Hawkerman represents the innovative evolution of Singapore's hawker culture under the established Tenderfresh Group, bringing traditional street food heritage into contemporary dining environments with a distinctive hipster aesthetic that attracts both traditionalists and younger generations. Located at Street Kitchen on Haig Road with additional presence at prestigious venues like Singpost Centre, Funan, Seletar Mall, and Clementi, this halal-certified establishment successfully bridges the gap between authentic hawker flavors and modern dining expectations. The concept celebrates Singapore's street food legacy while presenting familiar dishes in elevated settings that honor both traditional preparation methods and contemporary presentation standards.
The menu at Hawkerman showcases Singapore's most beloved hawker classics with signature offerings including their unique Hokkien mee with lobster that elevates the traditional dish with premium ingredients, alongside heritage recipes for fried, BBQ, and roasted chicken preparations. The establishment also features Good Chance Popiah, maintaining the authentic preparation methods that define this beloved local snack, and traditional Hokkien Mee that respects the time-honored techniques passed down through generations of hawker masters. The kitchen operates with no service charge policy, reflecting the hawker tradition of accessible pricing while delivering the complex flavors that have made Singapore street food internationally renowned.
As part of the Tenderfresh Group's commitment to preserving and modernizing Singapore's food heritage, Hawkerman serves as a cultural bridge that introduces younger generations to traditional hawker flavors while providing established communities with familiar tastes in contemporary settings. The establishment's halal certification ensures that Singapore's Muslim community can participate fully in the hawker culture experience that defines the nation's culinary identity. Hawkerman continues to demonstrate that traditional street food can successfully adapt to modern dining trends while maintaining the authentic flavors and community spirit that make Singapore's hawker culture a UNESCO-recognized cultural treasure.
Ordered crispy oyster omelette and it was crispy but burned. You'll have the taste of the burned egg
Ordered the crispy oyster omelette, and while it was crispy, it was also burned. You could taste the burned egg. The oysters also tasted bitter and off. The main point of an oyster omelette is the oyster, but I only managed to eat 2-3 pieces.
My other order was the Hokkien mee, which had a so-so taste. It's not something I'd order again.
Tenderbest's fried chicken skin tasted the same as at any other branch, which is a positive note.
Overall, if I crave these dishes, I'll skip this place and try somewhere else.
Alicia Tan
Tried the $4.50 chicken wing nasi lemak.
Chicken wing was small and cold, flavor lacking. They were
Tried the $4.50 chicken wing nasi lemak. The chicken wing was small and cold, lacking flavor. They were very generous with the chilli, but it was mostly sweet and not spicy enough to have a real kick. The rice and egg were nothing to shout about.
Perhaps the XXL chicken wing nasi lemak set at $7.50 would be a better portion for big eaters.
Nice atmosphere with hip music, and convenient parking just behind the coffeeshop.
Jasmine Tan
I was here on the 18may afternoon for a takeaway of their carrot cakes. To my utter shock and disbel
I was here on May 18th afternoon for a takeaway of their carrot cakes. To my utter shock and disbelief, I opened the takeaway box to find it filled with small pieces of black, burnt carrot cake. Every side of the carrot cake was stuck with so many charred flakes that there was no way to remove them! What you see in the pictures is an understatement of how bad it was, because I had already flipped the pieces to check the inside before deciding to take pictures. The cook (Malay/Indian guy) and the Chinese aunty at the cashier both knew how bad the condition of the carrot cakes were, but still packed it and nonchalantly gave it to me. The cook knew because he cooked it. The aunty also knew because when she asked if I wanted chilli, she was holding the charred carrot cake container in her hand and looking into it. However, because she stood behind the ingredient shelving at a fair distance, I couldn't see that the carrot cakes were charred. She then placed the receipt on top of the box, which blocked the view when I peeked into the plastic bag. I then, out of convenience and trust that the food was okay, left. Their act is very dishonest, lacking integrity, and shows zero concern for consumers' health. If you wonder why I didn't confront them after realizing the food was this bad, it's because I took it away during lunchtime for dinner at home, and I live in Toa Payoh. By the time I saw it, it was already 7 pm, and I had already left Ang Mo Kio long ago. Ang Mo Kio is a neighbourhood with many elderly, and nobody would want their folks to ingest food like this.
Easy Breeze
Ordered the chicken cutlet and Laksa fried rice, but both were way too salty—felt like I was dining
Ordered the chicken cutlet and Laksa fried rice, but both were way too salty—it felt like I was dining in the ocean, as the saltiness overpowered everything.
Pamelia Wee
Their black carrot cake has too much egg in it. Very little carrot cake. Disappointing :(
Their black carrot cake has too much egg and very little actual carrot cake. Disappointing :(
Positive Reviews
Faris RAHMAN
Price: 4/5
Food: 5/5
Atmosphere: 4/5
It is a nice restaurant to eat. There is enough room to seat 4
Price: 4/5
Food: 5/5
Atmosphere: 4/5
It is a nice restaurant to dine at. There is enough room to seat 40 people. A wide variety of Western and Asian food is available to choose from. Due to the cold environment, food does get cold quickly, so one may spend less time chilling, eating, and talking.
Overall, this place is suited for family and friends, and it is not crowded.
Siew Peng
Got the black carrot cake, was pretty good. Cheap and will recommend. Small portion might be insuffi
Got the black carrot cake, and it was pretty good. It's cheap and I would recommend it. The portion size might be a bit small for big eaters or guys, so it's better to get a larger one if you're really hungry. However, the hash brown was a bit sour and tough, so I wouldn't recommend that.
Karyn Tan
Hawkerman Street Kitchen has collaborated with award-winning Chef Eric Low to create 6 regional culi
Hawkerman Street Kitchen has collaborated with award-winning Chef Eric Low to create 6 regional culinary heritage dishes:
Chye Poh Kway Teow: Silky rice noodles stir-fried with preserved radish for a smoky wok hei flavor. A must-try!
Assam Laksa: Tangy tamarind broth with shredded fish, pineapple cubes, and a bold blend of sweet, sour, and spicy notes—my personal favorite.
Oyster Omelette: Crispy yet chewy egg batter with oysters.
Dry Mee Siam: Tangy, spicy noodles with aromatic Nonya flavors.
Dry Laksa: Fragrant noodles coated in a rich coconut-based gravy.
Mee Jawa Goreng: Fried noodles in a savory-sweet sauce.
Each dish is priced at just $5 nett!
Available from 19 Dec 2024 at all Hawkerman outlets in Clementi, Ang Mo Kio, & Haig Road. Affordable, authentic, and packed with flavor!
Virdah Lestari
$5 food in Singapore, better not to be kidding! This shop really sells the food for only $5 and the
$5 food in Singapore, you've got to be kidding! This shop really sells food for only $5 and the taste, OMG, so GOOD! Plus, it is halal-friendly. So satisfying with their food.
Jia Yi T.
Chye Poh Kway Teow. Quite interesting in that the vegetables are cut into minute pieces. Taste is no
Chye Poh Kway Teow. Quite interesting as the vegetables are cut into minute pieces. The taste is not bad. $5 - competitively priced. The stall closes at 8:30 pm.
