Best Of Singapore Hawkers & Casual Dining: Mutton Soup And Sup Kambing

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Best Of Singapore Hawkers & Casual Dining: Mutton Soup And Sup Kambing

Mutton Soup And Sup Kambing
Mutton Soup And Sup Kambing



Nothing was sponsored, we visited as regular paying customers. Photos in this post were taken between 2000 and 2025 (across 25 years!), as such, the quality of photos varies drastically due to advances in camera technology. Mobile smartphones were in their infancy and had yet to become widespread.


Also Known As:
Mutton Soup, Sup Kambing, Kambing Kuah, Kambing Sop, Goat Soup, Lamb Soup


Average Price Per Serving:
SGD $7 - $40








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Description:
The Mutton Soup And Sup Kambing refers to 2 distinct dishes, a Singaporean Indian Malay dish, and a Singaporean Chinese Hainanese dish. Both feature stewed mutton parts, the former with spices, the latter with herbs, sometimes served with toasted bread or rice. Also known as Kambing Kuah, Kambing Sop, Goat Soup, or Lamb Soup, the Mutton Soup And Sup Kambing dish is usually priced around SGD $7 to $40 per serving. An uncommon dish usually eaten for either lunch or dinner, especially on cold or rainy days.

With the Singaporean Indian Malay version of Mutton Soup And Sup Kambing, chunks of goat meat are cut off the bone, then stewed with a medley of spices including garlic, ginger or galangal, white pepper or black pepper, turmeric, coriander, fennel, curry powder, cardamom, cumin, star anise, cloves, cinnamon, salt, and optionally, lemongrass, green chili, nutmeg, or candlenut. An optional selection of vegetables may be added, including onions (white, yellow, or red), potatoes, or spring onions. Served with fried shallots and fresh coriander, the hot soup / broth is cloudy and medium-thin in texture, the vegetables and mutton meat are tender and chewy, all carrying robust meaty savoury salty earthy spice flavour.

With the Singaporean Chinese Hainanese version of Mutton Soup And Sup Kambing, chunks of goat meat are cut off the bone, then stewed with a medley of herbs including garlic, ginger or galangal, white pepper or black pepper, bei qi / astragalus root, gan cau / liquorice root, dang shen / codonopsis root, dang gui / angelica root, yu zhu / Solomon’s seal, chuan xiong / Sichuan lovage root, goji berries / wolfberries, fu ru / fermented bean curd paste or nam yue / red fermented bean curd paste, sugar cane, star anise, cloves, cinnamon, salt, and optionally, lemongrass, jujube / red dates, or lime juice. An optional selection of vegetables may be added, including black fungus / wood ear fungus, bamboo shoots, or spring onions. Served with fried tofu bean curd sheets, tofu puffs, mutton meat balls, and fresh coriander, the hot soup / broth is clear and thin in texture, the vegetables and mutton meat are tender and chewy, all carrying robust meaty savoury sweet bitter herbal flavour.

The Mutton Soup And Sup Kambing may also feature other exotic cuts of goat, besides the usual boneless mutton meat, bone-in mutton ribs, or mutton meat balls. These may include goat stomach / tripe, leg or shank, bone marrow, tongue, tendon, or brain. Alternatively, cuts of lamb may be used instead of goat. The Mutton Soup And Sup Kambing is typically accompanied by toasted bread (white or baguette) or white rice for a meal.


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1. Al-Jilani Restaurant
@ 127 Bencoolen Street
Opening Hours: Daily 24 Hours

Taken in 2025


Taken in 2025


Mutton Soup And Sup Kambing (SGD $8) @ Al-Jilani Restaurant.

Since August 2004, this street side fast casual 24-hour eatery has been a go-to in town, from when I used to work nearby.

Their rendition has a unique creamy medium-thick texture to the soup / broth, rich and spice-forward, with a greater use of turmeric. The boneless mutton chunks are tender while the caramelised yellow onions are soft. Has pleasant meaty savoury salty earthy spice flavour, mild yet enticing and tasty.

Served alongside crisp toasted buttered baguette bread slices, carrying bready sweet savoury toasty buttery flavour.





