The Rundown
Very chaotic and extremely humid to dine at this tiny fish soup joint. Soup appeared legit but was in need of seasonings after trying. Quite generous with the fish slices, as they added tonnes of greens, the taste might already been …
Location: 11 Collyer Quay, #01-35 The Arcade, Singapore 049317
Floor 1 · The Arcade
Fish soup specialist at The Arcade CBD since 1988
Fish soup specialist at The Arcade CBD since 1988
Hup Lee Cafeteria, widely known as Arcade Fish Soup, is a fish soup specialist at The Arcade in the CBD, operating since 1988. The stall is renowned for its Batang fish soup, featuring thick slices of Spanish mackerel served in a clear, flavourful broth alongside rice or noodles. Hup Lee also offers fried fish soup and a fish porridge option, catering to varied preferences among its predominantly office-worker clientele. The Arcade, a historic commercial building at Collyer Quay, provides a convenient lunchtime destination for professionals working in the Raffles Place vicinity. Hup Lee's longevity of over three decades speaks to its consistent quality and the enduring demand for a well-made bowl of fish soup in the heart of Singapore's financial district. The stall is a CBD institution, with queues forming daily during the lunch hour rush.Based on 99 Google reviews
Based on customer ratings
Based on customer ratings
The Rundown
Very chaotic and extremely humid to dine at this tiny fish soup joint. Soup appeared legit but was in need of seasonings after trying. Quite generous with the fish slices, as they added tonnes of greens, the taste might already been …
Table Notes
Arcade Fish Soup is easily one of the best fish soups in Singapore 🐟🍲 I have been coming here for over 10 years and it has remained a constant favourite. Back then a bowl was $6 and now it is $8, but the quality has never dropped 👌 …
the lameanntics
Tasty fish soup with vegetables and egg tofu. The fried garlic garnish makes it more fragrant.
Eleana Tan
One of my fave fish soup in SG! Saw some reviews saying the portion has shrunk and few prices of fish, but I counted at least 7-8 pieces in my bowl! Though the soup is priced at $9, but the portion makes up for it, in my opinion. Fish …
Skye Cai
Finally tried the fish soup. Fish slices are fresh and chunky. With Japanese egg tofu added in. Quite unique for the style. …
Hup Lee Cafeteria (Arcade Fish Soup)
Hup Lee Cafeteria
Red illuminated sign with Chinese characters '合利' and English name 'HUP LEE CAFETERIA #01-35/36' above entrance. Interior view shows patrons dining at tables, staff working behind counter, fluorescent lighting, and open kitchen area. Visible adjacent shop sign for 'Chicken Rice'.
Hup Lee Cafeteria
Red sign with white Chinese characters '合利' and English text 'HUP LEE CAFETERIA #01-35/36' mounted above glass storefront entrance. A person is seated inside near the doorway, and a yellow barrier tape runs across the foreground. Outside view shows street, trees, and buildings in background.
Kitchen Interior
Busy cooking area with open flame on stove, metal pots, hanging strainers, red trays, and a bowl of rice in foreground.
Soup Bowl on Red Tray
A white bowl filled with light-colored soup containing cabbage leaves, a piece of fish, and a topping of fried garlic or shallots. The bowl rests on a red tray with orange chopsticks and a side dish of rice partially visible in the foreground. The background shows a wooden surface.
Rice dish with fish and fried tofu
A close-up shot of a white bowl containing rice topped with a piece of fried tofu, a slice of cooked fish, and a small leaf of cabbage. The bowl sits on a red table surface. In the background, there are partial views of other dishes including a small bowl of crushed peanuts and an orange bowl with soup or broth.
Hup Lee Cafeteria Interior
Busy eatery with patrons seated at tables eating meals; staff in background preparing food; red signboard displaying "合利 HUP LEE CAFETERIA" above entrance; fluorescent lighting overhead; tiled floor with black and white pattern; visible kitchen area with ventilation ducts and shelves stocked with supplies.
