Gen Shu Mei Shi Shi Jia 根叔美食世家 at Toa Payoh Vista Market

Gen Shu Mei Shi Shi Jia 根叔美食世家

Toa Payoh Vista Market

The exterior of the Toa Payoh Vista Market building, featuring a large, modern roof structure and a glass facade. The market's name is prominently displayed in gold script on the upper part of the glass. In front of the market, there is a landscaped area with young plants and a large tree. People can be seen inside the market, along with tables and chairs.

Food Stall with Menu and Photos

A food stall with a large illuminated menu board displaying various dishes and prices. The stall also features photographs of food and people, possibly staff or customers. A sign indicates "Singapore Best Foods - Top Rated Foods 2018". People are seen queuing and interacting with the stall. Red lanterns hang on either side of the stall.

Toa Payoh Vista Market

The exterior of a market building with a distinctive blue triangular entrance. The market's name, "Toa Payoh Vista Market", is visible in gold lettering on the facade. The building has a modern design with a glass and metal roof structure. Tables and chairs are visible inside the market area.

Food Stall Display

A food stall display featuring various dishes and signage. The stall has a large illuminated sign with Chinese characters and images of food. Below this, a display shows numerous photos of plated dishes, labeled as "SINGAPORE BEST FOODS". There are also pictures of chefs and staff, and promotional materials. A refrigerator is visible on the right.

Noodles and Coffee

A plate of white rice noodles topped with fried shallots and a piece of fried bean curd skin stuffed with filling. A glass of black coffee with a spoon is placed next to the plate. A red plastic bag is visible on the left. A QR code and some text are on a red and white mat in the background.

Savory Rice Dish with Toppings

A close-up shot of a white rice dish topped with a dark, savory sauce, sprinkled with sesame seeds, fried shallots, and chopped green onions. A pair of black chopsticks rests on the side of the plate, which has a floral pattern.

Cheung Fun with Toppings

A close-up shot of a plate of cheung fun (rice noodle rolls) topped with a savory sauce, sesame seeds, chopped scallions, and a sprinkle of crispy fried shallots or similar garnish. A small portion of white rice is visible at the back of the plate, along with a dollop of chili paste. The plate has a floral design with pink and yellow flowers and thin gold lines. The setting appears to be a food court or casual dining area, with blurred menus or placemats visible in the background.

Dim Sum Meal

A plate of rice with sauce and chopped green onions sits next to a black bowl containing three pieces of dim sum, likely siu mai. Chopsticks rest on the bowl. In the background, there are promotional flyers with text about health screenings and career advice.

Food on plates at a table

A close-up shot of two plates of food on a table, with two people blurred in the background. The plate in the foreground contains what appears to be a savory cake or pudding topped with a dark sauce, fried shallots, and chopped green onions. Another plate of food, possibly fried rice or noodles, is visible behind it. A red and yellow patterned placemat is partially visible on the right side of the table. The setting appears to be an outdoor or semi-outdoor eating area, possibly a hawker center or food court.

Dim Sum Platter

A close-up shot of a dim sum platter featuring several pieces of dim sum, including what appears to be siu mai and a fried spring roll. The dim sum is served on a white plate with a floral design. In the background, other plates of food and people dining are visible, suggesting a casual dining environment.

Siu Mai

Three pieces of siu mai are presented on a plate. The dumplings have a yellow wrapper and are filled with a mixture of meat and possibly mushrooms. One siu mai is topped with a single goji berry. The plate has a decorative rim with stripes of pink, green, and yellow, and a black section with white lettering.

Rice dish with toppings and dim sum

A close-up shot of a plate of rice topped with peanuts, chopped green onions, and fried shallots. Beside it, a fried spring roll and two pieces of dim sum are visible on a separate plate. In the background, a bowl of food and a glass of water are on a table.

Noodle Dish with Fried Spring Roll

A plate of white rice noodles topped with shredded meat, fried shallots, and chopped scallions. A large, golden-brown fried spring roll is placed on top of the noodles, alongside a dollop of dark sauce. The dish is served on a white plate with a floral pattern. In the background, a blurred view of a food court or dining area is visible, with people walking and sitting at tables.

