SINGAPORE – April 2025: If you’re heading east for a long walk or bike ride, one stop is an absolute must: Traditional Million Star Fried Banana at Changi Village Hawker Centre. With crispy, golden goreng pisang and a lineup of handmade fried snacks, it’s the ultimate pre-trek fuel stop – and a culinary story worth savouring.
A Legendary Snack Reborn at Changi Village Hawker Centre
Behind the sizzling wok at #01-35 Changi Village Hawker Centre, you’ll find Andy Cheng, who gave up luxury retail to revive a stall that once belonged to 82-year-old hawker Wendy Chan. After the passing of her husband and son, Wendy nearly closed shop – until Cheng stepped in.
Now, with Wendy’s guidance (and her secret batter mix), Million Star Fried Banana is back with a bang.
Must-Try Snacks at Million Star
Here’s what you absolutely shouldn’t miss:
1. Goreng Pisang (S$1.50)
A whole Pisang Raja banana, encased in fragrant, blistered batter – crisp on the outside, creamy inside. “We live by the banana,” says Cheng.
2. Banana Ball (S$1.00)
Nicknamed the “ugly ball”, this bestseller is made from overripe bananas minced with flour and fried until caramelised. Crispy, chewy, and full of flavour.
3. Green Bean Fritter (S$1.20)
A savoury option for those who love chunky, toasty textures. Made fresh every morning with steamed and mashed beans.
4. Battered Cempedak (S$1.50)
Juicy Malaysian honey cempedak, doubled up for max flavour, fried in the same signature batter.
5. Three-in-One Sweet Cake (S$1.80)
A rich triple-layer of nian gao, yam, and sweet potato – crisp, gooey, and best shared.
Don’t Forget the Drinks
Pair your fried snacks with a refreshing coconut and aloe vera drink (S$1.80) from Riverside Sugarcane Juice (#01-14), or grab a comforting kopi or teh from the adjacent Choon Huat Coffee Stall.
Start Your Trek: The Eastern Coastal Loop
With snacks in hand, it’s time to hit the trail. Here are two options:
Easy Route: Changi Point Coastal Walk
A scenic 2.2km boardwalk, open 24 hours, perfect for families and casual walkers.
Adventure Route: 22KM Eastern Coastal Loop
From Changi Point Bridge to East Coast Park, this trek takes you through Aviation Park, Tanah Merah Coast Road, and past sights like:
- Changi Beach Park
- Singapore Navy Museum
- Changi Jurassic Mile
The best part? Million Star’s batter stayed crispy even five hours in!
Stall Info: Traditional Million Star Fried Banana
Address:
2 Changi Village Rd, #01-35, Singapore 500002
Opening Hours:
10am to 5pm
Closed: Mondays and Thursdays (subject to banana ripeness)
