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Easties, this one’s for you: we’ve compiled a list of the best Bedok food places so you don’t have to. Whether you’re a Westie who has never stepped into Bedok or an Eastie who’s sussing out something new, bookmark this page as I’m sure there’s def’ something for you here.  While you’re here, check out our Bedok cafe guide if you’d like to stay caffeinated! Table of Contents Unlike your typical bak chor mee stall, Xing Ji Rou Cuo Mian only cooks up the soup-based version, trusting that they can impress you with their umami-laden broth. And they probably will. Garlicky undertones cut across the robustly flavoured soup with their light sweetness, giving it an overall light and refreshing taste. This pool of umami goodness is also peppered with generous amounts of chewy meatballs and pillowy minced meat, such that every spoonful offers a satisfying medley of textures. A bowl of bak chor mee will set you back at just $4 for a small portion, and $5 for a bigger serving.  Address: 85 North Street 4, #01-07, Fengshan Centre, Singapore 460085 Opening hours: Fri-Wed 11:30am to 11pm Tel: 9879 4599 Website Xing Ji Rou Cuo Mian is not a halal-certified eatery. With heavyweights such as Mizzy Corner and The Coconut Club in the game, it’s understandable that we have high expectations for nasi lemak. Yet, even among this crowded sea of contenders, 511 Aliff Nasi Lemak manages to stand out, garnering loyal followers who sweep up their prized Nasi Lemak Set ($6) within minutes of opening time. Most fans are willing to soldier through the anxious 15-minute queues, knowing that a steaming hot plate of fluffy basmati rice, flavourful house-made begedil, and oh-so-crispy fried chicken wings await. Address: 511 Bedok North Street 3, #01-19, Kaki Bukit 511 Market and Food Centre, Singapore 460511 Opening hours: Mon-Thurs, Sat 7am to 7pm, Sun 8:30am to 7pm 511 Aliff Nasi Lemak is a Muslim-owned eatery. 24 Best Nasi Lemak In Singapore, Including Michelin-Approved Eateries The simplest dishes are usually the hardest to perfect. Most stalls can cook up decent mee soto but it takes a masterful pair of hands to conjure up one as good as Inspirasi. This legendary stall has amassed a loyal following over the past 50 years, with most fans standing sentry at their doors before their shutters are even lifted, hoping to snatch a bite of their Mee Soto ($3). Patiently stewed for over 12 hours, its broth effuses a palate-whetting turmeric fragrance, inviting you to indulge in its slightly earthy, aptly sweet, and intensely rich flavours. Finish it off with a generous hand of fork-tender shredded chicken and chewy egg noodles, and you’ve got the near-perfect answer to any rainy day. Address: 208B New Upper Changi Road, #01-11, Bedok Interchange Hawker Centre, Singapore 460207 Opening hours: Mon-Sat 12pm to 8:30pm Inspirasi is not a halal-certified eatery. Spending time at Shubby Sweets is like being a kid left in a candy store, as the sheer amount of sweet treats only leaves you giddy with excitement. Whether it’s their Orignal Crookies (46) or Nutella Blondie ($8), every dessert of theirs looks so freaking sinful, but also tastes so damn good. Besides bars and cookies, they also have choux pastries in flavours such as Vanilla Pecan Choux ($11) and Double Chocolate Lava Choux ($11), served in a box of three pieces. Address: 42 Chai Chee Street, #01-68, Singapore 461042 Opening hours: Wed-Fri 12:30pm to 6pm, Sat-Sun 12pm to 6pm Tel: 8419 9614 Website Shubby Sweets is a Muslim-owned eatery. Ma Bo Lor Mee proves that it’s possible to enjoy a filling meal despite a $3 budget, giving you your money’s worth with their hearty bowls of lor mee. Their eponymous Ma Bo Lor Mee sets you just $3.50 back—quite the steal considering the bounty of fishcakes, ngoh hiang, braised pork belly, and braised eggs that await beneath it. But that’s not even the most dollar-stretching item on their menu. That proud title belongs solely to their Fried Fish Lor Mee ($4/$5), which rewards one with an avalanche of seven to eight fried dory nuggets. What I love most about those shatteringly crisp treats is their fluffy batter which sponges up the herbal-infused gravy, giving the