Wet markets in Singapore: An Overview

What is Singapore’s wet market?

A market that sells perishable goods (such as fresh meat and produce) and sometimes lives animals that are frequently slaughtered on-site. Wet markets in Singapore, on the other hand, as opposed to dry markets, sell fresh produce rather than non-perishables such as grains or household goods such as soaps.

Why it is called a wet market?

It’s called a “wet market” in Singapore because shoppers use water to clean the floors after washing produce or cleaning fish. A typical wet market, on the other hand, isn’t completely submerged.

Each wet market is divided into a wet and a dry section. There is a wet section where you can buy meats like chicken and fish and a dry area where you can buy dried goods like spices, grains and beans, and dried seafood.

What can you see at the wet market?

You will get Fresh vegetables & herbs, fruit, Fish & Seafood, Meat & poultry, Spices, and Fresh flowers.

What are the list of wet markets in Singapore?

Chinatown Wet Market

Located in the Chinatown Complex’s basement is the Chinatown Wet Market. Fresh Asian vegetables, live seafood, spices, dried goods, and tofu are all available here. Aside from reptiles and amphibians, you can also see a wide variety of other animals in the area. A wet market in Singapore’s Chinatown neighborhood is one of the city’s most exotic options for shopping.

What is available in the Chinatown market?

• Fresh meats
• Poultry
• Live seafood (crabs and lobsters, cockles, clams, and prawns)
• Dry goods
• Spices
• Chinese herbs
• Tropical fruit

Address: Chinatown Complex, 335 Smith Street, Singapore 050335
Opening hours: 8 a.m. to 12 p.m. daily (wet market)
Price: When compared to supermarkets, the prices for the same items are lower.
Contact number: +65 6221 5115
Can you bargain: Yes you can bargain for a better price.

How to reach Chinatown wet market?

• By Bus: 143,147,655
• Metro: EAST WEST LINE & NORTH EAST LINE

TEKKA WET MARKET

A major renovation of Tekka Wet Market was completed in 2008, and the market reopened to the public in 2009. In the years that have followed, it has maintained its reputation as a spotlessly clean and orderly shopping destination.

What is available in the Tekka Wet Market?

• Fresh vegetables & herbs
• Fruit
• Fish and Seafood (Huge Sri Lanka crabs, prawns of all sizes, squid, tuna, salmon, mackerel, sea bass, and a wide variety of crustaceans)
• Meat & poultry (Mutton, lamb, goat, beef, pork, chicken)
• Spices
• Fresh Flowers
• Groceries
• Shark fins
• One of the largest wet market that contains 284 stalls
• Food court

Payment: Cash only

Tekka Wet Market Address, Phone, Hours

Address: 665 Buffalo Rd, L1 Tekka Centre, Singapore 210665
Opening hours: Daily 06:30 – 17:00
Price: Prices are competitive. More affordable options are available for poultry, beef, and fish than other options.
Contact number: +6562944901
Can you bargain: Yes you can bargain for a better price.

Established on: 1982, reopened on 2009

How to reach Tekka Wet Market by Bus / MRT?

• Bus:131,166,48,65,851E
• Metro: DOWNTOWN LINE, NORTH EAST LINE

Tiong Bahru Wet Market

It’s a favorite of expats because it carries a wide selection of cheeses and beef from Australia and New Zealand at a fraction of the cost of supermarkets. Fresh-cut orchids and orchid plants are sold at reasonable prices at a few floral stalls near one of the market’s entrances.

What is available in the Tiong Bahru Wet Market?

• Meats
• Poultry
• Cheeses
• Fish
• Shellfish
• Eggs
• Tofu
• Dry goods
• Spices
• Vegetables
• Tropical fruit
• Orchids

Address: 30 Seng Poh Road, Singapore 168898
Opening hours: Daily from early morning to 13:00
Price: Prices are competitive.
Can you bargain: Yes you can bargain for a better price.

How to reach Tiong Bahru Wet Market by Bus / MRT?

• Bus:5, 16, 33, 63, 123, 195, 851, and NR5
• Metro: Tiong Bahru MRT (EW17)

Geylang Serai Market

Wet markets in Singapore’s largest and busiest. Since 1964, this market has served as a gathering place for the Malay and Indian-Muslim communities in the area. If you’re looking for Malaysian cuisine, you’ll find many options at the second-floor hawker center, including stingray assam pedas, beef rendang, and goreng pisang (fried banana fritters).

What is available in the Geylang Serai market?

• Fabrics and decorative materials
• Poultry
• Live seafood
• Tofu
• Spices
• Eggs
• Dry goods
• Noodles
• Vegetables
• Fruit
• Fresh meats
• Best malay food

Address: 1 Geylang Serai, Singapore 402001
Opening hours: Daily 06:30 – 12.00 (Wet market)
Daily 08:00 – 22:00 (Food center)
Price: Fish prices are some of the cheapest in Singapore here.
Can you bargain: Yes you can bargain for a better price.

How to reach Geylang Serai Wet Market by Bus / MRT?

• Bus:2, 7, 13, 21, 24, 26, 28, 30, 51, 67, 154, 155 and NR7
• Metro: Eunos MRT (EW7), CIRCLE LINE, EAST WEST LINE.

