Old Airport Road Food Centre

About

A legendary hawker centre that locals consider one of the best in Singapore. Massive, buzzing and packed with heritage stalls.

📖 The Story

Built in 1973 on the site of Singapore's first civilian airport, Old Airport Road Food Centre carries history in its very address. The Kallang Airport opened in 1937 and was the pride of British colonial Singapore — by 1973 it had been replaced by Paya Lebar Airport and the old terminal demolished. The hawker centre that rose in its place became legendary for different reasons: over 150 stalls, multiple Michelin-recognised hawkers, and a reputation among serious food people as the single best hawker centre in Singapore. It is never the most famous but consistently the most respected.

✨ Vibe: The hawker centre that serious food people call their favourite

Local Quote

Heritage Timeline

Legendary Stalls

• Outram Park Fried Kway Teow Mee

  Char Kway Teow

  Michelin Bib Gourmand. The uncle fries one or two portions at a time, refuses to compromise on wok hei. Queues begin before the stall opens.

• Toa Payoh Lor Mee

  Lor Mee

  Thick starchy gravy, braised pork, fish cake and vinegar. One of the most underrated dishes in Singapore done at its absolute best.

• Hua Kee Chicken Wings

  BBQ Chicken Wings

  Marinated overnight and grilled to order. The skin is lacquered, the meat stays juicy. Locals drive from across the island specifically for these.

Must Try Dishes

• Toa Payoh Lor Mee
• Hua Kee Chicken Wings
• Dong Ji Fried Kway Teow
• Old Airport Road Carrot Cake

This Place Is Perfect For

• Local families
• Foodies
• Weekend breakfast
• Serious eaters