Food stall interior
Interior view of a food stall with a staff member in pink shirt preparing food behind the counter. A yellow bowl sits on the counter. Multiple printed menus are displayed on the front edge of the counter, showing images and prices for dishes like 'Mixed fish bechoon' and 'Sliced Fish Soup'. A black tumbler with 'Nanyang Technological University Singapore' logo is visible on the counter.
Arcade Fish Soup kitchen interior
Interior view of a busy food preparation area with staff wearing 'ARCADE FISH SOUP' shirts. A chef is cooking over flame on a stove. The scene includes stainless steel counters, red plastic containers, stacked white disposable trays, and various bags of ingredients. The foreground shows large metal serving trays and an orange plastic bag.
Food served in a casual eatery
A red tray holds an orange bowl of soup with fried ingredients and vegetables, alongside a white bowl of rice with orange chopsticks and spoon. In the background, there are stacked plastic bowls, blue barrels, wooden stools, and tables. A promotional poster is partially visible on the left wall.
Orange bowl of soup with chopsticks and spoon
A close-up shot of a bright orange bowl containing a creamy soup with tofu, vegetables, and crispy toppings. Orange chopsticks and spoon rest on the bowl. The bowl sits on a wooden table surface. Part of another orange bowl and a small red container with sauce are partially visible in the corner.
Soup in container
Close-up of a bowl containing a light-colored soup with fish fillets, chopped vegetables including cabbage and possibly tomato or carrot, and floating flakes. The dish is served in a clear plastic container.
Food in orange bowl
A close-up shot of a bowl filled with soup containing fried pieces, fish slices, vegetables like tomatoes and cabbage, served in an orange plastic bowl on a red tray. The setting appears to be indoors at a food stall or restaurant.
Food stall menu display
A vertical menu board with printed food images and prices in a hawker-style setting. A customer is seen ordering at the counter. The board includes Chinese characters and English text. QR code for 'Hup Lee Cafeteria' is visible.
Noodle House Interior
Interior of a food stall with customers seated at tables and stools. Staff are present behind counters. A bright neon sign reads 'NOODLE HOUSE'. Customers are ordering or eating. Signage indicates 'More Shops @2&3' and an exit. Cardboard boxes are stacked near the entrance.
Arcade Fish Soup
A close-up shot of a white spoon lifting fish soup from a paper cup with 'ARCADE FISH SOUP' printed on it. The bowl contains fish pieces, vegetables, and garnish in broth. The cup rests on a colorful patterned surface with pink, green, and black designs.
Food on a tray
A meal served on a red tray includes an orange bowl of soup with chopsticks and spoon, a white bowl of rice, and a small dish of chili sauce. The setting appears to be indoors or at a food stall with a person's feet visible in the background.
Food in a plastic bowl
A close-up shot of a clear plastic bowl containing a light-colored soup with fish slices, cabbage leaves, and a yellowish block, possibly tofu or egg custard. A white spoon rests inside the bowl. The bowl sits on a white paper napkin with chopsticks partially visible to the right.
Arcade Fish Soup Product
A hand holding a clear plastic container with a label featuring an illustration of a fish jumping out of a red bowl, the text '魚湯' (Fish Soup) in Chinese characters, 'AFS', 'ARCADE FISH SOUP' in English, and a splash graphic. The contents appear to be granular, brownish food product.
Arcade Fish Soup Food Items
Several orange-colored takeout containers with 'ARCADE FISH SOUP serving shiokness since 1988' branding are arranged on a patterned tablecloth. The containers feature a logo of a fish in a red bowl with 'AFS'. Two small plastic side dishes containing condiments sit beside the bowls. A wrapped item is partially visible in the background.
