Holland Drive Food Centre Reopens – 10 Popular Stalls To Try Including $2 Roast Pork Rice, Michelin Bib Gourmand Claypot Rice

Holland Drive Food Centre (not to be confused with Holland Village Food Centre) is back after a few months’ renovation.

Just a bus stop away from Buona Vista MRT Station, the food center is home to over 40 food stalls that serve up a diverse range of mouth-watering dishes.

From Xian Yi Wan Fish Soup, Rojak Line, Lao Chen Ji Sarawak Kolo Mee, Congee House, Zhen Ji Vegetarian Food, to Ru Fan Bao Dian to Traditional Carrot Cake, there are many stalls to check out there.

I did notice that Da Chang Jin Chee Cheong Fun stall is no longer around.

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New Lucky Claypot Rice
Holland Drive Food Centre #02-19
Tel: +65 6778 7808
Opening Hours: 10:30am – 12:30pm, 5pm – 7:30pm (Mon – Tues, Thurs – Sun), Closed Wed

Probably one of the most popular stalls at Holland Drive Food Centre is this Michelin Bib Gourmand Claypot Rice stall.

The waiting time is estimated to be at least 30 to 45 minutes for off-peak periods, and 60 to 90 minutes for peak period.

You can call to reserve (+65 6778 7808) to minimise the wait, but be ready with your orders, and remember the queue number they gave you.

The signatures at New Lucky Claypot Rice include the Claypot “Wu Wei” Rice for two pax ($15), 3 pax ($25), 4 pax at ($30).

Traditional Claypot Rice requires the rice to be cooked within the pot itself, with appropriate control of the fire. Plus the fact the stall is using charcoal, which would take up at least 45 minutes of cooking.

I found the lup cheong particularly tasty without being tough or dry, specially supplied by a shop in Chinatown.

The chicken pieces were also well marinated, had a smoky flavour, without being too bony.

Additional tip: The chilli sauce bowl is kept at the side of the stall. Do go get some.

Read more at: New Lucky Claypot Rice (Holland Drive Food Centre)

Cheng Heng Kway Chap and Braised Duck Rice 進興粿汁.鹵鴨飯
Holland Drive Food Centre #02-05
Opening Hours: 7:30am – 2:30pm (Mon – Wed, Fri – Sun), Closed Thurs

Cheng Heng Kway Chap is a Michelin-recommended stall where you can expect a wait of at least 15 minutes in line.

The line just gets longer and longer every time I visit.

The friendly aunties running the stall are a delight to watch as they work, with one chopping ingredients and the other cooking the rice sheets and assembling the dishes.

Offering their version of Kway Chap ($4.50 for an individual set), Cheng Heng is the perfect spot to satisfy your cravings for both silky rice noodles and Braised Duck Rice.

Among the two components, the “kway” stands out for its exceptional smoothness, which allows the noodles to glide effortlessly with each bite.

For a more personalised meal, you can choose from a variety of side ingredients, such as tender braised duck, tender pork belly, meticulously cleaned pork intestines, preserved vegetables, and braised egg, all available for a modest additional cost.

Read more at: Cheng Heng Kway Chap and Braised Duck Rice (Holland Drive Food Centre)

Blanco Court Kueh Chap 白兰阁粿汁
Holland Drive Food Centre #02-02
Opening Hours: 7am – 2:30pm (Tues – Thurs, Sat – Sun), Closed Mon, Fri

Named after its former location at the 4th storey of Blanco Court (junction of North Bridge Road and Ophir Road), it kept its name as Blanco Court Kueh Chap despite moving to Holland Drive.

It originated in the 1950s by current operator Uncle Tan’s grandfather.

If you are an individual diner, get a bowl of Kway Chap with a plate of braised meat, tau pok (fried beancurd), tau kwa (firm tofu), and braised egg.

You can add other items such as big intestines, small intestines, pig trotters, pork belly, pig tongue, pig stomach, pig skin, salted vegetable, peanuts and egg.

Two popular Kway Chap stalls are found within the same food centre, and Blanco Court Kueh Chap’s version may be preferable for those who enjoy more delicately and milder braised intestines.

If you find the dish too mild, add some fried shallots or their zesty chili to elevate the flavour and balance the sauce.

Read more at: Blanco Court Kueh Chap (Holland Drive Food Centre)

Ru Ji Kitchen – Holland Drive
Holland Drive Food Centre #02-28/29
Opening Hours: 7am – 1pm (Tue – Sun), Closed Mon

Ru Ji’s Fishball Noodle ($4, $5) features these popular hand-made boundy fishballs and fishcake in a light, clear broth.

This is accompanied with dry mee pok or mee kia served separately with sambal chili, crisp pork lard, sprinkled with chopped spring onions.

Given the choice, I say go for the mee pok which was cooked just right with a delicious you can say al-dente bite.

Springy, and neither too dry nor too soft.

If you are not up to too much spice, order ”少辣” (Shao La, less chilli) so that the spicy, savoury sauce at the bottom of the noodles are just enough to coat the noodles once mixed.

