Hakka · Singapore hawker food
Yong Tau Foo
Yong Tau Foo is a Hakka hawker dish loved across Singapore. Here is what it is, what to order and where to try it, starting at Chinatown Complex.
What is Yong Tau Foo?
Yong tau foo began as tofu stuffed with meat paste. Today you pick your own pieces, from fishballs to bitter gourd, served in soup or dry. Yong Tau Foo is part of Singapore's hawker culture, recognised by UNESCO in 2020 as an Intangible Cultural Heritage of Humanity.
Where to eat Yong Tau Foo in Singapore
Chinatown Complex regulars swear by it. In Hawker Fantasy, the Yong Tau Foo food gem is found at Chinatown Complex.
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- What to order
- Pick your pieces, soup with ikan bilis broth
- Tip
- Pick six to eight pieces for a good meal
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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