Prawn Mee

Morning light entering Tekka Centre as stalls begin their routine
  • July 17, 2026

Steam Holding in the Aisle

The day has already started before the tables fill....

Posted By Liora Chow
A broad view of Tiong Bahru Market’s central courtyard under cool daylight, highlighting the layered architectural design that separates the active upper dining corridors from the ground-level green space. The open-air structure frames a tall peacock mural, demonstrating how the market balances structured pedestrian flow with an airy, communal environment.
  • May 8, 2026

Levels That Open and Close

Movement rises before it settles. Tiong Bahru Market is...

Posted By Hawker Photography Team
Person stirring a steaming pot in a busy kitchen.
  • March 6, 2026

Steam at First Light

The first bowl is already being prepared.Heat has settled...

Posted By Dylan Wong
A bright green plate features a serving of white rice sprinkled with black sesame seeds, accompanied by a piece of fried chicken and a side of corn kernels. The meal is rounded out with half a braised egg, pickled vegetables, and a garnish of fresh parsley.
  • January 16, 2026

Maxwell, Seen Slowly: Five Stalls We Keep Returning To

At Maxwell Food Centre, return visits rarely happen by...

Posted By Dylan Wong
We photograph hawker centres as they are lived in.

In passing lunches, early mornings, and quiet afternoons.

Not for what is popular, but for what repeats, what endures, and the people behind each stall.

A quiet record of everyday hawker life in Singapore.

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