, larger mixed-use conserved building being redeveloped with a new 45-storey residential tower expected around 2029. The food centre itself already completed its own renovation closure back in Dec 2020–Feb 2021 and reopened 1 March 2021 — it is open and operating normally, and is not part of that separate redevelopment project.
Which Stall for What Craving
| Craving | Go to |
|---|---|
| Prawn noodles | Cat in the Hat (running since 1946) or One Prawn Noodle (ex-Burnt Ends chef) |
| Something unusual/off-menu elsewhere | Deen Tiga Rasa’s sup tulang merah (red bone soup) |
| Michelin-recognised without the price tag | Wedang (Bee Hoon Soto Ayam, $3) — former Bib Gourmand winner |
| Late supper/quick bite | Ah Xiao Teochew Braised Duck Rice, $3 |
| Halal option | The Original Vadai, or Deen Tiga Rasa |
| Dessert to close out the meal | 75 Ah Balling Tang Yuan (peanut soup, $1.40) or Zhao An Grass Jelly |
Basement Level — Stalls Worth Knowing
| Stall | Signature | Price |
|---|---|---|
| Cat in the Hat | Prawn noodles (running since 1946) + French pastries | Varies |
| Deen Tiga Rasa | Sup Tulang Merah (red bone soup) | Varies |
| Golden Mile Special Yong Tau Foo (#B1-44) | Fish-based yong tau foo — running since 1958 | $0.50/piece, min. 8 |
| Wedang (#B1-19) | Bee Hoon Soto Ayam — former Michelin Bib Gourmand | $3 |
| Ah Xiao Teochew Braised Duck (#B1-43) | Braised duck rice — operating since the 1990s | $3 |
| Chef Choo Signature (#B1-45) | Sizzling seafood spaghetti — ex-5-star hotel chef | $7.90–$13.90 |
| Yong Kwang Yummy Seafood (#B1-55) | Salted egg pork ribs | $12–$18 |
| The Original Vadai (#B1-32) | Prawn vadai — halal-certified | Varies |
| Wen Kang Ji Wanton Noodle (#B1-29) | Wanton noodles, char siew roasted in-stall | $5–$7 |
Level 1 — Stalls Worth Knowing
| Stall | Signature | Price |
|---|---|---|
| Yew Chuan Claypot Rice (#01-73) | Claypot chicken rice — nearly 40 years running, expect a wait | $12–$30 |
| One Prawn Noodle (#01-93) | Classic big prawn noodles — head chef ex-Burnt Ends | $5–$7 |
| Choon Kee Roasted Delights (#01-74) | Char siew / roast duck rice — often sells out early | $4–$6 |
| YouFu Fried Hokkien Prawn Noodle (#01-57) | “Carbonara-style” fried hokkien mee, between wet and dry | $4–$8 |
| Keng Heng Teochew Lor Mee (#01-63) | Lor mee — known for long queues | $3–$5 |
| Chung Cheng Chilli Mee (#01-59) | House-made chilli paste with belacan and dried shrimp | $3–$5 |
| Kheng Fatt Hainanese Beef Noodles (#01-89) | Dry beef noodles, one-portion-per-person policy | $5 |
| 91 Fried Kway Teow Mee (#01-91) | Fried kway teow mee — cooked without pork lard | $3–$5 |
| 75 Ah Balling Tang Yuan (#01-75) | Glutinous rice balls in peanut soup, multiple fillings | $1.40–$3 |
Unit numbers and prices are compiled from food media coverage and may shift as stalls relocate within the centre or adjust pricing — confirm on-site if you’re making a special trip for one specific stall.
Getting There, Parking & Paying
This is the part most Golden Mile Food Centre guides skip entirely.
- Parking: the food centre itself has no dedicated visitor carpark. Nearest options are Golden Mile Complex and Golden Mile Tower car parks, both a short walk along Beach Road — daytime rates typically start around $2 for the first hour and $1 per 30 minutes after, with evening parking often switching to a flat entry rate around $2.20 after 6pm. Confirm current rates on-site, as carpark pricing changes periodically.
- Payment: expect a cash-heavy experience. Many stalls, especially older ones, are cash-only or cash-preferred; a growing but still incomplete number accept PayNow or QR payment. Bring cash as your primary plan rather than assuming card/QR will work everywhere.
- MRT: Nicoll Highway is the closest station (roughly 5-8 minutes’ walk); Bugis and Lavender MRT are also walkable depending on your route.
- Upstairs: the building is informally known as the “Beach Road Army Market” because of the army surplus and camping gear shops on the upper floor — worth a browse if you’re already there.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the hawker centre on Beach Road called?
It’s Golden Mile Food Centre, at 505 Beach Road, Singapore 199583, across two levels (basement and Level 1). It’s sometimes informally called the “Beach Road hawker centre” or, because of the army surplus shops upstairs, the “Beach Road Army Market.”
Is Golden Mile Food Centre closing?
No. It’s often confused with the separate, adjacent Golden Mile Complex (now “The Golden Mile”), which is undergoing a major conserved-building redevelopment expected to complete around 2029. Golden Mile Food Centre itself already completed its own renovation closure (Dec 2020–Feb 2021, reopened 1 March 2021) and is operating normally.
What are the best stalls at Golden Mile Food Centre?
Cat in the Hat (prawn noodles since 1946), Wedang (a former Michelin Bib Gourmand winner), Golden Mile Special Yong Tau Foo (running since 1958), Deen Tiga Rasa (sup tulang merah) and Yew Chuan Claypot Rice (nearly 40 years running) are among the most consistently recommended stalls across two levels.
Can I pay by card or PayNow at Golden Mile Food Centre?
Some stalls do, but many — especially older, longer-running ones — are cash-only or strongly cash-preferred. Bring cash as your primary payment method rather than assuming cashless options will be available everywhere.
Where can I park near Golden Mile Food Centre?
There’s no dedicated carpark at the food centre itself. The nearest options are the Golden Mile Complex and Golden Mile Tower car parks along Beach Road, a short walk away, with typical daytime rates from around $2 for the first hour.
How do I get to Golden Mile Food Centre?
It’s roughly a 5-8 minute walk from Nicoll Highway MRT, and also walkable from Bugis and Lavender MRT stations depending on your route.
