Loo's Hainanese Curry Rice at Tiong Bahru Market
Location: 30 Seng Poh Rd, #02-67/68, Singapore 168898
Floor 2 · Tiong Bahru Market
Legendary Hainanese curry rice at Tiong Bahru Market, a beloved institution dishing up curry-drenched comfort since the 1950s.
Legendary Hainanese curry rice at Tiong Bahru Market, a beloved institution dishing up curry-drenched comfort since the 1950s.
Loo's Hainanese Curry Rice is a legendary hawker stall at Tiong Bahru Market and Food Centre, serving Hainanese curry rice that has been a neighbourhood fixture since the 1950s. The stall is famous for its exuberant plating: steamed rice generously smothered with multiple ladles of different curries and gravies, creating a plate that is gloriously messy and deeply satisfying.Its signature pork chop, breaded and fried to a golden crisp, is the star of the show, while chap chye, fried egg, and curry chicken complete the ensemble. The curries are the heart of Loo's appeal, each with its own character, from the mildly sweet to the boldly spiced. The combination creates layers of flavour that are uniquely Singaporean, a marriage of Hainanese heritage and local ingenuity.
Loo's suits anyone who believes that the best meals are the ones that require extra napkins. Join the queue at Loo's Hainanese Curry Rice in Tiong Bahru Market for a plate that celebrates the joyful chaos of curry on rice. It is an institution, and every bite tells you why.
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Jason Boh
Traditional , old school taste hainanese curry rice, been eating this since my dad brought me here 15 years ago, that nostalgic taste is why gave 5 stars. Don’t expect much in terms of atmosphere in a hawker but it is spacious enough and …
Kef Low
Finally got to try the Loo's Hainanese Curry Rice. The portion of the pork chop and braised pork is quite generous. The rice is not much though which is fine with me. …
Touristmouse
The last time I had this was when they were still at their former site. Being in the area and remembering them, I decided to stop by for a late lunch. Arriving past the lunch rush, I found most items were sold out, but was relieved to see …
Berlinda Goh
Always long Q, service is quite fast. Order 8 dishes, 4 rice = $29+ Must try: pork chop, cabbage, chicken wings dark sauce. Some of the dishes were on the salty side (重口味) but overall tasty.
Tan Meng Geok
Savouring the authentic taste of Hainanese Curry Rice, A Favourite Among Local Singaporean. Famous For its Flavourful Curry And Assorted Dishes. Hainanese Cuisine At Its Best.
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Loo's Hainanese Curry Rice
Loo's Hainanese Curry Rice
Exterior storefront with yellow signboard featuring red Chinese characters and English name 'LOO'S HAINANESE CURRY RICE' above the entrance. Sign includes 'Since 1946'. Visible interior shows cooking area, staff preparing food, and customers at counter. Blue barrels and plastic bins are outside. Red and green baskets on table nearby.
Restaurant Entrance with Green Frame
Exterior view of a food stall entrance with a green metal frame and glass display case. Signage above the counter reads 'HANANAESE CURRY RICE'. Customers are seated at blue tables outside, some wearing masks. A fan is mounted on the wall. The shop appears open with staff inside.
Loo's Hainanese Curry Rice
Exterior storefront with green double doors open, red-tiled floor, yellow signboard displaying "海南家乡咖喱饭" and "LOO'S HAINANESE CURRY RICE Since 1946" in blue letters. Customers are inside the shop, some standing near counter area. A small orange flag hangs above entrance. Branches of a tree extend over the left side. Right side shows partial view of outdoor seating area under red awning.
Loo's Hainanese Curry
Storefront with yellow and red signage displaying "Loo's Hainanese Curry" in large English and Chinese characters. Above the entrance, a security camera is mounted on a metal pole. A menu board below shows images of dishes and prices. The interior includes stainless steel kitchen equipment and fans. Promotional signs with "Nets" and "福满" are visible.
Union Energy Group storefront with Loo's Hainanese Curry Rice entrance
Exterior view of a shopfront under a blue awning labeled 'UNION ENERGY GROUP' with phone number 6333 5555. Green doorframe leads into the restaurant. Customers wearing face masks are queuing outside. Large yellow and red promotional posters for 'Loo's Hainanese Curry Rice since 1946' flank the entrance, but these are not part of the shop front itself.
Union Energy Group storefront
Exterior view of a white building with a red awning displaying 'UNION ENERGY GROUP' and contact number 6333. People are queuing outside the entrance. A blue awning is visible to the left, and some individuals are seated at tables under the awning.
