Xiu Ji Ikan Bilis Yong Tau Fu at Chinatown Complex
Location: 335 Smith St, #02-88, Singapore 050335
Floor 2 · Chinatown Complex
Xiu Ji Ikan Bilis Yong Tau Fu - Michelin-listed yong tau fu stall with fried ikan bilis at Chinatown Complex.
Xiu Ji Ikan Bilis Yong Tau Fu - Michelin-listed yong tau fu stall with fried ikan bilis at Chinatown Complex.
Xiu Ji Ikan Bilis Yong Tau Fu at 335 Smith St, #02-88, Chinatown Complex Market and Food Centre, Singapore 050335, is a Teochew yong tau fu hawker stall. Xiu Ji is Michelin-listed and famous for freshly fried ikan bilis (anchovies) topping that perfumes the air with a toasty aroma, with a dry kway teow option, started in the early 1960s at Sago Lane.The stall serves yong tau fu with ikan bilis, with long queues of over 30 minutes at peak, opening from around 5am to 1.30pm to 3pm daily. Its Chinatown Complex location places it in one of Singapore's most famous food centres.
For Michelin-listed yong tau fu in Singapore, Xiu Ji at Chinatown Complex offers a stall with fried ikan bilis.
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c k
2025 Back again and the price, quality and value is still the same!!! $4 …
SD D.
Simple setup. They make their own fish paste for the fishball, fish cake and the filling for the other. …
C K Leong (Ah Leong San)
This is one of my favourite YTF stalls. It’s different from the others as the star item is the fried ikan bilis. It adds crisp in noodles. Really nice. Though there are only a few types of YTF, they’re well made of ikan parang that gives …
Tan Meng Geok
Xiu Ji Ikan Bilis Yong Tau Fu, Famous Yong Tau Fu Stall in Singapore. Local Favourite YongTau Fu. Handmade Yong Tau Fu Soup With Ikan Bilis Bee Hoon Mee Dry. Authentic Taste. Special Chilli For Dipping The Yong Tau Fu. Everything Blended So Well. Must Eat Foods.
Spencer M
5/5 in every aspect. Soup taste, ingredients freshness and overall value. Hard to find this quality of traditional yong Tau foo these days. They sell out very early even before 12pm so come early
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Xiu Ji Ikan Bilis Yong Tau Fu
Xiu Ji Ikan Bilis Yong Tau Fu
A storefront sign with red and blue lettering in Chinese and English. The sign is mounted above the shop entrance under fluorescent lighting. Below it, a menu board displays prices and options like 'Yong Tau Foo with Bee Hoon/Noodle' and 'Self-Service'. A small portion of the interior is visible behind the counter.
秀记江鱼仔酿豆腐 (XIU JI IKAN BILIS YONG TAU FU)
Photo of a food stall storefront with large signboard displaying the shop name in Chinese characters and English transliteration. Sign includes DBS PayLah! payment QR code on left side. Shop number #02-88 is visible top right. Customers are seen at counter, some wearing masks. Interior kitchen area visible behind glass partition.
Xiu Ji Ikan Bilis Yong Tau Fu
A food stall with a bright yellow sign featuring red and blue lettering in Chinese and English. The sign is mounted above the entrance to the stall, showing shop number #02-88. Inside, stainless steel counters, cooking equipment, and a customer are visible. A second identical sign is on the left side of the stall.
秀记江鱼仔酿豆腐 (XIU JI IKAN BILIS YONG TAU FU)
A food stall with a prominent signboard displaying the shop name in Chinese characters and English transliteration. The sign includes a DBS PayLah logo on the left and a stall number (#02-88) on the right. Customers are seen ordering at the counter, with visible kitchen equipment behind the glass partition.
Xiu Jikan Bilis Yong Tau Fu
Exterior storefront with illuminated sign in Chinese and English. Green trim on the facade. A white menu board is mounted below the sign, displaying prices and self-service instructions. The shop appears to be a food stall or small restaurant.
