Rachael Klyne

After a three-year closure, Jurong West Hawker Centre reopened last month (October 29) under a new operator, JW50 Hawker Heritage - and with a wider variety totalling 39 stalls. A short walk off Pioneer MRT station, the two-storey complex is spacious and well-ventilated even after increasing its seating capacity by 20 percent, and boasts modern additions like brightly-lit colourful signboards and an automated tray return conveyor belt. Westies will be pleased to chow down on local and regional delicacies from stalwarts and new names alike ranging from familiar Singaporean favourites like mee hoon kway, wanton mee, and prawn noodles, to Thai mookata, value-for-money Vietnamese food, and spicy Sichuan sides. RECOMMENDED: Guide to Hong Lim Food Centre and Guide to Golden Mile Food Centre: underrated gems and time-tested hawkers

It may boast a brand new purple facade following a three month renovation, but the 108-year-old food and market complex still houses the same dizzying array of delectable delights. The mixed-use building draws both local and international crowds eager to get their fix of authentic South Asian cuisine. And while South Asian cuisine is the star, the food centre also boasts fantastic fare that ranges from Chinese to hipster coffee.  Here, we bring you some of the hidden gems of Tekka Centre that, while not as well-known as some of their neighbours, serve up some seriously authentic and delicious grub. RECOMMENDED: The ultimate guide to Little India and The best Indian restaurants in Singapore