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Food Guide & Recommended Local Hawker Centres
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HAWKER CENTRES are complexes containing numerous food stalls adjoining wet markets locals frequent for meals and sundries. Located in public housing estates, they serve as communal hubs for residents. Singapore has over 110 with more in the works.

Our hawker culture is a significant part of Singapore's identity and was inscribed on the UNESCO Representative List of the Intangible Cultural Heritage of Humanity in 2020. Our specific genre of local cuisine evolved through decades of multi-racial harmony. 

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ETHNIC QUARTERS

Golden Mile Food Centre on Beach Road Albert Centre​ at Bugis Tekka Centre in Little India​ Nearby: Bugis Street Market, Kwan Im Thong Hood Cho Temple, Sri Krishnan Temple,  Kampong Glam, Haji Lane, Sultan Mosque, Arab Street, Raffles Hotel, CHIJMES, Little India, Sri Veeramakaliamman & Sri PerumalTemple, Former House of Tan Teng Niah, Mustapha

CHINATOWN & THE CENTRAL BUSINESS DISTRICT

People’s Park​ Food Centre Chinatown Hawker Centre​ Maxwell Food Centre Lau Pa Sat Satay Street in the Central Business District​
  • Location of 18 Raffles Quay, Singapore 048582
  • Nearest MRT -  DT17 Downtown (400m/4min walk), DT18 Telok Ayer (300m/3mins walk), EW14 Raffles Place (500m/5mins walk)
Nearby: Buddha Tooth Relic Temple, Sri Mariamman Temple, Chinatown Street Market, Masjid Jamae, Thian Hock Keng Temple, URA City Gallery, Ann Siang Hill, Club Street, Central Business District and Marina Bay, Boat Quay, Clark Quay Gardens By The Bay, Supertree Grove 

SPECIAL MENTION

Old Airport Road​ Food Centre at Kallang Nearby: Typical Housing Estate about 15 mins walk from Geylang. Further out but recommended for the quality and authenticity of local food. Nary a tourist unless brought by a local. 


As a guide
  • This Local Hawker Food Guide was borne by our love of food and photography. 
  • This page will give you an idea of where and what's to be had.
  • You can also a google search on what you are interested in before heading down. ​
  • This will guide you to locations chosen for their smells and taste, sights and sounds for a satisfying and local’s local food experience.
  • We can almost guarantee that you will be hard pressed to find tourists eating at where we’re at.
  • Eat like a pro. Learn about the differences, nuances and what sets what you’re eating apart from the run-of-the-mill offerings.
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Our Guide to Local Hawker Food​​
Golden Mile Food Centre @Beach Road​
  • ​505 Beach Rd, Singapore 199583​
  • Nearest MRT -  CC5 Nicoll Highway (7mins walk) or DT14/EW12 Bugis (15mins walk)
Beach Road is a major road located in the downtown area of Singapore. It is historically significant as it was one of the earliest roads built in the colonial era and was named after the beach that used to exist nearby.

​It is home to several cultural and historical landmarks, such as the Sultan Mosque and the Victoria Theatre and Concert Hall. ​Beach Road is notable for its hawker center, which offers a wide range of cuisines with strong malay, chinese, thai influence which greatly reflect Singapore's rich cultural heritage.
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​This Hawker Centre is known for:
  • Yong Tau Fu
  • Fishball Noodle
  • Cantonese Style Congee
  • Bak Chor Mee *Michelin
  • Hainanese Boneless Chicken Rice 
  • Teochew Fish Soup
  • Traditional Wonton Noodle
  • Fried Carrot Cake
  • Fresh springroll
  • Char kway Teow
  • Pig leg rice
  • Rojak *Michelin
  • Curry Chicken Noodles *Michelin
  • Braised Pork Belly 
  • Indonesian Padang
  • Mee Rebus
  • Mee Siam
  • Gado Gado
  • Tahu Goreng
  • Soto Ayam
  • Nasi Soto
  • Lontong
  • Satay *Michelin
  • Indian Rojak​
  • Ice Kacang
  • Ching Tng
  • Cendol
  • Grass Jelly
  • Tang Yuan
  • Beancurd
Tekka Centre ​@Little India​​
  • ​​665 Buffalo Road, Singapore 210665
  • Nearest MRT -  DT12/NE7 Little India (1min walk) or DT13 Rochor (7mins walk)​
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Desp​ite suffering significant damage during World War II, Little India bounced back and today is a popular tourist destination with its vibrant festivals and bustling markets. 

