Tanglin Halt Food Centre - 1A Commonwealth Dr

First time here exploring. Quite a small place compared to other hawker centers. Not many stalls are open. About half of the stalls in operation. It's layout in a star formation, thus not many stalls. Followed the foodie choice recommendations and came here searching for the famed Lontong!

A Not Too Big w No Much Choices Food Centre In An Old Neighborhood Estate... #supportlocalfood

I'm floored by the many old flavours done well! Especially No1 Western Food, and 东记chicken rice.. absolutely stunning hawker food! It's a Must to try all the dishes that No1 offers, especially the chicken cutlet and pork chop. Both were well seasoned and meat were so tender. It's also a must to have the charsiew sauce from 东记! Please ask from the friendly owners. The smokiness and flavour is out of this world! Goes very well with the fragrant chicken rice, as well as a dip for the meat. Always spot the ones with a snake q, can never go wrong. Sorry no picts of the chicken rice from 东记 cos we had to tabao since our tummies were filled up by the western food :)

New carrot cake shop that uses homemade carrot cake. Portions are generous with lots of garlic and chye poh. Hidden gem

We wanted to visit the Tanglin Halt Food Centre one last time before it's completely demolished......many stalls were already closed. This could be the very last time to have a meal here....brought back a lot of memories for us too. Farewell.......

Tanglin Halt and it’s lush greenery! The name is really from Tanglin Road, which used to extend all the way to Queensway before the late 1940s. In the past, the trains would “halt” at Archipelago Brewery, (now Anchorpoint and IKEA) and so the name “Tanglin Halt” was given. Being one of the earliest housing estates outside the city center, the first early 60's houses were 3 Story buildings and later in 1962 the famous 10 story Flats known as 'chup lau chu' built and in 1967 featured at our bank notes. There are actually 2 food centers. The Tanglin Halt Food Centre, also referred to as Commonwealth Drive Food Centre, is consisting of a unique 3 hexagonal-shape structure with wide spaces between tables. Walking along the Rail corridor a small lane connects directly to Tangling Halt and it is very refreshing to see this relatively small houses surrounded by lush greenery. Walk down memory lane as long as it still exists.

The portion of the food is more than enough. It's really nice, i had ordered lamp chop and fish & chips. I went there at about 2pm still long queue. Luckily I am the last call, manage to try it. Worth it.

Unfortunately many stalls are closed. Most stalls will be relocated to Margaret Dr by 1st Aug 2022. The famous Hakka Thunder tea and Ruyi vegetarian are still open