Tekka Centre
Tekka Centre
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6:30 AM - 9:00 PM
Monday
6:30 AM - 9:00 PM
Tuesday
6:30 AM - 9:00 PM
Wednesday
6:30 AM - 9:00 PM
Thursday
6:30 AM - 9:00 PM
Friday
6:30 AM - 9:00 PM
Saturday
6:30 AM - 9:00 PM
Sunday
6:30 AM - 9:00 PM
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Part wet market, part food centre and part shopping mall, Tekka Centre is a place where several ethnic communities converge to create a multicultural shopping fiesta. Established in 1915, Tekka Centre moved to its current location in 1982 and is a landmark in Little India.
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Neighborhood: Little India
With a strong local Indian community, this pocket of Singapore can feel like another place and time. Wander past traditional barbershops while local residents in brightly colored saris patronize retailers from decades past. Peruse streets lined with colorful shops as the aroma of curry tempts you to indulge. Listen to the Bollywood music echoing from storefronts and take in the stalls selling bright flowers, fabrics, and spices. At the 24-hour, four-level Mustafa Shopping Center, you can shop through the night and find everything from pharmacy and grocery items to Bollywood DVDs and diamond necklaces. Singapore’s Little India offers a colorful, lively taste of the subcontinent and is well worth the visit.
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- SOH KIEN PENGSingapore, Singapore9,672 contributionsCrazy with DosaiI came to Tanglin Division to attend a 5-day Lead Auditor course. I took the MRT and alighted at Little India. As I was early, I decided to roam around Tekka Centre to explore the Indian food stalls at the hawker center. I was really tempted by the lure of the wide variety of rich, colorful and mouthwatering South Indian breakfast food like prata, Dosai, Vadai, Samosa, Idly, etc at the stalls. Although I had a bowl of healthy oats mixed with blue berries and banana at home before I left this morning, I cannot resist but order one plain Dosai ($1.50) and one Rava Dosai ($2.50) from Buni's Tiffin Corner. There were three containers of chutney on the stall stand and I scooped and spread the mint, tomato and coconut chutney on my two plates of Dosai. The Dosai tasted fantastic with the green, white and yellow chutney. The experience was a bit different when I ate Dosai at Tampin recently when curry was the chutney spread. Unsatisfied with just two pieces of Dosai, I went to another stall Neha Tiffin Centre at #01- 274 and ordered another piece of Rava Dosai ($2.50) and a cup of Teh Halia ($1.40) from the drink stall beside it. The Rava Dosai at this stall seem crispier, fluffy and bigger in size. The peppery hot drink blended with the minty Dosai really sent a chilly hot wave to my brain and spine. I was totally energized and invigorated with a crystal-clear mind when I stepped into the classroom ready to take my examination. I may look crazy consuming so much food for breakfast but the effect of the Dosai and the Teh Halia seem to be an instant remedy for my common cold by purging away my nose stuffiness. The Dosai chutney contain a diversified range of spice ingredients like coriander, mint, onions, garlic, chilli which are rich in polyphenols and antioxidants. Dosai is made from a fermented batter of ground white gram and rice and is fiber rich and not calorie dense. Rava Dosai is said to help in weight management. The next trip here I would explore more of the other food.Visited March 2024Traveled soloWritten March 5, 2024
- SteakEmAll177 contributionsWet Market and food center.Wet market on your left and food court on your right. You get fresh fruits, vegetables, seafood, meats, and spices at the wet market area. At the food court area you get tons of great Indian food, prawn mee, juice, coffee, Indonesian, Pakistani, Asian, curries, roti, desserts, and fresh coconut juice. Find a seat first and leave a pack of tissue there to hold your spot. Then go get your food and come back to the table.Visited May 2023Traveled soloWritten April 1, 2024
- K7Stoke-on-Trent, United Kingdom13 contributionsReally interestingWe had been told we should try eating here and very pleased we did although the advice to look and see is very helpful. We found an Indian stall doing chicken which we used having checked to make sure everything was freshly cooked and we thoroughly enjoyed the meal. Afterwards we went upstairs where there are stalls selling clothes and fabrics my husband bought a beautiful waistcoat which was a bargain it would have been at least double at home.Visited February 2024Traveled as a coupleWritten April 3, 2024
- tc-bob007Antony, France676 contributionspicturesqueThe tekka center does not change from one year to the next. There is still so much local and picturesque life. The food market part is very interesting with its particular smells of the Indian market. The first on the other hand has little interest in our eyes, unless you want to dress like a real Indian. Note that it is however interesting for hemming pants in less than 30' and for €5Visited April 2024Traveled as a coupleWritten May 10, 2024