Union Energy Group storefront
White building with blue awning displaying 'UNION ENERGY GROUP' and contact number 6333 5555. Red awning extends to right side of entrance. People queue outside, some seated at tables under red awning. Signage includes logo and text on awning.
Loo's Hain
A storefront with a bright yellow sign featuring red Chinese characters '海南家' and blue English text 'LOO'S HAIN'. Below the main sign is a large illuminated menu board displaying images of dishes and prices in both Chinese and English. A newspaper clipping from 'TODAY' is mounted on the left side above the main sign.
Food served on orange plates
Multiple dishes of Malaysian-style food are arranged on bright orange plastic plates on a wooden table. The dishes include rice with curry sauce, squid in curry, roasted pork belly, fried fish, and green beans with tofu. A promotional poster is partially visible in the background.
Food display at a stall
A glass-covered food counter with metal trays holding various dishes including fried chicken, rice, and curries. Some plates are empty or partially used. The setup suggests an open-air or street food stall environment.
Food Display at Counter
Multiple dishes served on orange plates with rice, curry, fried meat, squid rings, and a round meatball in sauce. A blue mat with partial text is under the plates. Spoons are placed on some plates. The setting appears to be an indoor food stall or restaurant counter.
Food stall display panel
A stainless steel food stall counter with a glass front displaying promotional materials including newspaper clippings, awards like 'Singapore Best Foods 2017', a 'Food-King Good' sticker, and safety guidelines in Chinese. Visible are QR codes, contact tracing instructions, and a 'Review Us On bestfoody' badge. The background shows part of the kitchen area and a person wearing a face mask.
Food on Plate
A close-up shot of a meal served on an orange plate with a fork resting on the side. The dish appears to be rice topped with curry-coated chicken pieces, tofu, vegetables, and possibly pork belly or sausage. The food is covered in a yellow-orange sauce. The plate sits on a light-colored wooden table.
Food Plate
Close-up of a dish on an orange plate featuring sliced meat in a brown sauce with white rice on the side.
Food on Plate
A plate of fried meat slices, sliced squid, and stir-fried vegetables served on an orange plate placed on a marble surface.
Food on Plate
A close-up shot of a red plate containing fried chicken wings, sliced meat in curry sauce with vegetables, and a spoon resting beside the food. The background shows part of a table and a blurred white cup. No shop signage or storefront is visible.
Food Plate at Restaurant
Close-up shot of a vibrant orange plate filled with curry rice topped with meat, shrimp, sliced pork belly, and vegetables. Multiple similar plates are blurred in the background on a wooden table. The setting suggests an indoor dining area with ambient lighting.
Hawker food stall interior
Interior view of a hawker stall with multiple trays of food on metal shelves, including fried chicken, rice dishes, and vegetables. Promotional signs are displayed: one for 'WGA Hawker Series' and another for 'World Gourmet Awards Singapore'. On the counter, there are plastic utensils in baskets, condiment containers, and a kettle. The environment appears busy and functional.
Food on Plate
A plate of food served on an orange plastic plate with a fork and spoon resting beside it. The dish appears to be a mix of fried meat, rice, and a yellow sauce-based topping. The plate sits on a speckled countertop.
Food stall interior
View of a food counter with metal trays containing various dishes like curry, stewed meat, and rice. A person is serving food on orange plates. Plastic utensils are in baskets below the counter.
Food Spread on Table
Multiple dishes served on orange and blue plates on a wooden table, including rice with toppings, fried fish, braised pork, squid in sauce, and stir-fried noodles. Utensils are present on each plate. No signage or storefront visible.
Food Display at a Restaurant
Multiple plates of food served on bright orange plastic plates, featuring curry-coated rice with meat, shrimp, sliced pork belly, vegetables, and other side dishes. The setting appears to be an indoor dining area with wooden table surfaces.
Food on Plate
Close-up of a dish with meat and rice covered in sauce served on an orange plate.
Hawker Stall Interior
Interior view of a hawker stall with food trays on display behind glass counter. Signage reads '請排隊 PLEASE Q-UP'. Promotional posters include 'WGA HAWKER SERIES' and 'World Gourmet Awards Singapore'. Various dishes are visible in metal trays, including curries, stews, and fried items. Plastic cutlery baskets are in foreground. Staff partially visible in background.
Food on tray
Two red plates of curry-based dishes served on a metallic tray. The food appears to be rice topped with a thick sauce, shredded ingredients, and possibly fried or boiled elements. Some rice grains are scattered around the plates. No shop signage or exterior is visible.
