# Hawker Centres in Lavender

NEA's list (August 2026) covers 123 markets and hawker centres, including 16 newer socially-conscious centres run by operators. Each closes for cleaning roughly once a quarter, so check NEA's closure dates before going. Return your tray: first-time offenders get a written warning, repeat offenders a $300 composition fine or court action.

## Key facts
- Listings: 21

## Licences
- **Hawker stall tenancy and SFA stall licence** (National Environment Agency (NEA) / Singapore Food Agency (SFA), required): Stallholders rent from NEA (or a town council or appointed operator) and each cooked-food stall must be licensed by SFA. The stall licence shows the SAFE grade. Check: https://go.gov.sg/sfa-track-records
- **MUIS Halal Certificate** (Majlis Ugama Islam Singapura (MUIS), optional): Voluntary, but MUIS is the only body that can issue halal certificates in Singapore (Administration of Muslim Law Act). Certified outlets must display the original, valid certificate; photocopies are not allowed. Check: https://muis.gov.sg/Halal/Halal-Certification/Certified-Eating-Establishments

## How to choose
- Check the closure schedule first. NEA publishes each centre's quarterly cleaning dates on data.gov.sg, and longer repairs-and-redecoration closures can run two to three months.
- Look at the stall's SFA licence for its SAFE grade (A, B, C or NEW). Hawker stalls are graded on their own track record, not the centre's.
- Bring cash and a payment app: most stalls accept SGQR/PayNow, but small stalls may not take cards.
- Halal stalls display the MUIS certificate; non-certified stalls may still be Muslim-owned, but MUIS recommends caution if in doubt.
- Popular stalls often sell out by early afternoon and many close one or two days a week – check the stall's own rest day, not just the centre's.

## Red flags
- A stall licence showing SAFE grade C.
- Halal-looking signage without a MUIS certificate.
- Leaving trays and crockery on the table – this is an offence enforced by NEA and SFA officers.

## Listings (top 21)
- [The Coffee Cart](https://lookup.sg/biz/the-coffee-cart), Lavender · 465 Crawford Lane · 3 min walk from Lavender MRT
- [Ah Xiao Teochew Braised Duck](https://lookup.sg/biz/ah-xiao-teochew-braised-duck), Lavender · 505 Beach Rd, B1-43 · 4 min walk from Nicoll Highway MRT
- [Kopi More](https://lookup.sg/biz/kopi-more), Lavender · 505 Beach Rd, B1-49 · 4 min walk from Nicoll Highway MRT
- [Yew Chuan Claypot Rice](https://lookup.sg/biz/yew-chuan-claypot-rice), Lavender · 505 Beach Rd, #01-73 Golden Mile Food Centre · 4 min walk from Nicoll Highway MRT
- [Golden Mile Food Centre](https://lookup.sg/biz/golden-mile-food-centre), Lavender · 505 Beach Rd · 4 min walk from Nicoll Highway MRT
- [传统炒虾面](https://lookup.sg/biz/business-lavender), Lavender · Golden Mile Food Centre, 505 Beach Rd · 4 min walk from Nicoll Highway MRT
- [Ashes Burnnit Beach Rd](https://lookup.sg/biz/ashes-burnnit-beach-rd), Lavender · 505 Beach Rd, #B1-24 · 4 min walk from Nicoll Highway MRT
- [Keng Heng Whampoa Teochew Lor Mee](https://lookup.sg/biz/keng-heng-whampoa-teochew-lor-mee), Lavender · 505 Beach Rd, #01-63 Golden Mile Food Centre · 4 min walk from Nicoll Highway MRT
- [Special Yong Tau Foo](https://lookup.sg/biz/special-yong-tau-foo), Lavender · 861 N Bridge Rd, #01-87 · 3 min walk from Lavender MRT
- [Abang Dol](https://lookup.sg/biz/abang-dol), Lavender · Golden Mile Food Centre, 505 Beach Rd, #B1-42 · 4 min walk from Nicoll Highway MRT
- [Chung Cheng Chilli Mee](https://lookup.sg/biz/chung-cheng-chilli-mee), Lavender · 505 Beach Rd, #01-59 · 4 min walk from Nicoll Highway MRT
- [Thai MaMa Kitchen](https://lookup.sg/biz/thai-mama-kitchen), Lavender · 505 Beach Rd, #01-90 Golden Mile Food Centre · 4 min walk from Nicoll Highway MRT
- [Michelin Taihwa Pork Noodles](https://lookup.sg/biz/michelin-taihwa-pork-noodles), Lavender · Crawford Court, 466 Crawford Ln · 3 min walk from Lavender MRT
- [Thai Boat Noodles Waterfall](https://lookup.sg/biz/thai-boat-noodles-waterfall), Lavender · 505 Beach Rd, #01-71 Golden Mile Food Centre · 4 min walk from Nicoll Highway MRT
- [KK Western Food](https://lookup.sg/biz/kk-western-food), Lavender · 505 Beach Rd, #01-61 · 4 min walk from Nicoll Highway MRT
- [Royal noodle 麵仔皇](https://lookup.sg/biz/royal-noodle), Lavender · Kitchener Complex, 808 French Rd · 2 min walk from Lavender MRT
- [86 Lor Mee](https://lookup.sg/biz/86-lor-mee), Lavender · 505 Beach Rd, #01-86 · 4 min walk from Nicoll Highway MRT
- [Thai Snack](https://lookup.sg/biz/thai-snack), Lavender · Golden Mile Complex, 5001 Beach Rd · 5 min walk from Nicoll Highway MRT
- [Teratak Cinta Rasa](https://lookup.sg/biz/teratak-cinta-rasa), Lavender · 505 Beach Rd, B1-23 · 4 min walk from Nicoll Highway MRT
- [Xin Kee Hong Kong Cheong Fun](https://lookup.sg/biz/xin-kee-hong-kong-cheong-fun), Lavender · 505 Beach Rd, #01-79 · 4 min walk from Nicoll Highway MRT
- [Lai Wan Zhou（來碗粥）](https://lookup.sg/biz/lai-wan-zhou), Lavender · 4 min walk from Lavender MRT

