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10 Best Makan Places in ABC Market That’re Worth Your Calories

2016-12-18 , 5:26 pm

Last Updated on 2020-01-15 , 7:22 pm

Any idea what’s the reason behind “ABC” in the name “ABC Market”? Well, I’m not very sure what’s the official reason, but I’m guessing that it’s because getting cheap and delicious food here is as simple as learning the ABC’s.

Makes sense? No? It’s okay, just get yourself ready to be blown away by the following foodporn you’re about to see!

ABC Market Best Food 1: Fatty Cheong

When you’re here, it is recommended to order their roast duck because it’s just so yummy. Besides roast duck, they also serve roast pork and char siew. By the way, the queue can be a little daunting if you’re slow – so do go early to avoid being greeted with a long waiting time!

Address: #01-120, ABC Brickworks Market & Food Centre (6 Jalan Bukit Merah, Singapore 150006)
Opening hours: 11 am to 8.30pm (Closed on Thursdays)
Contact: 9882 4849

ABC Market Best Food 2: Wow Wow West

What I feel is praiseworthy is that the employers here actually employs ex-convicts, and are avid supporters of the Yellow Ribbon Project. That said, Wow Wow West do serve up mouth-watering chicken chops that are definitely worth every cent you pay.

They have a variety of other western dishes as well, but their chicken chop is what you should start with. Go go!

Address: #01-133, ABC Brickworks Market & Food Centre (6 Jalan Bukit Merah, Singapore 150006)
Opening hours: 10.30am to 8 pm (break from 2 pm to 5 pm, closed on Sundays & Mondays)

ABC Market Best Food 3: Havelock Rd Blk50 Fried Hokkien Prawn Mee

This is a humble stall tucked at one corner of the hawker centre and is under the care of an experienced uncle. The best part about the Hokkien Prawn Mee here is that the prawns and sotong in the dish are extremely fresh! I mean, which seafood lover like me wouldn’t appreciate fresh seafood, right?

Address: #01-100, ABC Brickworks Market & Food Centre (6 Jalan Bukit Merah, Singapore 150006)
Opening hours: 10.30am to 10.30pm (Closed on Tuesdays)

ABC Market Best Food 4: Tiong Bahru Yi Sheng Fried Hokkien Prawn Mee

Another Hokkien Prawn Mee? Let me tell you: this is not any other Hokkien Prawn Mee. They serve a “drier” version of the Hokkien Prawn Mee, which allows the amazing aromas of the prawn-based broth they use to blend perfectly with the smooth noodles which are immersed in it. Even the chilli sauce they provide has a texture unique to its own, which tastes slightly sweet, a little spicy, and loaded with ikan bilis.

Address: #01-13, ABC Brickworks Market & Food Centre (6 Jalan Bukit Merah, Singapore 150006)
Opening hours: 3 pm to 10.45pm (Closed on Wednesdays)
Contact: 9862 9296

ABC Market Best Food 5: Jin Jin Dessert

Some desserts for your sweet tooth perhaps? This stall is especially known for its “Gangster Ice”. You might be wondering what gave it such a cheesy name, but actually, it’s just a play of Chinese words – where the dessert is made of a combination of durian (“liu lian” in Mandarin) and mango (“mang guo” in Mandarin).

The first word of each fruit: “liu” and “mang” was combined and gives the word “liu mang” which sounds like a word that means “gangster” in Mandarin. The name might sound weird, but trust me, the recipe is amazing. Oh, and did I mention? They even have their own website to take online orders.

Address: #01-20, ABC Brickworks Market & Food Centre (6 Jalan Bukit Merah, Singapore 150006)
Opening hours: 12.30pm to 10 pm or 10.30pm (Closed on Wednesdays)

ABC Market Best Food 6: Ma Bo Lor Mee

Did you know: “Ma Bo” is actually a dialect word for “Muar”, a town that is geopolitically-situated in Muar District in Johor, Malaysia. The stall owner of Ma Bo Lor Mee is actually from Muar.

With flat, yellow wheat noodles cooked al dente couple with a flavourful gravy, and finally topped with secondary ingredients including golden fish nuggets, pork belly slices, and a hard-boiled egg – this makes for an extremely satisfying and filling meal. Do remember to add some minced garlic, cut chilli pepper, and black vinegar which are provided at the side before you dig in!

Address: #01-139, ABC Brickworks Market & Food Centre (6 Jalan Bukit Merah, Singapore 150006)
Opening hours: 9 am to 8pm

ABC Market Best Food 7: Gu Zao Ren Taiwan Seafood Porridge

This is perfect for those days where you just feel like having something simple. A bowl of white rice porridge cooked to perfection, with a variety of side dishes to mix-and-match in order to satisfy your picky taste buds – how awesome is that?

Oh, by the way, it’s really simple to place your order here: just take the pencil provided and fill up the tick chit and pass it to the vendor. And that’s it – just get ready to tuck in next! Oh, and one more thing I bet you’d love: at just $1 per person, you can get unlimited refills of porridge at their second outlet, a restaurant located along Changi Road – with a wider variety of dishes to choose from and an extended opening hour till 2am! Don’t say I bojio okay!

Address: #01-142/143, ABC Brickworks Market & Food Centre (6 Jalan Bukit Merah, Singapore 150006)
Opening hours: 5 pm to 1 am (Closed on alternate Tuesdays)
Contact: 9090 8655

ABC Market Best Food 8: Yuan Yuan Claypot Rice

You will find an abundance of fragrance serve by Yuan Yuan Claypot Rice, which has their meat seasoned with a special mix of sesame oil, peanut oil, sugar, salt, pepper, and ginger for more than five hours. Cooked over charcoal fire, their claypot rice has also got a nice, smoky wok hei flavour to it! Are you drooling already?

Address: #01-38, ABC Brickworks Market & Food Centre (6 Jalan Bukit Merah, Singapore 150006)
Opening hours: 5 pm to 11.30pm (Closed on Wednesdays)

ABC Market Best Food 9: Bao Zai

If you are looking for Charsiew Bao with a generous filling inside, then this is a stall to visit. Not only is the meat filling sweet, but they are also extremely juicy which transforms it all into a melt-in-your-mouth experience. Yummy! They also have other types of Bao but their Charsiew Bao is the one that steals the show with their fresh and wonderfully-chargrilled flavour.

Address: #01-135, ABC Brickworks Market & Food Centre (6 Jalan Bukit Merah, Singapore 150006)
Opening hours: 10 am to 10 pm (Closed on Thursdays)

ABC Market Best Food 10: Ong Khim Popiah

Generous filling and a nice, chewy texture – what else can you ask for in a good popiah?

Address: #01-124, ABC Brickworks Market & Food Centre (6 Jalan Bukit Merah, Singapore 150006)
Opening hours: 9 am to 10 pm