​Contrary to it's namesake, Little India was originally an European enclave.
​Although Little India in Singapore is known for its wide range of local Indian cuisine, snacks and sweets, a good mix of diverse food offerings from other ethnicities cuisines can be had.

​​​This Hawker Centre is known for:
  • Goose and Duck Rice
  • Chicken feet noodle
  • Prawn Noodles
  • Biryani
  • Indian Rojak
  • Murtabak
  • Rice
  • Naans
  • Rotis
  • Pratas
  • Dosai
  • Uthappam
  • Tiffin
  • Vadai
  • Ang ku kueh
  • Soon kueh
  • Png kueh
  • Carrot cake
  • Pig spare part soup
  • Teh Halia
  • Lassi
  • Masala Teh
  • Teh O Limau Panas
  • Ice Kacang
  • Ching Tng
  • Cendol
  • Grass Jelly
  • Tang Yuan
  • Beancurd​​​
​Albert Centre ​@Bugis​
  • 270 Queen St, Singapore 180270
  • Nearest MRT -  DT14/EW12 (3mins walk)
Bugis is a historical district in Singapore that has undergone significant transformation over the years. It was named after the Buginese people who were originally from Sulawesi, Indonesia, and settled in the area in the early 19th century.

In the past, Bugis was known as a seedy area with a reputation  for It's red-light district and other illicit activities servicing naval personnels using Singapore a port of call.

Bugis Street Market is known for its wide variety of affordable fashion, accessories and street snacks. A great area to sample Singapore in a nutshell.

​​This Hawker Centre is known for:
  • Fu Zhou Oyster Cake
  • Fried Oysters Omelette 
  • Hand-Made Fish Balls
  • Curry Chicken Noodle
  • Black & White Fish Soup
  • Claypot rIce & Turtle soup
  • Braised Pig Trotter
  • Indian Rojak
  • Prawn Noodles Soup
  • Bak Chor Mee
  • Black WHite Carrot Cake
  • Fresh Spring Rolls
  • Nasi Lemak
  • Char Kway Teow
  • Lor Mee​
  • Yong Tau Foo
  • Jellied pork
  • Cold shark meat
  • Padang
  • Congee
  • Ice Kacang
  • Ching Tng
  • Cendol
  • Grass Jelly
  • Tang Yuan
  • Beancurd
Beseh Food Centre @Jalan Besar​
  • 166 Jalan Besar, Singapore 208877
  • Nearest MRT -  DT22 Jalan Besar (5mins walk)
​Jalan Besar is a major road in Singapore dating back to the colonial era. In Malay, "Jalan Besar" means "big road," and was named after its size and importance as a major artery in the city. It was a major center for textile production and trading in the early years.​Today, it is still a busy commercial district and a hub for local trade.

Located at the fringe of central Singapore, it's a great example of a still predominantly local area and the food to be had reflects as much.

​​This Hawker Centre is known for:
  • Hainan Hokkien Mee
  • Burger, Mac & Cheese
  • Tahu Goreng
  • Gado Gado
  • Mee Soto Ayam
  • Tulang
  • Teochew Braised Duck
  • Yong Tau Foo
  • Bakmie
  • Hainanese Chicken Rice
  • Curry Chicken Noodle
  • The Original Vadai
  • Wanton Noodle
  • Claypot Rice
  • Roasted Meats
  • Fried Kway Teow Mee
  • Chilli Mee Prawn Laksa
  • Fried Hokkien Prawn Noodle
  • Teo Chew Lor Mee
  • Hainanese Beef Noodles
  • Chilli ban mian
  • Ice Kacang
  • Ching Tng
  • Cendol
  • Grass Jelly
  • Tang Yuan
  • Beancurd
Lau Pa Sat - Satay Street
@​Central Business District​
  • 18 Raffles Quay, SIngapore 048582
  • Nearest MRT -  DT17 Downtown (4min walk), DT18 Telok Ayer (3mins walk), EW14 Raffles Place (6mins walk)
​Lau Pa Sat dates back over 150 years(or “old market” in the Hokkien dialect)and  is a beautifully restored cast iron heritage structur​e and was Singapore's first wet market.

It is located within the central business district and Marina Bay, a stone's throw away from Boat Quay and Clark Quay. This is where the now defunct satay club has been relocated to. 

​The adjoining road closes after office hours for dining alfresco under the stars... or rain if you so wish. Aside from the numerous satay stalls by the roadside, the market inside contains a cacophony of food that bewilders your senses in terms of selections and choices. A great balance of senses and an ideal starting point for a night out in town. 