fish a slightly bitter and savoury taste. Address: 216 Bedok North Street 1, #01-76, Singapore 460216 Opening hours: Wed-Mon 7am to 1pm Ma Bo Lor Mee is not a halal-certified eatery. Daily Mujo is a cosy neighbourhood gem hidden in the sleepy Bedok North estate. The cafe offers affordable mains under $20, including the delicious Laksa Hokkien Mee ($11): thick bee hoon, tau kwa, and prawns in a rich and creamy laksa sauce. There’s also a fusion Pandan Chicken Chop ($15) main, where you get a slab of pandan-infused chicken paired with pineapple salsa, fries, and coleslaw. For drinks, you can try their Kopi Latte ($4), or opt for something more interesting such as the Mango Matcha Latte ($7). Read our Daily Mujo review. Address: 84 Bedok North Street 4, # 01-27, Singapore 460084 Opening hours: Daily 8:30am to 9pm Website Daily Mujo is not a halal-certified eatery, but does not use pork or lard. This Under-HDB Cafe In Bedok Has Japandi Vibes And Mains Under $20 A mainstay at the hipster-ish Bedok Marketplace, The Burning Oak has long proven that you can enjoy quality rice bowls in a hawker setting. Their Signature Beef Striploin ($15) bowl comes with succulent slabs of soy-glazed beef on short-grain rice and an onsen egg, served with a bowl of miso soup. There’s also the option of adding on toppings such as pan-seared foie gras ($18) and aburi salmon ($7.50) if you’re in the mood to splurge. Def’ a must-visit if you happen to be around Bedok!  Address: 348 Bedok Road, #02-16, The Bedok Marketplace, Singapore 469560 Opening hours: Tue-Sun 11:30am to 2pm, 5:30pm to 9pm Tel: 9873 6093 Website The Burning Oak is not a halal-certified eatery. Save this for your next weekend dessert fix: Scoopy Doo serves up gelato and waffles till 12am on Fridays and Saturdays! You can get the Scoopy Plus ($6.90), where a quarter buttermilk waffle is paired with a scoop of gelato. Alternatively, if you’re visiting with a friend, share the Scoopy Two ($11.80), which gets you a full waffle with two scoops of gelato. Wash it all down with a cup of coffee or tea, or one of their refreshers, such as Fizzy Apple ($5). Read our Scoopy Doo review. Address: 740 Bedok Reservoir Road, #01-3179, Reservoir Village, Singapore 470740 Opening hours: Sun-Thurs 1pm to 10pm, Fri-Sat 1pm to 12am Tel: 8499 3887 Website Scoopy Doo is not a halal-certified eatery. Scoopy Doo Review: New Gelato Cafe With Mochi Waffles And Yakult Sherbet In Bedok Tucked away in Bedok Industrial Park is Hae Prawn Claypot, a fairly new stall specialising in prawn hotpot. Go for their Specialty Prawn Broth ($28.80), which feeds up to three diners. Here, you get eight tiger prawns in a rich, aromatic broth that’s cooked with prawn heads, prawn shells, and pork bones. Zhng up your meal with classic hotpot ingredients, including the Signature Prawn Paste ($10.80), which is hand-made daily. Their Signature Marinated Pork ($8.80) is another must-order for its tender meat. Read our Hae Prawn Claypot review. Address: 3014 Bedok Industrial Park E, #01-2152, Singapore 489980 Opening hours: Daily 12pm to 10pm Tel:9859 5597 Website Hae! Prawn Claypot is not a halal-certified eatery. Hae! Prawn Claypot Review: XL Prawn Hotpot With Over 40 Ingredients In Bedok Judging from the snaking queues outside their doors, Nakhon Kitchen remains one of our top picks for quality and affordable Thai food. Most fans find their dishes to be just as good as those mouth-watering creations found along the streets of Bangkok, making this popular eatery a one-stop solution to your Thai food cravings. Special mention goes out to their crowd-pleasing Phad Thai Noodles ($5). It’s difficult to find a solid plate of pad thai in Singapore, but this eatery comes close with their al dente strands of noodles which sing with their sweet and savoury notes. Address: 136 Bedok North Avenue 3, #01-162, Singapore 460136 Opening hours: Daily 12pm to 2:30pm, 4:30pm to 9:30pm Tel: 6443 6976 Website | Full list of outlets Nakhon Kitchen is not a halal-certified eatery. I still remember the first time I stumbled upon photos of Raffles Western Delight’s Chicken Cutlet Rice Set. My mouth was left agape; my eyes were slightly squinted— I simply couldn’t believe that such a mammoth slab of