Dim Sum and Rice Dishes

A top-down view of a table laden with various Asian dishes. In the foreground, a plate holds rice rolls topped with a dark sauce, sesame seeds, and green onions. To the right, another plate features a rectangular portion of rice with a side of chili paste and garnished with green onions. A black bowl with chopsticks and spoons sits in the upper right corner. In the center, a steamed bun filled with meat and sauce is presented on a black plate. To the left, a white plate displays a selection of dim sum, including har gow (shrimp dumplings) and siu mai (pork dumplings), served with a small dish of chili sauce. The table surface has a colorful, patterned placemat with some visible text.

Hawker Stall with Food Displays

A bustling hawker stall with multiple food vendors under a covered walkway. Brightly lit signs display various dishes with accompanying images. People are seated at tables, some eating and others waiting. Fans are visible for ventilation.

Congee with toppings

A bowl of congee topped with chopped scallions, peanuts, and crispy crackers. A blue and yellow sign with text is visible in the background.

Fried Rolls and Noodles

Two fried rolls are served on a black plate, with a plate of noodles topped with sauce and sesame seeds in the background. Chopsticks are resting on the noodle plate.

Dim Sum and Noodles

A plate of rice noodle rolls with sauce and sesame seeds, served with a side of vermicelli noodles and fried shallots. Next to it is a black bowl containing three pieces of dim sum: a shrimp dumpling, a siu mai, and a dollop of sauce. A decorative paper placemat with cartoon illustrations is visible in the background.

Singapore Best Foods Stall

A food stall with various dishes displayed and promotional materials. The stall features images of food and people, along with text in English and Chinese. A menu board shows dishes like Kong Glutinous Rice, Hometown Steamed Bee Hoon, and Signature Yam Cake.

Braised Pork Ribs and Chicken Feet

Two black plates of food are shown. The plate in the foreground contains braised pork ribs, garnished with chopped scallions, chili slices, and black beans. The plate in the background holds braised chicken feet, coated in a dark sauce and sprinkled with sesame seeds and chopped scallions. A dish of yellow rice is visible behind the chicken feet.

Chee Cheong Fun with Sauce and Chili

A plate of chee cheong fun, a type of steamed rice noodle roll, is served with a dark, savory sauce and sprinkled with sesame seeds. A dollop of chili paste is visible on the side. The dish is presented on a white plate with a floral pattern. A red sign with white text is partially visible in the background.

Coffee with Spoon

A white cup filled with dark coffee sits on a teal saucer. A teal spoon is placed in the coffee. The cup has a red and white pattern on its handle. The saucer has water droplets on it. The surface the cup and saucer are on is speckled beige.

Steamed Rice Rolls with Toppings

A close-up shot of steamed rice rolls, also known as cheung fun, topped with a savory minced meat sauce, sesame seeds, fried shallots, and chopped green onions. The rolls are white and translucent, with a soft, slightly chewy texture. The sauce is dark brown and appears to be rich and flavorful. The dish is served on a black plate.

Food Stall Counter

A close-up view of a food stall counter. In the foreground, a stack of brown trays is visible, with text on the top tray reading "Every diner deserves a clean table." Behind the trays, a glass display case shows food items and prices. A yellow sign with Chinese characters and prices reads "加料加50¢至$1" (add ingredients 50¢ to $1), "双拼 $3.20" (double portion $3.20), and "自助服務 SELF SERVICE." Below the display, a metal counter holds various items, including a bottle of dark liquid with Chinese labels. To the left, a yellow power bank is attached to a wall with wires, and a yellow basket contains a bottle and other small items.

Dim Sum Platter

A tray with four plates of dim sum. One plate has rice rolls with sauce and fried shallots. Another plate has a rectangular sticky rice dish with meat and sauce. A black bowl contains three fried items with sauce and sesame seeds. A second black bowl holds three shrimp dumplings. The tray has a pattern and the words "Every din" are visible.

Food Stall with Menu and Photos

A food stall with a large illuminated sign at the top displaying Chinese characters and images of food. Below this, a menu board showcases various dishes with prices, labeled as "SINGAPORE BEST FOODS". Several photographs of people, possibly staff or customers, are displayed on the stall. Two customers are visible, one ordering from the stall. The stall appears to be in an outdoor or semi-outdoor setting, with other stalls visible to the right.

Takeout Food

A close-up shot of two servings of takeout food. The foreground features white, rectangular rice noodle rolls topped with fried shallots, sesame seeds, and chopped green onions, served in a white styrofoam container with a dark sauce. In the background, another white styrofoam container holds a dish of thin noodles mixed with vegetables and green onions. A clear plastic container with what appears to be dumplings is also visible in the upper right corner.

