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Right in the heart of Singapore, you’ll find it all—Michelin-starred dining, bustling hawker centres, and a melting pot of flavours that tell the country's story.
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Somma
Craving pasta even nonna might raise an eyebrow at? Step into Somma, where Puglian chef Mirko Febbrile turns modern Italian into an art form. Seasonal menus take you on a journey—each dish unexpectedly inventive, sometimes with an Asian flair. The space is just as inviting: terracotta tones, blonde timber, ceramics and natural fibres combine to breathe a little slice of Puglia straight into Singapore.
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In Singapore, where one cocktail can cost more than dinner, happy hour is your budget’s best friend. Hot tip: head to Parliament Bar for $10 highballs, Autobar for $8 cocktails and Las Palmas for two hours of endless spritzes for $48.
Dining in South Singapore is as diverse as the landscape: cocktails on the mountaintop one minute, global bites with your toes in the sand the next.
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Singapore is home to a world-class public transport system that costs as little as $AU2 per trip, so if you’re neighbourhood hopping, head straight to the train station and save your hard-earned cash for indulgent eats and next-level sips.
East Singapore is the spot to tick off the country’s iconic dishes. From laksa to lor mee, consider this your culinary hit list.
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Hawker Centres are the OG for cheap, local eats—think chicken rice, laksa or char kway teow from just $3–6 (SGD) a plate.
Are you the sort of traveller who trusts their tastebuds to lead the way on holiday? Well nowhere packs a flavour punch quite like Singapore.
A small island with a big appetite, on your travels to the Lion City you’ll find world-class eats that blend Malay, Chinese, Indian and Peranakan influences to create dishes that are both familiar and entirely unique.
From Michelin-rated eats in humble hawker halls to some of the finest dining you’ll find anywhere in the world, we’ve rounded up the spots you need to stop for a bite or sip across the entirety of Singapore.
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Albert Centre Market & Food Centre
Upstairs you’ll find one of Singapore’s biggest dry goods markets, piled high with herbs, spices, dried seafood, and traditional Chinese ingredients. Downstairs, line up for crowd faves like Hock Lee Fishball Noodles, Song Zhou Fried Carrot Cake, and Li Fang Porridge’s silky seafood congee. Bonus: it’s right by cultural heavyweights like Kwan Im Thong Hood Cho Temple and Sri Krishnan Temple—making it the ultimate refuel stop between explorations.
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Tekka Centre
In the heart of Little India—one of Singapore’s most vibrant ‘hoods—Tekka Centre is a sensory overload in the best way possible. This complex packs in heritage shops (think colourful textiles), a wet market, and a hawker centre. Fuel up with an iced dirty matcha from Generation Coffee before working your way through mango salad at Imaroy Thai Food, samosas from Neha Tiffin Centre, and the legendary mutton briyani set at Allauddin’s Briyani.
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Jiak Kim House
Housed in a restored 1920s warehouse along the Singapore River, Jiak Kim House nails that east-meets-west vibe in both style and flavour. Inside, it’s all moody lighting and luxe textures—perfect for settling into a serious feast. The star is the tasting menu (five or seven courses), where you’ll find dishes like lobster kombu taglierini with Hokkaido scallops or “fu-pi” tacos stuffed with beancurd skin, butter chicken, and chilli crab seafood. Prefer to freestyle? The à la carte share plates have you covered.
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Nutmeg & Clove
Ranked #24 on Asia’s 50 Best Bars and #28 on the World’s 50 Best, Nutmeg & Clove more than lives up to the hype. Sure, the cocktails are next-level (a 40-page menu proves it), but the food’s just as strong, celebrating Singapore’s culture with a cheeky twist. Think rendang mac & cheese, pork curry puffs, and fried carrot cake with bacon jam. This is the kind of bar you’ll want to settle into and work your way through—snack plate in one hand, cocktail in the other.
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Kotuwa
Michelin-starred chef Rishi Naleendra turns up the heat with a riot of spice, colour, and Sri Lankan flavour in the heart of Singapore. The space is just as bold as the menu—think textured walls, jewel-toned fabrics, and weathered metals that make you feel like you’ve stepped straight into a Colombo backstreet. Food-wise, don’t skip the pork ribs slicked in spiced kithul caramel, the iconic Sri Lankan mud crab curry (mandatory hoppers on the side), or the crispy calamari dripping in fiery chilli butter.
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Quayside Isle
Feeding a crew with clashing cravings? Quayside Isle at Sentosa Cove has you covered. Fringed by greenery and a yacht-dotted waterfront, it’s packed with international eats and bars slinging holiday-worthy cocktails. Go for fresh seafood at Greenwood Fish Market, rich North Indian plates at SHAAN, or kick back with pizza and a cold one at Solepomodoro Trattoria Pizzeria.