## FAQs
### What is the fine for not returning your tray at a hawker centre?
Since 1 June 2023, enforcement officers take down the particulars of diners who leave trays, crockery or litter, without a prior verbal reminder. First-time offenders get a written warning; second-time offenders face a $300 composition fine, and further offences can go to court. The rule applies at hawker centres, coffeeshops and food courts.

### How do I know when a hawker centre is closed for cleaning?
NEA publishes the dates on data.gov.sg in the 'Dates of hawker centre closure' dataset, listing each centre's four quarterly cleaning periods plus any longer works. NEA cleans centres it manages; HDB-owned centres are cleaned by town councils. Cleaning closures usually last one to a few days, while repairs and redecoration can take two to three months.

### How many hawker centres are there in Singapore?
NEA's hawker centre list dated 17 August 2026 contains 107 markets and hawker centres plus 16 newer hawker centres run by appointed operators, 123 in total. More are planned under the Hawker Centres Upgrading Programme 2.0, announced in March 2025, which includes five new hawker centres.

### Is Singapore hawker culture a UNESCO heritage?
Yes. 'Hawker Culture in Singapore: Community Dining and Culinary Practices in a Multicultural Urban Context' was inscribed on UNESCO's Representative List of the Intangible Cultural Heritage of Humanity on 16 December 2020. It was Singapore's first inscription on the list.

### Can I bring my dog to a hawker centre?
No. Although SFA relaxed rules from 1 January 2025 so pets can join diners at the outdoor areas of restaurants and cafes, hawker centres and their outdoor areas remain closed to pets island-wide.

## Sources
- NEA – List of hawker centres (17 August 2026): https://www.nea.gov.sg/docs/default-source/hawker-centres-documents/list-of-hcs_-17-august-2026.pdf
- data.gov.sg – Dates of hawker centre closure (NEA): https://data.gov.sg/dataset/dates-of-hawker-centres-closure
- NEA – Stepped-up enforcement against table littering from 1 June 2023: https://www.nea.gov.sg/media/news/advisories/index/stepped-up-enforcement-against-table-littering-from-1-june-2023
- MSE – Written reply to PQ on fines for not returning trays: https://www.mse.gov.sg/latest-news/written-reply-to-pq-on-fines-for-not-returning-trays/
- NEA – Hawker culture is Singapore's first inscription on UNESCO's Representative List: https://www.nea.gov.sg/media/news/news/index/hawker-culture-is-singapore-s-first-inscription-on-unesco-s-representative-list-of-the-intangible-cultural-heritage-of-humanity
- SFA – No additional approvals needed for pets at outdoor refreshment areas from 1 Jan 2025: https://www.sfa.gov.sg/news-publications/newsroom/no-additional-sfa-approvals-needed-for-patrons-to-dine-in-with-pets-at-outdoor-refreshment-areas-from-1-jan-2025
- SFA – New Safety Assurance for Food Establishment (SAFE) framework: https://www.sfa.gov.sg/news-publications/newsroom/new-safety-assurance-for-food-establishment--safe--framework--to-strengthen-food-safety

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Source: Lookup (https://lookup.sg) · Data as of October 2026 · Listings compiled from Singapore government open data (data.gov.sg), OneMap and Overture Maps places. Free listings never show contact details; featured listings are labelled.