About Geylang Serai Market
Geylang Serai Market is a classic Singapore hawker centre and wet market anchored in the eastern heartlands — a favourite for Malay-Singaporean dishes, traditional kueh and kopitiam-style kopi. The single-level market combines open-air hawker stalls with a covered wet market area; expect a colourful, slightly chaotic atmosphere typical of long-standing neighbourhood markets.
The crowd is mixed: early-morning regulars buying fresh produce and kopi, families grabbing lunch on weekends, and a lively supper crowd when certain stalls stay open late. During Ramadan the market becomes especially animated with pop-up evening bazaars offering satay, goreng-goreng and kuih tradisional. Locals use it for quick weekday meals, bulk grocery runs, casual family dinners and late-night supper runs after a shift or an outing in neighbouring Geylang and Paya Lebar.
What makes Geylang Serai uniquely Singaporean is its blend of hawker culture and community market life — you’ll find halal-certified Malay stalls alongside Chinese and Peranakan influences, kopitiam breakfasts, and affordable comfort food that represents the town’s multicultural palate. It’s a convenient stop for heartland makan, a pre-theatre meal before heading to the CBD, or a weekend family food crawl in the east.
Signature Dishes
- Nasi padang (plates of curries and rendang)
- Laksa (rich coconut-based noodle soup)
- Mee rebus / mee soto
- Satay with peanut sauce
- Kueh tradisional and kuih lapis
- Teh tarik and kopitiam-style kopi
Opening Hours
- Daily: 7:00am–10:00pm (individual stall hours may vary)
- Some stalls open earlier for kopitiam breakfast; select vendors stay open later for supper