Whampoa Wet Market

The Whampoa Wet market is renowned for its cleanliness and organization. Barbecue seafood and chicken wings of the highest quality can be found at this establishment.

What is available in the Whampoa Wet Market market?

• Noodle
• prawns
• abalone clams
• sliced fish,
• fish maw
• pig’s kidneys

Address: 92 Whampoa Drive, Singapore 320092
Opening hours: Daily 06:00 am to 10:00 pm
Can you bargain: Yes you can bargain for a better price.

How to reach Whampoa Wet Market by Bus / MRT?

• Bus: 130, 145, 186
• Metro: NORTH EAST LINE, NORTH SOUTH LINE.

Senokoa Fishery Port 

There are two fishery ports in Singapore, both run by the Agri-Food & Veterinary Authority. In addition to stocking local and imported fish trawlers, inshore vessels, and farm-raised fish, this wholesale seafood market sources its supplies from a variety of domestic and international sources.

What is available in the Senokoa Fishery Port market?

• seafood of all types and sizes.
• fish
• squids,
• mud crabs,
• flower crabs,
• crayfish,
• prawns,
• scallops,
• mussels,
• clams,
• cucumbers
• fruits and vegetables.

Address: 31 Attap Valley Road, Singapore 759908
Opening hours: Tue – Sun from 02:00 to 06:00
Contact number: +65 62579760 / 62576721
Can you bargain: Yes you can bargain for a better price.

How to reach Senokoa Fishery Port Market by Bus / MRT?

• Bus:856
• Metro:  NORTH SOUTH LINE.

Is there any identity required to enter the market?: You need to bring an ID card for the security post.

Payment: Cash

Kebun Baru Wet markets in Singapore

Kebun Baru Mall is the town’s first fully developed neighborhood. Blocks 213 and 215 were completed in late 1975; they were the first residential blocks of Ang Mo Kio. Opening in 1976, Blk 226 (the town’s first market and hawker center) serves its residents. Here you’ll find some of the best meat around, especially chicken.

What is available in the Kebun Baru Wet market?

• Noodle Soup & Laksa
• Seletar Seng Mian,
• Carrot cake,
• Wonton noddle,

Address: Ang Mo Kio Ave 1, #01-26 Block, 226D, Singapore
Opening hours: Daily 07:00 to 13:00
Contact number: +65 9230 9135
Prices: The Price is low as compared to other markets.
Can you bargain: Yes you can bargain for a better price.

How to reach Kebun Baru Wet Market by Bus / MRT?

• Bus:132,169,269,851E
• Metro: THOMSON-EAST COASTLINE

Ghim Moh Market Wet markets in Singapore

which opened for business in 1972 and is still a favorite among locals. Many of these stalls have undergone makeovers and ownership changes over the course of their nearly 50-year existence, but one thing has remained constant: simple, well-prepared food.

What is available in the Ghim Moh Market Wet market?

• fishball noodles
• laksa
• Guan Kee Fried Kway Teow
• Char Kway Teow
• fruits and vegetables.

Address: 20 Ghim Moh Rd, Singapore 270020
Opening hours: Daily 07:00 to 14:00
Contact number: +65 6225 5632
Prices: The Price is competitive
Can you bargain: Yes you can bargain for a better price.

How to reach Ghim Moh Market by Bus / MRT?

• Bus: 100,152,92
• Metro: CIRCLE LINE, EAST WEST LINE

Admiralty Wet markets in Singapore

As always, the Admiralty Wet Market offers low-cost groceries and high-quality ingredients for the local community. The market has since relocated to Admiralty Place Neighbourhood Centre, where it was previously housed in a temporary location.

What is available in the Admiralty Wet markets? 

• Vegetables
• Groceries
• chicken
• fish
• Fruits

Address: 678 Woodlands Avenue 6, Singapore 730678
Opening hours: Daily 06:00 am to 08:00 pm
Contact number: +65 6893 9624
Prices: The Price is low and affordable.
Can you bargain: Prices are low so it’s easy to afford, but still you can bargain for a better price if the price is high on any product.

How to reach Admiralty Wet Market by Bus / MRT?

• Bus: 904,913,969
• Metro: NORTH SOUTH LINE

Hougang Hainanese Village Wet markets in Singapore

To bring life to this quiet town, the Hougang Hainanese Village Wet Market (and Food Centre) is nestled among the old and charming HDB blocks of Hougang. There are numerous food stalls on the upper levels of the market where residents can get a taste of Singaporean cuisines, such as Teochew and Hainanese chicken rice.

What is available in the Hougang Hainanese Village Wet market?

• Vegetables
• Groceries
• Fruits
• Prawn
• Chicken
• Spices
• Eggs
• Dry goods
• Seafood

Address: 105 Hougang Ave. 1, 530105
Opening hours: Daily 5 a.m. to 1 p.m.
Contact number: +65 6225 5632
Prices: The Price is competitive
Can you bargain: Yes you can bargain

How to reach Hougang Hainanese Village Wet Market by Bus / MRT?

• Bus : 113,113A,51,53,53M,62,87
• Metro: NORTH EAST LINE