Ah Er Herbal Soup / 阿2老火湯 at ABC Brickworks Market
Location: 6 Jalan Bukit Merah, #01-141, Singapore 150006
Floor 1 · ABC Brickworks Market & Food Centre
Michelin-recognised herbal soup stall at ABC Brickworks, famed for its Buddha Jumps Over The Wall.
Michelin-recognised herbal soup stall at ABC Brickworks, famed for its Buddha Jumps Over The Wall.
Ah Er Herbal Soup is a humble hawker stall at ABC Brickworks Market & Food Centre that has earned a Michelin Bib Gourmand for its nourishing Cantonese-style soups. The kitchen slow-simmers each pot without MSG, relying instead on premium herbs and quality ingredients to produce broths that comfort the body and soul. It's the sort of place grandmothers would approve of.Eight soup varieties grace the menu, with the Buddha Jumps Over The Wall and Ten Tonic Ginseng Chicken Soup drawing the longest queues. The former comes loaded with chicken, abalone slices, fish maw and shiitake in a mellow, golden broth; the latter features a whole drumstick in a dark, herbaceous liquid. Pair your bowl with white rice ($0.50) or pumpkin rice ($0.80), and don't skip the saucers of dark soya and chilli padi on the side. Most bowls fall between $5 and $10.
Warm your soul with a bowl of Ah Er Herbal Soup — find directions, opening times and real reviews on MakanSouth before you head down to ABC Brickworks.
Operating Hours
Overall Rating
Based on 41 Google reviews
Negative Reviews
L Chan
Was there about 5 pm & already half the menu sold out. Had item 1. Quite generous portions compared to other similar stalls elsewhere. And they doubled wrapped the container to prevent the lid coming loose during transportation. Very thoughtful
Positive Reviews
Larence Chong
An absolute hidden gem that is consistently good each time you come here. Delicious piping hot and rich soup with rice. They have kept prices similar over the years and standards have remained top notch.
Chin Zhi Hui
I had the black chicken ginseng soup - the chicken was soft and the soup was full of herbal flavour and goodness.
Daniel Kiang
One of the best soup stall in SG. Tried every soup they had on the menu and every one is flavourful, umami and revitalising. Every is full of ingredients and you never feel short changed. Priced are also very reasonable ranging from $4-7. Highly recomended.👍🏻👍🏻👍🏻 …
Michael Chan
$5 for a bowl of lotus peanut pork rib soup. Rich and flavourful, yummy. The pork was so tender. Lotus soup sold out fast so be early to queue by noon time.
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Ah Er Herbal Soup / 阿2老火湯
Old Hot Soup Shop Front
A bustling street food stall with a large signboard displaying 'Old Hot Soup' and 'Real Ingredients'. The shop features a menu board showcasing various soup dishes with prices, a self-service area, and a busy kitchen interior visible through the glass.
Ar2 Old Fire Soup Stall
A food stall in a market with signage reading 'Ar2 Old Fire Soup' and 'Real Ingredients'. A man stands outside, while another person works inside. The stall displays various menu items on the wall behind the counter.
Old Hot Soup Shop Front
A food stall with a prominent sign reading '老火湯' (Old Hot Soup) and '阿2'. The shop features a menu board displaying various soup dishes with prices, including options like '16.50', '18.50', '32.00', '45.00', and '55.00'. Inside, staff are preparing food in large pots, and customers are ordering. A Michelin 2025 award sticker is visible on the counter.
Closed storefront with signage and decorations
A closed shop front featuring a white roller shutter door. Above the door is a large signboard displaying Chinese characters and an image of a purple soup dish, likely a bone broth or similar traditional food item. The sign includes phrases like 'real ingredients' and mentions no alcohol or refined sugar. Decorative red ornaments hang on either side of the shutter. A person in striped clothing sits at a table in the foreground, facing away from the camera.
Old Hot Soup Stall
A small food stall with a large illuminated signboard displaying 'Old Hot Soup' (老火湯) and 'Real Ingredients'. The storefront features glass windows showing the kitchen interior, where staff are preparing food. A customer is standing in front of the counter holding a red plastic bag. There are various signs, including one indicating 'Self Service', and several containers on the lower shelves.
Lao Huo Tang (Old Hot Soup)
A food stall with a large signboard displaying 'Lao Huo Tang' and images of soups, including Buddha soup. The menu board below shows various soup options with prices ranging from $1.70 to $4.50. A notice indicates the shop is open from 2 PM to 9 PM and closed on Saturdays.
Old Hot Pot Shop Front
A brightly lit shop front with a large signboard displaying '老火汤' (Old Hot Soup) and '阿2'. The menu board below shows various soup dishes with prices, including chicken soup at $4.50 and other soups ranging from $3.80 to $6.90. A QR code and operating hours are also visible on the wall.
