My food haven – Block 85 Fengshan Food Centre

Quiet in the day, active at night,
Being crowded on weekends is always a common sight.
Even though it is non-air conditioned,
And cockroaches run around occasionally like nobody’s business,
People from all walks of life always gather here,
To chat over a drink or just have a meal.


Smoke, chatters and laughter fill the air.
It can be hard to get a seat, with practically none to spare.
Most prefer to sit outside in the open,
While others sit inside, hoping to get their food faster, which is seldom.
Waiting for half an hour for my food is common,
Especially for those popular stalls, long queues are pretty normal.


Hot BBQ chicken wings always keep me company,
While I wait hungrily for the delicious minced pork mee.
A seafood lover, I’ll definitely not miss the award-winning stingray.
Not forgetting the mouth-watering satay,
Plus that simply irresistible fried oyster omelette.
To end off, an ice kachang with brown sugar if it’s not too late.


A cup of sugarcane juice is needed at times to quench my thirst.
Ordering so much food yet my wallet still doesn’t burst.
Memories often fail the stall helpers as they look around helplessly,
Forgetting customers’ table numbers and wondering around with the food aimlessly.
And when the poor uncle or auntie makes the usual round of selling tissue,
Helping them by buying a few packets is never an issue.


This popular makan place holds a special place in my heart.
This is where I grew up, where every little thing played a part.
Where I learnt to eat spicy food and supper was a must every night.
Policemen could be seen frequently, no, it isn’t because of any fight.
The Bedok Police Headquarter is located just next to it.
With wonderful smell of the food floating pass them, who can resist?


Those were the days when I would hang out with my neighbors till wee hours.
Bonding and making new friends, all was sweet and not at all sour.
Picking up a cooking tip or two from the hokkien mee uncle,
Or simply helping the cleaning auntie wiped a table till it sparkled.
A place where sweet memories of my childhood could be relieved.
Where delicious food and friendly people can coexist, I truly believe.


Even though I’ve moved house to Pasir Ris,
An occasional meal at Block 85 Fengshan Food Centre is not to be missed.
It’s a food paradise for everyone, from tourists to families.
Time flies pass quickly as I chat and eat happily.
Having a wonderful time under the beautiful night sky,
This is where I feel right at home; this is always a part of my life.