Mike Yong
Went about 5pm on Friday; most stalls were closed. Saw a small queue, decided to try… …
Location: 335 Smith St, #02-32, Singapore 050335
Floor 2 · Chinatown Complex
Legendary fried kway teow at Chinatown Complex since 1969
Legendary fried kway teow at Chinatown Complex since 1969
Hill Street Fried Kway Teow is a revered stall at Chinatown Complex Food Centre, run by hawker Tan Chiang Boo who has been frying kway teow since 1969. The stall is renowned for its charcoal-fried flat rice noodles, tossed with cockles, Chinese sausage, bean sprouts, and eggs in a sweet and savoury dark sauce. Each plate is fried individually, one at a time, ensuring that every serving achieves the ideal balance of wok hei and sauce coating. The stall offers $4 and $5 portions, with the larger serving coming with extra prawns and a generous scattering of crispy pork lard that adds a satisfying crunch to each bite. The dedication to frying one plate at a time is a hallmark of the old-school approach, prioritising quality over speed. Regulars are willing to endure the wait, knowing that the individual attention given to each plate results in a superior plate of char kway teow. Hill Street Fried Kway Teow remains a benchmark for this beloved Singapore hawker classic.Based on 186 Google reviews
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Mike Yong
Went about 5pm on Friday; most stalls were closed. Saw a small queue, decided to try… …
Super Fragrance
Updated: Decided to give it another shot. Consistent 45min for a $4 plate. …
Shihao Foo
This has been my favourite CKT for years. I last came on a Saturday afternoon at about 3pm. There was a short queue ahead of me, but as they fry upon each order, I took about 15-20min to get the ckt. Ordered the $5 portion. The $5 order …
John Kaiser
Photos and video were taken a month ago. Just went back again today and prices have increased by a dollar to $5 & $6. …
T greensake
28/August/2025 Had Char Kway Teow ($4) for lunch, was quite good. Long queue, so be patient. Not too oily & chilli was relatively mild. Comes in $4 & $5 version. Opens only on Tue/Thu/Fri weekly.
Hill Street Fried Kway Teow
Hill Street Fried Kway Teow
A busy hawker stall with a bright orange sign that reads "HILL STREET FRIED KWAY TEOW" in English and Chinese. Customers are queuing and ordering food. A man is eating noodles at a table in the foreground.
Hill Street Fried Kway Teow
A food stall with an orange sign that reads "HILL STREET FRIED KWAY TEOW" in English and Chinese characters. The stall has metal grates in front of it, and inside, cooks are preparing food.
Hill Street Fried Kway Teow
A food stall with an orange sign that says "HILL STREET FRIED KWAY TEOW" in English and Chinese characters. Below the main sign, there is another orange sign with "FRIED KWAY TEOW" and prices $5.00 and $6.00. The stall has a glass display showing food items and a cooking area where a person is preparing food. Several customers are visible in the background.
Hill Street Fried Kway Teow
A brightly lit orange sign with green Chinese characters and white English text advertising "HILL STREET FRIED KWAY TEOW". Below this, a smaller orange sign displays prices and "SELF-SERVICE". The storefront appears to be a food stall with stainless steel counters and fluorescent lighting.
Hill Street Fried Kway Teow
A food stall with an orange awning and green lettering. The stall's name is displayed in both Chinese and English. Below the main sign, prices for Fried Kway Teow are listed as $4.00 and $5.00. A sign indicates "SELF-SERVICE" and "PLEASE Q UP". People are visible inside and outside the stall.
Food Stall Entrance
A group of people are queuing outside a food stall. The stall has a bright orange sign with Chinese characters and the word "FRIED" visible. To the right of the stall are doors labeled "WATER METER" and "ELECTRICAL METER".
Hill Street Fried Kway Teow
A closed stall with a metal roller shutter. Above the shutter is an orange sign with green Chinese characters and the text "HILL STREET FRIED KWAY TEOW". To the left of the sign is a black sign with white text "02-33". To the right of the sign is a yellow sign with black text. In the background, people are seated at tables.
Hill Street Fried Kway Teow
A brightly lit orange sign with green Chinese characters and white English text reads "HILL STREET FRIED KWAY TEOW". Below this, a smaller orange sign displays "FRIED KWAY TEOW" with prices $4.00 and $5.00, and a section for "SELF-SERVICE PLEASE Q UP". The sign is mounted above a food stall counter.
Hill Street Fried Kway Teow
A close-up shot of a food stall's signage and menu. The main sign is orange with white text that reads "HILL STREET FRIED KWAY TEOW" and also includes Chinese characters. Below this, there are price indications for "FRIED KWAY TEOW" at $3.50 and $4.00. A smaller sign indicates "SELF-SERVICE" and "PLEASE Q UP". Inside the stall, a person in a red shirt and mask is visible, along with food preparation areas.
