Kelim Dakdoritang - Tiong Bahru 계림닭도리탕

This March 2025, KELIM DAKDORITANG marks a double celebration at its Tiong Bahru outlet—its 1st anniversary at this location and the 60th anniversary of the renowned Korean restaurant chain.

To celebrate this milestone, KELIM DAKDORITANG has introduced new menu items, including the BanBan Doritang—a delightful combination of spicy Dakdoritang and the milder Dakhanmari in a single pot. This brilliant creation allows patrons to enjoy the best of both worlds.

Kelim Dakdoritang

While the Korean restaurant is housed in a conserved building with a well-preserved, nostalgic facade, stepping inside reveals a different story. The interior has been tastefully renovated into a vibrant space that perfectly captures the energy of a modern Korean eatery.

Furnishings & Decor

The vibrant hue of this Kimchi Fried Rice instantly whets the appetite, with every bite packed with the rich tang of aged kimchi and a satisfying spicy kick. Topped with a perfectly fried sunny-side-up egg, its runny yolk adds a luscious creaminess that ties the flavors together beautifully. The addition of seaweed and sesame seeds enhances the umami notes, making this dish an irresistible comfort meal. A simple yet flavorful delight that hits all the right spots! 

Kimchi Fried Rice - $12.90

This Omelette Roll is a feast for both the eyes and the taste buds! Soft, fluffy egg layers are packed with savory goodness and drizzled generously with creamy mayo and tangy ketchup, creating a perfect balance of flavors. The sprinkle of dried herbs adds a touch of freshness, making each bite more enjoyable. Whether paired with the spicy tteokbokki or eaten on its own, this dish is a delightful addition to any Korean meal.

Gyern-mari (Roll Omelette)

Jjajangmyeon is a classic favorite that's hard to resist. The springy noodles are coated in a rich black bean sauce and topped with tender meat, potato, crisp shredded cucumber, and a perfectly boiled egg, creating a satisfying medley of flavors and textures.

Jjajangmyeon 

Here are the three tempting varieties of Korean fried chicken:

🍗 Original Flavor: A golden, crispy classic perfect for purists.

🧄🍯 Soy Garlic Flavor: A sweet and savory blend that’s irresistibly addictive.

🌶️🔥 Sweet Spicy Flavor: A bold kick with just the right amount of heat to tantalize

Koren Fried Chicken Combo - $22.90

Packed with fresh veggies, tender marinated meat, and a perfectly golden egg, this Bibimbap is a vibrant and wholesome Korean classic! Each bite bursts with textures and flavors, from crunchy bean sprouts to savory mushrooms and crisp cucumbers. Mix it all together with a dollop of gochujang for that signature spicy kick. A satisfying and well-balanced meal that's perfect for any time of the day—don't miss out on ordering this delicious bowl!

Bibimbap

Here's what you can have—the best of both worlds! A double-flavour stew featuring both spicy and non-spicy Dakhanmari in one pot. Enjoy this limited-time deal: $10 off all March (Usual price: $44.90). Don't miss out! 🔥🍲

Spicy

Non-Spicy

Enjoying my favourite army stew or better known as army stew in Korean. This ultimate comfort dish is always a winner with its spicy, savory broth loaded with instant noodles, sausages, luncheon meat, tofu, kimchi, and gooey melted cheese. Nothing beats the warm, rich flavors of a bubbling hot stew, especially when shared with friends or family! 

Army Stew

One bite into the Grilled Pork Collar (Dwaeji Galbi), and I was hooked. The sweet, caramelized glaze over the succulent, smoky meat made each bite incredibly addictive. The pork collar was perfectly grilled to achieve that juicy, tender texture while locking in the deep flavors of the marinade.

Pairing it with fresh lettuce, garlic, and a dip in ssamjang (savory soybean paste) added another layer of flavorful contrast. The smoky aroma, the glistening glaze, and the satisfying bite.

If you're a grilled meat lover, Dwaeji Galbi is an absolute must-try. 

Grilled Pork Collar - $24.90

That’s an awesome deal for Korean food lovers! 🎉 For every Banban Doritang, Dakdoritang, or Bakhanmari ordered, you can snag one of the four most popular Korean street food favorites for just $3 throughout March!

🔥 Choose from:

🧀 Crispy Cheese Balls – Oozy, cheesy goodness wrapped in a crispy golden shell

🌿 Gimmari (Korean Fried Seaweed Rolls) – Crunchy, savory seaweed wrapped around glass noodles

🌶️ Spicy Sweet Tteokbokki – Soft and chewy rice cakes drenched in a fiery-sweet sauce

🍗 New Addictive Fried Chicken Skin – Light, crispy, and dangerously addictive!