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Dusk
If you like your meals with a side of goosebump-inducing vistas then make a reservation at Dusk. Perched 100 metres above sea level on Mount Faber Peak and wrapped in rainforest, there’s not a bad seat in the house. Sip a signature cocktail, tuck into Modern European plates (think: lobster bisque, confit duck and sea urchin tagliatelle) and watch as harbour lights shimmer beneath a purple-and-orange-streaked sky. It’s pure magic.
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Seah Im Food Centre
You won’t see this hawker centre splashed across every tourist guide, but trust us, it deserves a spot on your foodie hit list. Right by Harbourfront, it’s the perfect pitstop before Sentosa, with around 40 stalls to explore (read: way less overwhelming than the big-name centres). Start with chicken rice from Aspirasi (the homemade sambal is next-level) then slurp up lor mee with braised egg and fishcakes from Shi Ji Noodle Stall. For a hit of Malay flavour, dig into Mee Goreng Ayam at Farasha by Intan.
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Good Old Days
Seeking out the ultimate post-beach feed? Sorted. Just steps from Sentosa’s Beach Station, this two-level food court dishes up Asia’s greatest hits, all in blessed air con. Downstairs it’s steaming bowls of pho, pad thai, bakmi goreng and kimchi fried rice; head upstairs for Hainanese chicken rice, laksa and a chicken briyani thali. Travelling with the whole crew? There’s a kid-friendly menu too. Trust us, you don’t leave this joint hungry.
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Hopscotch Gardens by the Bay
Nestled in Bayfront Plaza and surrounded by greenery, Hopscotch is your all-day go-to for art-like cocktails and share plates worth lingering over. The airy, light-filled space is perfect for grazing on Katong lobster rolls, sambal octopus and sticky sweet-and-sour pork ribs. Swing by between 5–8pm for happy hour, then dive into a cocktail menu that doubles as a love letter to mixology and Singapore’s culture. It’s huge—so you’ll want to book in multiple sip sessions.
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Old Airport Road Hawker Centre
This epic hawker centre is home to more than 150 stalls, all ready to tempt you. Locals flock here for affordable—yet seriously delicious—eats. Join the queue at Xiang Ji Lor Mee, dig into garlicky, melt-in-your-mouth pork chops from Western BBQ, and save room for Nam Sing Hokkien Fried Mee.
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East Coast Lagoon Food Village
You’ll want to carve out at least half a day to eat your way around Singapore’s only beachside hawker centre. Think balmy tropical heat, mouth-watering scents drifting from every stall and the buzz of foodies converging. Swing by at dusk, grab a crisp beer (or a fresh coconut) and let your nose lead the way. Short on time? Zero in on Haron Satay for smoky skewers, Song Kee Fried Oyster for their legendary omelette, and Hwa Kee BBQ Pork Noodle for a bowl of saucy noods.
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Janggut Laksa @Roxy Square
The OG purveyors of Katong Laksa (they’ve been dishing out moreish bowls since the ’50s), it’d be criminal to visit the east without lining up for a feed at this Roxy Square icon. Brimming with umami, the rich gravy blends sweet coconut milk with sliced fishcake, prawns and thick chopped noodles—every bite a little dance-in-your-seat moment.Pro tip: pile on the serve-yourself sambal at the counter for an extra fiery kick.
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Katong Mei Wei Chicken Rice
Singapore’s national dish, chicken rice, can be found in just about every eatery and hawker centre across the island, but for one of the best iterations, head east to Katong Mei Wei Chicken Rice. Hidden inside Katong Shopping Centre, this second-generation stall has been dishing up juicy chicken and fluffy rice since the late ’80s—so you know they’ve perfected the craft. Each plate comes with achar and the soup of the day, so make sure you arrive hungry.
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JB Ah Meng
Tucking into a white pepper crab from JB Ah Meng is basically a rite of passage in Singapore. This zi char spot is a Bib Gourmand awardee and a firm favourite among celeb chefs (everyone from Ramsay to Bourdain has pulled up a chair here). Sure, there’s always a crowd, but the service is snappy and the feast is worth the wait. Alongside the crab, do yourself a favour and order the Garlic Chilli Lala (clams) and the san lou bee hoon—charred vermicelli noodles that arrive pancake-style and are totally addictive.
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Fu Lin Tofu Yuen
Another must-try dish in Singapore? Yong Tau Foo. With Hakka Chinese roots, this classic mix of tofu, veggies, meat, and seafood typically comes boiled and served in a broth. But at Fu Lin Tofu Yuen, they flip tradition on its head, deep-frying your protein picks until golden, then smothering them in a rich braised meat-and-mushroom sauce over thick bee hoon noodles. The result? Comfort food turned all-out crave-worthy.
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West
Want to eat like a local? Head west, where hawker stalls and Michelin-approved zi char joints serve up the real Singapore on a plate.
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Singapore’s full of water fountains, so BYO bottle and fill up for free.