Fried Rice with Toppings

A close-up overhead shot of fried rice served in a white styrofoam container, which is placed inside an orange plastic bag. The rice is topped with chopped green onions, fried shallots, and peanuts. A small portion of a dark, savory sauce is visible on the side.

Rice dishes in takeout containers

Two white takeout containers filled with rice dishes. The top container has white rice topped with chopped green onions, peanuts, and a dark sauce. The bottom container has a denser rice dish, possibly sticky rice, with visible chunks of meat and green onions, also with a dark sauce at the bottom.

Gen Shu Mei Shi Jia Opening Hours

A sign displays the opening hours for Gen Shu Mei Shi Jia. The business is open Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Saturday, and Sunday from 5 am to 12 pm. It is closed on Monday and Friday. A sticker for shutter repair services is also visible.

Steamed Rice Dishes

Several small white ceramic bowls filled with steamed rice topped with various ingredients are arranged in metal steaming trays. Some bowls contain a dark, rich mixture, possibly braised meat or dark sauce rice. Others are filled with lighter colored ingredients, including pieces of chicken, Chinese sausage, and ginger slices, mixed with rice. The bowls have a blue floral pattern on the rim.

Noodles in a Bowl

A close-up shot of a bowl filled with noodles and meat, drizzled with a dark sauce. The bowl has a blue floral pattern around its rim. A black spoon rests in another bowl to the right. The table surface has a red circular placemat with white text.

Hawker Centre Dining Area

A wide shot of a bustling hawker centre with many tables and chairs set up for dining. Several people are seated at tables, eating and conversing. Food stalls are visible in the background, with signage and menus displayed. The overall atmosphere is lively and communal.

Hawker Food Stall

A display case filled with various fried and steamed food items, including dumplings, siu mai, and buns. A sign indicates prices for different dishes and a "Self Service" option. Another sign displays "Top 300 Sethlui Singapore 2022 Hawker" award.

Hawker Stall with Food Display

A hawker stall with a large illuminated sign displaying food images and Chinese characters. Below the sign is a display case filled with various dishes, and a refrigerator. A person in a grey shirt and patterned shorts is interacting with someone at the counter. The stall appears to be a food establishment, likely a restaurant or eatery, with a focus on noodles and dim sum.

Braised Chicken Feet and Fried Bean Curd Skin

Two black bowls of food are displayed on a light-colored table. The bowl on the left contains braised chicken feet, garnished with chopped green onions, red chili peppers, and sesame seeds. The bowl on the right holds pieces of fried bean curd skin. A portion of a green and white circular flyer is visible in the upper right corner.

Food Stall with Menu

A busy food stall with a large illuminated menu displaying various dishes. People are queuing and ordering food. The stall has a sign with Chinese characters and images of food. There are also pictures of people and text that says "SINGAPORE BEST FOODS" and "LOVE US".

Breakfast Set

A close-up overhead view of a breakfast set on a speckled countertop. The set includes a clear glass mug filled with dark coffee and a spoon, a small teal plate with two halves of a toasted sandwich filled with butter and possibly egg, a pink-lidded salt shaker, and two small plastic squeeze bottles, one with a pink dispenser and the other with a blue dispenser, likely containing condiments.

Notice of Closure

A notice indicating the business will be closed from August 11 to August 18, 2025, and will resume business on August 19, 2025. The notice includes the business name 'GEN SHU MEI SHI SHI JIA' and '根叔美食世家'. The background shows images of people in a kitchen setting.

Food on a Tray

A tray with three dishes of food. The dish in the foreground contains three rice noodle rolls in a dark sauce, topped with sesame seeds and chopped scallions. The dish to the left contains a mound of sticky rice with a reddish sauce and chopped scallions. The dish to the right contains a portion of thin rice noodles with chopped scallions and fried shallots.

Congee with toppings

A close-up shot of a bowl of congee, a type of rice porridge. The congee is topped with fried wonton strips, peanuts, and chopped scallions. A black spoon is visible on the right side of the bowl. The date stamp "2017-11-16 10:51" is visible in the lower right corner.

Steamed Rice Cakes with Sauce

Close-up of three pieces of steamed rice cakes, topped with a dark savory sauce and sprinkled with sesame seeds. A side of chili paste is visible. The dish is served on a white plate with a floral pattern. In the background, out-of-focus promotional materials or flyers are visible.

