Wondering is Hong Lim Food Centre closed today? Yes—but only temporarily. The following food centres are closed from October 5 to October 7, 2026, for scheduled cleaning: Food Centre: Hong Lim Food Centre Market at 531A Upper Cross Street Its food and market stalls have been closed, too, and regulars are scrambling to find easy-to-find alternatives to Hong Lim Food Centre at lunchtime.
Why Is Hong Lim Food Centre Closed?
Temporary cleaning, not permanent closure
Singapore’s regular hawker-centre cleaning program is responsible for the closure of the Hong Lim Food Centre. It’s a great place for food in the area, with over 100 cooked-food stalls.
If you’re going to Chinatown, the news is that a number of other area options are still available.
Best Hong Lim Food Centre Alternatives
A convenient place to find classic Singaporean hawker fare is at Chinatown Complex Food Centre. Singapore Tourism Board says it’s the city’s biggest food centre, offering everything from international to local cuisine.
Maxwell Food Centre
Maxwell Food Centre is another good place to have lunch. It’s famous for its chicken rice as well as other classic hawker stalls, and is convenient for those who live around Chinatown and Tanjong Pagar.
Amoy Street Food Centre
Amoy Street Food Centre is also a convenient option for office workers in Tanjong Pagar. It is a popular hawker area, highlighted by Visit Singapore as having a number of renowned hawkers.
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FAQs
Is Hong Lim Food Centre permanently closed?
No. The current closure is scheduled cleaning.
When will Hong Lim Food Centre reopen?
The scheduled closure runs through October 7, 2026.
Where can I eat instead?
Try Chinatown Complex, Maxwell Food Centre, or Amoy Street Food Centre.