meat existed. But it did. And at $5.80, it was also one of the most dollar-stretching chicken cutlets that we had found in Singapore. Although the cutlet is understandably hammered to a thin state, the amount of meat can still leave you very full. And even if you are still hungry after finishing this XXL treat, a mountain of fried rice and fries still await you. Address: 631 Bedok Reservoir Road, Singapore 470630 Opening hours: Wed-Mon 11:15am to 9pm Raffles Western Delight is not a halal-certified eatery. Night owls are in luck, as Takagi Ramen’s Bedok North outlet opens all day, every day! Their cheapest ramen goes for just $6.90—the Takagi Ramen comes with classic tonkotsu soup and chashu. If you’d like something spicy, you won’t go wrong with the Karaka-men ($8), a fiery spin on the usual tonkotsu ramen. Otherwise, those who prefer rice can opt for the Chashu Donburi ($4.50), topped with braised chashu, egg mayo, spring onion, and teriyaki sauce. Read our Takagi Ramen feature. Address: 206 Bedok North Street 1, #01-355, Singapore 460206 Opening hours: Daily 24 hours Tel: 9170 7870 Website Takagi Ramen is not a halal-certified eatery. Takagi Ramen Opens 24-Hour Outlet In Bedok With 1-For-1 Ramen At a time when most stalls are attracting new customers by adding a drizzle of mentaiko or a dash of mala to their dishes, it takes courage for a new stall to stick with something simple. And that’s exactly what the owners of Prawn & Mee— Gladwin Yap and Raphael Sim— have in spades. As such, expect their Pork Ribs Prawn Noodle Soup ($5.50/$7.50/$9.50) to impress, getting every aspect down pat with its robust broth and juicy prawns.  Address: 216 Bedok North Street 1, #01-54, Singapore 460216 Opening hours: Tue-Sun 9:30am to 2pm Website Prawn & Mee is not a halal-certified eatery. Imperial Taste Steamboat Buffet is a relatively new eatery offering value-for-money hotpot buffet in Bedok. Visit for lunch from Monday to Thursday and pay just $17.90++ per person for their 90-minute lunch buffet, where you get to pick two soup bases from the range available: Herbal, Tomato, Butter Mala, Creamy Pork Broth, and Milky Bak Kut Teh. Then, enjoy free-flow servings of pork belly, beef shabu, shrimp paste and more. You get to indulge in unlimited sides and skewers too! Read our Imperial Taste Steamboat Buffet review. Address: 16 Jalan Pari Burong, Singapore 488682 Opening hours: Wed-Mon11:30am to 3pm, 5:30pm to 10pm Tel: 9048 9164 Website Imperial Taste Steamboat Buffet is not a halal-certified eatery. Get Hotpot Buffet From $19.90+ With Free-Flow Lok Lok At This Bedok Restaurant With a former Din Tai Fung chef helming their kitchen, Hao Lai Ke conjures up dishes that come pretty close to the real deal. Their mouthwatering Pork Ribs Fried Rice ($6.50) gives its more well-known counterparts a run for their money, matching up to their lofty standards with chewy grains of rice and succulent slabs of meat.  What we love most about their pork chop is the extra touch of black pepper, which lifts the umami-packed meat with its spicy zing, ensuring that it leaves an oh-so-shiok feeling on the tongue. Check out our full Hao Lai Ke review. Address: 204 Bedok North Street 1, #01-393, Singapore 460204 Opening hours: Daily 11am to 9pm Tel: 9673 5517 Hao Lai Ke is not a halal-certified eatery. Hao Lai Ke Review: Ex-Din Tai Fung Chef’s Hawker Stall Serves Pork Ribs Fried Rice Fat is flavour. And flavour is fat. Like it or not, pork just doesn’t taste as great without a glorious lining of fat adorning it. Black & Ink proves just that with their gloriously sinful Char Bowl ($15.90+), leaving hungry mouths drooling with their calorific slabs of fatty char siew. They only prepare them with pork jowl meat, so expect their tender and supple char siew to playfully tussle with your teeth, as every bite unleashes a torrent of savoury and fantastically buttery notes. If you find their roast meat rather jelak, sneak a few bites of their achar, for the latter provides a much-needed palate cleanser with its tangy kick. Address: 29 Swan Lake Avenue, Singapore 455718 Opening hours: Mon-Fri 12pm to 10:30pm, Sat-Sun 10am to 10:30pm Tel: 8749 9929 Website Black & Ink is not a halal-certified eatery. I used to believe