Old Hot Soup Stall
A food stall with a brightly lit sign reading '老火湯' (Old Hot Soup) in Chinese characters, featuring images of soup bowls and ingredients like chicken feet. The storefront includes a menu board displaying various soup options with prices, customers waiting to order, and staff preparing food inside.
Old Hot Soup Shop Front
A brightly lit storefront sign featuring large pink and blue Chinese characters reading '老火湯' (Old Hot Soup). The sign includes a photo of a bowl of soup with purple broth, ingredients like chicken and mushrooms, and text highlighting 'real materials', 'bone-building calcium', and 'no MSG'. Below the main sign is a menu board displaying various soup bowls with prices ranging from $4.50 to $6.90.
Old Hot Soup Shop Front
A shop front with a large signboard displaying '老火湯' (Old Hot Soup) and '真材实料' (Real Ingredients). The sign features images of soup bowls and lists prices for various soups below the main banner.
Chicken Soup with Rice
A close-up of a bowl of chicken soup garnished with goji berries and cilantro, with a spoonful of rice held above it. In the background, there is another dish that appears to be fried rice or similar grain-based food.
Dish with tofu and garnishes
A bowl of light-colored soup containing slices of white tofu, garnished with fresh cilantro and red goji berries. A small red dish with dark sauce and chili peppers sits nearby on a black textured surface. Chopsticks rest beside the bowl.
Mushroom Soup with Goji Berries
A close-up of a white bowl containing light-colored soup with visible goji berries and chunks of tofu or similar ingredient. A spoon holds a large, dark brown mushroom cap above the bowl, showcasing its glistening surface.
Food Court Interior Scene
A busy indoor food court with yellow tables and stools, customers eating or standing in line near food stalls. Visible signage includes '老火湯' (Old Fire Soup) on a stall front. A fan is mounted on the ceiling. People are engaged in conversation or waiting for orders.
Bowl of Soup with Lotus Root and Peanuts
A white bowl filled with a light brown broth, containing sliced lotus root pieces and peanuts floating on top. The soup is served in a simple ceramic bowl placed on a saucer.
Lotus Root Soup Bowl
A close-up of a bowl of soup containing sliced lotus root, chicken pieces, and other ingredients in a light broth. Black chopsticks rest on the rim of the bowl, which has a decorative design with red characters. A black spoon is also visible inside the bowl. The setting appears to be a casual dining environment with a tray mat underneath.
Bowl of Soup
A nearly empty paper cup containing a light brown soup with visible herbs and small solid ingredients, resting on a white plate with red concentric rings.
Ah Ern Herbal Soup Shop Interior
Interior view of a soup shop kitchen area with stacks of branded bowls labeled 'Ah Ern' and 'Warm Soup'. A display case shows awards including Michelin 2023, Michelin 2024, and Singapore Top Heritage Food Award 2021. Background includes shelves with dishes and cooking equipment.
Food Stall Interior
A food stall interior with a staff member preparing food in large pots. Visible items include stacked bowls, condiments, and a sign indicating operating hours and takeout prices.
Food Stall Kitchen Scene
A food preparation area with a staff member serving soup from large pots into white bowls labeled 'Hokkien Mee'. Shelves in the background hold various containers and stacked cups, while a red tablecloth covers the foreground with neatly arranged bowls.
Rice and Soup Meal
A tray with a bowl of clear soup containing meat pieces, chopsticks resting on the side, and a small bowl of yellow rice with visible egg or vegetable bits.
Cantonese-style meal with rice and soup
A tray of food featuring a bowl of clear soup with tofu, goji berries, and cilantro; another bowl of similar soup; two bowls of fried rice; and small red cups containing chili oil or sauce. The trays have printed instructions in English.
Vegetable and Bone Soup Bowl
A close-up of a white bowl containing clear broth with chunks of yellow corn, orange pumpkin or sweet potato, pale green radish or gourd, and bone-in meat pieces. A beige plastic spoon rests in the soup.
A Her Herbal Soup Awards Display
Close-up of a shop display featuring multiple framed awards and certificates, including 'Singapore Top Heritage Food Award 2021', 'Most Nominated Favourite Hawker in Singapore', and a Michelin Guide 2023 sticker. Above the frames are several white ceramic bowls with red Chinese characters and yellow labels reading '阿 2 煲湯'. A blue plastic basket holds red items below the certificates.
Dish with tofu and goji berries
A bowl of light-colored soup or broth containing slices of white tofu, a large piece of what appears to be lotus root or similar vegetable, garnished with fresh cilantro and red goji berries scattered throughout.
Chicken Soup with Goji Berries and Cilantro
A bowl of chicken soup garnished with goji berries, cilantro, and a whole chicken leg, served alongside rice and chili oil.
Food Stall Interior View
A food stall with a yellow signboard displaying Chinese characters and images of dishes. A staff member in black attire is preparing food, while customers wait nearby. The interior shows cooking equipment, ingredients, and various signs.