- MosesPH1,585 contributionsNostalgic Visit to Tekka CentreCame back to revisit Tekka after years and years. We went upstairs and it was mostly clothing stores. Still reminiscent of what it used to be. Just an interesting place to walk about and get hassled by the store owners to buy their clothingVisited June 2024Traveled with friendsWritten August 21, 2024
- ShaneABurkeMelbourne, Australia1,011 contributionsTastes of India - and great peopleCome with an empty belly and an open mind. The sights and sounds can be a bit overwhelming at this packed dining Mecca but worth the effort. Grab a shared table and takes your pick from dozens of stalls. I had the chicken byriani, pakoras, samosa, dosas, iced coffees, sugar can juice …. And more. Had great talks with locals who come everyday, young and old all happy to share their life stories. Dishes start from about $1 to $7.50. Later we went upstairs to clothing market for some real bargains.Visited August 2024Traveled as a coupleWritten September 3, 2024
- Juanjo PAlzira, Spain32,627 contributionsLocal marketVisiting a traditional market should be a must for anyone visiting Singapore, and the Tekka Centre is a good example. It has its part dedicated to food sales and a restaurant area with many stalls with food of all kinds, most traditional, both on the ground floor. Up the stairs you have one more area selling clothes, crafts... Keep in mind that Asian markets are often places of strong sensations, especially if you approach areas selling meat and fish, with strong smells and may not be for all audiences. In the catering area there is a lot of supply and prices are often very low, this is where local people come to eat. A very particular and worthwhile place.Visited April 2024Traveled with friendsWritten January 27, 2025
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Maximus
Perth, Australia42 contributions
Jul 2022 • Couples
The Tekka hawker market was recommended to us and did nothing disappoint. It is hidden away in the Tekka center at night time, the number of small shops is like a food court with a lot of authentic dishes. It is not even slightly fancy and would be quite overwhelming for some inexperienced to multicultural crowds. It can be loud and has a lot of smells, I wouldn’t call it clean but the food is amazing. The flavours available here are worth the $4.50 SGP we paid for Mee Goreng, and $6.50 for Butter chicken.
A must visit even to have the culinary experience for one night then wander through Little India.
A must visit even to have the culinary experience for one night then wander through Little India.
Written July 25, 2022
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Kim L
11 contributions
Mar 2022 • Couples
Joe's Butchery has great service, good value and high quality steak with robust flavour!. John, the Filipino guy, even patiently tied up the sirloin slab and eye round and rubbed with the Easter herb marinate and vacuum sealed it. The NZ grassfed ribeye steak with a clear eye of tasty fat in the middle was juicy even when cooked medium-done. Our 2nd time buying from him. Roasting suggestions from John and Joe were spot on! Will order in advance next time to save waiting
Written March 28, 2022
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Adventure Diva
Manchester, CT2,787 contributions
Aug 2022 • Friends
The market is a parade of everyday life dedicated to the Muslim and Indian cultures of clothes and foods...Nasi biryani, scaling of fish, sharpening of knifes and an occasional splash of ice await you. The market has a life on its own and the stall owners are knowledgeable and friendly. One shop sells veggies and plays jazz music for your shopping pleasure.
Written September 19, 2022
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PriscillaF
Perth, Australia2,156 contributions
Mar 2024 • Solo
When u get off of the blue train at little India you essentially walk straight into the Tekka centre. Reading reviews it seemed like this was the place to look at however it was crowded, stank bad and dirty. There were food stalls and meat and fruit and veg markets. This is an open market with no air conditioning. The food is quite inexpensive and large portion sizes. N however it is an unhygienic Market so bring wipes to wipe down the table and chairs and also to wipe your hands after the meal.
Written March 30, 2024
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conscienciouseater
Asia, Peru2,140 contributions
Feb 2020 • Family
Tekka (aka Zhujiao or KK market) is a Singapore institution. It is a wet market where you can buy meat, vegs and fresh fruit at a fraction of prices at Huber’s Butcher or Cold Storage. In fact, there are wives of billionaires who still shop here. It is also a huge and diverse hawker centre, with the highest number of South Asian stalls in Singapore - North Indian, South Indian, Pakistani, Bangladeshi and probably SriLankan too if you look hard. You will also find many Chinese (chicken rice, bak chor mee, etc) and Malay stalls. In the old days, there was a slaughterhouse here (hence the name of the Buffalo Road). Maybe Tekka should have a stall selling buffalo Bistecca?
Written February 4, 2020
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gfsc5
Perth, Australia1,816 contributions
Mar 2023
This is not the cleanest part of Singapore but it's well worth a visit. Situated in Little India, the Tekka Centre is a mix of wet market and food hall with some other retail bits and pieces thrown in.
