Lau Di Fang Scissors Cut Curry Rice (Food Republic - NEX) at NEX

Location: 23 Serangoon Central, #B2 - 63 to 66 6.0, Singapore 556083

Floor B2 · NEX

Hainanese scissors-cut curry rice stall in NEX's Food Republic, a comforting heritage plate.

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Hainanese scissors-cut curry rice stall in NEX's Food Republic, a comforting heritage plate.

Lau Di Fang Scissors Cut Curry Rice is one of the featured stalls in the Food Republic food court at NEX (Basement 2), and it specialises in a distinctly Singaporean comfort food: Hainanese curry rice. The dish is built around fluffy steamed rice smothered in a rich, savoury curry gravy, with an array of sides - from braised pork and chap chye to fried fish and egg - all snipped into manageable pieces with scissors before your eyes. It is hearty, unpretentious and deeply nostalgic eating.

The stall sits within Food Republic's "Harvest"-themed NEX outlet, which celebrates local and regional heritage delicacies in a relaxed dining space. A standard plate here offers generous portions for a fair price, and the mix-and-match counter lets you build exactly the combination you fancy. It suits anyone craving a proper local lunch or dinner - office workers, families and shoppers alike - and the food court's central NEX location makes it easy to reach by MRT or bus.

For a taste of old-school Hainanese curry rice done right, head down to Lau Di Fang at Food Republic NEX - a satisfying, fuss-free plate that captures the warmth and flavour of Singapore's hawker heritage.

23 Serangoon Central, #B2 - 63 to 66 6.0, Singapore 556083

Floor B2 · NEX

Operating Hours

Open Now

Closes at 10 pm (in 10h 24m)

Monday

11 am–10 pm

Tuesday (Today)

11 am–10 pm

Wednesday

11 am–10 pm

Thursday

11 am–10 pm

Friday

11 am–10 pm

Saturday

11 am–10 pm

Sunday

11 am–10 pm

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Lau Di Fang Scissors Cut Curry Rice (Food Republic - NEX)

Buffet Food Display

A close-up view of a buffet line featuring multiple stainless steel trays filled with various cooked dishes. The foreground prominently displays a tray of mixed vegetables including broccoli, cauliflower, and carrots, alongside a tray of cooked leafy greens and another of sliced cabbage. In the background, there are trays containing fried chicken pieces, a dark saucy meat dish, and other stir-fried items. Serving utensils are placed in the trays, and the setting appears to be a commercial kitchen or dining area.

Food Republic Plate with Foreign Object

A close-up of a white plate from 'foodrepublic' containing leftover curry rice and vegetables. A white circle highlights a dark, segmented foreign object, possibly a worm or insect larva, resting on the plate. A menu card for 'Lau Di Fang Scissors Cut Curry Rice' is superimposed over the bottom portion of the image.

Plate of Thai Food

A top-down view of a white bowl containing a meal of white rice, stir-fried green vegetables, sweet and sour pork, and scrambled eggs with green onions. A spoon and fork rest on the edge of the bowl, which has the partial text 'food for life' visible.

Assorted Meat Platter on Rice

A close-up shot of a white plate containing a variety of cooked meats served over white rice. The dish includes a large breaded cutlet covered in brown gravy, several slices of braised pork belly, and a piece of fried chicken. There is also a portion of what appears to be sauerkraut or pickled cabbage in the background.

Assorted Chinese Dish Platter

A close-up overhead shot of a white plate containing a variety of Chinese dishes. The meal includes a serving of stir-fried flat noodles (char kway teow) with a slice of fried luncheon meat, a portion of fried tofu puffs, and a mixed vegetable stir-fry featuring okra, carrots, corn, and green beans. A metal spoon and fork rest on the right side of the plate.