⭐️Thye Hong’s 48‑Year Handmade Fishball Noodle Legacy Lives On at Ghim Moh | Singapore Hawker Food

Hidden inside the bustle of Ghim Moh Market is a stall that has quietly preserved a craft since 1977 — Thye Hong Handmade Fishball Noodle, run by 74‑year‑old Uncle Wee Phong Sai, one of the last few still making fishballs and fishcakes entirely by hand. Before the sun rises, Uncle Wee begins his routine at 1 a.m., turning fresh yellowtail into springy fishballs, palm‑sized fishcakes, and that unmistakable broth with natural sweetness. His pork lard and sambal chilli are also cooked in‑house — the kind of old‑school flavour you can’t replicate from a factory. This humble stall traces its roots back to 1973, when it operated as a pushcart outside the iconic Thye Hong biscuit factory at Alexandra Road — yes, the same brand behind the beloved Marie Cream Crackers. When Ghim Moh Market opened in 1977, the stall moved in and has stayed ever since. Today, the queue never stops. Regulars return for: – Mee Pok Tah tossed with vinegar, sambal and crunchy lard – Fishball soup with light, naturally sweet broth – “Geh Leow” soup topped up with fishballs, fishcakes and lean pork – Thick‑cut fishcakes with that satisfying bite – Hand‑sliced fishcake skin for customers who love the chewy edges On weekends, his daughter helps out. But otherwise, Uncle Wee runs the entire operation alone — a true craftsman keeping a vanishing hawker tradition alive. He says he’ll retire when the time comes… so enjoy his noodles while you still can. 📍 Stall Details Thye Hong Handmade Fishball Noodle #01‑36, Blk 20 Ghim Moh Market & Food Centre, Singapore 270020 ⏰ 6am–10am ❌ Closed Mondays & Thursdays 📜 Since 1977 (Pushcart origins: 1973)