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2. Bahrakath Mutton Soup
@ Adam Food Centre, 2 Adam Road #01-10
Opening Hours: Tue - Sun 11am – 11:59pm, Closed Mon

Taken in 2009


Taken in 2025


Taken in 2025


Taken in 2025


Mutton Soup And Sup Kambing (SGD $8) @ Bahrakath Mutton Soup.

Founded as a pushcart in the 1970s, this renowned hawker stall is now operated by 2nd-generation owner Syed Abdul Rahaman Mohammad Ahdam. Their consistent quality has seen them clinch the Michelin Bib Gourmand 3 times (2023, 2024, 2025).

The mutton meat (bone-in and boneless) along with various offal cuts, are stewed with a secret blend of spices for up to 3 hours in a custom-made copper pot, which is said to enhance the taste. The result is a medium-thin grainy soup / broth, chunky yet tender mutton meat, with balanced meaty savoury salty earthy sweet spice flavour, generally well-rounded.

Served with fluffy toasted baguette bread slices, carrying bready sweet savoury toasty flavour.





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3. Cahaya Timur Briyani House
@ 5 Changi Village Road #01-2013
Opening Hours: Sun - Thu 7am – 11:30pm, Fri - Sat 7am – 2am

Taken in 2025


Taken in 2025


Mutton Soup And Sup Kambing (SGD $9) @ Cahaya Timur Briyani House.

Serving since December 1985, this brand is known for their well-spiced rendition served in large hearty portions.

The deboned mutton shank is seasoned and marinated with 5-spice powder, but the generous portion of hot soup / broth is traditionally spiced. Spices include cumin, cloves, cinnamon, and more, though less turmeric is used.

The result is a thin cloudy soup / broth, deeper in colour than other versions, carrying meaty savoury salty earthy spice flavour. The mutton meat is tender and pliant, with meaty savoury spice flavour. Garnishes of fresh coriander, red chili, and fried shallots, lend a crisp crunch and vegetal herbal earthy sweet spice flavour.





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4. Iqbal Soup Kambing
@ Geylang Serai Market And Food Centre, 1 Geylang Serai #02-128
Opening Hours: Tue 9am – 6pm, Wed - Sun 9am – 9pm, Closed Mon

Taken in 2025


Taken in 2025


Taken in 2025


Mutton Soup And Sup Kambing (SGD $13) @ Iqbal Soup Kambing.

Said to be founded sometime in the 1980s, this specialist stall first gained online attention in October 2018.

Various cuts of mutton are simmered for over 3 hours, along with turmeric, coriander, fennel, cardamom, cumin, star anise, cloves, celery seed, and other spices, in a huge stainless-steel pot. The meat is then removed to prevent over-cooking, while the hot soup / broth is continually simmered. Combined only upon serving, the assembly is done bowl by bowl.

The result is a thick cloudy rich soup / broth, with robust meaty savoury salty earthy spice flavour, and a thin sheen of oil. The mutton meat is chunky and tender soft, with meaty savoury spice flavour. Garnishes of fresh coriander and fried shallots carry a crisp crunch and vegetal herbal earthy sweet flavour. Served with fresh baguette bread which is crisp and soft with bready sweet flavour.

They offer a range of mutton parts, besides mutton meat and mutton ribs, there is tongue, stomach / tripe, bone marrow, and brain. Timing and staggered cooking is carefully controlled so each part is consistently done.





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5. Julaiha Muslim Restaurant
@ 538 MacPherson Road
Opening Hours: Daily 24 Hours

Taken in 2025


Taken in 2025


Taken in 2025


Mutton Soup And Sup Kambing (SGD $7) @ Julaiha Muslim Restaurant.

Established in January 1998, this long-serving stall is known as a reliable supper spot, offering a wide-ranging menu.

Their rendition is full-flavoured, the thick and cloudy hot soup / broth carrying the most bold and robust taste as compared to others. Has full meaty savoury salty earthy spice flavour that coats the palate. Incredibly rich, has to be consumed slowly.

The mutton meat is tender and chewy, with meaty savoury spice flavour. Garnished with fresh coriander and fried shallots, lending a fresh crunch and vegetal herbal earthy sweet spice flavour.





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6. Mr Teh Tarik Eating House
@ 846 Yishun Ring Road #01-3603
Opening Hours: Daily 24 Hours

Taken in 2010


Taken in 2025


Taken in 2025


Mutton Soup And Sup Kambing (SGD $9) @ Mr Teh Tarik Eating House.

