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Pulau Tikus Market (Pasar Pulau Tikus)

hawker-center · Pulau Tikus

Area

Pulau Tikus

Hours

Morning market 6am-2pm, Evening hawkers 5pm-11pm

Price Range

$

Pulau Tikus Market is a wet market by morning that transitions into a dining hotspot in the evening hours. Known for its fresh seafood and locally-sourced ingredients visible in the market section, the hawker stalls cook with premium produce. Signature dishes include prawn noodles (har mee), cockle noodles, various seafood soups, and grilled fish. The seafood-focused hawker stalls here benefit from direct access to the freshest ingredients in the market. Evening crowds are strong but manageable compared to more tourist-heavy locations.

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Prawn noodles - made with fresh prawns and a rich, complex broth

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Specialties

Prawn noodles (har mee)Cockle noodlesFish soupGrilled seafoodSeafood fried riceSotong curry
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