Ming Fa Fishball at Chinatown Complex
Location: 335 Smith St, #02-049, Singapore 050335
Floor 2 · Chinatown Complex
Heritage fishball noodle brand since 1946, originating from a Chinatown pushcart stall.
Heritage fishball noodle brand since 1946, originating from a Chinatown pushcart stall.
Ming Fa Fishball is one of Singapore's oldest fishball noodle brands, tracing its origins to 1946 when it began as a pushcart stall in Chinatown. The brand has grown from those humble beginnings into a chain with multiple outlets, yet the Chinatown Complex stall remains a vital link to its heritage. The fishballs are made fresh daily using a time-honoured recipe, yielding a bouncy, springy texture and a clean, savoury flavour that has been the cornerstone of the brand's reputation for over seven decades. The noodles, whether dry-tossed in vinegar and chilli or served in a comforting soup, provide a satisfying canvas for the fishballs and accompanying fishcake. Ming Fa's longevity in a competitive market speaks to the enduring appeal of its product and the generations of Singaporeans who have returned for the same taste. The Chinatown Complex outlet sits in the very neighbourhood where the story began, a living monument to a pushcart legacy.Operating Hours
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Oli Long
Must-Try Fishball Noodles in Chinatown! If you're in Singapore, local food is a must! Ming Fa Fishball Noodles, a …
E C
Meat fish balls were big and juicy. The noodles were too hard and needed cooking just a little longer. The crispy wantons were nice but only a tiny bit of meat in it.
Clara Poh
Impressive signboard says “since 1946”and a long queue, thus have to give it a try. $4.50 for Mee Pok spicy dry fishball noodles with extra sides of a long fish cake $1.20 and a handmade fish cake with chilli and vege $1.80. It was OK, just normal fishball noodles. (>人<;)
Touristmouse
I've tried Mingfa at other branches and usually found them to be just okay, but I decided to give this stall a try since their roots trace back to Chinatown. I got the Dry Kway with Mixed Balls ($4.50), and this time, I was genuinely …
christy Wang
Ming Fa Fishball Noodles, located in Chinatown Complex, is one of the Singapore’s long-established brands for fishball noodles. Affordable and delicious, a bowl costs only $4. The meatballs are springy and bouncy, the handmade noodles are delightfully chewy — a perfect choice for lunch.
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Ming Fa Fishball
Assortment of Asian Dishes
A top-down view of a wooden table displaying a variety of Asian dishes. In the center, a bowl of noodles with meat and vegetables is visible. To its left, a plate of sliced, golden-brown meat is presented. Below that, a white oval dish holds fried chicken wings. To the right of the central noodle bowl, a black oval dish contains several pieces of fried wontons or dumplings. Above the central bowl, two smaller black bowls are filled with noodle dishes, one with fish balls and vegetables, and the other with shrimp and fish balls. The dishes are arranged on a rustic wooden surface.
Noodles with Meatballs and Mushrooms
A bowl of noodles topped with minced meat, a meatball, sliced mushrooms, and chopped scallions. A small dish of chili and oil is on the side. A separate bowl contains soup with two fishballs and chopped scallions. The food is served on a tray with a sign that says "KEEP CLEAN" and "Every diner deserves a clean table." The bowl has a logo that says "MING FA".
Food Court Meal
A close-up view of a meal at a food court, featuring a bowl of noodles with meat and lettuce, a bowl of soup with fish balls, and a plate of fried wontons with dipping sauce. In the background, people are seated at tables in a busy food court setting.
Fried Wontons with Dipping Sauces
A close-up shot of a plate of golden-brown fried wontons, served with two small bowls of dipping sauces. In the background, other dishes are visible, including a bowl of soup with meatballs and a bowl of noodles with various toppings.
Fried Pork Belly with Rice and Soup
A close-up shot of a meal featuring several pieces of crispy fried pork belly served on a white plate. In the background, two bowls of soup with green onions are visible, along with a bowl of rice topped with meat. A red spoon rests in the foreground. The meal is set on a light green table.
Noodles with Sauce
A close-up shot of a bowl of noodles with a spicy sauce and chopped green onions. A white spoon rests on the side of the bowl. The logo of "MING FA" is visible on the rim of the bowl.