秀記江魚仔釀豆腐
Yellow sign with red and blue lettering above a closed metal shutter door. Sign includes Chinese characters "秀記江魚仔釀豆腐" and English transliteration "XIU JI IKAN BILIS YONG TAU FU" along with unit number #02-88. Above the shop, exposed ceiling infrastructure including fluorescent lighting and ventilation ducts are visible.
Xiu Ji Ikan Bilis Yong Tau Fu
Exterior storefront with bright yellow signboard featuring red and blue Chinese characters and English name. Shop number #02-88 is visible on both sides of the sign. Below, a glass window reveals interior cooking area and customers inside.
XIU JIKAN BILIS YONG TAU FU
A storefront sign with Chinese characters '秀记江鱼仔酿豆腐' above the English name. The sign is illuminated, mounted on a building facade. Below it are red lanterns and a menu board visible through glass. The shop appears to be in an indoor market or food court setting.
Xiu Ji Ikan Bilis Yong Tofu Shop Front
Yellow signboard with red and blue Chinese characters and English name "XIU JI IKAN BILIS YONG TOFU" above a closed white roller shutter door. A paper notice taped to the sign indicates closure on 17 Dec 2019, resuming business as usual from 08 Jan 2020. Unit number #02-88 is visible.
XIU JIKAN BILIS YONG TAU FU #02-88
Yellow signboard with red and blue lettering above a food stall entrance in a market setting. Sign includes shop name and stall number. Below the main sign, a yellow menu board is mounted on the wall inside the stall, showing prices and options like 'Yong Tau Fu with Bee Hoont Noodle $3.00' and 'Container Soup 30c'. A small shrine with figurines is visible to the right of the entrance.
XIU JIKAN BILIS YONG TAU FU
Yellow signboard with red and blue lettering above a food stall entrance in a market setting. The sign includes the shop name and unit number #02-88. A person is partially visible inside the stall area.
XIU JIKAN BILIS YONG TAU FU
Yellow signboard with red and blue lettering above a food stall entrance. Sign includes shop name in Chinese characters and English transliteration 'XIUI JIKAN BILIS YONG TAU FU', along with unit number #02-88. Below the main sign, a yellow menu board is illuminated by fluorescent lighting.
Interior of food court with stall signage
View inside a covered food court area showing a stall with Chinese and English signage reading 'XIU JI LIKAN BILIS YONG TAU FU'. Red lanterns hang from the ceiling. Customers are seated at tables in the background. The ceiling has exposed pipes and fluorescent lighting. A menu board is mounted on the stall wall, but it's not a standalone shop front photo.
Food Item on Tray
A bowl of yellow noodles topped with a fried fish fillet, a white dumpling garnished with red and green flecks, and small dried fish. A side dish in a green bowl is partially visible. The meal rests on a red tray with partial 'HAWK' lettering. The setting appears to be an eatery interior.
Food stall interior
Interior view of a food stall with customers and staff. A man in pink shirt sips from a cup while others wait or work behind the counter. The wall features a large mural depicting street scenes with Chinese characters '百年' (Bǎi Nián). A refrigerator displays Coca-Cola branding. Cardboard boxes labeled 'ICE CREAM' are stacked nearby. A trash bin sits beside the counter.
Food stall interior with customers
Interior view of a hawker center with multiple food stalls. Customers are seen standing or walking near counters. Signage includes "XIU JI IKAN" and "YONG TAU FU" in Chinese and English. A DBS PayLak payment sign is visible. The floor has green and white tiles, and the area appears busy with activity.
Food served in green bowls
Two bowls of food on a dark textured tray. The foreground bowl contains soup with fish cakes, fish balls, and chopped green onions; red chopsticks rest across the bowl. Behind it is a bowl of noodles topped with fried anchovies and chili sauce, accompanied by a small side dish of red chili sauce. A red spoon rests in the noodle bowl.
Food served on tray
Two green bowls of food on a black checkered tray with printed instructions. One bowl contains noodles topped with fried fish and chili sauce; the other holds soup with tofu and chopped greens. A small red spoon rests in the noodle bowl, and a side dish of orange-colored sauce is present. The trays have printed text including "Clear your disposable crockery and wipes".
