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Maxwell Food Centre is a hawker centre located on Maxwell Road in Singapore's Chinatown district, housed in a single-story permanent structure. It originated as Maxwell Market before being converted and reopened in its current form in 2001. The centre contains over 100 stalls offering a range of Singaporean and regional cuisines, including Chinese, Malay, and Indian dishes. It is particularly known for Tian Tian Hainanese Chicken Rice, a stall that gained international attention after being featured on television programs including Anthony Bourdain's No Reservations.
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Where is Maxwell Food Centre located?
Maxwell Food Centre is a major hawker centre located on Maxwell Road in Singapore's Chinatown district. It is housed in a single-story permanent structure.
When did Maxwell Food Centre open in its current form?
The site originated as Maxwell Market before being converted and officially reopened as a modern hawker centre in 2001. It currently contains over 100 stalls offering a wide variety of local food.
What is the most famous stall at Maxwell Food Centre?
The centre is famous for Tian Tian Hainanese Chicken Rice, which was notably endorsed by celebrity chef Gordon Ramsay. It is considered one of the most famous hawker stalls in all of Singapore.
How much does food typically cost at Maxwell Food Centre?
As a traditional hawker centre, meals are extremely affordable, typically ranging from 3 to 6 Singapore dollars. Singapore's hawker culture was officially recognized by UNESCO as an intangible cultural heritage in 2020.
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