Food in plastic container
A clear plastic bowl containing a mixed noodle soup with fish, tofu, vegetables, and fried pieces. Chopsticks and a white spoon are in the bowl. A small side dish of red chili sauce is beside it. The food rests on a white surface covered by a transparent plastic bag.
Meal with personal items
A table setting featuring a bowl of soup with fried pieces and vegetables in a milky broth, a bowl of white rice, a black patterned wallet with silver clasp, and a printed card or flyer beside it. The surface appears to be a light-colored table.
Kitchen Interior
A chef in a red shirt is cooking over an open flame at a commercial kitchen station with stainless steel appliances. The area includes large pots, orange bowls, red trays, and a metal exhaust hood above the stove. A container of rice sits nearby.
Takeaway Noodle Bowl
A clear plastic container filled with noodles, cabbage, and a piece of fried food, placed on a white desk surface next to chopsticks and a keyboard.
Bowl of Soup
A close-up shot of a bowl containing light-colored broth with cabbage leaves, fish slices, and a topping of fried garlic or shallots. The bowl rests on a red surface, possibly a table or plate, with a wooden background. No signage or storefront elements are visible.
Counter 1 Takeaway Only Signage
Interior view of a food establishment with a faded beige sign reading 'COUNTER 1 TAKEAWAY ONLY COLLECT HERE' mounted on a white wall. A large corrugated ventilation duct runs diagonally across the top right. Below, two people are partially visible from behind. To the left, a round analog clock is mounted on the wall. The environment appears functional and utilitarian.
Soup in bowl with spoon
A white bowl containing a light-colored soup with vegetables and tofu pieces, resting on a red tray. A white spoon is partially submerged in the broth.
Kitchen Interior View
A cooking station with two woks on a gas burner emitting flames. Plastic containers and an orange bag are on the counter. The background shows a metal wall with cooking utensils above.
Kitchen Cooking Scene
A chef's hand wearing a glove stirs food with a ladle over open flames in a commercial kitchen. Multiple pots are on fire, one containing boiling liquid, another with rice or similar ingredient. The background is a stainless steel wall with signs of wear. Various cooking utensils and cloths are scattered around the stove area.
Fish Soup in Cup
A close-up shot of a cup containing fish soup with chunks of fish, cabbage, and possibly tofu or potato pieces floating in broth. The cup has an orange band with partial text reading 'ARCAD FISH SOUP' and 'serving shiokness since'. The bowl rests on a patterned surface, likely a tablecloth, with plastic wrap partially covering the cup's rim.
Shop Signage Interior View
Interior view showing ceiling with circular vent and fluorescent light fixture. Two signs are mounted on walls: a black sign with gold lettering reading '合利飯店 Hup Lee Eatery' and a red sign with white lettering reading '合利 HUP LEE CAFETERIA #01-35/36'. The setting appears to be inside a commercial building or food stall.
Counter 2 Signage
A white rectangular sign with red border and text hanging from the ceiling by strings. The sign reads 'COUNTER 2', 'DINE-IN AND TAKEAWAY', and 'ORDER HERE' with a downward-pointing arrow icon below. It is mounted on a concrete wall beneath an industrial-style ceiling, showing signs of wear like cracks and stains.
Food and Printed Material on Table
Two orange bowls of noodle soup with vegetables and fried pieces, a white bowl of red rice, two small bowls of chili sauce, and a printed flyer on a yellow table. A pair of orange chopsticks rests in one bowl. The flyer contains text like 'NEW LAUNCHED CONDO' and '4052', suggesting real estate advertisement.
Interior of a food stall with customers waiting
The image shows the interior of a food stall or cafeteria with people standing in line. A sign reads 'FISH SOUP TAKE AWAY COUNTER'. Above, there are pots and containers on a metal shelf. In the background, a red neon sign says 'HUP LEE CAFETERIA' and Chinese characters are visible. The environment appears busy with customers and staff.
Food served on tray
A meal consisting of a bowl of soup with vegetables and tofu, a side dish of rice topped with fried shallots, and a small bowl of red sauce, all placed on a red tray on a wooden table.
