TIONG BAHRU GUIDE TO THE BEST HAWKER CENTRE

Indicative of Tiong Bahru’s old-meets-new appeal, this establishment was built on the site of the old Seng Poh Road Market and reopened in 2006 as a two-storey market and food centre. The first floor lets visitors experience a typical Singapore wet market before heading upstairs to enjoy delicious local dishes. With over 80 stalls housed in an art deco-style building, the hawker centre houses many famous stalls. These includes Jian Bo Shui Kueh (#02-05), serving traditional handmade chwee kueh (steamed rice cakes topped with preserved radish), and Tiong Bahru Lor Mee (#02-80), which sells lor mee (thick rice noodles in a rich gravy) with generous toppings such as braised pork belly, ngoh hiang (five-spice meat rolls) and fried wanton (Chinese dumplings), all for S$3 per bowl. Dessert stall Tian Tian Yuan Dessert House (#02- 15) has over 80 hot and cold desserts to choose from. Order the S$2 ice kachang (sweet shaved ice with toppings) for a refreshing treat.

Address: 30 Seng Poh Road
Opening Hours: Mon–Sun 6am–11pm
Nearest MRT: Tiong Bahru Station

HELLO! SINGAPORE TOURS GUIDE TO THE BEST HAWKER CENTRE

Opened in 1977 along East Coast Beach Park, East Coast Lagoon Food Village is a popular hawker centre among beach-goers and families in the Bedok neighbourhood. With tables built close to the beach, visitors can sample a variety of local favourites while enjoying the sea breeze and a view of the calm sea waters. Dig into a plate of fragrant char kway teow (stir-fried rice noodles in dark soya sauce) from Choon Hiang (#01-46), whose owner has been cooking since the age of 12. For a complete seaside experience, visitors can order seafood such as sambal (chilli paste) stingray from Stingray Forever BBQ Seafood (#01-43).

Night shot of people dining

Address: 1220 East Coast Parkway
Opening Hours: Mon–Sun 11am–midnight
Nearest MRT: Bedok Station

HELLO! SINGAPORE TOURS GUIDE TO THE BEST HAWKER CENTRE

This famous hawker centre located near Orchard Road remains a favourite of locals and visitors. With numerous barbecue seafood stalls to choose from, visitors should compare prices from different vendors before ordering. Iconic hawkers serving non- seafood local fare include Kwee Heng (#01-13), known for dry duck noodles with a distinct star anise and vinegar sauce; Bee Heng Popiah (#01-12), which makes Hokkien-style popiah (fresh spring roll with vegetables and assorted filling); and Hup Kee Oyster Omelette (#01-73), which uses plump and fragrant oysters. For dessert, try the cheng tng (a light, sweet soup with longan, barley and white fungus) from 88 San Ren Cold and Hot Dessert (#01-05).

Newton Food centre, a must add to your Singapore Activities list

Address: 500 Clemenceau Avenue North
Opening Hours: Mon–Sun noon–2am
Nearest MRT: Newton Station

HELLO! SINGAPORE TOURS GUIDE TO THE BEST HAWKER CENTRE

Housing a wide variety of Malay and Indian food, Geylang Serai Market and Food Centre makes a great stop for hungry travellers. For tasty bites, visit Kueh Talam Asli (#02-148) for an assortment of kueh talam, a two-layered Malaysian dessert, and Otak-Otak Kampung (#02-164) for otah (spicy fish paste grilled in banana leaf). For a hearty meal, tuck into Malay-style chicken rice at Nasi Ayam Sambal (#02-129). Its unique spicy sambal adds a kick to the dish and is highly recommended. To cool down, enjoy smooth and deliciously rich chendol (a dessert with jelly, coconut milk and palm sugar syrup) from Cendol Geylang Serai (#02-107).

visit Geylang Serai market on your Hello! Singapore Trip.

Address: 1 Geylang Serai
Opening Hours: Mon–Sun 6am–9pm
Nearest MRT: Paya Lebar Station / Eunos Station

HELLO! SINGAPORE TOURS GUIDE TO THE BEST HAWKER CENTRE

Built over 40 years ago, this is one of the largest hawker centres in Singapore and a highly recommended food stop for its abundance of Singapore hawker legends. Nam Sing Hokkien Fried Mee (#01-32) cooks a full-bodied version of the hawker staple. Western Barbeque (#01-53) offers and array of Western fare such as lamb chops, fish and chips and grilled meats. Toa Payoh Rojak (#01- 108) serves Chinese style rojak, a salad of pineapple, cucumber, dough fritters and other ingredients tossed in tangy fermented prawn paste, sprinkled with roasted peanuts and tau pok (beancurd skin). Visitors should end their meal with a bowl of smooth and silky Lao Ban Soya Beancurd (#01-107).

