HELLO! SINGAPORE TOURS GUIDE TO THE BEST SINGAPORE RESTAURANT

This family-owned business opened more than 50 years ago in a corner of Dempsey Road and continues to draw diners to that very same location today. The Indian restaurant, simply decorated and mostly ventilated by ceiling fans, seats up to 300 guests and serves dishes on fresh banana leaves. Diners can choose from dishes like briyani (an Indian spiced rice dish with meat or vegetables), fried cauliflower, Mysore mutton and masala (a marinade of mixed Indian spices) chicken; or order their bestsellers such as the fish cutlet and curry fish head–fresh red snapper fish head stewed in a curry with assorted vegetables.

Address: 25 Dempsey Road #01-03
Tel: +65 6472 2080
Website: www.samyscurry.com
Email: info@samyscurry.com
Cost: Fish Head Curry from S$21 to S$33; á la carte menu from S$2.10 a serving
Opening Hours: Mon & Wed–Sun 11am– 3pm, 6–10pm; Closed on Tue

HELLO! SINGAPORE TOURS GUIDE TO THE BEST SINGAPORE RESTAURANT

Serving halal Asian heritage food in Kampong Glam this restaurant was founded in 1921 by M. Abdul Rahman and is well-known for dishing out the island’s best dum briyani (an Indian spiced rice dish with meat). Notable figures such as Singapore’s late Minister Mentor Lee Kuan Yew, and the late President S.R. Nathan have patronised this heritage restaurant. Main courses from S$10++.

Address: 745 North Bridge Road #01-01 Tel: +65 6298 7563
Website: www.islamic.sg
Email: enquiry@islamic.sg
Cost: Mains S$10++
Opening Hours: Mon–Sun 10am–10pm; Closed on Fri from 1–2pm
Nearest MRT: Bugis 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).

Visit Old Airport road food centre with Hello! Singapore Tours

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.

explore Lau Pa Sat Hawker centre w/ Hello! Singapore tour

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 SINGAPORE LOCAL FOOD

One of Singapore’s most famous dishes, chicken rice can be found everywhere, from hawker centres and food courts to casual eateries and high end restaurants. Visitors can sample different versions of the traditional dish, where the chicken is blanched and soaked in cold water to keep the meat tender. There’s also a roasted or braised style; each with a distinct taste. Pay attention to the quality of rice and chilli sauce served—the rice should be lightly- oiled and fragrant, while the chilli dip should have a zing of ginger to it. From S$5 per serving.

Chicken rice, a food tourism favorite.

Loy Kee Chicken Rice
Address: 342 Balestier Road (Balestier Outlet); 30 Woodlands Ave 1 #01-06 (Woodlands Outlet)
Tel: +65 6252 2318 (Balestier Outlet); +65 6364 6771 / +65 6364 6772 (Woodlands Outlet)
Website: www.loykee.com.sg
Email: customerservice@loykee.com
Opening Hours: Mon–Sun 10am–10pm
Nearest MRT: Novena Station (Balestier Outlet); Woodlands Station (Woodlands Outlet)

Tian Tian Hainanese Chicken Rice
Address: Maxwell Food Centre, 1 Kadayanallur Street #01-10/11 and other locations
Tel: +65 9691 4852
Opening Hours: Tue–Sun 11am–8pm
Nearest MRT: Tanjong Pagar Station

HELLO! SINGAPORE TOURS GUIDE TO THE BEST SINGAPORE RESTAURANT

Established in 1948, Warong Nasi Pariaman is one of the oldest eateries for nasi Padang (steamed rice served with various pre-cooked dishes) in Singapore. The restaurant’s rich legacy shines through its unbeatable Padang-style dishes (a cuisine of the Minangkabau people of West Sumatra, Indonesia). The flavours here are uncompromising, strong and authentic. Their mains start from S$5 and include sambal goreng (green beans and fermented soya bean cake stir-fried with chilli paste), dry-style beef rendang (braised meat cooked in coconut milk and spices) and ayam bakar (charcoal-grilled chicken).

Address: 736 & 738 North Bridge Road
Tel: +65 6292 2374 / +65 6292 5958
Cost: Mains from S$5
Opening Hours: Mon–Sun 7am–4pm
Nearest MRT: Bugis Station / Lavender Station

HELLO! SINGAPORE TOURS GUIDE TO THE BEST SINGAPORE RESTAURANT

This go-to spot for Teochew cuisine can take up to 200 diners across three private rooms, and has a massive cold room to ensure premium ingredients are always available and fresh. The restaurant is well-known for its authentic Teochew dishes such as braised goose, yam paste, steamed fish and oyster omelette. A favourite is their version of char kway teow (stir-fried rice noodles in dark soya sauce)—chai poh kway teow (flat noodles with preserved radish) cooked with the right amount of wok hei (literally ‘breath of the wok’, a cooking technique that involves tossing food in a wok), so that each mouthful is a full-flavoured one. Visitors should save space to try the creamy orh nee (yam paste) for dessert. Main courses from S$20++.

Visit Chai Shan Cuisine on your Hello! Singapore Tours

Address: Grand Building, 17 Phillip Street #01-01/02
Tel: +65 8387 4943
Cost: Mains from S$20++
Opening Hours: Mon–Sun 11.30am–3pm, 5.30–10pm
Nearest MRT: Raffles Place Station

HELLO! SINGAPORE TOURS GUIDE TO THE BEST SINGAPORE RESTAURANT

An institution of Singapore’s dining scene since 1977, this charming Hainanese steakhouse is designed like the interior of a ship with numerous nautical details that add to a fun dining experience. The nautical-themed restaurant is one of the remaining old-school Western restaurants in Singapore. The affordable set menus are popular, as are the nostalgic Western dishes such as Ship Steak (flambéed with brandy) and Chicken Maryland. Diners can end their meal with The Ship’s version of crepes suzette and enjoy the relaxing ambiance. Mains start from S$15++.

Address: Shaw Centre, 1 Scotts Road #03-16/18 (Shaw Branch) / 23 Serangoon Central #01-61/62 (Nex Branch)
Tel: +65 6235 2235 (Shaw Branch) / +65 6834 3733 (Nex Branch)
Website: www.theship.com.sg
Email: enquiry@theship.com.sg
Cost: Mains from S$15++
Opening Hours: Mon–Thu 11am–3pm, 5.30– 9.30pm; Fri–Sun 11am–3pm, 5.30–10pm (Shaw Branch) / Mon–Sun 11am–10pm (Nex Branch)
Nearest MRT: Orchard Station (Shaw Branch) / Serangoon Station (Nex Branch)

HELLO! SINGAPORE TOURS GUIDE TO THE BEST SINGAPORE RESTAURANT

Dating back to 1929, Spring Court Restaurant remains a family-run establishment and is one of the oldest restaurants in Singapore. It is known for its signature Peking duck and specialty dishes such as fried crab and chicken liver rolls with salted egg. For birthday celebrations, guests can order the mini longevity buns filled with lotus seed paste. The dish is presented with a calligraphy performance and birthday song sang by a staff member. Festive sets and group dining deals are available. Main courses from S$20++.

Diners eating at Spring Court Restaurant in Chinatown

Address: 52-56 Upper Cross Street Tel: +65 6449 5030
Website: www.springcourt.com.sg
Email: reservations@springcourt.com.sg
Cost: Mains from S$20
Opening Hours: Mon–Sun 11am–3pm, 6–10pm Nearest MRT: Chinatown Station