Ming Fa Fishball at Tekka Centre
Location: 665 Buffalo Rd, #01-304 Tekka Centre, Singapore 210665
Floor 1 · Tekka Centre
Long-running fishball noodle stall at Tekka Centre with springy handmade fishballs.
Long-running fishball noodle stall at Tekka Centre with springy handmade fishballs.
Ming Fa Fishball is a well-established fishball noodle stall at Tekka Centre, one of Singapore's most historic and vibrant hawker destinations. The stall is known for its bouncy, springy fishballs made from fish paste, served in a clear soup with yellow noodles or kway teow. The fishballs are the highlight, prized for their firm texture and fresh flavour that reflects traditional hand-making techniques. Ming Fa has been a fixture at Tekka Centre for years, serving the Little India neighbourhood and the steady stream of visitors to this cultural district. The stall also offers fishcake and yong tau foo items, providing variety for regular customers. Ming Fa Fishball represents the enduring appeal of simple, well-made hawker food that relies on skill and quality ingredients rather than complexity.Operating Hours
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Shanti Arasan
Value for money Laksa at $3 with quail eggs! Yummy gravy and very satisfied!
lwhtv
The Bak Chor mee very good to my liking. Everything just right. The noodle, vinegar and taste. Meat also tender.
Ondrej
Super tasty fishball noodle. I got a serving of fishball noodles for $3,50. You can choose from three …
Food lover
Nice tangy vinegar sauce with lard is great Chilli sauce is self made and accompanies well with the vinegar sauce. …
Ming
Had the fried chicken chop noodle. Chicken was thin and dry. Noodle was on the saltier side. Vinegar taste was prominent which was nice but tone down on the soy sauce.
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Ming Fa Fishball
Noodle Stall
A man in a yellow shirt stands in front of a food stall with a large menu board displaying various noodle dishes. The stall has a metal counter and kitchen equipment visible behind it. Two staff members are working inside. The stall is part of a larger market or food court.
Tekka Centre
A low-angle shot of the exterior of a building with a purple facade. Silver lettering on the building reads "TEKKA CENTRE" and below it, in Tamil script, followed by "PUSAT TEKKA". There are horizontal orange and green stripes painted on the purple wall. A tall, modern building is visible in the background against a bright blue sky with scattered clouds.
Fish Ball Soup
A close-up shot of a white bowl filled with fish ball soup. The soup contains several white, round fish balls, green leafy vegetables, and chopped green onions. The bowl is placed on a burlap placemat, which is on a wooden surface.
Noodles with Soup and Condiments
A bowl of noodles topped with minced meat, fried wontons, a meatball, and chopped scallions, served with a side of soup, soy sauce, and chili sauce. The bowls have the logo "MING FA" visible. The tray has text that reads "deserves a clean table" and "Keep the table for..."
Fried Meat Rolls
A white rectangular plate holds several sliced, golden-brown fried meat rolls, arranged in a curved line. The rolls are garnished with fresh green lettuce leaves on the right side. The plate rests on a textured burlap placemat with frayed edges, set against a dark wooden background. Scattered green onions and a few green peas are visible on the placemat.
Noodles and Side Dishes
A tray of food including two bowls of noodles, a bowl of soup with fish balls, a plate of fried wontons, and a plate of braised meat. The bowls have the logo "MING FA" visible.
Fried Fish Cakes
Two golden-brown fried fish cakes are served on a white rectangular plate. The fish cakes have a textured surface with visible herbs. They are garnished with lettuce leaves and what appears to be a dollop of sauce. The plate is placed on a burlap placemat with a fringed edge, set against a wooden background.
Noodles with Wontons
A close-up shot of a bowl of noodles with fried wontons. Chopsticks are lifting a portion of the noodles, which are mixed with bean sprouts and green onions, and coated in a savory sauce. A bowl of soup with white balls and green onions is visible in the background.
Noodles with Wontons
A close-up shot of a bowl of noodles topped with fried wontons and chopped scallions. A bowl of soup with dumplings is visible in the background. The table surface appears to be a light beige color.