Mushroom Soup with Chopsticks
A close-up of a bowl of light-colored soup, likely mushroom broth, held by white chopsticks. A large, dark brown mushroom slice is lifted above the surface, showing its gills and stem base. The soup contains visible red goji berries and green scallion pieces floating in the clear liquid. In the background, out of focus, there is a small red container holding dark sauce (likely soy sauce) on a table with a textured gray mat.
Food stall interior and signage
A busy food stall with visible signage reading '阿2 老火湯' (Ah 2 Old Fire Soup). The shop front features a menu board displaying various dishes, including soups and stir-fries. Inside, staff are preparing food while customers wait in line. A fan is mounted above the entrance, and ventilation ducts run along the ceiling.
Meat Soup with Chopsticks
A close-up of a bowl of light-colored soup containing pieces of meat, possibly pork or chicken, and dark mushrooms. A pair of chopsticks holds up a piece of meat above the bowl. The background shows a blurred yellow surface and part of a tray.
Food Item on Chopsticks
A close-up of a piece of translucent, gelatinous food held by white chopsticks above a bowl containing similar items and red garnishes.
Fried Rice with Vegetables
A close-up shot of a serving of fried rice in a white bowl. The rice is mixed with visible pieces of vegetables, possibly pumpkin or squash, and appears to be seasoned with spices.
Tray with Rice and Soup
A tray containing a bowl of rice with seaweed, a cup of soup with tofu and greens, chopsticks, and a spoon. The tray has instructions in English.
2017 Michelin Cup Noodle
A partially eaten cup of instant noodles with broth, featuring a '2017 MICHELIN' sticker on the side. The cup is placed on a white plate with red concentric rings.
A2 Rice and Soup Meal
Close-up of a meal on a red table, featuring two bowls of soup (one labeled 'A2 Broth'), one bowl of fried rice, and a small dish of chili sauce.
Chicken Soup and Fried Rice Meal
A tray meal featuring a bowl of chicken soup garnished with goji berries and cilantro, accompanied by fried rice in a separate bowl. A small dish of chili oil is also present.
Michelin Star Plaque Display
A close-up view of a glass-encased display featuring two red Michelin star plaques. The top plaque is intact, showing 'MICHELIN 2023' with the Michelin Man logo and a QR code below it. The bottom plaque appears cracked and weathered, partially obscuring the year '2017' and the word 'MICHELIN'. To the right, part of a white sign with red Chinese characters is visible. On the left edge, a small portion of a colorful poster or menu illustration can be seen.
Singapore Top Heritage Food Award 2021 Certificate
A framed certificate displayed on a wall, featuring the 'Top Awards' logo and text indicating it is for 'Singapore Top Heritage Food Award 2021'. The award is given to 'Ah Er Herbal Soup' for professionalism in cooking food products and excellent service standard. It includes signatures and seals from Dr. Frederick Yap of International Business Federation, along with supporting trade associations at the bottom.
Soup Bowl with Rice
A bowl of soup garnished with cilantro and red pepper flakes, served alongside a side of white rice on a yellow table.
Dish with soup and roasted meat
A bowl of clear broth with bones, a plate of sliced roasted meat in sauce, chopsticks, and condiments on a red table.
Food Tray with Rice and Soup
A tray containing a bowl of white rice, a cup of soup with chopsticks resting on it, and a small red container of sauce. The tray has printed instructions in English.
Food Stall Interior
A food stall interior with a worker preparing soup, shelves of containers, and various menu boards displaying prices and items.
Bowl of Soup with Meat and Vegetables
A close-up photo of a white bowl containing a clear broth soup with visible pieces of meat, possibly chicken or pork, and green vegetables like celery or leeks. A beige spoon rests in the bowl. The background is a plain yellow surface.
Food Bowl with Rice and Soup
A close-up of a meal featuring a bowl of soup with tofu, cilantro, and goji berries, alongside a side of fried rice on a tray.
Operating Hours Sign
A close-up of a printed sign displaying operating hours in Chinese and English, with handwritten notes below it. The background shows part of a food stall or shop interior.
Bowl of Soup with Goji Berries and Meat
A close-up shot of a white bowl filled with light brown broth, containing slices of meat, possibly pork or chicken, garnished with red goji berries and fresh green herbs on top. The bowl sits on a matching saucer with Chinese characters visible on the side. A second similar bowl is partially visible in the background to the left. The setting appears to be indoors with a bright red surface underneath.
Dumpling Soup with Cilantro
A close-up of a bowl of dumpling soup, featuring translucent dumplings floating in a light broth garnished with cilantro and red chili flakes. A pair of chopsticks holds up one dumpling topped with fresh green herbs. In the background, there is a small container of red chili sauce on a dark textured tray.
Operating Hours Sign
A printed sign displaying operating hours in Chinese and English, with additional handwritten notes below it.
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