Original Botanical Garden Famous Fishball Noodle at Visit Serangoon
Location: 49A Serangoon Garden Wy, #01-15, Singapore 555945
Floor 1 · Serangoon Garden Market
A famed hawker fishball noodle stall at Serangoon Garden Market, with roots tracing back to the Botanic Gardens.
A famed hawker fishball noodle stall at Serangoon Garden Market, with roots tracing back to the Botanic Gardens.
Original Botanical Garden Famous Fishball Noodle, also known as Lao Song Fa, is a hawker stall at #01-15 of Serangoon Garden Market and Food Centre. The stall is best known for its handmade fishballs and fish cake, served alongside bowls of noodles in a style that earned it a loyal following long before its move from the old Taman Serasi Hawker Centre at Cluny Road, near the Singapore Botanic Gardens, which gave the stall its memorable name.Opening daily from the morning, the stall is a staple of the Serangoon Garden hawker scene, drawing regulars who come for the springy, freshly made fishballs rather than anything fussy. It suits families, office workers and neighbourhood regulars looking for a comforting, affordable bowl, with the market's bustling atmosphere adding to the experience.
If you are exploring Serangoon Garden, a stop here offers a taste of hawker history alongside genuinely handmade fare. The combination of heritage and honest, well-made noodles makes Original Botanical Garden Famous Fishball Noodle a rewarding find for anyone who appreciates the craft behind a simple, classic dish.
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Based on 24 Google reviews
Negative Reviews
Daniel Oh
A pity that everytime I try this stall, the fishballs are not fresh, quite hard. Very commercialized Fishball which is not to my liking, if they use fresh handmade fishballs, I am sure business would thrive.
S L
I was attracted to this stall by their humongous pieces of fish cakes on display. I ordered a bowl of their fishball noodles to try, and it wasn't too bad - it suited my palate.
Josh Kuek (#jkgourmets)
The Brand and Food originally from Botanical Garden, which is famous at that time. Unfortunately food was quite normal nowadays, especially customers have many choices and good new foods around. …
El Alv
$6.5 for minced meat noodle, add fishballs. Noodles and pork lard was ok. I ordered add meatball but was given fishballs. so reminder to emphasize on what …
Positive Reviews
jonathan “Drfeelgood”
First time to Serangoon Gardens food market, was overwhelmed by the amount of choices available. …
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Photo Gallery
Original Botanical Garden Famous Fishball Noodle
Noodles with Fish and Curry Sauce
A close-up shot of a bowl of noodles, likely curry noodles, with pieces of fish and a rich, orange-colored curry sauce. A yellow spoon is lifting some of the noodles and fish, showing the texture of the dish. The bowl is placed on a purple tray.
Noodle Soup
A bowl of noodle soup with fish balls, lettuce, and minced meat, served with a side of noodles and chili.
Sauce bowls and tea
A close-up shot shows two small white oval dishes filled with a reddish-orange sauce, placed on a wooden surface. In the background, a large yellow bowl contains a similar sauce, with remnants of food clinging to its sides. Another yellow bowl, further back, holds a clear broth with green garnishes. To the left, a white mug with a tea bag and a metal spoon sits at an angle, filled with dark liquid.
Empty Bowl with Spoon
A close-up, overhead view of a bright yellow, empty bowl with remnants of food and sauce. A yellow plastic spoon rests inside the bowl. The bowl is on a purple tray.
Curry Laksa
A close-up shot of a bowl of curry laksa, a popular Southeast Asian noodle soup. The dish features a rich, creamy coconut curry broth filled with various ingredients such as fish balls, fried tofu puffs, and chili paste. The vibrant orange broth is topped with a sprinkle of dried herbs. The bowl is yellow and sits on a blue surface.
Noodle Soup
A close-up shot of a bowl of noodles with chopsticks and a spoon. In the background, a pot of soup is simmering on a burner. A small dish of chili sauce is also visible.
Fish Ball Soup
A close-up shot of a bowl of fish ball soup, served in a bright yellow bowl. The soup contains fish balls, sliced fish cakes, and garnished with chopped scallions and lettuce. Two small dipping sauces are placed next to the bowl, along with a yellow spoon. In the background, a tray with a placemat that reads "Keep the table clean" and a container of fresh lettuce are visible.
Food Stall Display
A food stall display with various dishes advertised on illuminated boards and posters. The stall appears to be a self-service establishment.
Noodles with Toppings
A close-up shot of a bowl of noodles topped with minced meat, fish cakes, mushrooms, fried shallots, and green onions. A lettuce leaf is visible on the side. The dish is served in a bright yellow bowl.
Food Stall Menu
A food stall with illuminated menu boards displaying various noodle dishes and fish cakes. The stall also has a self-service sign and promotional posters.
Food Stall Display
A food stall display featuring fried items, meatballs, and various condiments. A sign indicates "Self-Service" and "Must Try Add On Meatball 2 For $1.50 Only". There are also awards and certifications visible, including "Singapore Best Foods Top Rated Foods 2017" and an "A" grade for cleanliness and food hygiene.
Curry Laksa
A close-up shot of a bowl of curry laksa, a popular Southeast Asian noodle soup. The dish features thick rice noodles submerged in a rich, orange-hued curry broth. Several pieces of fried tofu puffs, which have absorbed the flavorful broth, are visible, along with some bean sprouts. A yellow spoon and chopsticks are resting in the bowl, ready to be used. The vibrant yellow of the bowl and utensils contrasts with the warm colors of the food.
Noodles with Fish Balls and Sliced Meat
A close-up shot of a bowl of noodles topped with fish balls, sliced fish cakes, thinly sliced meat, and chopped scallions. A smaller bowl of soup with fish balls is visible in the background. A green card with text is also partially visible.