Food at a eatery
Two green bowls on a light green table surface; one contains rice noodles topped with fried small fish and chili pieces, the other holds soup with meat slices and tofu, both served with red chopsticks and side sauce cups. The bowls have printed Chinese characters including phone number 02-88/87.
Chai Wee Cuttlefish Shop Interior
Interior view of a food stall with two staff members working behind the counter. A bright yellow sign reads 'Chai Wee Cuttlefish' with 'Chinatown Complex #02-59' below it. Red circular decorations with Chinese characters hang beneath the sign. In foreground, a green table holds a tray with two bowls: one lime-green bowl containing soup and another white bowl holding cooked cuttlefish. The area has tiled floors, visible kitchen equipment, and exposed ceiling pipes. No menu board or printed material is clearly visible.
Food at a hawker stall
A green table with two bowls of food: one containing noodles with chopsticks and spoon, the other a soup with a large piece of fried fish. A printed sign nearby reads 'KEEP CLEAN AND STAY SAFE' in English and Chinese, with illustrations showing hygiene practices.
Food Preparation Scene
A wok with a lid sits on a gas burner with blue flame beneath it. In front of the wok is a woven basket filled with white, rice-based dumplings or steamed buns resting on slices of tofu. The setting appears to be a commercial kitchen or food preparation area.
Xiu Ji Ikan Bilis Yong Tau Fu Signage
A printed informational board mounted on a wall inside a food stall or complex. It features a photo of two people wearing masks, the shop name in green text with Chinese characters below, opening hours (Tuesdays to Sundays 5:00 am - 1:30 pm), historical background about the stall's origins and owners, a note about 'Always Long Queue!', and a QR code linking to 'My Chinatown Complex Self Guided Trails'. The sign also includes a small black-and-white photo labeled 'Kreta Ayer Hawker Sago Street' and mentions 'Traditional Foods Yong Tau Foo'. No menu items are visible.
Food Interior Shot
Close-up of a food item held with chopsticks over a red bowl, with another green bowl in the background on a lime-green table. The setting appears to be an indoor eatery with blurred figures in the distance.
Food served at a eatery
Two green bowls on a dark tray: one contains fish ball soup with tofu and chopped green onions; the other holds rice noodles topped with dried anchovies and braised meat. A small bowl of red sauce sits beside them. Red chopsticks rest across the noodle bowl. The bowls have printed Chinese characters. No shop front or menu is visible.
Food court interior
Busy indoor food court with patrons seated at green tables, eating meals. People are in various stages of dining or waiting. A stall with a large illuminated sign featuring Chinese characters is visible on the right. The ceiling has exposed pipes and lighting fixtures. A red sign indicating 'Reserved & Disabled Access' hangs above. Customers are diverse in age and attire.
Xiu Ji Ikan Bilis Yong Tau Fu Shop Front
Interior view of a food stall with bright yellow signage displaying "秀記江魚仔醃豆腐" and "XIU JI IKAN BILIS YONG TAU FU #02-88". Staff wearing masks prepare food behind counter, customers wait nearby. Visible are cooking equipment, condiments, and self-service instructions on the wall.
Food stall interior
Metal trays with cooked dishes on display, including eggplant and fried items in a green sauce, alongside bowls of broth and condiments. A staff member wearing a face mask is partially visible behind the counter. The setting appears to be a food preparation or serving area with stainless steel surfaces and tiled walls.
Food and Beverage on Tray
A bowl of noodle soup with meatballs, tofu, shrimp, and green onions sits on a black tray alongside a yellow drink in a plastic cup with a straw, a small dish of dark sauce, and chopsticks. A white spoon with Chinese characters rests in the bowl.
Food stall interior
A woman in a pink shirt is behind a counter with two metal trays of fried food. One tray contains golden-brown fried eggplant slices and some dark purple roasted pieces; the other holds numerous crispy fried tofu or similar battered items. A small bowl with a dipping sauce sits nearby on the stainless steel surface.
