Maxwell Food Centre is a food market in Chinatown, Singapore.
Tip: Weekday lunches between 12pm and 2pm are the busiest. Come early for Tian Tian or queue for the famous congee. The fruit juice stall on the ground floor is a reliable companion.
Address: 1 Kadayanallur Street, Singapore 069184
Tip: The sheer size is overwhelming on a first visit; pick a direction and explore methodically. The roast meat stalls on the second floor are particularly strong. Go outside peak lunch hours to avoid the longest queues.
Tip: Visit in the evening for the satay street atmosphere on Boon Tat Street. The interior hawker centre is open 24 hours for late-night eating in the CBD. Walking distance from Raffles Place and Telok Ayer MRT.
Tip: The centre is large and requires a methodical approach; first-timers benefit from a research pass before arriving. Stalls open from approximately 6am; best arrived before noon for the widest choice.
Tip: Most stalls open for breakfast and lunch; many close by 2pm. Wednesday to Sunday between 6am and 2pm is the optimal window. The wet market opens from 5am.
Tip: The sheer size is overwhelming on a first visit; pick a direction and explore methodically. The roast meat stalls on the second floor are particularly strong. Go outside peak lunch hours to avoid the longest queues.
Tip: Open daily from 6.30am to 9pm. Sunday mornings are the liveliest with the full wet market and the longest queues at popular stalls. The surrounding Little India streets extend the food trail naturally.
Tip: Visit in the evening for the satay street atmosphere on Boon Tat Street. The interior hawker centre is open 24 hours for late-night eating in the CBD. Walking distance from Raffles Place and Telok Ayer MRT.
