Blk 163 Bukit Merah Central
About this centre
Located in the heart of Bukit Merah Central, the food centre consists of 57 cooked food stalls. Extremely well liked by office executives working in the vicinity, the centre bustles with activity during lunch hours. Popular dishes include Ngoh Hiang, Chicken Rice, Teochew Porridge, Fish Soup, Char Kway Teow and Goreng Pisang. Be prepared to be spoilt for choice!
National Environment Agency
2026 cleaning closure dates
NEA closes each hawker centre several times a year for spring cleaning. Stalls do not trade during these periods, so it is worth checking before you plan a visit or a delivery run.
| Period | Dates | Remarks |
|---|---|---|
| Q1 | 28 to 29 March 2026 | Nil |
| Q2 | 13 to 14 June 2026 | Nil |
| Q3 | 5 to 6 September 2026 | Nil |
| Q4 | 26 to 27 December 2026 | Nil |
Source: NEA, via data.gov.sg. Schedule as published on 2026-07-19. Always confirm with the centre before making plans around a closure.
Tender bids at this centre
Between 2019 and 2025, 27 stalls at this centre were awarded on tender. The median winning bid was $1,139 a month, ranging from $28 to $2,888.
| Trade | Tenders | Median bid |
|---|---|---|
| Cooked Food | 14 | $2,000 |
| Indian Cuisine | 6 | $280 |
| Halal Cooked Food | 5 | $369 |
Trades with fewer than 5 awarded tenders are not listed, as the median would not be meaningful.
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