Food Stall Counter
A food stall counter with various signs and offerings. A prominent sign displays "MING FA" with Chinese characters. There's an "ORDER HERE" sign and a "Laksa Sold Out" notice. Below, a "SELF-SERVICE" sign is visible, along with instructions for payment via cash or QR scan, and a note about not accepting credit card payments. Several containers of noodles are displayed. Promotional flyers and a list of prices are also visible on the left side.
Noodle Dish with Fried Sides
A close-up view of a bowl of noodles topped with minced pork, mushrooms, and a meatball. A side dish of fried items, possibly fish cakes or tofu, is on a white plate. A small bowl of broth with green onions is also visible. In the background, a food stall's cooking area with boiling water and utensils can be seen. The bowl has a logo that reads "MING FA" with Chinese characters.
Noodles and Meatballs
A close-up shot of three bowls of food on a tray. The bowl in the foreground contains noodles with a dark sauce and chopped green onions. To the left, a small dish holds a dipping sauce with chili. Behind the noodle bowl, two larger bowls contain soup. One bowl has several large meatballs, and the other has fish balls and some other ingredients. The bowls have a logo that says "MING FA FISHBALL".
Fried Chicken with Sauce and Noodles
A close-up shot of a plate of fried chicken pieces being picked up by red chopsticks. The chicken is golden brown and coated in sesame seeds, resting in a pool of sweet and spicy sauce with chili flakes. In the background, a bowl of yellow noodles with dumplings and shrimp is visible, along with a bowl of soup with a red spoon. The food is placed on a bright green surface.
Noodles and Fried Chicken
A close-up of a bowl of noodles with meat and a side of fried chicken, with a bowl of soup in the background. The food is on a green table. Behind the table, a food stall is visible with a menu board displaying various dishes. A person is working in the stall.
Noodles and Fishball Soup
A close-up overhead view of a bowl of noodles and a bowl of fishball soup. The noodles are thin and coated in a savory sauce, with chopped green onions scattered throughout. The soup contains several round fishballs, slices of fish cake, and more chopped green onions. Chopsticks rest across the bowls. A small label with the text "MING FA" is visible on the side of the soup bowl.
Noodle Soup with Fish Balls and Fried Wontons
A bowl of noodle soup with fish balls, minced meat, and greens, served with a side of fried wontons and chili dip. A pair of green chopsticks is lifting some noodles from the bowl. The bowl has a logo that says "MING FA" and some Chinese characters.
Noodles and Fishball Soup
A close-up overhead shot of a meal featuring two bowls of noodles and a side of fried wontons. One bowl contains dry noodles with minced meat, a large meatball, mushrooms, and lettuce. The other bowl is a clear broth with several fishballs and greens. A small dish of chili and soy sauce is also visible.
Fried Wontons and Tofu Skin Rolls
A close-up shot of a bowl filled with golden-fried wontons and crispy tofu skin rolls. Two small dipping sauce containers, one with a reddish sauce and the other with a creamy white sauce, are placed below the bowl. A green spoon is visible in the upper right corner. The bowl has a logo that reads "MING FA" with Chinese characters.
Singapore Best Foods 2021
A sign reads "SINGAPORE BEST FOODS ENJOY TOP RATED FOODS 2021" with five yellow stars. Below the sign, there are payment logos for GrabPay and UOB.
Noodles with Shrimp and Fish Balls
A close-up shot of a bowl of noodles, with shrimp and fish balls mixed in. The noodles are coated in a spicy sauce. In the background, another bowl of noodles and a person's arm are visible. The table is green.
Laksa and Fish Ball Soup
A close-up shot of two bowls of soup. The foreground bowl contains a rich, orange-hued laksa with noodles, fried tofu, fish cakes, and a dollop of chili paste. The background bowl holds a clear broth with several white fish balls and chopped green onions.
Noodles with Wontons
A close-up shot of a bowl of noodles topped with crispy wontons and mushrooms. A red spoon rests on top of the bowl. The bowl has a speckled pattern and is white with brown speckles. A portion of another bowl with soup and green onions is visible in the lower left corner. A sign with red text that says "Keep table clean for the next" is partially visible in the upper left.
