Salad Days: Where To Find The Best Rojak In Singapore
Rojak is special in Singapore due to its piquant taste and cultural significance, reflecting the country’s multicultural heritage (Malay, Chinese, and Indian).
The term rojak itself means “mixture” in Malay, and it’s essentially a mixed salad with a sweet and spicy peanut sauce dressing.
Curious about this dish? With this guide, let’s discover the best rojak in Singapore and where to find them.
Brothers Rojak
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Address: Floor 1 Clementi Town Centre, 449 Clementi Ave 3, #01-211, Singapore 120449 (Google Maps)
Contact: +6597102700
Hours: Monday to Friday, 9.30 AM–7.30 PM; Saturdays, 1–7.30 PM
Price: $
Brothers Rojak, a small stall in Clementi run by two brothers, is notorious for its long queues. The dish emphasises quality ingredients, featuring pungent hei gor (shrimp paste) for a strong umami flavour.
Alongside traditional fruits and vegetables, the stall offers freshly toasted tau kwa (tofu puffs) with optional add-ons like dried cuttlefish, codfish, and century egg. It’s paired with dark, sticky sauce for a perfect balance of salty and sweet.
Pro-tip: Finish your rojak with a squeeze of zesty calamansi (Southeast Asian citrus) and finely crushed peanuts.
Soon Heng (Toa Payoh Rojak)
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Address: Gourmet Paradise, 480 Lor 6 Toa Payoh, B1-23 HDB Hub, Singapore 310480 (Google Maps)
Contact: +6590009001
Hours: Daily, 10 AM–9.30 PM
Price: $
At Soo Heng Rojak, there’s only one item on the menu. This makes ordering simple: choose your portion size, add extra toppings, and specify your spice level!
The Chinese rojak comes with sauce served separately, portioned for approximately three people. The sauce, made from fermented prawn paste, sugar, and ginger flower, is mixed in a wooden bowl.
The process results in an intense, sweet flavour with pronounced fermented shrimp notes and no saltiness.
Pro-tip: Expect up to a 30-minute wait due to the usual lines.
Lim Bo Rojak
Address: One Punggol Hawker Centre, 1 Punggol Dr., #02-11, Singapore 828629 (Google Maps)
Contact: +6597111342
Hours: Wednesday to Sunday, 11 AM–8 PM
Price: $
Lim Bo Rojak offers authentic Penang-style rojak where you tiao (fried dough fritters), prawn crackers, and fish skin are freshly fried before assembly. Their crispy you tiao shatters upon biting, devoid of any doughy texture and offering a satisfying crunch.
Unlike the thick, sticky sauce commonly found in others, Lim Bo Rojak’s sauce is slightly runnier with rich, sweet flavours. We also noted a less pronounced prawn paste taste.
Pro-tip: Adding chilli provides a pleasant kick to the sweet sauce.
684 Black & White Rojak
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Address: Floor 4 Hougang Village, 684 Hougang Ave 8, #01-967 Kimly Coffeeshop, Singapore 530684 (Google Maps)
Contact: +6596757550
Hours: Daily (except Tuesdays), noon–8 PM
Price: $
684 Black & White Rojak in the Hougang area offers both classic black rojak and a white version. The black rojak features a sauce made from fermented prawn paste, chilli, lime, and sugar.
The white rojak contains fresh pineapple, jicama (Mexican turnip), fried you tiao, tau pok, chilli, and a sauce made from sour plum juice. The ingredients are fresh and crunchy with plenty of crispy fried you tiao slices.
Pro-tip: The white rojak is seafood-free, catering to those with seafood allergies.
Power Rojak Bandung
Address: Floor 1 Ayer Rajah Food Centre, 503 W Coast Dr, #01-63, Singapore 120503 (Google Maps)
Contact:+65 6775 7058
Hours: Tuesday to Sunday, noon–7.30 PM
Price: $
Power Rojak Bandung, a family-run business with over two decades of operation, offers a menu featuring four types of rojak and ten types of congee.
Its rojak Bandung comprises bee hoon (vermicelli noodles), kangkong (water spinach), cuttlefish, tofu puffs, beansprouts, cucumber, turnip pieces, and crushed peanuts, served with calamansi. Filling!
The dish boasts delightful textural contrasts with varying levels of crunchiness from the different ingredients.
Pro-tip: Enjoy two experiences with the you tiao: eat it crispy at the start or let it soak up the flavourful gravy at the bottom!
Tow Kwar Pop
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Address: Floor 2, Tiong Bahru Road, 30 Seng Poh Rd, #02-06 Market, Singapore 168898 (Google Maps)
Contact: [email protected]
Hours: Tuesday to Friday, 9 AM–3 PM; Saturday to Sunday, 9.30 AM–3 PM
Price: $
Tow kwar pop is a crispy snack of fried bean curd skin filled with shredded cucumber and vegetables, served with sweet and savoury prawn paste dipping sauce.