Food stall with promotional materials
A stainless steel food stall display case covered in various printed materials including newspaper clippings, magazine articles, and review stickers. Visible texts include 'SELF SERVICE', 'SINGAPORE BEST FOODS 2017', 'It's Food-King Good', and 'REVIEW US ON bestfoody'. A person wearing a face mask is partially visible to the left. The background shows part of an interior space with green-painted walls and overhead lighting.
Food Spread on Table
Multiple dishes served on orange plates including rice, fried chicken, squid, braised meat, and curry sauce. Plates are arranged on a wooden table with forks placed beside them.
Food stall with price adjustment notice
A food stall interior showing a glass display case with food items and a sign explaining price adjustments due to rising ingredient costs. A 'CASH ONLY' sign is visible on the left. A person is partially visible behind the counter.
Food at a dining table
A close-up shot of fried food with dark sauce on an orange plate, surrounded by other dishes including rice and soup on a green table surface.
Food dish on plate
A close-up shot of a stir-fried vegetable dish with translucent noodles or粉丝 (glass noodles) mixed with cabbage-like vegetables, served on a purple plastic plate. The food is glistening with sauce. Background shows part of a blue table surface and the edge of an orange bowl. No shop signage or storefront visible.
Food Plate
Close-up of a dish with curry-coated chicken pieces, rice, and a slice of yellow vegetable on an orange plate. In the background, there's another plate with rice, cucumber slices, and fried items. A white plastic fork is partially visible. A yellow cup sits on the table.
Street mural depicting a nostalgic scene
A white building facade features a large outdoor mural showing three men in a covered area with hanging birdcages, a table, and a cat on the wall. The mural includes birds flying and a brick bench. A small grassy patch is at the base of the wall. Above, there are windows and balconies. A bulletin board with printed materials is mounted on the right side.
Food stall interior view
View through a wet glass window showing food trays with various dishes like curries, tofu stew, rice, and fried egg. Staff are preparing meals behind the counter. Reflections and condensation on the glass are visible.
Loo's Hainanese Curry Rice
Interior view of a food stall with customers waiting and staff working behind the counter. The sign above reads 'LOO'S HAINANESE CURRY RICE Since 1946' in English and Chinese characters. A menu board displays images of dishes, but no readable text is present on it. Promotional posters and flyers are visible near the entrance. The ceiling has fans and exposed ductwork.
Promotional Poster at Shop Front
A promotional poster for Loo's Hainanese Curry Rice is affixed to a glass or metal surface, likely part of the shop’s exterior or entrance area. The poster features a photo of curry rice with seafood, QR codes for social media and Google reviews, and text encouraging customers to spread the word and leave feedback. Above it, a separate sign indicates operating hours (8:30am-2:45pm) and closure on Thursdays. A yellow sticker nearby promotes 'Dr. Leslie Tay' as Singapore’s best eat-shoot-poster. No menu items are visible.
Food Interior View
A close-up shot of fried meat dish on a yellow plate with sauce, surrounded by other dishes including squid and a stewed item in the background. The table has colorful plates and a patterned surface. No shop signage or exterior elements are visible.
Food stall with promotional posters
A food stall interior with a glass display case containing cooking equipment and food. The front is covered in printed materials including newspaper clippings, awards stickers like 'Singapore Best Foods 2017', 'It's Food-King Good' cartoon sticker, and 'Review Us On bestfoody'. A person wearing a mask stands to the left. No shop signage or logo visible on building facade.
Food on a red plate
A close-up shot of a dish served on a bright red plastic plate, featuring a curry-based preparation with seafood including squid and crab, resting atop rice or egg, placed on a light wood-grain table with a spoon beside it.
Food stall interior
Interior view of a hawker food stall with metal display counters, various dishes in serving trays, stacked plates, and signs indicating 'PLEASE Q-UP' and 'CASH TERMS'. A large silver kettle sits on the counter. Promotional signage includes a 'HAWKER SERIES' badge and a World Gourmet Award plaque. The background shows more food items under glass, with condiments and utensils nearby.
Food on Plate
A close-up shot of sliced pork in a dark sauce served on an orange plate. The background shows part of a blue table surface and a plastic bag. No shop signage or storefront is visible.
Food on Plate
Close-up of a dish with rice, curry sauce, and pieces of meat or seafood served on an orange plate. A spoon is partially visible in the foreground. The background shows part of another plate and colorful table surface.