Noodles with Fish Balls and Slices
A white bowl filled with noodles, topped with sliced fish cakes, fish balls, and lettuce. Some of the fish balls are cut in half, revealing a minced meat filling. The dish is garnished with chopped green onions and served on a burlap placemat with a wooden background.
Food Stall with Menu
A busy food stall with a large menu board displaying various dishes. People are seated at tables, eating and drinking. Staff are visible behind the counter preparing food. The stall has a sign that reads "MING FA OLD BRAND GREAT TASTE".
Fried Wontons
A white rectangular plate filled with golden fried wontons, garnished with lettuce leaves and chopped green onions. The plate is placed on a burlap cloth with a wooden background.
Ming Fa Logo on Container
A close-up shot of a dark container with an orange label featuring the Ming Fa logo. The logo includes a white stylized swirl inside a circle, with Chinese characters above and the text "MING FA SINCE 1946" below. The container is placed on a wooden surface.
Laksa
A bowl of laksa with noodles, bean sprouts, tofu puffs, fish cakes, and a dollop of chili paste. The bowl has a blue and white logo that says "MING FA" with some Chinese characters.
Bowl of Meatballs
A white bowl filled with meatballs in broth, garnished with green leafy vegetables and fried shallots. The bowl is placed on a burlap mat on a wooden surface.
Fried Fish Skin Noodles
A close-up shot of a bowl of noodles topped with crispy fried fish skin. The noodles appear to be rice noodles, and the dish also contains bean sprouts, fish cakes, and quail eggs. The fish skin is golden brown and has a textured, crispy appearance.
Noodles with Soup
A bowl of noodles topped with minced meat, a meatball, and fried wontons, served with a side of soup and dipping sauces. The bowl has a logo that reads "MING FA".
Laksa with Fish Balls and Tofu
A bowl of laksa with noodles, bean sprouts, fish balls, and fried tofu, served with chopsticks and a spoon on a tray. The tray has a patterned liner with text that includes "Every" and "es a clea". A circular sticker with "POLICE" is visible on the right side of the tray.
Noodles and Fishball Soup
A close-up shot of a bowl of dry noodles topped with chopped scallions, and a bowl of fishball soup. The logo for MING FA FISHBALL is visible on the noodle bowl. In the background, people are seen in what appears to be a food court or hawker center. A tray with the text "Every diner deserves" is in the foreground.
Fried Tofu Skin Snacks
A white rectangular plate holds several pieces of golden-brown, crispy fried tofu skin, arranged on a bed of fresh green lettuce leaves. The plate is placed on a textured burlap placemat, which is set against a dark wooden background. The lighting highlights the crispy texture of the tofu skin.
Meat-filled Fish Balls in Broth
A white bowl filled with a clear broth containing several white, round fish balls. Some of the fish balls are cut in half, revealing a savory meat filling. Green lettuce leaves are scattered among the fish balls. The bowl is placed on a textured burlap cloth, with a wooden surface visible in the background.
Food Stall Counter
A food stall counter with various ingredients and a menu board. There are containers of meatballs, noodles, and other food items. A person is seen preparing food. A sign indicates "Take Away Add On" with prices for various items.
Instant Noodle Bowl
A close-up shot of an instant noodle bowl with Chinese characters and English text. The Chinese characters translate to "Famous Old Taste". The English text reads "OLD BRAND, GREAT TASTE". The bowl is dark brown with red lettering.
Noodles with Meatballs and Fried Items
A close-up view of a bowl of noodles with minced meat and fried items, accompanied by a small bowl of dipping sauce and a separate bowl of soup with meatballs. The bowl of noodles has a sticker that says "MING FA FISHBALL". A stack of tissues is visible on the left side of the image. The food is placed on a tray on an orange table.
