About Newton Food Centre
Newton Food Centre is a bustling, open-air hawker centre located near Newton Circus and within easy reach of Newton MRT and the Orchard/Novena districts. The atmosphere is lively — the clatter of woks, hissing grills and animated hawkers calling out specials — making it a classic example of Singapore hawker culture where tourists and locals rub shoulders over seafood platters and kopitiam favourites.
Typical crowds range from families and expat groups on weekend nights to the late-night supper crowd and office workers grabbing a quick CBD lunch nearby. Stalls specialise in seafood BBQ, chilli crab and staples like Hainanese chicken rice, char kway teow and satay, while quieter daytime hours attract solo lunchers and neighbourhood residents. Locals use Newton for casual group dinners, weekend feasts and the occasional late-night makan run after drinks in Orchard or Novena.
As a central hawker hub, Newton showcases what makes dining in Singapore distinct: a mix of regional flavours, no-frills communal seating, and the “chope” culture for securing tables. Expect a convivial, slightly chaotic dining experience rather than fine-dining formality — perfect for tasting Singapore comfort food without the fuss.
Signature Dishes
- Chilli crab
- Black pepper crab
- BBQ stingray
- Hainanese chicken rice
- Char kway teow
- Satay
- Oyster omelette (orh luak)
Opening Hours
- Daily: 11:00am–11:30pm
- Selected stalls open earlier for breakfast; seafood and BBQ stalls often open late into the night