that chee cheong fun was just an uninspiring combination of rice rolls and sweet sauce, but Yummy proved me wrong with their salivating Set C ($4.30). This rustic eatery jazzes things up with an unusual yet unforgettable pairing of yong tau foo and salted egg bak zhang (rice dumpling), as the velvety rice sheets marry superbly with the chewy glutinous rice and crisp beancurd skin to offer a satisfying textural contrast. A drizzle of sweet and chilli sauce then provides the finishing touch, binding everything together with its dose of sweet and spicy flavours. Address: 216 Bedok North Street 1, #01-77, Singapore 460216 Opening hours: TBD Tel: 6225 5632 Yummy is not a halal-certified eatery. Image credit: @jimmyfooddiary Not many people today have even heard of pork liver mee sua, much less try it, but it is sheer comfort on a cold, rainy day. If you are thinking of trying this underrated dish, Seng Kee Black Chicken Herbal Soup offers a superb starting point. Their Kidney Mee Sua ($7/$9) boasts a terrific broth that swirls on your tongue with savoury and herbal notes, thoroughly infusing the silky threads of mee sua, such that every slurp leaves a satisfying jolt on your taste buds. Equally impressive are their perfectly cooked pieces of pork liver which are not too tough or rare, but cooked sufficiently for you to enjoy their creamy aftertaste.  Address: 511 Bedok North Street 3, #01-31/32, Kaki Bukit 511 Market & Food Centre, Singapore 460511 Opening hours: Thurs 12pm to 11pm, Fri-Tue 12:30pm to 11pm Website Seng Kee Black Chicken Herbal Soup is not a halal-certified eatery. If sipping a cup of fragrant coffee in a warmly lit interior forms your perfect afternoon, Percolate Coffee is the ideal haunt for you. An intense aroma of coffee perfumes the air, amidst the soothing hum of coffee machines, lulling you into a slow slumber. A cup of their Thai Coco Black ($7.50) is enough to complete your lazy afternoon here, but we recommend adding their Hae Bi Hiam ($8) croissant sandwich to the mix as well. With a buttery crust, umami-laden dried shrimp and creamy melted cheese, this baked treat is a flavour bomb on its own right. Address: 136 Bedok North Avenue 3, #01-152, Singapore 460136 Opening hours: Daily 9am to 7pm Tel: 8259 0316 Website Percolate Coffee is not a halal-certified eatery. Mr. Kneady’s is a popular stall at The Bedok Marketplace, most known for their delicious yet affordable sourdough pizzas. Drop by and let their Space Oddity ($13) and Art of War ($13) run the show; the former is a classic featuring salami, pepperoni, and mozzarella, while the latter is a sweet pizza starring banana and blueberries. Don’t miss out on their bread, too. Every bread here is painstakingly crafted from scratch, with nearly 20-hours poured into their preparation, so expect them to set the bar high with their pillowy bite and robust taste. Read our Mr Kneady’s review. Address: 348 Bedok Road, #02-24, The Bedok Marketplace, Singapore 469560 Opening hours: Tue-Sun 11am to 8:30pm Website Mr Kneady’s is not a halal-certified eatery. Mr Kneady’s Review: Handmade Sourdough Pizzas From $12 In Bedok, Including A Banana Streusel Dessert Pizza Being a fan of traditional Teochew dishes, Chin Lee Restaurant has long sat on the top of my wishlist. Widely regarded by many as the best Teochew eatery in the East, this veteran of 47 years continues to set the scene for countless family dinners, whether it’s a quiet Sunday meal or a long-awaited birthday celebration. Regardless of the occasion, you simply can’t leave Chin Lee without ordering their popular Chye Poh Kway Teow ($14++/$21++/$28++). Expertly fried to delicious golden brown, their kway teow teems with wok hei, with an intense smokiness elevating the natural umami of their chye poh (preserved radish). Read our Chin Lee Restaurant feature. Address: 115 Bedok North Road, #01-285, Singapore 460115 Opening hours: Mon-Fri 11:30am to 2:30pm, 6pm to 10:30pm, Sat-Sun 11:30am to 2:30pm, 5:30pm to 10:30pm Tel: 6449 5454 Website Chin Lee Restaurant is not a halal-certified eatery. Chin Lee Restaurant: 50-Year-Old Teochew Restaurant In Bedok With Famous Orh Nee Tan Xiang Cai Shi, helmed by local celebrity Ben Yeo, is a retro coffeeshop hidden in