Hill Street Fried Kway Teow
A close-up shot of a food stall's signage and menu board. The main sign is orange with large green Chinese characters and white English text that reads "HILL STREE FRIED KWAY TEC". Below this, a smaller orange sign displays "FRIED KWAY TEOW" in white text. To the right of the smaller sign, a yellow price board shows "$ 4.00" and "$ 5.00". Next to the price board is a white sign with Chinese and English text indicating "SELF-SERVICE" and "PLEASE Q".
Hill Street Fried Kway Teow
A food stall with a metal grate in front. Above the grate is an orange sign with green Chinese characters and white text that reads "HILL STREET FRIED KWAY TEOW". Inside the stall, a person is cooking, and there are various kitchen utensils and ingredients visible. A COVID-19 social distancing sign is posted on the left side of the grate.
Cockles on a Plate
A close-up shot of a pile of cockles on a silver plate, displayed behind glass. The cockles have ribbed shells with alternating dark and light brown stripes. In the blurred background, a person wearing a mask and a red jacket is visible.
Fried Noodles
A close-up shot of a plate of fried noodles, served on brown paper and a white plate, sits on a yellow table. In the blurred background, a food stall with orange signage and a metal shutter is visible.
Food Stall Prices
A close-up view of a food stall with prices displayed on a yellow sign. The sign shows two prices: $4.00 and $5.00. In the background, a person wearing a mask is visible behind a counter, and further back, a seating area with tables and chairs can be seen, with several patrons dining. Red lanterns are also visible, suggesting a festive or Asian-themed establishment.
Char Kway Teow
A close-up shot of a plate of Char Kway Teow, a popular stir-fried noodle dish. The dish features flat rice noodles stir-fried with dark soy sauce, prawns, cockles, bean sprouts, and chives. A spoonful of the dish is lifted, showing the texture and ingredients. A watermark at the bottom right reads "Are U Hungry" with a smiling emoji.
Sausage Slices and Eggs
A close-up view of sliced cured sausage stacked on a metal plate, with a pile of brown eggs in the foreground. Behind the display, a person wearing a plaid shirt and a face mask is visible through a glass window, along with another person in the background also wearing a mask.
Food Stall Entrance
A busy food stall with customers queuing and seated at tables. The stall has a prominent sign with Chinese characters and a phone number. There are also posters and fans visible.
Cockles on a Plate
A close-up shot of several cockles on a silver plate. The cockles have ribbed shells with alternating dark brown and tan stripes. The background is blurred, showing hints of a kitchen or food preparation area. A watermark at the bottom reads "Are U Hungry" with a smiling emoji.
Char Kway Teow
A close-up shot of a plate of Char Kway Teow, a popular stir-fried noodle dish. The dish features flat rice noodles stir-fried with dark soy sauce, giving it a rich brown color. Visible ingredients include scrambled egg, bean sprouts, and chopped green onions. A white spoon is partially visible on the left side of the plate. The plate has a floral pattern around the rim.
Cook preparing food
A person wearing a mask and apron is cooking at a food stall. They are standing behind a metal grate, with various cooking utensils and ingredients visible. A fan is also present. A COVID-19 social distancing sign is posted on the left.
Food Stall in a Market
A busy food stall in a market, with customers queuing and eating at tables. Red lanterns hang overhead. The stall has a sign that reads "HILL STREET FRIED KWAY TEOW".
Food Display Case
A glass display case filled with food items. On the top shelf, there is a plate of what appears to be cooked shrimp, an empty silver plate, and a plate of shellfish. The bottom shelf contains trays of eggs. A red sign with white text displays prices: '$5.00' and '$6.00'. In the background, a person is visible behind the counter, and kitchen equipment can be seen.
Food Stall Menu
A food stall with two menu boards displayed. The top board advertises "SEAFOOD FRIED KWAY TEOW MEE" for $5 (S) and $8 (M). The bottom board advertises "COCKLES FRIED KWAY TEOW MEE" for $3 (S) and $4 (M). A woman is visible working behind the counter.
Fresh Fish Display
A display of fresh fish, including salmon fillets and other white fish, on ice. The fish is packaged in plastic wrap. In the foreground, there are large orange containers. A person wearing black gloves is visible in the background.
Char Kway Teow and Coffee
A plate of Char Kway Teow with bean sprouts and shrimp, served on brown paper and a white plate, accompanied by a cup of coffee on a saucer with a spoon. Red chopsticks and a red spoon are also on the tray. The tray has a placemat with the text "serves a clean table" visible.
Food Stall Seating Area
A group of people are standing in line at a food stall in an open-air setting. There are several round tables with yellow tops and black bases scattered throughout the area, some with chairs. The stalls have metal shutters and a sign with Chinese characters is visible above one of them. A fan is mounted on the wall.
Chef cooking noodles in a wok
An elderly man wearing a face mask and apron is cooking noodles in a large wok. Various bowls of ingredients and sauces are arranged around the wok. The scene appears to be in a commercial kitchen.
Fried Kway Teow
A plate of Fried Kway Teow is presented in the foreground, with a food stall visible in the background. The stall has orange signage with Chinese characters and the words "FRIED KWAY TEOW" and prices. A person wearing a mask is seen behind the counter.