If you're a fan of Korean flavors, this is the perfect time to indulge in these tasty bites! Which one would you pick? 😋

Fried Chicken Skin - $9.90

Fried Fish Skin

There's something undeniably satisfying about a steaming bowl of Tteokbokki—those chewy rice cakes, bathed in a rich, spicy-sweet gochujang sauce, pack an irresistible kick with every bite.

The thick, glossy sauce coats each rice cake beautifully, delivering a perfect balance of heat, sweetness, and umami. The gentle chewiness of the tteok makes it oh-so-addictive, while the sauce lingers on the taste buds, leaving you craving more.

Topped with sliced fish cakes, boiled eggs, and a sprinkle of sesame seeds, this dish is a classic Korean comfort food that never fails to hit the spot. Whether you're indulging in it at a street stall or enjoying it as a side dish in a Korean restaurant, Tteokbokki always promises a bold, flavorful experience.

If you love spicy and hearty flavors, this is a must-try dish that will keep you coming back for more! 

Tteokbokki 

Kelim Dakdoritang - Tiong Bahru 계림닭도리탕
Location: 55 Tiong Bahru Rd, Singapore 160055
Website

Authentic Teochew Tradition Mushroom Minced Meat Noodle

 I bet most of the BCM lovers heard about the “No Signboard” Bak Chor Mee hawker at Tiong Bahru Stall reopened at Havelock Road. Despite being about a month or so opening at its relocation and on top of a rainy day, it still demand a queue for about 20 - 30 minutes of our order.

Stall of Authentic Teochew Tradition Mushroom Minced Meat Noodle

Here’s the bowl of nostalgic, old-school bowls of lard-loaded minced meat noodles that has been selling since almost 60 years ago when back then it was just 20 cents per bowl. However it is now priced at $5, $6 & $7, Small, Medium & Large Respectively. 

The Noodles (Mee Kia & Mee Pok) were cooked to a satisfying texture that features a good contrast of those tender minced meat fragrantly braised juicy slices of the mushrooms. 

Mee Kia - $5 (Small)

As this is the first time I tried their noodle, I find that this Authentic Teochew Tradition Mushroom Minced Meat Noodle features a very strong punch of black vinegar among the generous amount of lards, seasonings and sauce. If you do order a larger portion, Uncle will include a piece of fresh prawn too.

Mee Pok - $6 (Medium)

The noteworthy items are the succulent pieces of the mushrooms as well as the nostalgic taste of a bowl of noodles from the “Tee Poh” aka sole fish.

Sole Fish

Interestingly, they are one of the very few Bak Chor Mee Stall that provide dumplings in the dish though the texture and taste is not to die for.

Dumpling Soup - $4

For those who enjoy a nostalgia taste of Teochew’s Authentic Bak Chor Mee, you may want to give this a go and to those who miss our legendary Mushroom Minced Meat Noodle, you may want to get your tastebuds working again here.

Rating: 3.25 / 5

Authentic Teochew Tradition Mushroom Minced Meat Noodle

Location:  Havelock Road Food Centre, Blk 22A Havelock Road, #01-21 Singapore 161022. 

Beo Crescent Curry Rice

With the ever-long queue for Curry Rice at Beo Crescent, we queued about 15-20 minutes during lunch time. This is sworn by many as the best curry rice in Singapore.

We had our meal at a total cost of $13.90 with these ingredients on the first plate, braised vegetables, sotong and pork cutlet

Our Meal

While on the other plate, we had braised vegetables, minced pork pancake, pork cutlet and curry chicken,

Our Meal

The star order will be none other than their pork cutlet which is super crispy and flavourful. The cabbage and steamed minced pork are also one of their must-have dishes. For those who enjoyed a wet version of Curry Rice, this might float your boat. We love the gluey curry and braised gravy over our plate of rice. It's so appetizing.

Beo Crescent Curry Rice
Location: 40 Beo Cres, Singapore 160040

Teck Seng Soya Bean Milk

Those who patronize Tiong Bahru Food Centre will probably know of this long-history Soya Bean Milk stall. Mr Low has kept going through the process of Soya Bean Milk daily. Soya Bean Milk is made from scratch by soaking soybeans, blending and cooking them.

Soya Bean Milk Stall

Beancurd aka "Tau Huey" is of a very smooth texture, wobbly and does not disintegrate easily while you put them into your mouth. Delicious indeed!

The Soya Milk drink costs $1.20 per cup while the mixture of Soya Milk and grass jelly drink costs $1.50. They tasted refreshing and smooth, free of residue.

What will you like?

They usually has a long queue line up in front of the stall, do grab them early to avoid disappointment. 

