Outram Park Fried Kway Teow

Yap★★★★★★★★★★5.03 months ago

✔️✔️✔️✔️✔️👍 Final Review Outram Park Fried Char Kway Teow (CKT) Available at: Hong Lim Market and Food Centre, #02-17, Blk 531A, Upper Cross Street, Singapore 051531 I had the opportunity to meet the owner of this stall. I had a chat with Master Chef Mr. Ng Chin Chye at about 5:30 PM on January 17, 2026, after a day of business hours, and we took a selfie at the stall. Mr. Ng is a master of high-heat frying of his signature dish. The fragrance of fried kway teow, resulting from stir-frying at the right heat, savors the taste of the fire in the dish. Add to that, the complete dish is blended together and moistly rich enough, yet not wet. You can see the skilled movements of a “Kung Fu” Char Kway Teow chef. While waiting for my turn to get a takeaway, I had the opportunity to observe how Mr. Ng fried this Char Kway Teow in the “Wok Hey” style! This means stir-frying at the right heat, for the right amount of time, and with the right number of flicks of the wok spatula. That’s amazing! Background: Outram Park Fried Char Kway Teow at Hong Lim! The family-run stall has been around since the 1930s and is still helmed by the second generation. Impression! The always long queue means the dish is delicious. We have tried this fried char Kway Teow several times for takeaway. The Kway Teow is fried with a dark sauce, adding cockles and egg to the noodles. The flavourful and fragrant fried Kway Teow was done incredibly well. Long queues are expected. Many customers order multiple plates for takeaway. I noticed tourists were aware that this stall sells the best Char Kway Teow, a local delight. Singapore CKT or Penang CKT! Which one do you prefer? Singapore Char Kway Teow is characterized by a sweet-savoury taste, using dark soy sauce, and often mixes flat rice noodles with yellow wheat noodles, creating a wetter, "gluggier" dish. Conversely, Penang Char Kway Teow is typically drier, lighter, more savory, and relies heavily on fresh seafood, chili paste, and occasionally duck egg, without the sweet sauce. Conclusion: Every local delicacy is unique. This unique dish is Singapore's famous and favourite local delight! Conclusion: Key Differences Between Singapore and Penang Char Kway Teow: * Flavour Profile: Singapore Char Kway Teow style is sweet and dark, while Penang style is savory and aromatic, focusing on "wok hei." * Ingredients & Noodles: Singapore Char Kway Teow frequently combines white rice noodles and yellow wheat noodles, whereas Penang uses only flat rice noodles. * Sauce: Singapore uses a liberal amount of sweet, thick dark sauce, whereas Penang relies on soy sauce, fish sauce, and chili paste. * Texture: Singapore Char Kway Teow is wetter, whereas Penang Char Kway Teow is fried to a drier, crispier texture. * Add-ins: Penang Char Kway Teow traditionally highlights cockles, prawns, and chives, sometimes served on a banana leaf. If you have not tried it before and want to try it, do drop by at Hong Lim Food Centre. The nearest MRT station is Chinatown. Takeaway is available. This food is not halal. Bon appétit! Chris 1 Feb 2026 Footnote: 1. This is the recognition for Outram Park Char Kway Teow, awarded to Master Chef Mr. Ng Chin Chye for The Singapore Favourite Hawker Food by City Hawker Best Hunt. 2. Outram Park Fried Kway Teow (popularized as the "famous" stall with high-heat wok hei) does not have any official branches, operating only at Hong Lim Market & Food Centre. ———updated as on 27 Feb 2026——— Just yesterday, on a bustling Friday (27 Feb), I braved the lively crowds and queued up for a taste of their legendary Char Kway Teow, snapping up a flavourful packet for just $6. The stall is a family affair—run by the owner and his two sons, with Seow Tee skillfully managing orders and keeping the line moving. Though the wait was long, every minute was worth it. My family relished this delicious street feast, fueling us for an exciting adventure at the nearby Pit Building, near Promenade MRT, where we delighted in Chingay 2026 and spun our wishes with the vibrant Chingay theme. Chris 28 Feb 2026

Asia Apparel★★★★★★★★★★5.04 weeks ago

Pretty good nostalgic plate of fried kuey teow. Seldom seen wetter version. Not super oily. Order the $6 version. Actually the eggs are fried just right into the KT. Sihum is fresh and not overly cooked. Always long queue. Like to come around 2pm, either u get into the fast queue or it's sold out so straight forward blindbox, don't need wait over 20mins. As peak hour queue is crazy. Worth a visit for foodie who remembers the old school singapore food taste. Order pay in the queue then get issued chopsticks to qualify for your plate. Considered fast and orderly service.

Ben MA★★★★★★★★★★5.05 months ago

A renowned, Michelin recommended hawker stall that always has a long queue. The char kway teow here is savoury rather than sweet, with a salty taste. I highly recommend ordering extra fresh blood cockles for an added burst of flavour. Personally, I consider it one of the top tier char kway teow stalls - a must-try at least once !

Sarah K★★★★★★★★★★5.06 months ago

This stall does one thing, fried kway teow with cockles and egg and they do it incredibly well. Only two sizes ($5 SGD regular, $6 SGD large), both generous and full of flavour. There always seems to be a queue (we were in the area 9.30am and 1.30pm so I can only imagine the lunchtime line) but the price and portions make the wait completely worth it.

Sheringham Zhou★★★★★★★★★★5.04 months ago

​Finally tried the famous Outram Park Fried Kway Teow Mee. The $5 plate is loaded with egg, lard, and incredible wok hei. It’s so addictive that I finished the whole thing in minutes. Definitely a must-visit for fried kway teow fans. Ho Jiak!