Teochew · Singapore hawker food
Bitter Gourd Fish Soup
Bitter Gourd Fish Soup is a Teochew hawker dish loved across Singapore. Here is what it is, what to order and where to try it, starting at Teban Gardens Market & Food Centre.
What is Bitter Gourd Fish Soup?
A clear, sweet broth with fresh sliced fish, bitter gourd, tomato and greens. Light and comforting, eaten with rice or thick bee hoon. Bitter Gourd Fish Soup is part of Singapore's hawker culture, recognised by UNESCO in 2020 as an Intangible Cultural Heritage of Humanity.
Where to eat Bitter Gourd Fish Soup in Singapore
A neighbourhood food centre in Teban Gardens where the fish soup queue is famous. In Hawker Fantasy, the Bitter Gourd Fish Soup food gem is found at Teban Gardens Market & Food Centre.
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- What to order
- Sliced fish soup with bitter gourd, tomato and rice
- Tip
- Go before the lunch crowd
We don't rank individual stalls. Every hawker centre has its own favourites, so ask the regulars and follow the queue.
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