Photos: Instagram/@hammees_sg, Lee Yik Keat , Instagram/@snk_foodiesg and @asipdrinks, in which four local photographers have captured oft-overlooked features of 12 hawker centres in Singapore. In each edition, we'll highlight one awesome hawker centre and the mouth-watering makan you can find there.
Here, we can appreciate its iconic architecture and seldom-noticed or seldom-appreciated nooks through images taken by local photographer Lee Yik Keat - these are part of a digital photography project by the National Heritage Board entitled "Our Hawker Culture: Built for Great Taste".photo: Lee Yik Keat
First opened in 1969, the building underwent a major transformation in 1998, turning into a two-storey market and food centre. The exterior is bright and cheery which provides a ‘festive’ atmosphere, while the distinct roof design mimics decorative banners and flags of a carnival. Talk about putting you in a good mood!When it comes to the dining layout, it's all about maximising space.
If you happen to live in the area, you'll also know that Commonwealth Crescent Market & Food Centre boasts some of the best heartland local fare out there.Hammee's Hammee's is known for their mouthwatering American cheesburgers. But due to overseas COVID-19 restrictions, they're unable to import beef temporarily.Luckily, the resourceful owners regrouped and pivoted to a new menu, offering a more local classic which has become an instant success: Nasi Ayam Goreng.