Timbre+ One North: 10 best hawker stalls to try

Noodle lovers will be in for a treat at Shuang Kou Mian. For about $5, you can pick from the likes of fish ball noodles, meatball noodles, minced meat noodles and their signature mee sua topped with various ingredients including abalone slices. We’re partial to the dry minced meat noodles with extra chilli sauce and black vinegar, best paired with their coconut shake. They also offer a spicy laksa broth for those who like it hot.

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Few hawker centres in Singapore sell Filipino food, so fans of the cuisine would do well to drop by Iskina Cebu. They specialise in lechon – traditional Filipino suckling pig that boasts tender meat and an irresistibly crispy skin. You can get a spicy or non-spicy version that’s served with white rice, pickled veggies and tangy soup. Other protein options include grilled chicken and grilled pork, and you can expect to fork out about $7 and up.

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Mala xiang guo is the star of the show at Da Hai Mala Hotpot, where you can build your ideal bowl from a raft of ingredients and customise your spice level. If you’re here in a big group, you can consider getting a whole grilled fish – flavours include spicy and tomato – with side dishes such as spicy shredded potato, sliced beef with cumin and clams in rice wine. Expect to pay approximately $10 per person, depending on what you order.

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In the mood for kebabs? Hoof it over to Kebabs Factory, where you can choose from a myriad of fillings including chicken, lamb, paneer and falafel. They also offer gyros, pita pockets, salad boxes and grain bowls, while dessert comes in the form of baklava. Don’t forget to order a side of fries, which are perfectly crunchy on the outside and creamy on the inside. Anticipate paying upwards of roughly $8.

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You don’t need to travel to Bangkok to tuck into legit Thai cuisine. The popular Hungry Thai has an extensive menu of classic Thai dishes – think pad Thai, papaya salad, various curries and tom yum fried rice. A unique choice that’s a favourite among the lunch crowd is their Thai pork leg rice ($6.50), which comes with a scoop of white rice, fatty, succulent and well-marinated meat, vegetables, a braised egg and zesty chilli sauce.

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Those who want a healthy meal can visit Verimix, which draws the longest queue during the busy lunch period. They’re known for their vegetarian bowls – you won’t find any meat dishes here – that patrons can mix and match to their liking. Items include olive rice, pasta, vegetables, marinated tofu, mock meat and mushrooms. Eating here will set you back around $5, and we suggest coming early as they tend to sell out fast.

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This Muslim-owned vendor makes hearty, high-quality burgers. You can’t beat the classic cheeseburger ($8.50 for a single patty), which features a handcrafted beef patty, signature sauce, homemade pickled green chilli slices, crispy shallots, and American cheese and is served with fries. Other menu items include a teriyaki chicken burger, fish burger, and truffle mushroom burger, alongside chicken wings and a pulled beef brisket roll.

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If it’s Japanese fare you’re after, Ishiro Fusion Bowl has you covered. The establishment doles out assorted donburis such as grilled pork belly, mentaiko salmon, beef, pork collar and breaded chicken, all served with fluffy rice and a jiggly onsen egg. You can also sample the udon bowls and supplement your main dish with sides such as chicken karaage, gyoza and everyone’s favourite mentaiko fries. Expect to pony up around $10 and above.

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This well-loved stall dishes out delectable portions of wanton noodles. You can opt for their standard wanton noodles, which are plated up with spindly egg noodles, thin char siew slices, some leafy Chinese greens and plump wantons, best paired with a generous dollop of fiery chilli sauce. Those who want something different can get the braised beef noodles or chicken cutlet noodles, and you can anticipate paying upwards of roughly $5.

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You’ll discover Halal-certified pizza, pasta and more at this corner shop in the food hall. Head straight for the specialty roasted duck pizza ($12 for the smallest size) that’s crowned with roasted duck breast, sautéed shiitake mushrooms, mozzarella, crispy popiah skin crisps and hoisin sauce. Other distinctive creations worth trying are the nasi lemak pizza, salmon tom yum pasta and beef rillette rendang pasta, though they also do more standard dishes.

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This article was originally published in Singapore Women's Weekly.