Hill Street Tai Hwa Pork Noodle: Michelin-Starred Bak Chor Mee
When the Michelin Guide Singapore debuted in 2016, two humble hawker stalls stole the spotlight by earning a coveted Michelin star alongside the city’s fine-dining restaurants.
- Hill Street Tai Hwa Park Noodle
- Hawker Chan
Their paths have taken markedly different turns since then. While Hawker Chan lost its star in 2021, Hill Street Tai Hwa Pork Noodle has retained its one-star status in every edition to date.
Today, Hill Street Tai Hwa Pork Noodle stands as Singapore’s only Michelin-starred hawker stall, drawing diners eager to try its signature Bak Chor Mee.
Getting to Tai Hwa
Fastest Route from Lavender MRT
Hill Street Tai Hwa Pork Noodle is located in a coffee shop beneath an HDB block.
From the nearest MRT station, Lavender, the stall can be reached via Victoria Street, though this is quite a detour. A quicker route is via the path beside the ICA (Immigration & Checkpoints Authority) building.
❶ Take Exit A at Lavender MRT Station.
❷ Follow the path beside the ICA Building.
❸ Cross the bridge towards Crawford HDB Estate.
❹ Head for Block 466 (turn right after the bridge).
The food court on the 1st floor isn’t particularly large, making the Tai Hwa stall easy to spot.
Hill Street Tai Hwa Pork Noodle
The Only Michelin Hawker
At the far right end of the row of hawker stalls, Hill Street Tai Hwa Pork Noodle stands alone.
Even after receiving a Michelin star, the owner has stayed true to the policy of not opening any branches.
As a result, this tiny stall—barely two metres wide—remains the only place to enjoy Michelin-starred hawker dishes.
Signature Bak Chor Mee
Tai Hwa’s signature dish is Bak Chor Mee, a noodle bowl topped with minced pork, served either dry or with soup and available with a choice of noodles.
This dish comes in four portion sizes, priced at $8, $10, $12, and $15.
After a long wait in line, the much‑anticipated bowl is finally in hand, brimming with noodles and generous toppings of minced pork, liver, fish balls, and wontons. Beneath the noodles is a tangy sauce infused with black vinegar.
Be sure to mix everything well before digging in!
The chewy, flat egg noodles are well coated with a black vinegar sauce that turns mellow once mixed, leaving no sharp tang. Each bite brings a different texture — from the firm minced pork to the tender liver—adding delightful variety throughout the bowl.
An exceptional dish, this Michelin-starred bak chor mee lives up to its reputation.
Final Thoughts
Hill Street Tai Hwa Pork Noodle — the only Michelin-starred hawker stall — is well worth the wait in line.
It also serves as a great introduction to Bak Chor Mee for first-timers.
Hill Street Tai Hwa Pork Noodle
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