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Maxwell Food Centre

Written by Gary Ho | Updated on 01 Feb 2026
Maxwell Food Centre
Maxwell Food Centre
Image: Maxwell Food Centre by CBA
  • Loved for
    • Chicken rice
    • Local sausages
    • Raw fish
    • Prawn fritters
  • Prices
    S$3-S$6 per dish
  • Nearest MRT
    Tanjong Pagar
  • Address
    1 Kadayanallur St, Singapore 069184

Maxwell Food Centre's reputation for delicious food is well known across Singapore. This food court has been featured on many television channels for offering excellent, authentic local food at reasonable prices.

Highlights:

  • Home to many famous food stalls: They are Zhen Zhen Porridge (#01-54), China Street Fritters (#01-64), Marina South Delicious Food (#01-35), and Hoe Kee Porridge (#01-45), just to name a few.
  • Most-loved chicken rice in town at reasonable prices: The famous Tian Tian Hainanese Chicken Rice is among the star food stalls at this hawker centre, drawing in both locals and tourists. A medium-sized plate of chicken rice costs S$5, while a large-sized plate costs S$7.80.
  • Great location in Chinatown: Strategically located in Chinatown, opposite the beautiful Buddha Tooth Relic Temple and Museum, this hawker centre is an ideal place for visitors to rest and enjoy tasty local food while exploring Chinatown.

RECOMMENDED FOOD STALLS:
1. Tian Tian Hainanese Chicken Rice (#01-10)

  • Recommended dish: Hainanese chicken rice
  • Price/pax: S$3 – S$5

2. Zhen Zhen Porridge (#01-54)

  • Recommended dishes: Pork congee, pork intestine congee, sliced fish congee, raw fish
  • Price/pax: S$3 – S$6

3. China Street Fritters (#01-64)

  • Recommended dishes: Deep-fried prawn fritters, ngoh hiang (local sausages), fish cake
  • Price/pax: S$3 – S$5

4. Marina South Delicious Food (#01-35)

  • Recommended dish: Char kway teow
  • Price/pax: S$3 – S$5

5. Hoe Kee Porridge (#01-45)

  • Recommended dish: Cantonese-style congee
  • Price/pax: S$3 – S$5

6. Guangdong Wan Ton Mee (#01-99)

  • Recommended dishes: Dumplings, noodles, dumpling soup, pork noodles
  • Price/pax: S$3 – S$6

7. Special Shanghai Tim Sum (#01-92)

  • Recommended dishes: Fried dumplings, steamed dumplings
  • Price/pax: S$4 – S$8

8. Lau Pa Sat Bak Kut Teh (#01-48)

  • Recommended dishes: Pork ribs soup, pork intestine soup
  • Price/pax: S$4 – S$6

NOTES:

  • It is very crowded during weekday lunch hours.
  • There are a few stalls offering Indian and Halal food at this food court.
  • The food court is at the corner of Maxwell Road and South Bridge Road.

GETTING THERE:

  • Buses: 80, 145, NR5 (Walk 1 minute from bus stop B05269)
  • Nearest MRT station: Tanjong Pagar MRT (Take Exit G, walk 6 minutes to Maxwell Road)
RATINGS
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