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Cheap, Popular, Non-Touristy Seafood Spots in Southern and Central Singapore

May 30 2025, 01:05
Cheap, Popular, Non-Touristy Seafood Spots in Southern and Central Singapore

1. Sum Kee Food

  • Location: 2 Telok Blangah Street 31, #01-111, Singapore 108942
  • Cuisine: Zi char
  • Price Range: ~S$6–S$15 per dish
  • Popular Dishes: Black Pepper Crab (~S$40), Fried Prawns with Garlic (~S$15), Sambal Clams (~S$12), Sambal Kangkong (~S$8)
  • Why Local: No-frills zi char in a Telok Blangah HDB estate, packed with heartland regulars.
  • Recommendation: Try Sambal Clams or Fried Prawns with Garlic, paired with rice (~S$0.50).
  • Hours: Daily 11:30 AM – 2:30 PM, 5:00 PM – 10:30 PM

2. Ocean Curry Fish Head

  • Location: 1080 Lower Delta Road, Singapore 169311 (near Labrador Park)
  • Cuisine: Zi char, curry fish head
  • Price Range: ~S$8–S$20 per dish
  • Popular Dishes: Curry Fish Head (~S$20–S$28), Assam Prawns (~S$15), Sambal Squid (~S$12)
  • Why Local: Beloved for fiery curry fish head in a quiet area, serving nearby residents.
  • Recommendation: Share a small Curry Fish Head (~S$20) and add Sambal Squid.
  • Hours: Daily 11:00 AM – 2:30 PM, 5:00 PM – 10:00 PM

3. Keng Eng Kee Seafood

  • Location: 124 Bukit Merah Lane 1, #01-136, Singapore 150124
  • Cuisine: Zi char
  • Price Range: ~S$5–S$15 per dish
  • Popular Dishes: Moonlight Horfun (~S$11), Fried Baby Squid (~S$12), Salted Egg Crab (~S$40)
  • Why Local: Michelin Plate spot in Bukit Merah, loved for wok hei and hawker prices.
  • Recommendation: Get Moonlight Horfun and Fried Baby Squid for a budget meal.
  • Hours: Daily 11:30 AM – 2:30 PM, 5:00 PM – 10:00 PM

4. Sin Hoi Sai Seafood Restaurant

  • Location: 55 Tiong Bahru Road, #01-59, Singapore 160055
  • Cuisine: Zi char
  • Price Range: ~S$8–S$18 per dish
  • Popular Dishes: Butter Prawns (~S$18), Fried Baby Squid (~S$12), Chili Crab (~S$40)
  • Why Local: Late-night spot in Tiong Bahru, packed with local night owls.
  • Recommendation: Try Butter Prawns and Sambal Kangkong (~S$8) for a cheap meal.
  • Hours: Daily 5:00 PM – 4:00 AM

5. Ah Orh Seafood Restaurant

  • Location: 115 Jalan Bukit Merah, #01-1627, Singapore 160115
  • Cuisine: Zi char (Teochew-style)
  • Price Range: ~S$8–S$20 per dish
  • Popular Dishes: Teochew-Style Steamed Fish (~S$15), Prawn Roll (~S$10), Clams with Garlic (~S$12)
  • Why Local: Teochew-style gem in Bukit Merah, loved by local families.
  • Recommendation: Order Teochew-Style Steamed Fish and Prawn Roll for a light meal.
  • Hours: Daily 11:00 AM – 2:30 PM, 5:00 PM – 9:30 PM

6. Chen’s Mapo Tofu

  • Location: 7 Tanjong Pagar Plaza, #01-108, Singapore 081007
  • Cuisine: Sichuan-style zi char
  • Price Range: ~S$8–S$18 per dish
  • Popular Dishes: Spicy Chili Prawns (~S$18), Sichuan Grilled Fish (~S$20), Clams in Spicy Broth (~S$12)
  • Why Local: Fiery Sichuan seafood in Tanjong Pagar, serving office workers and residents.
  • Recommendation: Try Spicy Chili Prawns or share Sichuan Grilled Fish.
  • Hours: Daily 11:30 AM – 2:30 PM, 5:30 PM – 10:30 PM

7. Telok Blangah Food Centre (Huat BBQ Seafood)

  • Location: 79 Telok Blangah Drive, #01-07, Singapore 100079
  • Cuisine: Hawker-style BBQ seafood
  • Price Range: ~S$5–S$15 per dish
  • Popular Dishes: Sambal Stingray (~S$10), BBQ Prawns (~S$12), Grilled Squid (~S$10)
  • Why Local: Heartland stall in Telok Blangah, packed with local families.
  • Recommendation: Get Sambal Stingray and Grilled Squid, paired with rice (~S$0.50).
  • Hours: Daily 3:00 PM – 10:00 PM (may close some weekdays, call +65 6270 8860)

Budget Tips

  • Share pricier dishes (e.g., crabs, fish) in groups of 4+ to split costs.
  • Focus on sides like prawns, squid, or clams (~S$8–S$12) for solo meals.
  • Visit before 7:00 PM to avoid queues and get fresher seafood.
  • Pair with rice (~S$0.50–S$1) for a filling, cheap meal.
  • Bring cash for hawker stalls (e.g., Huat BBQ Seafood may be cash-only).

Notes

  • All spots are in southern (Telok Blangah, Bukit Merah, Labrador Park) or central (Tiong Bahru, Tanjong Pagar) Singapore.
  • Prices are approximate for small portions. Crabs/fish are pricier; focus on prawns, squid, or stingray for budget meals.
  • Halal-friendly options available (e.g., Telok Blangah Food Centre 5 mins walk away); ask for no pork lard.
  • Some stalls may close early or take rest days (e.g., Mondays); call ahead for smaller stalls.
  • All are in residential or low-key areas, serving locals, far from tourist hubs.


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