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Holland Village Hawker Centre
Most flock to Holland Village for the bars and restaurants, but the hawker centre is where some serious food magic happens. There are no misses at this centre, but if you’re short on time, make a beeline for Holland Village Fried Bee Hoon— their stir-fried vermicelli topped with crispy chicken wings will have you craving seconds. Then hit up 363 Katong Laksa Holland Village Nasi Lemak for classic nasi lemak and Mei Di Noodle Store for mushroom minced pork noodles.
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Ah Hua Teochew Fishball Noodles
Run by a father-daughter duo, their slurp-worthy bowls of fishball noodles garner fans across the island, so no matter where you’re based, a trip out west to this special spot is a must. The place is always buzzing but thankfully there’s ample seating and service is speedy. Order the star of the show, lao shu fen (homemade fuzhou fishball with rice needle noodles) and you’ll be in foodie heaven. Think delicate, melt-in-your-mouth fishballs, umami-packed dumplings, and slippery noodles tossed with fried lard.
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ABC Brickworks
If you find yourself in the west, visiting this food centre is non-negotiable, just ask the swarms of locals who flock here daily for a feed. Start at Yuan Yuan Claypot Rice, where bowls are cooked over a charcoal fire with hua diao wine for unreal flavor. Grab cloud-like bao filled with juicy BBQ pork at Bao Zai, and smash the Hainanese pork chops at Yuguo Curry Rice. Finish your culinary adventure with gangster ice—shaved ice topped with mango chunks—at Jin Jin Hot/Cold Dessert.
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Keng Eng Kee
Tucking into a zi char feast—a home-style local meal—is a must when in Singapore, and KEK is the place to do it. From humble hawker stall beginnings to a Michelin-recommended eatery, KEK packs over 50 years of flavour into its menu. Crowd-pleasers? Order the chilli and black pepper crab ahead of time, tuck into the wok-tossed moonlight horfun, and don’t even think about skipping the coffee pork ribs—they’re finger-licking addictive.
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Zai Shun Curry Fish Head
On the Michelin Bib Gourmand list since 2017, this is the spot for fresh-from-the-trawler seafood that won’t empty your wallet. Hot tip: it sells out fast, so get in before the lunchtime rush to snag the good stuff. The fish head curry is zingy, aromatic and big enough to share. Not feeling the fish head? Go for the steamed whole fish instead (you get to pick your catch before it heads off to the kitchen), served with a light soy-based sauce and porridge for a total flavour bomb.
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If you love dining with a side of nature, North Singapore has you covered with sprawling greenery, fresh air, and more bucket-list dining spots than you can tick off in one trip.
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Cavern Restaurant
For a dining experience you won’t forget, snag a table at Cavern, tucked inside Rainforest Wild Asia and inspired by Sarawak’s UNESCO-listed Mulu Caves. The setting is jaw-dropping, and the menu delivers just as much wow. Think cave-smoked ribs dripping in BBQ sauce, charcoal-grilled chicken with burnt lemon and peri peri, plus cocktails as creative as the surroundings. Pro tip: the restaurant sits within a ticketed zone, so you’ll need a Rainforest Wild Asia pass to get in.
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Chong Pang Nasi Lemak
Meet your ultimate late-night supper spot in Yishun—open ‘til 6am for all your midnight (and post-party) cravings. Your order? Their signature nasi lemak: fragrant coconut rice loaded with crispy fried chicken, otak otak and a perfectly golden hashbrown (yes, it works). Don’t forget a generous spoon of their house-made chilli to seal the deal. Still have room to spare? Add on a portion of stirfried long beans and spicy squid.
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Bollywood Farms
Just a 30 minute drive from the city centre, escape to the greenery cloaked landscapes of Kranji. This much-loved farm is packed with organic veggie patches, fruit trees and even a lotus pond. Stroll the grounds, soak in the fresh air, then pull up a chair at Poison Ivy Bistro for a farm-to-table feast. The seasonal menu changes on the reg—think wok-fried beansprouts with salted fish or roasted chicken laksa—but the famous farm-grown banana bread is forever.
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Wheeler’s Estate
Singapore’s biggest alfresco dining spot is a foodie playground. Set in a pre-war colonial building on a lush estate, it’s choose-your-own-adventure eating from morning till night. Start your day with flaky pastries and smooth coffee, then wander Wheeler’s Market to shop local brands and snag a souvenir. Swing back later for firewood-cooked tomahawk steak on the sprawling outdoor area, and when the sun sets, sip, snack and soak up their stacked live music line-up.
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Wildseed Café At The Summerhouse
Summer vibes run year-round at Wildseed Café, where the air-conditioned garden (a game-changer) is as pretty as a fairytale set. Think florals, high tea, and a menu stacked with breakfast, lunch and kid-approved bites (it’s the perfect spot if you’re travelling with little ones). Pro tip: don’t skip the pandan churros or truffle brie pizza. Oh, and dog lovers—expect a serious side of puppy-spotting at this ultra pet-friendly hangout.
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