​This Hawker Centre is known for:
  • Satay street
  • Duck noodles
  • Chicken Cutlet Noodle
  • FishBall Noodles
  • Ban Mian
  • Yong Tau Foo
  • Pig Organ Soup 
  • Kway Chap
  • Pao Fan
  • Ice Kacang
  • Ching Tng
  • Cendol
  • Grass Jelly
  • Tang Yuan
  • Beancurd
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 People’s Park​ Food Centre
@Chinatown 
  • 32 New Market Rd, Singapore 050032
  • Nearest MRT -  DT12/NE7 Little India (1min walk) or DT13 (7mins walk)
Located in the heart of Chinatown, this Hawker Center dates back to the 1970s. It was established during a period when Singapore was rapidly modernizing, and the government was relocating street vendors into organized hawker centers for better hygiene and safety. 

It is a great representation of Singapore's multicultural cuisine. The center boasts over 100 food stalls, each specializing in a unique dish. From savory char kway teow, a stir-fried noodle dish, to aromatic Hainanese chicken rice, and mouthwatering chili crab.

The hawker vendors at People's Park Food Centre are often families who have been in the business for decades. They take immense pride in preserving and passing down their culinary traditions.
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This Hawker Centre is known for:
  • Roasted Meats
  • Dou Fu
  • Mala Xiang Guo
  • Yong Tau Foo
  • La Mian
  • Xiao Long Bao
  • Teochew Braised Duck 
  • Loh Mei
  • Hainan Fen
  • Xiang La Xie
  • Soon Kueh​​
  • Ice Kacang
  • Ching Tng
  • Cendol
  • Grass Jelly
  • Tang Yuan
  • Beancurd
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Chinatown Hawker Centre
​@Chinatown​
  • 21 Banda St, Singapore 050005
  • Nearest MRT -  DT19/NE4 Chinatown (4mins walk)
Originally used by the Japanese military police during the Japanese Occupation, the site was home to “death houses” and brothels until the 1960s when the land was cleared. 

This hawker center has a rich history, bearing witness to the evolution of Singapore's food culture over the decades.

Chinatown Food Centre is particularly renowned for its authentic Chinese cuisine. Here, you can savor regional delights like Teochew porridge, Hokkien mee, and Cantonese roast meats. Many of the hawker stalls are family-owned, with recipes passed down through generations, ensuring an unadulterated taste of Chinese culinary heritage.

This Hawker Centre is known for:
  • Soya Sauce Chicken Rice & Noodle *Michelin 
  • Roasted Meats Rice and Noodles
  • Claypot Rice *Michelin
  • La Mian
  • Xiao Long Bao
  • Teochew Braised Duck & Kway Chap
  • Fresh Popiah
  • Kueh Pie Tee
  • Yam Cake/Roll
  • Soon Kueh
  • Chee Cheong Fun
  • Bak Chang​ Rice Dumpling
  • Congee
  • Ikan Bilis Yong Tau Fu
  • Beef Brisket
  • Braised Pork Knuckles
  • Traditional Thick Toasts​
  • Pig Stomach Fish Maw Soup
  • Chee Cheong Fun
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Old Airport Road Food Centre
@Kallang​
  • 51 Old Airport Rd, Singapore 390051
  • Nearest MRT -  CC8 Dakota (5mins walk)
This Hawker Centre is situated on the site of the former Kallang Airport, Singapore's first civil airport. The airport was opened in 1937 and served as the primary airport for Singapore until the opening of Changi Airport in 1955.

It was one of many hawker centers built during this period to preserve the tradition of street food culture in Singapore.

The Old Airport Road Hawker Centre has received recognition and awards for its culinary offerings and contribution to Singapore's food culture.

This Hawker Centre is known for:
  • Chicken rice
  • BBQ Pork Rice
  • Lor Mee
  • Fresh Spring Roll
  • Crispy Curry Puff
  • Fried Hokkien Mee
  • Traditional and Fruit Rojak
  • Special Beef Noodles
  • Freshly Made Chee Cheong Fun
  • Live Prawn Noodles
  • Seafood Soup
  • Handmade Pau
  • Pasta Risotto
  • Fish Head Bee Hoon
  • Western Barbeque
  • Oyster Omelet.
  • Wanton Mee
  • Fried Kway Teow
  • Kway Chap
  • Ice Kacang
  • Ching Tng
  • Cendol
  • Grass Jelly
  • Tang Yuan
  • Beancurd
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