Tiong Bahru Yong Tou Fu is a hawker stall at 30 Seng Poh Rd, #01-115, Tiong Bahru Food Centre, Tiong Bahru, Singapore, and its name points to yong tou foo. It holds a 4.0 Google rating from 2 reviews, so the score is a thin guide.
Yong tau foo is a Hakka-style dish in which tofu and vegetables such as bitter gourd, chilli, eggplant and okra are stuffed with a fish paste, then served in soup or dry with sauce, and a good stall makes its fish paste fresh and springy and keeps the broth clear and savoury. You usually choose pieces from a display and the stall cooks them in broth or stir-fries them, with options for noodles or rice, so it suits a light meal with a good deal of choice. The sweet sauce and chilli sauce are part of the dish, and regulars ask for the soup or dry style they prefer. Lunch is the busiest time, and queues at popular stalls are common, so a mid-afternoon visit is calmer. Seats are often shared at busy times, and many stalls take cash only. Ask about fish, shellfish and soy if you have allergies. Tiong Bahru Food Centre sits above the market and is a long-established hub for the area, and some stalls close on certain days. With only two reviews, it helps to loo