Food Stall Menu

A food stall with a large illuminated menu board displaying various dishes. The menu features images of noodle dishes, rice dishes, and dim sum. Below the menu, there are photographs of people, possibly staff or customers. The stall appears to be in a busy market or food court setting.

Food Stall with Menu Display

A food stall with a large, brightly lit menu board displaying various dishes. The stall appears to be in an outdoor or semi-outdoor market setting. Various food items are pictured on the menu, with prices indicated. Below the menu, the stall counter is visible with food preparation equipment and ingredients. To the right, a refrigerator is stocked with food items. Several colorful buckets are placed on the floor in front of the stall.

Fried Taro Dumplings

Two fried taro dumplings are presented in paper liners on an orange plate. One dumpling has been partially eaten, revealing a filling of what appears to be minced meat and vegetables. A fork is resting in the eaten dumpling.

Food Stall with Dishes

A close-up of a plate of food, including sticky rice, a dark sauce, and a dim sum item, is in the foreground. Behind it, a food stall is visible with people ordering. The stall has a large illuminated sign with Chinese characters and images of food. There are also menu boards with pictures of various dishes.

Food preparation

A person wearing a mask and apron is preparing food behind a glass counter. There are trays of prepared food items, some wrapped in white paper. In the background, there are cooking pots and containers.

Food Stall Counter

A close-up view of a food stall counter with various dishes displayed in metal trays. In the foreground, there are trays of noodles and fried rice. A calculator and a blue dispenser with utensils are visible on the right side of the counter. The overall scene suggests a busy food service environment.

Dim Sum and Congee

A top-down view of a table laden with various dim sum dishes and congee. In the foreground, a black tray holds chopsticks and a spoon. To the right, a small black plate displays three pieces of siu mai. Above this, a white bowl contains congee topped with chopped scallions, fried wonton strips, and peanuts. Further up, a black plate holds several dumplings, possibly har gow or crystal dumplings, garnished with fried shallots. Two floral-patterned plates hold rice rolls with sauce and scallions, and a rectangular block of rice with a savory topping and scallions. The table has a light beige surface with a tiled border.

Food Preparation

A table is set up for food preparation, with several bowls of ingredients, wrapped food items, and trays. One bowl contains a mixture of minced meat and vegetables, another has a creamy filling, and a third holds shredded ingredients. A stack of wrapped food items, possibly spring rolls or similar, is arranged on a tray. Another tray is empty, with instructions for clearing the table printed on it. In the background, containers of rice and other ingredients are visible, along with kitchen equipment. A promotional card with cartoon hands and text in Malay is also on the table.

Food Stall Display

A food stall display featuring various dishes, photos of chefs and customers, and signage. The display includes images of noodle dishes, dim sum, and other food items. There is also a sign that says "SINGAPORE BEST FOODS ENJOY TOP RATED FOODS 2018" and another sign with Chinese characters and "粥麵點心" (congee, noodles, dim sum). Several photos show groups of people, including chefs and what appear to be satisfied customers. A circular logo reads "TOP 300 SETHLUI SINGAPORE 2022 HAWKER".

Restaurant Advertisement

This is an advertisement featuring images of food and people. The top section shows four dishes: a meat dish, a rice dish, a noodle soup, and a shrimp dish. The text above these dishes appears to be a restaurant name and a description of special dishes. The lower section is a collage of photos showing people, possibly staff and customers, in what looks like a restaurant setting. One image shows a plate with a logo and text that reads '全民新靈艺 Let's Cook'. Another image is a yellow banner with red text that says 'FEATURED IN ONLY THE BEST' and 'ONLY THE BEST PORRIDGE'.

Restaurant Advertisement

A colorful advertisement poster featuring four dishes: long rice chicken, home-style seafood noodles, five-spice taro cake, and Guangzhou Liwan boat congee. Below the dishes are several photos of chefs and cooking scenes, with one photo highlighting "Featured in China's Best Porridge". A smaller sign at the bottom provides the restaurant's name, "Gen Shu Mei Shi Jia", and its opening hours: Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Saturday, Sunday from 5 am to 12 pm, closed on Monday and Friday.

Singapore Best Foods Display

A display featuring images of various Singaporean dishes, with text indicating "Singapore Best Foods," "Enjoy," and "Top Rated Foods." Below the food images are photographs of people, some in chef attire, and a sign that says "People Love Us." There are also stacks of white containers and some red bags visible.