Close-up of food dish
A bowl containing rice noodles topped with fried small fish, a piece of braised meat, and a yellow vegetable, being eaten with chopsticks.
Food dish in green bowl
A close-up shot of a meal served in a bright green bowl containing rice noodles topped with dried small fish, a red sauce base, and a round fried item on top. A red spoon rests in the bowl. The bowl has printed text including "范记" and phone number "02-8818936". Part of a table mat or placemat is visible behind the bowl with partial text "ean tabl".
Xiu Ji Ikan Bilis Yong Tau Fu Signage
A printed informational poster for a food stall located in My Chinatown Complex. The poster features a photo of two people wearing masks, the shop's name in English and Chinese, opening hours (Tuesdays to Sundays 5:00 am to 1:30 pm), and mentions 'Always Long Queue!' with traditional foods like Yong Tau Foo. A QR code is present for self-guided trails. The sign includes historical context about the stall’s origins on Sago Street.
Noodle Soup with Condiments
A bowl of noodle soup with various ingredients including fish balls, tofu, and green onions, served with a side of dark sauce in a small dish. A white spoon with Chinese characters "百年" (Bǎinián) rests beside the bowl on a bright yellow surface. Black chopsticks are placed across the top of the bowl.
Food Item on Tray
A small white bowl filled with red chili sauce sits on a black tray with a patterned surface. A green chopstick is partially visible to the left. The background is a solid red surface with a partial view of a printed material that includes the word 'dine'.
Food at a hawker stall
A close-up shot of a bowl of rice noodles topped with fried tofu and dried fish, served in a bright green bowl. A second bowl of soup is partially visible behind it. The setting appears to be an indoor food stall or hawker center with red patterned table mats and other diners in the background.
Food Display in Kitchen
A large metal bowl filled with round, golden-brown fried fish cakes or similar seafood product, speckled with green herbs and red pepper flakes. A metal serving utensil rests inside the bowl. Behind it, a stainless steel pot lid is partially open. The background shows a tiled wall with green and white tiles. No signage or storefront elements are visible.
Food Preparation Area
A metal steamer basket filled with round, light-colored food items speckled with green and red flecks, likely a type of dumpling or fish cake. The basket sits on a perforated tray inside a stainless steel kitchen setup. A large pot lid is partially visible in the background against tiled walls.
Kitchen Preparation Area
Metal counter with bowls of prepared food ingredients including cubed tofu, a sticky white paste, and baskets of dumplings or similar items. A yellow plastic bag sits nearby. The setting appears to be an interior kitchen or food preparation area with stainless steel surfaces and tiled flooring.
Food served on tray
Two white bowls of food on a teal tray against a red background. Left bowl contains a light broth with fish cakes, chopped green onions, and dried anchovies; right bowl holds fried eggplant slices and a round fried item. A small orange sauce container is partially visible in the corner.
Food Display Counter
A food preparation area with a basket of dumplings on a woven tray, a metal bowl containing chopped green onions with a white spoon, and a side dish in a yellow bowl with red spoons. A metal tongs rests on the counter, alongside a container holding fried items. The setup appears to be inside a food stall or restaurant kitchen.
Food stall interior with customers
Interior view of a food stall with multiple patrons waiting or ordering. The stall has a signboard displaying "秀记江鱼仔醃豆腐" and "XIU JI IKAN BILIS YONG TAU FU". A DBS PayLah! payment option is advertised on the sign. Staff are preparing food behind the counter. The environment appears busy, with visible kitchen equipment and tiled walls.
Food Item Being Held with Chopsticks
A close-up shot of a piece of cooked food, possibly a type of meat or fish, being lifted by chopsticks from a bowl. The dish appears to be served in a white bowl on a green surface, with other dishes partially visible in the background.
Food served at a hawker stall
Four green bowls of noodle dishes on a black tray with red chopsticks and spoons. The bowls contain different types of noodles topped with ingredients like fish balls, fried anchovies, tofu, and eggs in broth or plain. A printed logo '300' is visible on the table surface.