Singapore Best Foods Sign
A sign displays "SINGAPORE BEST FOODS ENJOY TOP RATED FOODS 2021" with five yellow stars. Above it, text indicates "小包+$0.30" and "TAKE AWAY+$0.30". To the right, a sign reads "CDC Vouchers Accepted here". Various payment logos like GrabPay and UOB are visible.
Fried Wontons and Meatball Soup
A close-up shot of fried wontons served on a white styrofoam plate. In the background, a bowl of meatball soup with chopped green onions is visible. Another plate with fried food is partially visible on the left.
Food Stall Counter
A food stall counter with a large menu board displaying various noodle dishes. A man in a red shirt and black mask is preparing food behind the counter. The stall has a sign that reads "MING FA OLD BRAND, GREAT TASTE SINCE 1948". There are also signs for "SELF-SERVICE" and "SINGAPORE BEST FOODS".
Noodles with Pork and Mushrooms
A close-up shot of a bowl of noodles topped with minced pork, sliced mushrooms, and chopped scallions. Another bowl in the background contains fish balls in broth. The bowls have a logo that reads "MING FA FISHBALL" with Chinese characters.
Bowl of Noodles at a Food Stall
A hand holds a bowl of noodles topped with minced meat, mushrooms, and scallions. In the background, a food stall displays a menu with pictures of various dishes. Several people are visible, some looking at the menu and others waiting. The stall has signage that includes the name "MING FA" and "OLD BRAND".
Ming Fa Old Brand Great Taste Food Stall
A food stall with a large menu board displaying various noodle dishes and other food items. In the foreground, two bowls of noodles are prominently displayed, one with broth and fishballs, and another dry noodle dish. The stall has a sign that reads "Ming Fa" and "Since 1946 Old Brand Great Taste". There are also signs indicating "Self-Service" and "Laksa Sold Out".
Noodle Bowls
A close-up shot of three bowls of noodles and soup, likely in a restaurant setting. The bowl in the foreground is filled with noodles, shredded meat, mushrooms, and green onions, with a meatball on the side. The bowl to the left contains noodles in a clear broth with fish cakes and green onions. A smaller bowl of soup with green onions is visible to the right. The bowls have a logo that reads "MING FA". The background shows a stainless steel sink area with cooking utensils.
Noodles with Toppings
A close-up shot of a bowl of noodles being lifted with chopsticks. The noodles are thin and yellow, coated in a sauce. The bowl contains various toppings, including minced meat, mushrooms, and what appears to be a piece of fried chicken or fish. In the background, a green table and some kitchen equipment are visible. A small orange and white logo with the letters "MI" is on the rim of the bowl.
Fishball Soup
A close-up shot of a bowl of fishball soup. A red spoon is lifting a fishball from the bowl, which contains several other fishballs, some sliced fish cake, and chopped green onions in a clear broth. The bowl has a sticker on it that reads "MING FA FISHBALL" with Chinese characters. The table surface is a light green color.
Food Stall Menu
A food stall with a large illuminated menu board displaying various dishes. Several customers are visible, some ordering and others waiting. The stall appears to be in a busy food court or market setting.
Fried Fish Cakes with Chili Dip
A white plate holds several pieces of fried fish cakes. Some are sliced into rounds, while others are cut into irregular shapes. They are served with a light-colored sauce drizzled over them and a small bowl of chili and soy sauce dip in the background. The plate is on a bright green surface.
Food Stall Counter
A food stall counter with various dishes being prepared. In the foreground, there are two bowls of food: one with noodles and green onions, and another with soup and dumplings. A container of soy sauce with chili is also visible. Behind the food, there is a large pot with boiling liquid and dumplings. Signs above the counter advertise "BEST FOODS ENJOY TOP RATED FOODS 2021" and "CDC Voucher Accepted here".
Fried Fish Slices
A plate of fried fish slices, coated in breadcrumbs and served with a red sauce. Red chopsticks are placed on top of the fish. The plate is white and appears to be made of styrofoam. The background is a bright green surface.
Food Stall Display
A close-up view of a food stall display with various food items and promotional materials. In the foreground, a menu board shows images of fish cakes priced at $1.50 (1pc) and other fried items. Below this, a promotional flyer features a noodle dish with the text "小红书套餐" (Xiaohongshu Set Meal) and a price of $9.80. A person is partially visible behind the counter. A sign indicates a cashback offer and a "$5 OFF" deal.