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Address: 51 Old Airport Road
Opening Hours: Mon–Sun 6am–11pm
Nearest MRT: Dakota Station

HELLO! SINGAPORE TOURS GUIDE TO THE BEST HAWKER CENTRE

Housed in one of the most iconic buildings in Little India, Tekka Market Food Centre has many hidden hawker gems offering great local food. Hungry travellers can find delicious old-school eats like prawn noodles from 545 Whampoa Prawn Noodles (#01-326), which is run by a third-generation hawker, and braised duck rice at Heng Gi Goose and Duck Rice (#01-335). For stellar Indian dishes, dig into Indian rojak (a sweet savoury salad of vegetables, fruits and dough fritters) at Temasek Indian Rojak (#01- 254) and fragrant briyani (an Indian spiced rice dish with meat or vegetables) at Allauddin’s Briyani Pte Ltd (#01-229)

A must add on your things to do in Singapore list

Address: 665 Buffalo Road
Opening Hours: Mon–Sun 6.30am–9pm
Nearest MRT: Little India Station

HELLO! SINGAPORE TOURS GUIDE TO THE BEST HAWKER CENTRE

Built in the 19th century with distinctive colonial architecture, Lau Pa Sat was declared a national monument in 1973. Located in the heart of the financial district, this open-air food court offers local dishes as well as international cuisine such as Korean, Japanese, Indian and Vietnamese. At 7pm, the outdoor area is transformed into a mini satay (grilled meat skewers) street. Stalls 7 and 8 are popular for their tasty skewers of chicken, lamb, beef and pork. Some satay stalls are halal-certified. Lau Pa Sat operates 24 hours a day, so visitors can drop by any time to enjoy the wide array of local hawker food within an elegant old-world setting.

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Address: 18 Raffles Quay
Opening Hours: Select stalls are open 24 hours daily
Nearest MRT: Raffles Place Station

HELLO! SINGAPORE TOURS GUIDE TO THE BEST HAWKER CENTRE

Located on Smith Street in the heart of Chinatown, Chinatown Food Street is a must-visit on the itinerary to have a taste of Singapore’s hawker scene. With more than 20 hawker stalls, shophouse restaurants, and pop-up kiosks, the street offers dishes that represent the main Chinese dialects, as well as the different races in Singapore.

The high-ceiling glass shelter with an in-built cooling system allows for more comfortable and fuss-free alfresco dining. The area is open from 11am to 11pm daily.

Travelers can take a break while exploring Chinatown to enjoy local food at these two spots. At Chinatown Complex Food Centre, seek out one-Michelin-starred Liao Fan Hong Kong Soya Sauce Chicken Rice & Noodle Stall (#02-126), where there is always a queue. Starting at S$2 per plate, it is one of the world’s cheapest Michelin-starred meals. At Lian He Bei

Ji Claypot Rice (#02-198/199), visitors can try slightly charred sweet soy sauce rice studded with chunks of meat. Over at Chinatown Food Street, the area has been converted into an alfresco food trail. Visitors should try Katong Keah Kee Fried Oysters (Stall 5) and Newton Circus Ahmad Ibrahim Satay (Stall 19) among the 24 street hawker stalls and six shophouse restaurants.

Address: Chinatown Food Street, along Smith Street
Website: www.chinatownfoodstreet.sg
Opening Hours: (Chinatown Complex Food Centre) 7am–9pm;
(Chinatown Food Street) Mon–Sun 11am–11pm
Nearest MRT: Chinatown Station

HELLO! SINGAPORE TOURS GUIDE TO THE BEST HAWKER CENTRE

Located in the heart of the Central Business District (CBD), this popular two-storey food centre is always crowded during weekday lunch (generally from 11.30 am to 1.30 pm). It is home to MICHELIN Bib Gourmand awardee, A Noodle Story (#01-39), which serves Singapore-style ramen fusing East-West flavours. Also popular is Chinese-style Li Xing Nasi Lemak (#02-81), which offers a S$3 set meal that often sells out before noon. Visitors can also try a bowl of thick fish slices in a delicate broth from Han Kee Fish Soup (#02-129), but visitors are advised to go early or risk having to queue for 30 minutes.

Owner and barista engaging with customers at the stall in Amoy Street Food Centre.The hawker sells cafe favourite drinks while staying true to the traditional coffee brewing methods.

Address: 7 Maxwell Road
Opening Hours: Mon–Fri 6.30am–9pm
Nearest MRT: Tanjong Pagar Station / Telok Ayer Station

What was once a wet market in the 1950s has become the popular Maxwell Food Centre today. One of its biggest draws is Tian Tian Hainanese Chicken Rice (#01-10/11)—whose world-famous chicken rice beat chef Gordon Ramsay’s version in the Hawker Heroes Challenge. Also popular is the crispy, deep-fried oyster cake snack at Maxwell Fuzhou Oyster Cake (#01-05) that has become a rare speciality. Another highlight is Zhen Zhen Porridge (#01-54) for its comforting bowls of thick porridge cooked with chicken or fish. The stall closes after selling out so be sure to get there early before it’s all wiped out.

A perfect place for a food stop on your private customised tour!

Address: 1 Kadayanallur Street
Opening Hours: Mon–Sun 6.30am–9pm
Nearest MRT: Tanjong Pagar Station