description Tekka Centre Overview
Tekka Centre is a covered market hall in Singapore offering a vibrant selection of food stalls and fresh produce. Opened in 1982, it’s one of the city's most established hawker centers. The complex caters to local residents seeking authentic Singaporean cuisine and those interested in experiencing a traditional wet market environment. It provides a crucial space for both shoppers and diners within the heart of Queen Street.
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Tekka Centre ranks #72 of 449 in the Market Hall ranking, behind New Market, ahead of Eastern Market DC.
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What food is Tekka Centre especially known for?
Its hawker centre is known for dishes such as biryani, roti prata, dosa, and Indian Muslim food, alongside Chinese and Malay Singaporean stalls. The building also contains a wet market selling meat, seafood, vegetables, and spices.
Which MRT station is closest to Tekka Centre?
Little India MRT station is beside the complex and serves both the Downtown and North East lines. The market stands near the junction of Serangoon Road and Bukit Timah Road.
Was Tekka Centre always called Tekka Centre?
The present complex opened in 1982 and was initially known as the Zhujiao Centre. Its name later changed to Tekka Centre, reviving a familiar local name associated with the area.
Is Tekka Centre only a hawker centre?
No, it combines a ground-floor wet market and food centre with shops on the upper level. Those shops are particularly known for clothing, tailoring, textiles, and goods serving the surrounding Little India community.
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