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928 Yishun Laksa

928 Yishun Central 1, #01-155, Singapore 760928

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928 Yishun Central 1, #01-155, Singapore 760928

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HoursMonday: 8:30 AM – 6:00 PM Tuesday: 8:30 AM – 6:00 PM Wednesday: 8:30 AM – 6:00 PM Thursday: 8:30 AM – 6:00 PM Friday: 8:30 AM – 6:00 PM Saturday: 8:30 AM – 6:00 PM Sunday: Closed

*Opening hours may differ during holidays.

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About 928 Yishun Laksa

Regulars make the trek north for a broth loaded with hae bee—a coarse, dried-shrimp punch that cuts cleaner than coconut-heavy Katong bowls. Every four-dollar bowl arrives heaped with cockles, bean curd puffs, fish cake, and crab stick, handed over the counter in minutes flat. Seating is strictly open-air beneath the residential block, but rapid turnover clears the winding lunch line before the soup cools.

  • Accessible Fixed-Price Bowls: A single standardized $4 bowl keeps ordering simple, with extra portions of cockles, egg, or fish cake available for $0.50 to $1.00.
  • Dried-Shrimp Broth: Simmered with dried shrimp, the gravy leans into savory seafood umami rather than heavy coconut milk.
  • Fast Counter Turnover: Lines stretch out under the block during peak hours, but orders get taken in advance and bowls are assembled in minutes.
  • Generous Classic Toppings: Bowls come loaded with fresh cockles, sliced fish cakes, hard-boiled egg halves, and tau pok that soaks up the gravy.

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Why Diners Choose 928 Yishun Laksa

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  • Hae Bee-Packed, Umami Broth

    The broth stands apart from Katong-style bowls with its gritty, umami-rich dried shrimp texture and balanced coconut profile that doesn't overpower the soup.

    It’s rich, incredibly tasty, & loaded with that addictive hae bee flavour that hits all the right notes

    Calista
  • Accessible $4 Single-Bowl Value

    Diners receive a generous standard bowl complete with cockles, egg, tau pok, and crab stick, with modular add-ons available starting at fifty cents.

    You can add bean curd puffs, egg, fish cake or crab stick with an additional 50 cents each depending on what you would like more. It’s a dollar more for additional cockles.

    Lyn Cai
  • Proactive Queue Management

    Even during peak lunch rushes with lines wrapping around the block, the stall's proactive queue management keeps waiting times under control.

    The queue is never ending and it moves quite quickly. The auntie from the kitchen will come out and take your order 2 to 3 people in advance

    Gary Teo
  • Brisk Order Turnover

    High-turnover assembly ensures piping-hot bowls are prepared almost instantaneously once you reach the counter.

    Be patient for the queue but its just a while. They are so fast to serve you

    Juliana Sanjaya
  • Unfiltered Heartland Dining

    Tucked beneath a heartland block, the stall offers a genuine open-air hawker ritual where slurping hot laksa in the tropical heat is part of the charm.

    The shop has only outdoors sitting, and i was sweating like crazy in the 30C heat while slurping hot laksa soup, which is.... an experience (abit fun).

    Cath Palug
  • Authentic Neighbourhood Atmosphere

    Bustling outdoor communal seating and friendly stall aunties create a warm, welcoming community staple for regulars and visitors alike.

    Friendly auntie taking your orders and serving almost immediately, wonderful neighbourhood store and vibes

    Arthur Chionh

Frequently Asked Questions

How do bowl sizes and add-on pricing work?

The stall serves a standard $4 bowl without small or large sizes. You can customize your order by adding extra ingredients like bean curd puffs (tau pok), egg, fish cake, or crab stick for $0.50 each, and additional cockles for $1.

How long is the queue and how fast does it move?

Queues form regularly, especially around lunch and late afternoon, but the line moves quickly because the staff takes orders several people in advance. It helps to decide your noodle and ingredient preferences before reaching the counter.

What are the seating arrangements and dine-in options?

Seating at the stall is outdoor and very limited, and tables fill up fast during peak hours. If tables are full, you can also sit at the adjacent dessert stall provided you order a dessert from them. Both dine-in and takeaway options are available.

How spicy is the laksa, and can the bowl be customized?

The broth has a mild spice level with rich dried shrimp and coconut flavors rather than fiery heat. Chili paste is served on the side or added to taste, and you can request more or less to adjust the spice level. You can also ask to omit cockles (hum) if you prefer.

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