Tracing its history back to May 2004 when it was founded by Hassan Bin Abdul Kadir, this casual chain eatery is a reliable place for South Indian dishes.

Their rendition is strong and rich, the thick cloudy hot soup / broth being stewed over hours. Has deep spice earthy savoury salty meaty flavour.

Light on garnishes, the mutton shank meat is chunky yet tender chewy, with meaty savoury spice flavour. Seems to carry a hint of 5-spice powder as seasoning. Served alongside crisp fluffy baguette bread slices with bready sweet flavour.





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7. Thohirah Restaurant
@ 258 Jalan Kayu
Opening Hours: Daily 24 Hours

Taken in 2011


Taken in 2025


Taken in 2025


Mutton Soup And Sup Kambing (SGD $7) @ Thohirah Restaurant.

Established in November 2005, this well-known fast-casual restaurant is a late night supper place.

Their rendition has strong meaty earthy savoury salty spice flavour to the thin cloudy hot soup / broth. Served in a large generous portion, with bits of fried shallots as garnish.

The deboned mutton meat is chewy tender soft, with meaty savoury salty spice flavour. Best paired with white rice.





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8. Hougang Jing Jia Mutton Soup
@ Taman Jurong Market & Food Centre, 3 Yung Sheng Road #03-156
Opening Hours: Thu - Mon 11:30am – 8pm, Closed Tue - Wed

Taken in 2025


Taken in 2025


Taken in 2025


Mutton Soup And Sup Kambing (SGD $7) @ Hougang Jing Jia Mutton Soup.

Established in September 2003, this chain of hawker stalls is known for sourcing their mutton from Australia or New Zealand, stewing the bones over hours to flavour the hot soup / broth.

Their rendition has a semi-cloudy semi-clear light soup / broth, enhanced with ginger, coriander, dang gui / angelica root, and other herbs. Carries mild meaty savoury sweet bitter herbal flavour.

The deboned mutton meat is tender with meaty savoury flavour, the bouncy mutton meat balls have meaty savoury salty flavour, and the stomach / tripe is springy crunchy with savoury sweet herbal bitter flavour. Served with white rice.





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9. Ivy's Hainanese Herbal Mutton Soup
@ Pasir Panjang Food Centre, 121 Pasir Panjang Road #01-14
Opening Hours: Tue 9am – 5pm, Wed - Fri 11:30am – 7:30pm, Sat 11:30am – 3pm, Closed Sun - Mon

Taken in 2025


Taken in 2025


Taken in 2025


Mutton Soup And Sup Kambing (SGD $17) @ Ivy's Hainanese Herbal Mutton Soup.

Established sometime in the year 2000 by Max Ng and named after his wife, this beloved stall continually draws long queues, and on occasion, sells out within 1 hour of opening for the day.

They source mutton from New Zealand, and are known to omit ginger in their hot soup / broth served in bubbling clay pots, which is stewed with about 20 different herbs including nam yue / red fermented bean curd paste. Their thin and light soup / broth has deep meaty savoury sweet bitter herbal flavour.

The tender boneless mutton meat has meaty savoury flavour, the succulent bone-in mutton ribs slide easily off the bone, the juicy goji berries / wolfberries lend herbal sweet bitter flavour, the crunchy black fungus / wood ear fungus has vegetal earthy savoury flavour, the bouncy button mushrooms carry vegetal earthy sweet flavour, the spongy tofu puffs have grainy savoury flavour, and the crisp fried bean curd sheets have grainy savoury salty flavour. Pairs so well with white rice.





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10. Jin Ding Xiang
@ Kovan Market & Food Centre, 209 Hougang Street 21 #01-08
Opening Hours: Daily 10am – 10pm

Taken in 2025


Taken in 2025


Mutton Soup And Sup Kambing (SGD $7) @ Jin Ding Xiang.

Since July 2011, this stall has been quietly serving hearty bowls of piping hot soup / broth, using fresh mutton bones stewed over hours.

Their rendition features a medley of herbs, including ginger, dang gui / angelica root, coriander, and more, resulting in a thin and clear soup / broth with pleasant meaty savoury sweet bitter herbal flavour.