Shrimp in curry sauce
A close-up shot of cooked shrimp covered in a thick, brownish-orange curry sauce served on an orange plate. The dish appears to be presented indoors at a dining table with cutlery partially visible in the background.
Self-Service Food Stall with Promotional Posters
A glass display case containing food items labeled 'SELF SERVICE' in English and Chinese. Above the case, multiple printed media pieces are displayed including newspaper clippings from 'The Straits Times', 'Today', and 'Weekend Today', featuring articles about curry and a 'Singapore Best Foods 2017' award sticker. The posters include photos of people and descriptions related to local cuisine.
Food served at a restaurant
A close-up view of several dishes on orange plates, including curry with chunks of meat and potatoes in a rich sauce, alongside other meals like fried chicken or fish. The setting appears to be an indoor dining area with a table surface.
Food on paper wrapper
A partially eaten meal consisting of rice, curry-coated chicken, squid rings, and other mixed ingredients served in a brown paper wrapper with a white plastic spoon. In the background, part of a blue keyboard and cables are visible.
Food Dish
Close-up of cooked shrimp with sauce on an orange plate, accompanied by fried vegetables.
Loo's Hainanese Curry Rice stall interior
Busy food stall with customers and staff inside a hawker center. A man in red shirt carries a tray of food. Signage above reads 'LOO'S HAINANESE CURRY RICE Since 1946'. Menus displayed on illuminated board showing images of dishes. Kitchen area visible with stainless steel equipment, fans, and workers preparing food. Tables with stacked plates and cups. Ambient lighting, typical hawker center setup.
Food dish on plate
A close-up shot of a savory stew with chicken pieces, green peppers, red chili, and dark sauce served in an orange bowl. Part of another dish is visible in the background along with a small white bowl containing a yellow-orange liquid.
Food stall interior with display case and signage
Interior view of a food stall with glass display case showing prepared dishes on trays. Above the counter is a large colorful menu board with images of dishes and prices in both Chinese and English. Signs indicate 'CASH ONLY' and 'PLEASE Q-UP'. Staff are visible behind the counter preparing food. Various utensils, containers, and promotional materials like WCA Hammer Series stickers are present.
Hawker stall interior
Interior view of a hawker stall with food preparation area, glass display counter, staff working behind the counter, and signage indicating 'PLEASE Q-UP' and 'CASH ONLY'. A menu board is mounted above the counter showing images of dishes and prices in English and Chinese. Various food items are displayed on trays under glass. Promotional materials including an IGA Hawker Series sign are visible.
WGA Hawker Series 2022 Poster
A promotional poster for the World Gourmet Awards Hawker Series 2022 is displayed on a surface with food in foreground. The poster features a central graphic of a wok with noodles and shrimp, surrounded by 'WG' logos and event details. Below are sponsor logos including Peter Knipp, Intercontinental Singapore, Allspice, USA Rice, Turkish Airlines, and others. The poster includes judge names and website links.
Loo's Hainanese Curry Rice advertisement
A framed promotional poster mounted on a white wall outside a storefront. The poster features the shop name 'Loo's Hainanese Curry Rice Since 1946' in English and Chinese characters ('海南家乡咖喱饭'). It displays images of various curry rice dishes, along with cutouts from newspapers like 'TODAY' featuring articles about the curry. No menu items are visible or legible.
Food stall interior
Interior view of a food stall with glass display case containing various dishes in metal trays. A yellow menu board above shows images and prices in Chinese and English. Signs indicate 'CASH ONLY' and operating hours. Green and white plastic containers hold utensils and bowls. A large silver pot sits on the counter.
Food stall interior
Interior view of a food stall with glass display case showing prepared dishes and condiments. Signs indicate 'CASH ONLY' and 'PLEASE Q-UP'. Above the counter is a colorful menu board featuring images of dishes and Chinese/English text. A red apron hangs below the counter, and there are trays, egg cartons, and utensils on shelves.
Promotional Poster for Honey Lime Ice Jelly
A printed advertisement mounted on a textured wall, featuring illustrations of honey, lime slices, and two cups labeled 'Ice Jelly' with the text 'Honey Lime Ice Jelly'. The poster includes Chinese characters '叮蜜 爱玉冰', the tagline 'Feel The Freshness', and contact details including Facebook and email address. Below it is partially visible another promotional flyer for 'Lemon Tea' and 'Barley Water'. A small smoking sign is also visible to the right.
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