This Tiong Bahru stall was established in 1965 and was featured in the Singapore Michelin Guide 2023. Grilled upon order, it comes with turnip and pineapple slices.
It can also be served as rojak with fruits and vegetables, topped with sweet and spicy prawn paste sauce and peanuts.
Pro-tip: Additional rojak and chilli sauce are provided for dipping with beancurd and you tiao added upon request for a fee.
Balestier Road Hoover Rojak
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Address: Floor 1 Whampoa Makan Place, 90 Whampoa Dr, #01-06, Singapore 320090 (Google Maps)
Contact: +6598241696
Hours: Wednesday to Sunday, 10 AM–4 PM
Price: $
Balestier Road Hoover Rojak, a second-generation stall in Whampoa Makan Place established in 1961, offers a nostalgic taste of childhood with its Michelin-recommended rojak.
Serving only one item on the menu, the rojak draws a constant queue. But it’s available in two sizes: S$4 or S$5.
Whatever size you choose, expect a delightful mix of fresh fruits, cucumber, tau pok, and you tiao along with the uncommon addition of jellyfish for a unique twist.
Pro-tip: Opt for the original rendition or add chilli for an extra kick.
Rojak Popiah & Cockle
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Address: Floor 1 Maxwell Food Centre, 1 Kadayanallur St, #01-56, Singapore 069184 (Google Maps)
Contact: +6562255632
Hours: Daily (except Wednesdays), 11.30 AM–8.30 PM
Price: $
Rojak, Popiah & Cockle offers three beloved Singaporean hawker dishes. But despite being Michelin-recommended, the stall isn’t widely known, which is why we were glad to stumble upon it.
Its rojak features a mix of crispy dough fritters, fruits, beansprouts, and vegetables with a sweet prawn paste dressing, topped with chopped nuts. Optional ingredients include cuttlefish and century egg.
Pro-tip: Schedule your visit around the noontime to 2 PM window to dodge the lunchtime rush with nearby office workers.
Gu Zao Rojak
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Address: 347 Food House, 01, 2150 Ang Mo Kio Ave 3, Block 347, Singapore 560347 (Google Maps)
Contact: +65 6753 9000
Hours: Daily (except Wednesdays), 11.30 AM–9 PM
Price: $
Gu Zao Rojak, established in 1998, has become one of Singapore’s most popular rojak stalls. Each plate of rojak is meticulously crafted by the elderly uncle who owns it.
The rojak boasts a generous mix of ingredients—jicama, you tiao, apple chunks, cucumbers, and beancurd puffs—topped with sweet sauce and crushed peanuts.
The sauce strikes a balanced sweetness and spice, letting the fragrance of fermented prawn paste shine without overwhelming other flavours.
Pro-tip: You can add otah (savoury fish cake) for an extra S$0.60 or S$1.20, depending on the size.
Singapore Famous Rojak
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Address: Floor 1 Albert Centre, 270 Queen St, #01-45, Singapore 180270 (Google Maps)
Contact: +6568869009
Hours: Daily (except Tuesdays), 1–8.30 PM
Price: $
Singapore Famous Rojak is a popular stall known for its rojak, featuring cucumber, pineapple, pear, you tiao, and tau pok mixed with bean sprouts and topped with grated peanuts.
While the fruit slices are juicy, the you tiao and tau pok are soft rather than crispy. The sweet rojak sauce is watery and refreshing with a noticeable sugar flavour.
Pro-tip: As the sauce is runnier than most, it’s best to eat your rojak right away before it gets soggy.
Lau Hong Ser Rojak
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Address: Floor 2, 271 Onan Rd, #02-14 Dunman Food Centre, Singapore 424768 (Google Maps)
Contact: +65 6346 6519
Hours: Tuesdays and Saturdays, 3 PM-midnight; Mondays and Thursdays to Friday, 3 PM–1 AM
Price: $
Lau Hong Ser Rojak in Dunman Food Centre has been renowned for nearly 50 years, starting in 1974 and still operating in the same spot. The stall offers two versions of rojak: a classic rendition and one with unique additions like century egg and cuttlefish.
The freshness of the ingredients, including crunchy cucumber and turnip, paired with the nutty sauce, creates a satisfying dish. Additionally, the sweet pineapple wedges highlight the freshness of the fruit.
Pro-tip: Expect long waiting times. The stall uses beepers to notify customers when their orders are ready.
Eat May Know
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Address: Floor 1 Bendemeer Market & Food Centre, 29 Bendemeer Rd, #01-32, Singapore 330029 (Google Maps)
Contact: +6562255632
Hours: Daily (except Wednesdays), 6 AM–1 PM
Price: $
At Bendemeer Market, Eat May Know offers a humble you tiao stall that also sells rojak. The rojak comes with all the usual trimmings, but what sets it apart is the quality of the you tiao—deep golden brown, crispy shell, and fluffy middle.
It’s freshly toasted too, which is probably why the scent of the you tiao often draws queues, especially around lunchtime.
Pro-tip: Have some strong black coffee or soy milk with your rojak for a completely satisfying snack.