Takeaway Fish Soup
A clear plastic container holds a light-colored broth with fish slices, cabbage, and a slice of tomato. A white spoon rests in the bowl. The lid is off to the side, and a small condiment cup sits nearby on a gray surface.
Outdoor View from a Shop Interior
View through a window showing an urban street scene with trees, a red bus, and modern buildings in the background. A person stands on the sidewalk. In the foreground, part of a wooden counter with a red tray is visible, along with a hand holding an orange object. The interior ceiling has fluorescent lighting.
Food served on tray
Two bowls of noodle soup in orange bowls on a red tray with two small containers of chili sauce. The soup contains noodles, vegetables, fried ingredients, and garnish. The setting appears to be an eatery counter or table with a wooden surface beneath the tray.
Food in plastic container
A clear plastic bowl containing a soup with noodles, cabbage, radish slices, and fried pieces of food. Beside it is a small cup of red chili sauce. The bowl sits on a transparent plastic bag over a light-colored surface.
Interior of a busy food stall
Crowded interior with patrons standing and sitting at tables, large ventilation ducts overhead, staff working behind counters, fluorescent lighting, and various food preparation areas.
Arcade Fish Soup Stand
A metal shelving unit covered in foil holds multiple jars of golden-brown fried garlic or ginger flakes. Behind the jars is a white sign with red border reading 'ARCADE FISH SOUP 100% Hand Made' and Chinese characters below, flanked by two oranges on top. The background shows kitchen equipment including a vent hood and wall-mounted fixtures. No storefront facade or exterior view is present.
Food Plate with Rice and Chopsticks
A close-up shot of a white speckled plate containing white rice, with orange chopsticks holding a piece of fish skin. In the background, an orange bowl with vegetables is partially visible on a red surface.
Red tray with sauce
A small white cup containing red chili sauce sits on a worn red plastic tray. The tray has a textured surface with visible scratches and stains. A second red tray is partially visible in the upper portion of the image. The background appears to be a light-colored wooden or laminate surface.
Hup Lee Eatery interior
Interior view of a food stall with shelves holding kitchenware, boxes of prepared food, and a large wrapped item on top shelf. A black sign with gold lettering reads '合利飯店 Hup Lee Eatery'. The ceiling has a grid-patterned fluorescent light fixture.
Arcade Fish Soup stall interior view
Interior of a food stall with glass window showing staff behind counter. Multiple printed menus and instructions on wall. Visible containers labeled 'Golden Medallion' cooking oil. Signage includes operating hours: Monday-Friday, 10:30am-3:30pm.
Food stall counter with ordering instructions and cash-only notice
A food stall counter with a glass barrier showing printed order instructions in Chinese and English. A 'Cash Only' sign is displayed prominently. Various kitchen utensils are visible behind the counter, along with a towel hanging on the side. Stickers and labels including 'UNICOOL' and chemical formula 'C5H10' are affixed to the metal surface.
Restaurant Interior with Menu Board
Interior view of a food stall showing a clear plastic menu board displaying two dishes: 'Sliced fish soup' and 'Fried fish soup', both priced at $75. Below is another dish labeled '香脆炸蒜' (crispy fried garlic) priced at $6.00. A person wearing a mask is seen working in the background. The setting includes fluorescent lighting, blue plastic stools, and shelves stocked with items. Opening hours are partially visible on a sign below the menu.
Interior of a busy eatery
People dining at tables with red trays; staff moving around; stacks of canned goods on shelves; visible escalator in background; exposed ceiling ductwork; fluorescent lighting.
Food in container
A close-up view of a translucent liquid with floating ingredients inside a clear plastic bowl or container. Visible elements include a pale yellow circular object, reddish-brown swirls, and greenish fragments suspended in the broth-like liquid. Reflections are present on the surface.
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