Geylang East Market & Meals Centre (Meals Nook), additionally referred to as Aljunied Avenue 2 Market & Meals Centre, is a newly renovated hawker centre positioned throughout the Geylang East property. Initially in-built 1978 (round 2 years after close by Sims Vista Market and Meals Centre), it’s positioned in 117 Aljunied Avenue 2 and is primarily a day time hawker centre with most stalls open for breakfast up til early afternoon solely.
However the latest facelift, this can be a very conventional hawker centre untouched by the fashionable fusion delicacies or rice bowl craze that one begins to see in different hawker centres. Additionally it is primarily a neighborhood hawker centre, with most patrons coming from throughout the Aljunied and Macpherson space.
The latest facelift has made Geylang East Market and Meals Centre extra visually interesting than different hawker centres. The ground is now anti-slip, whereas giant ceiling followers have improved air flow within the venue.
Though only a few stalls open at night time, I’ve additionally seen higher lighting tools after the renovation. Maybe this will likely encourage extra stalls to open at night time.
With out additional ado, listed below are some stalls to strive at Geylang East Market and Meals Nook. I may also replace this text over the subsequent few weeks and months as I strive extra stalls:
Hua Kee Cooked Meals
Probably the most dependable stall on this hawker centre for late-night starvation pangs, Hua Kee Cooked Meals is the venue’s defacto “zichar” stall. Most dishes are offered in single parts, though larger parts can be found as nicely. Standard dishes embody Spring Onion with Deer Meat Rice, Sambal Petai with Prawn Rice and extra. I personally go for his or her Sliced Fish Hor Enjoyable which is of beneficiant measurement and comes with loads of fish slices.
Stall Quantity: #01-59
Opening Hours: Every day, 10:30AM to 10:15PM
Ko Ko Xiang Claypot Rice
One other well-liked stall in Geylang East Market and Meals Centre, particularly at night time, is Ko Ko Xiang Claypot Rice. They’re recognized for the various “flavors” of claypot rice, from conventional ones with salted fish, hen and sausages to the extra novel varieties akin to Black Pepper Beef Claypot Rice and Ginger Onion Sliced Fish Claypot Rice. Except for claypot rice, in addition they serve numerous sorts of scorching pot and even aromatic mala bowls.
Stall Quantity: #01-63
Opening Hours: Every day, 11AM to 8PM
Bentoya
The one Japanese meals stall at Geylang East Meals Centre is Bentoya. They’re notable for his or her value-for-money bento units such because the Salmon Teriyaki and Hen Katsu Bento in addition to rice bowls. They’ve a gradual stream of loyal takeaway prospects, seemingly much more than their dine-in clientele.
Stall Quantity: #01-72
Opening Hours: Monday to Friday, 10AM to 5PM
Aminah’s Prata
There’s at all times a queue in entrance of Aminah’s Prata with a gradual stream of shoppers getting their repair of freshly made prata and murtabak. The shopkeeper right here makes every prata solely upon ordering so there’s at all times a little bit of a wait. But it surely’s all good as soon as one bites into the new and fluffy bread, particularly with the delectable curry sauce. Except for prata and murtabak, in addition they serve heavier mains akin to Nasi Biryani Hen and Mutton.
Stall Quantity: #01-44
Meng Kee Hainanese Hen Rice
There are many hen rice stalls in Geylang East Market however Meng Kee Hainanese Hen Rice closes comparatively later than the remainder. Meat parts are comparatively beneficiant and the hen is kind of tender and moist.
Stall Quantity: #01-32
Opening Hours: Every day, 9:30AM to 8PM
Alif Nasi Padang
Alif has in all probability one of many least expensive nasi padang units on the town. I over-ordered throughout a latest go to there and had 4 dishes – 1 meat and three veggies – as an alternative of the same old 3 that individuals get. I ended up being charged solely S$5 for all the things! The hen curry was scrumptious and the veggies have been recent and lacked the mass-produced really feel that one typically will get in these combined rice stalls. Do take word although that queues are usually lengthy right here – in reality it’s one of many longest I usually see on this hawker centre.
Stall Quantity: #01-40
Jin Jin Hokkien Prawn Noodle
Whereas there are a number of hokkien prawn noodle stalls in Geylang East, the preferred one has received to be Jin Jin Hokkien Prawn Noodle. Come right here in case you are on the lookout for a unique take to this native dish. In comparison with the stronger prawn broth discovered elsewhere, Jin Jin does it in a approach such that it’s the natural pork taste that turns into extra distinguished within the soup. The meat can be so delicate that it disintegrates simply within the mouth. Better of all, the pricing is kind of low cost. A bowl goes nicely under S$4.
Stall Quantity: #01-27
Opening Hours: Every day, 5AM to 1:30PM