Rating: 4 / 5

Teck Seng Soya Bean Milk
Location: Tiong Bahru Food Centre, 30 Seng Poh Rd, #02-69 Market, Singapore 168898

Zhong Yu Yuan Wei Wanton Noodle (忠于原味云吞面)

 Back to the place where I learnt what "不见天" (Literally Translated means Cannot See Sky) is during my visit in 2018 to Zhong Yu Yuan Wei Wanton Noodle (忠于原味云吞面). The Stall Business remains popular with its die-hard fans queuing patiently in front of the stall.

Zhong Yu Yuan Wei Wanton Noodle (忠于原味云吞面) 

Besides the springy noodle tossed in fragrant soy sauce, the Char Siew was the star on the plate that made us return here.

Wanton Mee Premium - $7

The Char Siew is made from the Pork Arm Pit and every piece is well caramelised. The exterior appearance was glistering and slightly charred. You can see the distinct layer of fats and meat.

Glistering Char Siew

The bowl of Dumpling Soup was worth the money. Every piece of dumpling was plump and the ingredients were generous with a succulent bite from the prawn and not forgetting the refreshing crunchy chestnut bits. 

Dumpling Soup - $4

We will be back again for its "不见天".

Rating: 3.5 / 5

Zhong Yu Yuan Wei Wanton Noodle (忠于原味云吞面)
Location: Tiong Bahru Market & Food Centre, 30 Seng Poh Road #02-30, Singapore 168898

Tiong Bahru Lor Mee 中峇鲁卤面

When we talk about Tiong Bahru Food Centre, there are always a list of Stalls not to be missed out in our minds and one of them is none other than this Tiong Bahru Lor Mee. Many swear that its the best Lor Mee in town and during a weekend as early as 7am, we already notice a long queue lining up for their noodles.

Lor Mee Stall

Their Lor Mee comes in 3 sizes, Small, Medium & Big, from $3.50 to $5.50. The braised sauce texture was not too starchy and the portion was of good amount. The ingredients they had were fried fish nuggets, fried Wanton, braised egg and braised pork.

Lor Mee - $3.50 (Small)

The fish was battered and fried, soaked in the braised Gravy. Overall, I find that Tiong Bahru Lor Mee still lives up to its name. 

Fried Fish

Rating: 3.5 / 5

Tiong Bahru Lor Mee 中峇鲁卤面 
Location: Tiong Bahru Food Centre, 30 Seng Poh Rd, #02-80, Singapore 168898

Por Kee Eating House 1996

If you speak about delicious traditional Chinese Cze Char in an old-school environment, Por Kee Eating House 1996 will fit the bill. We did a reservation and were told that the dining is limited to 1 hour per table. For all we know, the speed of placing our ordered food on the tables was faster than we can imagined.

Totally love such vegetable combinations among Baby Bok Chye, beancurd rod, mushroom and broccoli. 

Four Treasury of Green 鼎湖四宝  - $21

Love the execution of Ee Fu Noodles. The noodles were soft and smooth with a good hint of mushroom aroma. The ingredients were mushrooms and beansprouts. If you are an Ee-Fu Noodle Lover, you might want to try out this recommended Noodle on their menu.

Fried Ee-Fu Noodle 干烧伊面- $15

Bamboo Clams were fresh and well seasoned in their savoury garlic flavour and sprinkled with some spring onions. The server helped to serve the Bamboo Clam individually.

Garlic Bamboo Clam 蒜竹蚌 - $12 Each

Apparently, Champagne Ribs are popular among diners. Nonetheless, there are two types of Ribs, you can choose to order the short ribs or the long ribs. The long ribs cost $11 each and definitely have more meat as compared to the short ribs portion. The ribs were generously coated in its marinade and together with the charred taste, I can totally understand why the dish was good. 

Champagne Short Ribs 香槟短骨 - $24

The HK Style of Steamed Live Fish was absolutely awesome. The freshness and tenderness of the Fish were commendable. Scallions were used as garnishing and the sweet soy sauce enhanced the taste of the dish.

"HK" Style Steamed Fish 港式蒸鲜鱼 - $40

I'm a fan of dining in such old-school settings and being served delicious & tasty Cze Char dishes. The advantage is that the restaurant was equipped with an efficient team whereby our requests are attended to immediately. On the contrary, they can be seen standing at one side observing, this can be very stressful to diners too. Afterall, Por Kee Eating House 1996 is still reputable among families and a good place for gathering for Cze Char. 