Curry Laksa
A close-up shot of a spoonful of curry laksa, showing noodles, fried tofu puffs, and fish cakes in a rich, orange broth.
Noodles and Fishball Soup
Two yellow bowls of food are on a red tray. The top bowl contains fishball soup with seaweed and green onions. The bottom bowl contains noodles with lettuce, minced meat, and other toppings. A green backpack is visible to the right.
Curry Noodles
A bowl of curry noodles served on a purple tray. The noodles are in a yellow bowl with a rich, creamy curry broth. Toppings include fish balls, fried tofu, and a dollop of chili paste. A small dish of sliced chili peppers in soy sauce and yellow chopsticks and spoon are also on the tray. The tray has the words "Serangoon Garden Hawker Centre" embossed on it.
Noodles and Fried Dish
A top-down view of a meal consisting of a bowl of noodles with minced meat, fish slices, and lettuce, a plate of fried carrot cake with egg, and a bowl of soup with fish balls and chopped scallions. A small dish of chili paste is also visible.
Close-up of Laksa
A close-up shot of a bowl of Laksa, with a yellow spoon lifting some of the noodles and broth. The dish appears to contain noodles, a creamy, orange-hued broth, and various toppings including what looks like fried fish cake and possibly egg. The background is blurred, showing a purple surface.
Food Stall Menu
A food stall menu featuring various noodle dishes and fish cakes. The main offerings include Signature Mini Wok Set, Signature Mushroom Minced Meat Noodle, Fishball Mee Pok Dry, Fishball Vegeball Meat Ball Soup, Fishball Kway Teow Mee Soup, Giant Handmade Fish Cake, Traditional Laksa, and Mee Sua Soup. Prices range from $4.50 to $28.00.
Food Stall Display
A food stall display with various dishes advertised on illuminated boards. The stall features images of noodle soups, fried items, and traditional laksa. A self-service sign is visible, along with promotional posters and a discount offer for after 5 PM.
Noodles with Fish Balls and Toppings
A close-up overhead shot of two bowls of noodles on a wooden table. The bowl in the foreground is filled with yellow noodles, minced meat, sliced fish cakes, mushrooms, and lettuce, all topped with chopped scallions. The bowl in the background contains soup with fish balls and seaweed. A small dish of chili oil with sliced chilies is also visible.
Noodles and Fish Balls
Two yellow bowls of food are placed on a red tray. The bowl on the left contains a clear broth with several large, white fish balls and chopped green onions. The bowl on the right contains yellow noodles topped with slices of fish cake, pieces of meat, chopped green onions, and a lettuce leaf. The tray has a subtle checkered pattern and some red text is visible on it.
Famous Fishball Noodle Menu
A menu board displaying various fishball noodle dishes and other items. The menu features images of the food items with their names and prices.
Noodles and Soup
A close-up overhead shot of two bowls of food. The top bowl contains a clear broth with various ingredients including minced pork, fish balls, lettuce, and what appears to be fried tofu. The bottom bowl is bright yellow and filled with noodles tossed in a reddish sauce, garnished with chopped scallions. The food is placed on a red and white checkered surface.
Self-Service Food Stall
A self-service food stall display with various fried items and meatballs. A sign indicates "Self-Service" in English and Chinese. A promotional sign for "Juicy Meatballs" offers 2 for $1.50. Another sign shows "CDC Voucher Accepted here". A person's hand is visible reaching for a bowl of soup with meatballs and lettuce.
Famous Fishball Noodle Stall
A food stall with a large illuminated menu board displaying various noodle dishes and side items. The stall has a counter with trays, utensils, and food items visible behind the glass. Customers are being served at the counter.
Minced Pork Noodles
A close-up shot of a bowl of minced pork noodles, served in a bright yellow bowl. The noodles are topped with minced pork, slices of fish cake, and a piece of lettuce. A separate bowl of soup with meatballs is visible in the background. Yellow chopsticks and a spoon are also present.
Food Stall Menu
A food stall display with various dishes and prices. The menu features Giant Handmade Fish Cake, Traditional Laksa, Mee Sua Soup, and Stuffed Pork Ball Noodle. There are also pictures of other food items and a "Singapore Best Foods" award. A "Self-Service" sign is visible.
Famous Fishball Noodle Stall
A food stall with a large illuminated sign displaying various fishball noodle dishes and their prices. The stall also shows a "Singapore Best Foods Top Rated Foods 2022" award. The interior of the stall is visible, with food preparation areas and ingredients.
Noodles with Toppings
A close-up shot of a bowl of noodles served in a bright yellow bowl. The noodles are topped with minced meat, sliced liver, mushrooms, fish cakes, and fresh lettuce and spring onions. Another smaller yellow bowl in the background contains soup with lettuce and fish balls. The bowls are placed on a red tray and a red checkered tablecloth.
Famous Fishball Noodle Stall
A food stall with a large illuminated menu board displaying various fishball noodle dishes. The stall has a stainless steel counter with food preparation items and serving supplies. Several yellow buckets and trash cans are visible.
Noodles with Fish Balls and Meat
A top-down view of two bowls of noodles on a wooden table. The bowl in the foreground contains noodles topped with sliced fish cakes, minced meat, mushrooms, and lettuce. The bowl in the background contains soup with fish balls, seaweed, and chopped scallions. A small dish of chili sauce is also visible.
Food Stall Menu
A food stall with various noodle dishes, fish cakes, and roasted chicken advertised on illuminated boards. The stall appears to be a popular spot, with "Singapore Best Foods" awards displayed.
Famous Fishball Noodle Stall
A food stall with a large overhead menu displaying various fishball noodle dishes and other items. A staff member in an apron and mask is visible behind the counter, serving customers. The stall has a "Singapore Best Foods" award displayed.
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