Food in bowl
A close-up shot of a green bowl containing a soup with various ingredients including fried fish, tofu, egg, and chopped green onions. A red spoon holds some crispy fried elements, and pink chopsticks rest on the rim. The bowl has faint lettering around its edge.
Food Display at Stall
A large metal bowl filled with fried fish cakes or similar food item, with pink-tipped tongs resting on top. The setting appears to be an indoor food stall or kitchen counter, with a green tiled wall in the background and part of a person's leg visible behind the bowl. A white cloth is nearby, and a cardboard box labeled 'FRESH PRODUCE' is partially visible to the left.
Food stall interior
A food preparation area with a large metal bowl filled with handmade fish cakes. A yellow sign displays pricing and minimum purchase requirement in English and Chinese. Steam rises from a cooking pot behind the counter. A person is partially visible in the background near kitchen equipment. The setting appears to be an indoor food stall or market vendor station.
Food in bowl
A green bowl containing several pieces of fried tofu or similar dish in broth, garnished with chopped green onions. Red chopsticks rest beside the bowl on a patterned surface. A partial printed material is visible in the background.
Food stall interior with customers and staff
Busy food court environment with patrons dining at tables, workers preparing food behind counters, and illuminated signage featuring vintage street scenes with Chinese characters. A person wearing a yellow shirt with 'Aljunied-Hougang' printed on the back is seated at a table. Pineapple-shaped decorations hang from the ceiling. Multiple screens display food images and prices.
Food on Yellow Table
A bowl of soup with meatballs, tofu, noodles, and green onions garnished; black chopsticks resting on the bowl. In background: a red plate with fried food and a plastic container with spicy-looking dish. All set on a bright yellow surface.
联合早报宣传板
A printed promotional board mounted on a glass display case, featuring a five-star rating with thumbs-up icons. It advertises '秀记江鱼仔酿豆腐' (No. 02-87/88) in the Qing District, operating Tuesday to Sunday 5am–1:30pm and closed Monday. The board includes a brief history of the shop, photos of the stall, and images of dishes like tofu, fish balls, and fried rice. Below the board, packaged food items are visible inside the display case.
Food stall interior with customers and staff
Interior view of a food stall with customers waiting in line. A sign above reads 'XIU JIKAN BILIS YONG TAU FU' in Chinese characters. The counter displays food items, stacked bowls, and a menu board showing prices like $3.50 and $4.00. Staff are present behind the counter. Promotional signs include 'NETS', 'SELF-SERVICE', and 'SINGAPORE BEST FOODS'.
Food stall interior
Interior view of a food preparation area with stainless steel counters, stacked green bowls, a yellow pot, and trays with condiments. A red sign reads 'SINGAPORE BEST FOODS ENJOY TOP RATED FOODS 2023'. A newspaper clipping from '联合早报' is mounted on the glass. Trays have printed messages like 'Every customer deserves a clean table'.
Customers at a food stall
People are standing in front of a food stall with a sign reading '秀記江魚仔醃豆腐' and 'XIU JI IKAN BILIS YONG TAU FU'. The stall has a DBS PayLah! payment option on the left side. A menu board is mounted above the counter, showing prices like $3.50 for yong tau foo with bee hoon/noodle. Customers are wearing t-shirts with text including 'TONG HENG' and 'THE STRATS 2016 FINISH HER'. The interior shows kitchen equipment and staff working behind the counter.
Shop Front Signage
A signboard with red and blue lettering reading '秀记江鱼仔酿豆腐' and 'XIU JI IKAN BILIS YONG TAU FU', located at stall #02-88 in an indoor food court setting. The ceiling and fluorescent lighting are visible above, indicating an interior environment.
Food stall interior with signage
Interior view of a food stall with staff preparing dishes behind glass counter. Customers are seated or standing nearby. Signage above reads 'XIU IKAN BILIS YONG TAU FU' in Chinese characters and English. A white menu board is mounted on the wall showing prices and options like 'Yong Tau Foo with Bee Hoon/Noodle'. Staff wear masks, and there are stacks of bowls and trays visible.
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