There are stacks of small food stalls offering a massive range of South Asian (mainly) food. It was very busy when we visited. The prices looked very good but we didn't eat anything there although the food looked tasty.
There's also an extensive wet market with lots of interesting fruit and vegetables, seafood (some actually on ice!), and meat of all sorts. We had fun (actually it was only me, not my wife) watching the birds pecking at various bits of meat destined to be sold to somebody later in the day.
Upstairs was an extensive area of Indian clothing for men and women (and children). Exquisite colours and designs and well worth taking the time to wander through.
There are stacks of small food stalls offering a massive range of South Asian (mainly) food. It was very busy when we visited. The prices looked very good but we didn't eat anything there although the food looked tasty.
There's also an extensive wet market with lots of interesting fruit and vegetables, seafood (some actually on ice!), and meat of all sorts. We had fun (actually it was only me, not my wife) watching the birds pecking at various bits of meat destined to be sold to somebody later in the day.
Upstairs was an extensive area of Indian clothing for men and women (and children). Exquisite colours and designs and well worth taking the time to wander through.
Written March 11, 2023
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jtanism
Singapore4 contributions
Dec 2020 • Couples
I have been coming back and forth to this place called “Yong Sheng Cooked Food” for their fish soup! They are the best tasting in Singapore!
Note that all stalls are graded in Tekka Center. You will see the grades A-C in the top corner of every store. “Yong Sheng Cooked Food” is graded A. This means they are 100% compliant in terms of safety, cleanliness and overall business operations.
I first tasted auntie’s soup in 2016, I was still single back then. Now it’s 2020 and I am married. My husband and I drop by this place once or twice a month just to taste that therapeutic, umami fish soup!
Tekka Center has a lot of choices and as long as you know about the grading system (A-C), you’ll always get the best out of this fresh market, food court and clothes/seamstress/tailor store!
Note:
1st floor: Wet market and food court
2nd floor: clothes store, seamstress and tailors
Note that all stalls are graded in Tekka Center. You will see the grades A-C in the top corner of every store. “Yong Sheng Cooked Food” is graded A. This means they are 100% compliant in terms of safety, cleanliness and overall business operations.
I first tasted auntie’s soup in 2016, I was still single back then. Now it’s 2020 and I am married. My husband and I drop by this place once or twice a month just to taste that therapeutic, umami fish soup!
Tekka Center has a lot of choices and as long as you know about the grading system (A-C), you’ll always get the best out of this fresh market, food court and clothes/seamstress/tailor store!
Note:
1st floor: Wet market and food court
2nd floor: clothes store, seamstress and tailors
Written December 29, 2020
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VRNPerth
Perth, Australia157 contributions
Jan 2020
Reached Singapore after a late night flight from Perth. Slept for a few hours. Woke up at around 8.30 in the morning and feeling really famished. Decided to go to Little India to start with and went in to Tekka market for breakfast. The first thing that strikes you about the place is the hygiene of the place. There's birds dropping in onto customers tables. There's food all over the floor. Despite all this there's a lot of locals up and about for their morning/early afternoon feed. Decided to start the day with some south Indian fare. Settled for dosai and uttappam. The food was pretty good. The preparation was done in a clean and professional way. For the price it was awesome value. We ended up paying just around 10 SD for three dishes.
Would definitely go there again to try some of the fod from other stalls. Maybe not sit there and eat, but maybe take-away.
Would definitely go there again to try some of the fod from other stalls. Maybe not sit there and eat, but maybe take-away.
Written January 3, 2020
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Marsha S
Miami, FL188 contributions
Feb 2020 • Solo
I am originally from the beautiful Island of Jamaica 🇯🇲 and currently living in the United, this market is best. It's like home away from home for me, I can always go to this market and find my favorite fish 🎏 meat 🍗 fruits 🍑 vegetables 🍃 etc. Tekka Center is India 🇮🇳 and Asian inspired and carry lots of similar items found in Jamaica and USA. If you are looking for top quality fresh fish at the best price, go to Benny's shop in Tekka Center.
Written February 7, 2020
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Rajesh A
Bengaluru, India1 contribution
Jan 2020
Many options available from north to south Indian cuisines and drinks. well priced so budget travellers can enjoy their meal without thinking much. Taste is good but hygiene may be a bit in question :)
Written January 20, 2020
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I agree with Bob D. They will not negotiate as low as they do in China but you can certainly get 30-40 off with some work on your part. The time of day and how busy it is will also impact. The better deals come first thing in the morning or in the evening when they are getting ready to close up.
Written January 11, 2017
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