Laksa with Coffee and Fish Cakes
A close-up shot of a bowl of laksa, a spicy noodle soup, is featured prominently. The laksa contains noodles, bean sprouts, tofu puffs, quail eggs, and a dollop of chili paste, all swimming in a rich, orange broth. To the left, a glass mug filled with coffee, likely with milk, sits on a tray. In the background, a small bowl holds several pieces of fried fish cakes, accompanied by chopsticks. A white container with shredded carrots and rice is also visible. The meal is set on an orange table, suggesting a casual dining setting.
Ming Fa Fishball Stall
A food stall with a self-service counter. A sign displays a QR code for payment and the stall name "MING FA FISHBALL". Below, there is a picture of handmade vegetable fish balls with a price of (1 PAC $1.30). Another sign indicates "TAKEAWAY ADD 20¢". A "SG CLEAN" sign is also visible. The background shows stacks of disposable cups and bowls. A person is preparing food behind the counter. In the foreground, two bowls of food are on red trays.
Food Stall Menu
A food stall with a large menu board displaying various noodle dishes and other food items. A woman in a red shirt and mask is working behind the counter. There are also smaller menus and pictures of food displayed on the left side.
Fishball Noodles
A close-up shot of two bowls of fishball noodles. The bowl in the foreground is filled with yellow noodles, fishballs, sliced fish cakes, and chopped scallions in a clear broth. A white spoon rests in the bowl. The bowl has a logo that reads "MING FA" with an orange and blue design. The second bowl, slightly out of focus, is in the background. Both bowls are on a dark tray, and the table is orange.
Noodles and Fishball Soup
A close-up overhead shot of a bowl of noodles and a bowl of fishball soup on a tray. The noodles are thin and appear to be tossed in a sauce, garnished with chopped green onions. The fishball soup contains several round fishballs and some sliced fishcake, also garnished with green onions. A small dish of dipping sauce and two white spoons are also visible on the tray. The brand name "MING FA" is visible on the side of the bowls. A table number, "334", is visible in the upper left corner.
Noodles with Toppings
A close-up shot of a bowl of noodles topped with minced meat, sliced chicken, a piece of fried fish cake, and chopped scallions.
Fish Ball Soup and Fried Spring Rolls
A bowl of fish ball soup with chopped green onions and a small dish of chili sauce is served on a black tray. Next to it is a bowl of fried spring rolls. A pair of chopsticks in plastic packaging is also on the tray. The table is orange.
Noodle Soup
A close-up shot of a bowl of noodle soup. The soup is a clear, golden broth with thin yellow noodles. Several white fish balls and slices of fish cake are visible. The soup is garnished with chopped green onions and some pink and white pieces. A white spoon rests in the bowl, and a pair of wooden chopsticks are positioned above it.
Food Stall Menu
A food stall menu featuring various noodle dishes, fish cakes, and fried items. The menu displays images of the food with prices and descriptions in English and Chinese.
Noodles with Toppings
A white bowl filled with noodles and various toppings sits on a burlap placemat. The toppings include lettuce, minced meat, sliced pork, a meatball, fried chicken with sesame seeds, and mushrooms. The dish is presented on a wooden surface.
Food Stall with Diners
An indoor food stall with several diners seated at tables. The stall features a brightly lit menu board displaying various dishes with images. People are seen eating and staff are visible behind the counter. The overall scene depicts a casual dining environment within a market or food court setting.
Food Stall with Menu and Seating
A food stall with a large illuminated menu board displaying various noodle dishes. A woman stands at the counter, and a staff member in a red shirt is visible behind it. Tables and stools are set up in the foreground for dining.
Laksa
A bowl of laksa with noodles, fish cakes, quail eggs, and a dollop of chili paste, garnished with chopped herbs. The bowl has the text "MING FA" on its rim. In the background, there are signs with instructions for diners: "Keep the table clean for the next diner", "Clear your disposable", and "Return your trays and crockery". The table surface has text that is partially visible: "y diner u" and "clean ta".
Fishball Soup
A bowl of fishball soup with three fishballs and chopped scallions. A small dish of dipping sauce with chili slices is visible in the upper left corner. The bowl has a logo that reads "MING FA FISHBALL" on its rim.
