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.
Scaninwage
So the premise is called Kedai Kopi @ Haig Road. Hawkerman Street Kitchen is only one of the many st
The premise is called Kedai Kopi @ Haig Road. Hawkerman Street Kitchen is just one of the many stalls in the food court. It seems most reviewers don't make this distinction, as some reviews (both positive and negative) are actually based on food from other stalls.
Funnily enough, when they receive a low rating due to other stalls, they are quick to respond and point this out. However, at the same time, they have no problem silently accepting a slew of positive, misdirected ratings. These ratings are likely inflating their score, as there's no way their food warrants a 4-star experience.
We tried two dishes from this stall, and both were a letdown.
In the picture, you can see their oyster omelette consists of discrete thin slices of egg and patches of batter. Oyster omelettes should have more volume. (I noticed the menu name is "crispy oyster omelette," to be exact. I'm unsure if "crispy" is meant to add another dimension to the typical oyster omelette.) Also, some parts were just gloppy strands of uncooked batter.
As for the Hokkien mee, it was too wet, probably due to an incorrect technique – which is to add the stock ladle by ladle and let it almost evaporate before adding the next. The Hokkien mee was literally stewing in the stock. By rights, the liquid should be heavily reduced and somewhat "suspended" amongst the noodles. It should definitely not be a noodle soup dish. Putting aside the consistency, the dish barely had any flavour. So, even if we disregard the expectation of what Hokkien mee should be, we didn't enjoy the dish on its own.
K.C.
The menu seems to show some potential but the quality of the food preparation and lack of ingredient
The menu shows some potential, but the quality of the food preparation and the lack of ingredients are a letdown. The Hokkien mee is the wet type and the gravy is quite flavourful, but you only get prawns and eggs. There's no squid and very little else. The chilli has some kick but is one-dimensional and very different from other Hokkien mee chilli; it seems like a cross between oyster omelette and chicken rice chilli. The carrot cake, even the black version, is tasteless. There aren't enough eggs to go with the underseasoned radish cake pieces. So bland.
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.
HealthcAIre Tan
Hawkerman, Haig Road: Elevated hawker fare at incredible prices of $5. It’s amazing they’re not decl
Hawkerman, Haig Road: Elevated hawker fare at incredible prices of $5. It’s amazing they’re not declaring this as fusion Singaporean food and touting it at a fancy shophouse with high prices. It’s our new favourite local joint in the Malay quarters of Haig Road / Joo Chiat. #eatstylishtravelstylish
Beshops
Was in the area and gave this stall a try for the first time and I went with the dry mee siam ($5).
Was in the area and gave this stall a try for the first time. I went with the dry mee siam ($5). The service was good, and I received my meal fast. The food tasted delicious; the combination of the noodles, egg, prawn, and anchovies created a scrumptious meal. There was also a good portion spread across the plate, making it quite worth the relatively low price.
Winnie Tan
Good good good. Lovely hawker fare in a shopping mall. I understand it's part of the Tendefresh grpu
Good, good, good. Lovely hawker fare in a shopping mall. I understand it's part of the Tendefresh group. I love the Nasi Lemak; it's something we always order. It was of good value at less than $10. Look at the serving – it was generous! The signature platter was quite a big serving and priced at about $32 (quite pricey). The popiah (spring roll) and prawn noodle (with prawns and squid) were fairly nice. The place gets quite crowded after 6:00 pm on weekends. If you have a bigger family, do arrive earlier. Enjoy!
Low Soon Seng
Delighted to find this chic hawker spot at Haig Road! The Dry Laksa was rich, the Assam Laksa tangy
Delighted to find this chic hawker spot at Haig Road! The Dry Laksa was rich, the Assam Laksa tangy and satisfying, and the Dry Mee Siam had perfectly springy noodles. Loved the Chye Poh Char Kway Teow with wok hei and crispy chicken skin, and the Oyster Omelette was chewy and perfectly paired with spicy-sour chili. The Mee Jawa Goreng was a flavorful delight. Highly recommend!