Noodles with Meat and Fish Balls
A close-up shot of a bowl of noodles topped with various ingredients, including sliced meat, a large meatball, a fish ball, fried items, and sliced potatoes. In the background, another plate holds fried items, and a bowl of soup with fish balls and greens is visible. A small banner with the text "MING FA" is partially visible on the edge of the noodle bowl.
Noodle Dish with Shrimp and Fish Balls
A close-up view of a bowl of noodles topped with shrimp, fish balls, mushrooms, and chopped scallions. A small bowl of soup and two dipping sauces are also on the tray. In the background, a person in a red shirt is preparing food behind a counter with cooking equipment. The bowl has a logo that reads "MING FA FISHBALL" and the tray has text that says "deserves a clean table".
Food Stall Menu
A food stall menu board displaying various noodle dishes and soups with prices. The stall name "MING FA" is visible.
Food Stall Menu
A food stall menu board displaying various noodle dishes and other food items with prices. The stall name "MING FA" and "OLD BRAND, GREAT TASTE" are visible. Some items are marked as sold out.
Fried Food with Sauce
A close-up shot of fried food, possibly fish or tofu, cut into rectangular pieces and served on a white plate with a light brown sauce. The fried pieces are coated in breadcrumbs and sesame seeds, giving them a crispy texture. The sauce appears to have small red chili flakes mixed in. In the blurred background, there are several round stools and tables, suggesting a casual dining setting.
Food Stall Menu
A food stall with a large menu board displaying various noodle dishes and other food items. Several people are queuing to order. The stall has a sign that says "MING FA" and "SINCE 1946".
Fishball Noodles
A bowl of fishball noodles with rice vermicelli, fishballs, and chopped scallions in a clear broth. A small dish of chili and soy sauce is on the side. Red chopsticks and a red spoon are placed on the bowl. The bowl has a logo that says "MING FA" and some Chinese characters. The food is on a tray with text that says "deserves a clean" and other unreadable text.
Noodles with Fish Balls and Fish Cake
A close-up overhead shot of a meal featuring a bowl of noodles with chopped scallions and sauce, a bowl of soup with fish balls and wontons, and a plate of sliced fish cake. The food is served on a red checkered surface.
Fried Rolls and Fishball Soup
A plate of fried rolls and a bowl of fishball soup are presented on a tray. The fried rolls are golden brown and appear to be made with a crispy wrapper and a savory filling. The fishball soup contains several white fishballs and is garnished with chopped green onions. A red spoon rests in the soup. In the background, a bowl of minced meat noodles is partially visible. The bowl of soup has a logo that reads "MING FA" with an orange and yellow design.
Noodles with Minced Meat
A close-up shot of a bowl of noodles, with a portion being lifted by chopsticks. The noodles are thin and coated in a savory sauce, mixed with minced meat and what appears to be a slice of mushroom. The bowl has a logo that partially reads "MING". In the background, out of focus, are other bowls and people dining.
Food Stall Menu
A food stall menu board displaying various noodle dishes and fried items, with images and prices. A sign above reads "The 1950's Coffee" and "OLD BRAND, GREAT TASTE".
Ming Fa Old Brand Great Taste Menu
A food stall menu board displaying various noodle dishes, fried items, and soups. The menu features images and prices for dishes like Mushroom Minced Meat Noodle, Fried Dumpling Noodle, Chicken Chop Noodle, and Crispy Pan Cake. Some items are marked as sold out or not available.
Food Stall Menu
A food stall with a large illuminated menu board displaying various noodle dishes and other food items. The stall has a "Self-Service" sign and a staff member preparing food. Two customers are standing in front of the stall.
Ming Fa Food Stall
A food stall with a large menu board displaying various noodle dishes and fried items. The stall has a "Self-Service" sign and accepts cash or scan to pay. There are also pictures of food items with prices.
Food Stall Menu
A food stall with a large overhead menu displaying various noodle dishes and other food items. Below the overhead menu, there is a smaller menu board with pictures and prices of some dishes. The stall has a self-service counter and stacks of containers.
Fish Balls
A metal strainer filled with white, round fish balls is being lifted from a steaming pot. Below the strainer, more fish balls are arranged in rows in a metal container, also steaming. To the right, a vat of golden-brown broth or oil is visible.
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