Tekka Centre, Wet market and hawker centre in Little India, Singapore
Tekka Centre is a two-story market and food complex in Little India where vendors sell fresh produce, seafood, textiles, and prepared dishes from regional kitchens. The space functions as a busy shopping and eating hub where locals and visitors move between stalls buying groceries and eating meals.
The complex opened in 1982 after construction that began in 1979, replacing earlier structures that had stood on this spot. This change was part of Singapore's urban development efforts during that era.
The name derives from Hokkien words referring to bamboo plants that once grew along the Rochor Canal. This place reflects how South Indian and Tamil communities have built their lives and livelihoods here for generations.
The ground floor houses the fresh market with seafood and vegetables, while the upper level contains food stalls where you can eat. It works best to visit early in the morning when selection is widest and the crowds are lighter.
This market imports crabs and specialized vegetables directly from Sri Lanka and India, setting it apart from other food markets in the city. These direct supplier connections mean you can find varieties here that are hard to source elsewhere in Singapore.
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