Fried Noodles and Coffee
A plate of fried noodles served on brown paper sits on a yellow table. A white mug with a cartoon coffee cup logo and the word "Kiki" is to the right of the noodles, with a spoon inside. Red chopsticks rest on the plate. In the background, a food court setting is visible with tables, chairs, and people. A sign with "CLEAN AND STAY SAFE" in English and Chinese is on the table in front of the noodles.
Food Court Dining Area
A bustling food court with many stalls and seating areas. People are seen eating and queuing. The stalls display various food items and menus.
Food Stall Display
A food stall display with various items. In the foreground, a tray of eggs is visible. Above the eggs, there are several plates of food, including what appear to be scallops and a dish of cooked meat. A price of $6.00 is displayed prominently above the glass enclosure. A person wearing a mask and apron is seen preparing food in the background. Another person is in the foreground, interacting with the stall.
Food Stall Kitchen
A view through metal bars into a food stall kitchen where a man in a blue checkered shirt and mask is cooking. Various ingredients and cooking utensils are visible, including a red tray of eggs, bottles of sauce, and pots on a stove. A COVID-19 informational sign is partially visible at the bottom.
Fried Kway Teow Dish
A close-up shot of a plate of fried kway teow, a popular noodle dish, is presented in the foreground. In the background, a food stall with bright orange signage that reads "HILL STREET FRIED KWAY TEOW" is visible. Several people are queuing at the stall, suggesting it is a busy establishment. The stall also displays prices for its offerings, with "FRIED KWAY TEOW" listed at $5.00 and $6.00.
Cook preparing food in a wok
An elderly man wearing a mask and an apron is cooking noodles in a large wok. Various bowls of ingredients and sauces are arranged around the wok. The scene appears to be in a commercial kitchen.
Fried Kway Teow Dish
A close-up of a plate of fried kway teow, a noodle dish, is in the foreground. In the background, people are queuing at a food stall with a sign that reads "HILL STREET FRIED KWAY TEOW". Prices of $4.00 and $5.00 are visible on a sign at the stall.
Crabs and Fish for Sale
A display of fresh seafood, including several large crabs tied with straw and a tray of small fish. The crabs are arranged on a black tray, with some smaller crabs visible in a red basket behind them. Above the crabs, a metal tray is filled with numerous small, silvery fish. A person in a red shirt is partially visible in the background, handling a blue basket.
Sliced Cured Meat
A close-up shot of thinly sliced, cured meat arranged in neat rows on a silver platter. The meat is reddish-orange in color and appears to be slightly translucent. Another silver platter is visible to the right. In the background, a person's arm and shoulder are visible, along with a white slicing machine.
Dried Meat Slices
A close-up shot of thinly sliced, dried meat, possibly jerky, stacked on a metal platter. The meat is a vibrant orange-red color and appears to be slightly translucent. In the background, a white ventilation fan is visible, along with reflections in a metallic surface.
Kitchen Preparation
A man wearing a mask and blue checkered shirt is preparing food in a kitchen. He is standing behind a counter with various ingredients and cooking utensils. A fan is visible on the right side of the image. A sign about COVID-19 safety measures is partially visible in the foreground.
Food Stall Preparation
An elderly man wearing a mask and apron is preparing food behind a counter. In front of him are various ingredients, including shellfish and sliced meats, displayed on metal plates. A yellow sign with prices "S 4.00" and "S 5.00" is visible. The stall appears to be a food vendor, possibly a hawker stall.
Char Kway Teow
A close-up shot of a plate of Char Kway Teow, a popular stir-fried noodle dish. The dish features flat rice noodles, bean sprouts, scrambled egg, and shrimp, all coated in a dark, savory sauce. A white plastic spoon is placed on the side of the plate. The food is served on a white plate lined with brown paper. The background is a plain yellow surface.
Street scene in Chinatown
A street scene in Chinatown with various stalls and shops. A large colorful decoration of a figure is visible on the left, along with a food stall selling 'Crusty's' products. Further down the street, people are walking, and buildings with traditional architecture line the right side. A banner reads 'Welcome to Chinatown' and advertises 'Historical Treasures & Enduring Flavours'.
People queuing at a food stall
A group of people are standing in a line, waiting to be served at what appears to be a food stall or hawker center. The stall has a sign with Chinese characters and some food items visible. There are tables and chairs set up for dining, and fans mounted on the wall. The overall scene suggests a busy, casual eating environment.
Fish Market Stall
A market stall displaying a variety of fresh fish on ice. The fish are arranged in rows on metal trays. Some fish are whole, while others are cut into pieces. A sign in the foreground reads "1 FOR $3". People are visible in the background, suggesting a busy market environment.
Plate of noodles
A plate of stir-fried noodles with bean sprouts and egg, served on a blue and white patterned plate. In the background, there are signs in English and Chinese reminding customers to clean up after their meal and to dispose of litter properly.
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