Rating: 4/5

Por Kee Eating House 1996
Location: 69 Seng Poh Ln, #01-02, Singapore 160069
Website

Hui Ji Fish ball Noodle . Yong Tau Fu

Another impromptu meetup over lunch ended me at Tiong Bahru Hawker Centre with a bowl of Fishball noodles as well as a bowl of Yong Tau Fu. For so many times that I have visited this place, I had never tried this stall before.

Stall

Hui Ji is known for its authentic Teochew style of fishball with its consistency in taste.

Our Orders

Having ordered the dry Fishball noodles with Bee Tai Mak, it was well mixed with sauce and the fish ball was bouncy.

Fish Ball Bee Tai Mak - $4 (Big)

The ingredients were pretty generous with lean meat, fish cakes, fish dumplings and fish balls.

Mee Pok Dry

The Yong Tau Fu soup is a good pairing to our bowl of dry noodles. The soup tasted old school and customers can pick their Yong Tau Fu from the stall.

Yong Tau Fu

Though a simple meal, it was satisfying to the tastebuds.

Rating: 3.25 / 5

Hui Ji Fish ball Noodle . Yong Tau Fu
Location: Tiong Bahru Food Centre, 30 Seng Poh Road,  #02-44, Singapore 168898

Covent Garden Kway Chap

I notice Covent Garden Kway Chap stall sometime back when I was visiting Havelock Road Cooked Food Center for Meng Kee Fried Kway Teow 明记炒粿条 and learnt that Covent Garden Kway Chap is one of the popular stalls.

Covent Garden Kway Chap

We were there early in the morning and the queue has not formed yet. Uncle was friendly and asked if I wanted to customize my order.  

Kway Chap Set for 2 - $6 

I did not know what to order, therefore I ordered the default combination platter and asked for everything. The platter consists of preserved vegetables, fish cake, braised egg, skin, braised intestine and tau pok.

Ingredients

It felt stomach warming to slurp down a bowl of Kway in the morning. The soup for the Kway comes with a light braised taste added with a tad fragrant from the fried shallots.

Kway 

The portion is priced at value-for-money pricing and the innards are very clean. Overall, the Kway Chap is decent and does not have any gamey aftertaste. For those who prefer to have a decent and hearty traditional Kway Chap at pocket-friendly pricing.

Rating: 3.25 / 5

Covent Garden Kway Chap
Location: Havelock Road Cooked Food Centre, 22B Havelock Rd, Singapore 162022

Guang Fa Laksa

While this is one of the few popular stalls in Havelock Road Cooked Food Centre that many netizens raved about and mentioned that it's one of the best Laksa in Singapore, it's hard not to pay the stall a visit.

Stall of Guang Fa Laksa

Traditionally taste, the laksa gravy is thick and packed strong aroma. If you enjoy the traditional taste, savoury and fragrant of coconut milk, you will love this creamy & well-balanced taste. The bowl comes with a hard-boiled egg, cut fish cakes, Tau Pok as well as fresh blood cockles.

Laksa - $5 (Big)

It is not overwhelmingly spicy and the broth was rather addictive. Together with the springy thick white bee hoon and Tau Pok soaking up the goodness, it's quite hard not to polish up the bowl dry.

Ingredients of Laksa

If you are someone who prefers a stronger taste in Laksa, Guang Fa Laksa is definitely an underrated gem.

Other stalls that you might want to visit from this Hawker Center:

• Meng Kee Fried Kway Teow 明记炒粿条
• Du Du Cooked Food

Rating: 3.5 / 5

Guang Fa Laksa
Location: Havelock Road Cooked Food Centre, 22A Havelock Rd, #01-08, Singapore 161022

Du Du Cooked Food

Tu Tu Kueh is a heritage snack that is loved by many for its bite-size pillow-soft consistency filled with Coconut or Peanuts. These steamed rice cakes are also known as Putu Piring. 

Stall of Du Du Cooked Food

Besides the standard bite-size of the Tu Tu Kueh, this stall does offer a bigger size (XL Size) that is almost 3 times the size of the original and costs $1 per piece.

Tu Tu Kueh - 4 for $2

Uncle Tan who is selling Tu Tu Kueh for more than 50 years is the man behind the Stall. I used to visit his Tu Tu Kueh Stall in Jurong West during my childhood days. His Tu Tu Kueh was popular in the neighbourhood.

Tu Tu With Peanut Fillings

Ingredients were prepared from scratch like cutting of pandan leaves, and grounding of rice flour. If you notice, they have a big machine in the stall meant for his preparations - that's how serious they are into these handmade delicacies. 

Tu Tu Kueh with Coconut Fillings

Rating: 3.25 / 5

Du Du Cooked Food
Location: Havelock Food Centre, Blk 22A #01-10 Singapore 161022