The pork lard also provided that pleasant crunch.

Read more at: Ru Ji Kitchen (Holland Drive Food Centre)

Leong Wei Roasted Delight
Holland Drive Food Centre #02-36
Opening Hours: 12pm – 7pm (Mon – Wed, Sat – Sun), Closed Thurs, Fri

Leong Wei Roasted Delight is famous for its roasted meats, especially its roasted duck and char siew.

The stall is known for its generous portions and affordable prices, making it a popular choice among the residents around.

Even though the closing hours state 7pm on Google, they really close much earlier than that.

One of the major selling points is that their Roast Pork Rice is price from $2, while Roast Duck Rice is priced from $3. Really affordable at this economic climate, and the hawkers have maintained these prices for so many years.

The hawker Mr Li learnt his culinary skills from the old Orchid Hotel, and first set up a stall at Hougang.

The meats were well-marinated and roasted with light smokiness tender and juicy interior. The roasted pork belly is also a must-try, with its crispy skin and flavourful meat.

Don’t miss out on their soups as well.

Yap Kee Wanton Mee
Holland Drive Food Centre #02-04
Opening Hours: 6:30am – 2pm (Mon, Wed – Sun)

Yap Kee Wanton Mee is a beloved food stall run by a humble hawker couple who have been serving delectable 100% egg wanton noodles since 2003.

Their special recipe is said to be traced back more than 30 years to 1990, originating from Johor Jaya, Bakawali in Malaysia.

The secret to their tantalizing noodles has been passed down between brothers across the Causeway to Singapore, preserving the rich flavours and tradition.

The stall serves up Wanton Noodles ($4.50), Dumpling Noodles ($5.50), Dumpling Soup ($6.50), and Shredded Chicken Hor Fun ($4.50).

I found the noodles cooked well with the needed springiness, and with that firm texture that blended well with the savoury sauce and secret chilli concoction.

Fifty Yong Tau Fu 五十年釀豆腐
Holland Drive Food Centre #02-37
Closed Sun, Thurs

There are a number of Yong Tau Foo stalls in the same food centre, and 五十年 is one of the most popular.

The stall offers a wide variety of items to choose from, including Tau Pok, Ngoh Hiang, Bitter Gourd, Dumplings, Beancurd, Tau Kee, to the well-loved Meat Balls.

One of the stand out items is the deep-fried tofu, which had a crispy exterior and a soft and silky interior.

The items are freshly made and have a delicious taste, thanks to the flavourful broth that they are cooked in.

The prices are reasonable starting from $4, and the portion sizes are generous, making it a great option for those on a budget.

Hakka Noodles
Holland Drive Food Centre #02-15
Opening Hours: 5am – 2pm (Mon – Sun)

Not the usual type of stall, as it sells Hakka Noodle, along with Fried Dumplings and Yong Tau Food.

Their Hakka noodles is characterised by their springy texture, served with a variety of savoury toppings of minced meat and vegetables.

The Yong Tau Fu soup on the side was warm and comforting.

Shima’s Kitchen
Holland Drive Food Centre #02-12
Opening Hours: 7am – 2pm (Mon – Sat), Closed Sun

Shima’s Kitchen is the stall for those seeking mouth-watering Malay comfort food with a homemade touch.

While Nasi Padang is their key delight here, I enjoyed their local favourites such as Lontong ($3.50), Mee Rebus ($3.50), Mee Siam ($3.50), and Mee Soto ($3.50).

Their Mee Rebus is topped with a boiled egg, beansprouts, bawang goreng (fried onions), diced tofu, green chili, and celery. Enhance the dish with a squeeze of lime to bring out its vibrant flavours.

The delectable thick gravy envelops the yellow noodles, offering a delightful sweet-nutty taste with an array of savoury, sweet, and spicy notes.

Other highlight should be their Mee Soto, a dish centred around its rich, yet light chicken broth.

The yellow noodles are immersed in this tangy broth, accompanied by a kick of chili kicap that adds depth to the spice flavour and a sharper zing.

The dish is garnished with a medley of blanched beansprouts, parsley, crispy fried shallots, and fried bergedil.

Aini Muslim Food
Holland Drive Food Centre #02-14

Located at Holland Drive Food Centre #02-14, Aini Muslim Food is the other sought-after Malay food stall that has won the hearts of many patrons.

Some of the standout dishes at Aini Muslim Food include Ayam Penyet ($4.50), a deliciously crispy smashed fried chicken, and Tahu Goreng ($3), a fried tofu dish served with a sweet and tangy sauce.

The Gado Gado ($3.50) is a delightful Indonesian salad featuring a medley of vegetables, tofu, and boiled egg, all smothered in a creamy peanut sauce.

For noodle lovers, Aini Muslim Food offers a mouth-watering Mee Goreng Seafood ($4.50) – a plate of stir-fried noodles tossed with succulent seafood – and the Mee Hong Kong ($4.50), a scrumptious noodle dish.

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