the Chai Chee industrial area. Order a pot of fish head steamboat from Tan Xiang Charcoal Fish Head Steamboat, priced from $46. Each steamboat includes your choice of fish, with options such as giant grouper, red grouper, and silver pomfret. The coffeeshop has six other stalls, including chicken rice, ban mian, and the quintessential cai fan. Read our Tan Xiang Cai Shi feature. Address: 510 Chai Chee Lane, Singapore 469027 Opening hours: Daily 6am to 10pm Tel: 8843 1738 Website Tan Xiang Cai Shi is not a halal-certified eatery. New Wet Market-Inspired Coffeeshop With “Mama Shop” In Bedok, Open By Celeb Ben Yeo There is always a queue at Hill Street Char Kway Teow in Bedok South Market & Food Centre. It is another one of those places to make a beeline to when the cravings call. A small plate sets you back $4. The noodles are said to be cloaked in wok hei, making every mouthful utterly delicious. It also comes with cockles and lap cheong, with pork lard thrown in for good measure. Do note that you might have to wait for your order especially during peak meal times, as the char kway teow here is fried in small batches. Read our Hill Street Fried Kway Teow review. Address: 16 Bedok South Road, #01-41, Bedok South Market & Food Centre, Singapore 460016 Opening hours: Tue-Sat 11:30am to 4pm Hill Street Fried Kway Teow is not a halal-certified eatery. Hill Street Fried Kway Teow Review: Famous CKT Since 1961 In Bedok South Xian Jin is the “Daiso” of hawker stalls. You can find bak kut teh, sliced fish soup, century egg minced meat porridge, sliced pork porridge, and more at only $2 each. This is the place to go for days leading up to payday. If you’re feeling generous, there are even sides such as braised peanuts, you tiao, pig’s skin and tau pok from $0.50 a portion. Check out our full Xian Jin review! Address: Blk 216 Bedok North Street 1, #01-02, Blk 216 Bedok Food Centre And Market, Singapore 460216 Opening hours: Mon-Fri 8:15am to 2:30pm Xian Jin Mixed Vegetable Rice is not a halal-certified eatery. Xian Jin Mixed Vegetable Rice Review: $2 Bak Kut Teh And Fish Soup In Bedok Before Arnold’s Fried Chicken opened their first outlet at Jurong, the legendary fried chicken chain was only available in the East. Support your local fast food joint and get your fingers oily with their Whole Spring Chicken Set ($18.80), which comes with a side of fries and coleslaw. If you’re eating with a friend, get the 4 Piece Meak ($25.90) that comes with four pieces of fried chicken, buns, fries, coleslaw, and drinks. Address: 215 Bedok North Street 1, #01-83, Singapore 460215 Opening hours: Daily 11am to 10pm Tel: 6481 9945 Website Arnold’s Fried Chicken is a halal-certified eatery. If you’re on the Downtown Line, alight at Bedok MRT Station, take a short bus journey, and you’ll find yourself at US Pizza. This casual eatery boasts over 100 outlets in Malaysia, and are most known for their Cheese Boat Pizza ($21.90), inspired by the Adjaruli Khachapuri AKA Georgian cheese bread. This IG-worthy pie is topped with a generous amount of cheese, followed by an egg in the middle. If you’d like something less cheesy, there’s the Salted Egg Pizza ($21.90), which comes with squid, shrimp, curry leaves, and chilli, plus salted egg bits. Read our US Pizza review. Address: 632 Bedok Reservoir Road, #01-840, Singapore 470632 Opening hours: Mon-Thurs 10:30am to 9:30pm, Fri-Sun 10:30am to 10pm Website US Pizza is a halal-certified eatery. US Pizza: Popular Malaysian Chain Opens In Bedok With IG-Worthy Cheese Boat Pizza And More With everything from old-school bak chor mee to hipster sweets hidden among its homely HDB blocks, Bedok is a treasure trove of food, waiting to be discovered. Even if your friends and fam stay all the way in Boon Lay, you simply must drag them with you for a food hunt in Bedok.  If you’re looking for another East-side gem, venture to Chang Cheng Mee Wah, a new coffeeshop in the Tampines North BTO estate. Otherwise, check out our White Sands food guide for the full scoop on what to eat in the Pasir Ris mall. There’s A New Coffeeshop In Tampines North With 17 Stalls—Thai Pancakes, Kolo Mee And More   Get more stories like this. Drop us your email so you won't miss the latest news.