Food Menu Display
A food stall menu board displaying various noodle dishes with images and prices. The dishes include Mushroom Minced Meat Noodle, Fishball Noodle, Meatball Noodle, Fuzhou Fishball Soup, Chicken Chop Minced Meat Noodle, Laksa, Fried Dumpling Noodle, and Abalone Minced Meat Noodle. Prices range from $3.00 to $9.80. The stall name "MING FA" is visible.
Noodle Dish with Fish Balls and Slices
A white bowl filled with noodles, topped with several fish balls, thin slices of white fish cake, and garnished with chopped green onions. A piece of lettuce is placed on the side. The bowl sits on a burlap placemat on a wooden surface.
Food Stall Menu and Offerings
A food stall with a menu board displaying various dishes. Items include Fried Chicken Cutlet, Crispy Pancake, and Fish Cake. A special offer for Shrimp Ball is priced at $4.00 for 6 pieces. There is also a sign indicating a 20¢ charge for takeaway. The stall has a QR code for payment and signage with the name "MING FA".
Noodle Bowls
Two bowls of noodles are shown. The top bowl contains dry noodles with minced meat, mushrooms, and fish balls. The bottom bowl contains soup noodles with fish cakes and fish balls, garnished with chopped scallions.
Noodles with Seafood and Meat
A bowl of noodles topped with minced meat, sliced pork, shrimp, abalone, mushrooms, and a fish ball. A side bowl of soup with chopped scallions is also visible. The bowl has a logo that reads "MING FA FISHBALL" in English and Chinese.
Noodle Dish with Soup
A bowl of noodles topped with minced pork, a meatball, fried wonton, mushrooms, and scallions, served with a side of soup and chili sauce on a tray. The bowl has the logo "MING FA" visible. A table number "214" is also visible.
Noodles with Meat and Fish Balls
A close-up shot of two bowls of noodles. The top bowl contains yellow noodles topped with minced meat, sliced mushrooms, chopped green onions, and two fish balls. The bottom bowl, partially visible, contains a clear broth with fish balls and sliced fish cakes, garnished with green onions.
Noodles with Fried Pork and Soup
A bowl of dry noodles topped with crispy fried pork slices and garnished with chopped scallions and mushrooms. A side bowl of clear soup with scallions is also visible. The bowls have the logo "MING FA FISHBALL" printed on them.
Food Stall Menu
A food stall with a large menu board displaying various noodle dishes and other food items. There are also pictures of the dishes and their prices. People are seen queuing and ordering food.
Noodles and Fishball Soup
A tray with two bowls of food and a bowl of noodles sits on an orange table. The bowl on the left contains fishball soup with several fishballs and some chopped scallions. The bowl on the right also contains fishball soup with more fishballs and scallions. The bowl at the top contains noodles with a dark sauce and chopped scallions. The brand "MING FA" is visible on the bowls. A person's hand is visible in the upper right corner.
Noodles and Fishball Soup
A close-up shot of several bowls of food on a table. In the foreground, a bowl of fishball soup with large fishballs, slices of fishcake, and chopped scallions. To the left, a bowl of dry noodles with scallions. In the background, another bowl of noodles with a darker sauce. The bowls have a speckled pattern and a logo with Chinese characters and the word "MING FA" visible on some.
Noodles with Toppings
A bowl of yellow noodles topped with minced meat, mushrooms, a meatball, and a fried wonton. Chopsticks rest on the side of the bowl. The bowl has a logo that says "MING FA FISHBALL" and some Chinese characters. The bowl is on a tray on an orange table.
Noodles with Fish Balls
A close-up shot of a bowl of dry noodles topped with chili, peanuts, and scallions, served with a side of soup containing fish balls and garnished with scallions. The bowls have branding that reads "MING FA" and a logo. A small dish of chili sauce is also visible. The food is presented on a tray on an orange table. A placemat with a hygiene reminder is visible at the bottom right.
Food Stall Menu
A food stall with a large menu board displaying various noodle dishes and roasted chicken. Several customers are visible in front of the stall.
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