The tender deboned mutton meat has meaty savoury flavour, and the bouncy mutton meat balls have meaty savoury salty flavour. Served with a bowl of white rice.





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11. Ming Shan Mutton Soup
@ Chinatown Complex, 335 Smith Street #02-093
Opening Hours: Sat - Sun 8am – 7pm, Mon - Thu 9am – 5pm, Closed Fri

Taken in 2009


Taken in 2025


Taken in 2025


Taken in 2025


Mutton Soup And Sup Kambing (SGD $9) @ Ming Shan Mutton Soup.

Established in 1943 and now managed by the 3rd-generation owner, this stall uses an 80-year-old family recipe, stewing mutton bones for over 3 hours.

Their rendition features a medley of 11 herbs, including bei qi / astragalus root, gan cau / liquorice root, dang shen / codonopsis root, dang gui / angelica root, yu zhu / Solomon’s seal, goji berries / wolfberries, star anise, cloves, and more. The resulting thin and semi-clear hot soup / broth takes on a deep meaty savoury sweet bitter herbal flavour.

Garnished with tender deboned mutton meat and bone-in mutton ribs with meaty savoury flavour, bouncy mutton meat balls with meaty savoury salty flavour, crunchy stomach / tripe with savoury salty flavour, and fresh coriander with vegetal bitter herbal sweet flavour. Accompanied with a bowl of white rice.





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12. New World Mutton Soup
@ Bedok Interchange Hawker Centre, 208B New Upper Changi Road #01-23
Opening Hours: Wed - Mon 9:30am – 10pm, Closed Tue

Taken in 2009


Taken in 2025


Taken in 2025


Taken in 2025


Mutton Soup And Sup Kambing (SGD $9) @ New World Mutton Soup.

Established in April 1991 and recognised with a Michelin plate, this stall is well regarded for its tasty rendition, and likewise infamous for the brusque and hurried attitude of its staff.

Their thin and clear hot soup / broth carries meaty savoury sweet bitter herbal flavour, from stewing mutton bones with a variety of herbs over 3 hours or more.

Garnished with tender deboned mutton meat with meaty savoury flavour, bouncy mutton meat balls with meaty savoury salty flavour, and fresh coriander and ginger with vegetal bitter herbal sweet spice flavour. There's a good ratio of fat to lean meat. Served with white rice, and an optional splash of black vinegar for added sour tangy flavour kick.





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13. Yon Ho Hainanese Cuisine
@ Pasir Ris Central Hawker Centre, 110 Pasir Ris Central #01-09
Opening Hours: Wed - Mon 11am – 9:30pm, Closed Tue

Taken in 2018


Taken in 2025


Taken in 2025


Taken in 2025


Mutton Soup And Sup Kambing (SGD $10) @ Yon Ho Hainanese Cuisine.

Opened in January 2018, this stall is notable for their authentic Chinese Hainanese dishes and nose-to-tail concept.

Their rendition features a thin clear hot soup / broth served in a clay pot, bubbling with meaty savoury sweet bitter herbal flavour. Made with a medley of 8 herbs, including goji berries / wolfberries.

Garnished with tender deboned mutton meat and bone-in mutton ribs with meaty savoury flavour, crunchy black fungus / wood ear fungus with vegetal earthy savoury flavour, spongy tofu puffs with grainy savoury herbal bitter flavour, and crisp fried bean curd sheets with grainy savoury salty flavour. Served with white rice.





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14. Yu Ji Pig’s Organ Soup Herbal Mutton Soup
@ Albert Centre Market & Food Centre, 270 Queen Street #01-76
Opening Hours: Fri - Wed 10:30am – 11pm, Thu 10:30am – 8:30pm

Taken in 2011


Taken in 2025


Taken in 2025


Mutton Soup And Sup Kambing (SGD $9) @ Yu Ji Pig’s Organ Soup Herbal Mutton Soup.

Established some time before July 2010, this humble stall is notable for its herb-based, non-gamey rendition that is suitable even for seniors.

Their thin and clear hot soup / broth is garnished with ginger and coriander, and has meaty savoury sweet bitter herbal spice flavour. Warm and comforting.

Garnished with tender boneless mutton meat with meaty savoury flavour, and bouncy mutton meat balls with meaty savoury salty flavour. Served with a warm bowl of white rice.





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