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Holland Village Market & Food Centre – Holland Village
A compact yet vibrant hawker centre with a range of affordable, local, halal and vegetarian-friendly dishes—perfect for families and food lovers.
Holland Village Market & Food Centre – Holland Village A compact yet vibrant hawker centre with a range of affordable, local, halal and vegetarian-friendly dishes—perfect for families and food lovers.
| Why bring the kids | A lively, open-air atmosphere serving wholesome local fare. Kids can sample a variety of dishes—from mild laksa to sweet carrot cake—while parents enjoy a casual, communal dining experience. |
| Opening hours | Monday–Sunday: 6:30 AM – 10:00 PM |
| Admission | Free entry—just pay per stall. Bring cash; not all stalls accept cards. |
| Family facilities | Wheelchair and stroller-accessible with ample communal tables. Newer seating and better ventilation make it comfortable for families. Restrooms available on site. |
| Highlights / What to do | • Start with Holland V Fried Bee Hoon (#01‑11)—fragrant rice noodles topped with egg, luncheon meat and crispy chicken wing. • Try Ming Fa Fishball Noodles (#01‑14) or Mushroom Minced Meat Noodles. • Enjoy 363 Katong Laksa & Nasi Lemak (#01‑15), no pork/no lard, cooked fresh. • Dig into Claypot Rice or Sesame Oil Chicken at Yu Ji (#01‑29). • Indulge in Western-style chicken chop/fish & chips at Chang Sheng (#01‑30). • Satisfy spice-craving with mala xiang guo build-your-own pot at Qian Jiao (#01‑31). • Grab vegetarian rojak, carrot cake or Cheng Tng desserts from various stalls. • Enjoy halal-certified Chops! Grill & Sides—a casual Western stall great for burgers, pasta, and steaks. |
| Halal & Vegetarian options | • Chops! Grill & Sides (halal‑certified Western fare) serves burgers, chicken, steak, pasta. • 363 Katong Laksa & Nasi Lemak (no pork/no lard) offers coconut rice and laksa. • Vegetarian-friendly stalls serve rojak, carrot cake, Cheng Tng and ice kacang. • Several Muslim-owned or halal-leaning Malay/Indo stalls offer mee goreng, nasi padang and more. |
| Getting there | MRT: Holland Village (Circle Line) — ~5 min walk Bus: Arrive via 7, 75, 106, 111, 174, 201 to Holland Village Drive/Grab: Street parking and public lots around Holland Village; area can get busy during peak hours |
| Nearby food & attractions | Located within the Holland Village enclave—surrounded by cafes, dessert bars like 2am:dessertbar, Thai eateries, kopitiams, and shops. Also adjacent to Holland Piazza, Raffles Holland V, and One Holland Village mall. |
| Parent tips | • Visit midday or late afternoon on weekdays to avoid peak crowds. • Arrive early in the morning for breakfast-style stalls like fried bee hoon. • Bring cash—especially useful since some popular stalls close when sold out. • Try halal & vegetarian dishes—look for “no pork/no lard” or halal-certified signs. • Grab light desserts like Cheng Tng or ice kacang to finish. |
| Contact | Address: 1 Lorong Mambong, Singapore 277700 |
| Address | 1 Lorong Mambong, Singapore 277700 |
A historic yet refreshed hawker centre that blends classic morning bites, hearty meals, halal and vegetarian options—ideal for a casual family dining experience in Holland Village.
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