Hakka · Singapore hawker food

Ban Mian

Ban Mian is a Hakka hawker dish loved across Singapore. Here is what it is, what to order and where to try it.

What is Ban Mian?

Ban mian means "board noodles", once rolled and cut by hand. Served in an ikan bilis soup with egg, minced pork and greens. Ban Mian is part of Singapore's hawker culture, recognised by UNESCO in 2020 as an Intangible Cultural Heritage of Humanity.

Where to eat Ban Mian in Singapore

You will find Ban Mian at hawker centres across the island. Browse our list of all 126 hawker centres, then go and try it.

We don't rank individual stalls. Every hawker centre has its own favourites, so ask the regulars and follow the queue.

More hawker dishes

Yong Tau FooHakkaThunder Tea RiceHakkaPutu PiringMalayMuah CheeChineseOndeh OndehMalay & PeranakanRainbow Kueh LapisPeranakan