Prices obtained from stalls listed above, accurate as of 10 Feb 2020. Subject to changes.
Given how price-sensitive Singapore consumers can be (especially when it comes to hawker food), hawkers are unwilling to increase prices despite their increasingly thin profit margins due to a combination of rising food cost and salaries for workers. Thus, resulting in affordable – some might even say ‘cheap’ – meal options typically ranging between S$3 to S$7. Of course, these costs vary based on food items. For instance, chicken rice will typically be pricier than a meatless meal, like chwee kueh (water rice cakes).
Thus, for fair comparison’s sake, the cost of 3 everyday hawker dishes that can also be found in restaurants or prepared at home have been averaged. Of the 3 meals, nasi lemak turned out the most expensive, presumably because of the number of ingredients it contains.
December 29, 2020
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Between the Bishan neighbourhood and the satellite town of Ang Mo Kio, you can be sure that there are many foodie gems just waiting to be discovered. From the humble but famed hawker treasures to hipster cafes and desserts, we bring to you our top ten favourite places to hit up for a satisfyingly good meal.
Ming Kee Chicken Rice
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Ask any Bishan resident for cheap and delicious comfort food and it’s likely they’ll point you towards Ming Kee Chicken Rice in Kim Sam Leng Food Centre. What sets them apart from other chicken rice stalls is their cold chicken served in their Steamed Chicken Rice ($3.50).