Singapore is a food lover’s paradise, offering everything from affordable hawker stall classics to world-class Michelin-starred dining. This comprehensive guide covers the essential restaurants and includes traditional recipes so you can recreate these iconic dishes at home.

The Ultimate Singapore Restaurant Guide: 23 Must-Try Dining Spots

Singapore is a food lover’s paradise, offering everything from affordable hawker stall classics to world-class Michelin-starred dining. This comprehensive guide covers the essential restaurants and dishes that define Singapore’s incredible culinary landscape.

Essential Breakfast & Light Bites

1. Ya Kun Kaya Toast

Speciality: Kaya Toast – Singapore’s beloved breakfast dish

Charcoal-grilled bread with kaya (coconut-egg jam)
Served with soft-boiled eggs and coffee/tea
Location: 40+ outlets across Singapore
Pro Tip: Perfect stop before visiting Singapore Zoo (Ang Mo Kio branch)

2. Jian Bo Shui Kueh

Speciality: Chwee Kueh – Steamed rice cakes

Over 50 years of tradition at Tiong Bahru Market
Topped with diced preserved radish and chilli sauce
Location: Tiong Bahru Market, Seng Poh Road #02-05
Hours: 6:30AM-9PM daily
MRT: Tiong Bahru

3. 3S Beancurd City (CLOSED)

Speciality: Soya bean curd with you tiao (deep-fried doughsticks)

Note: This establishment has closed

Nasi Lemak Specialists

4. Changi Nasi Lemak (CLOSED)

Speciality: Legendary nasi lemak with Changi Chilli

Famous for their secret sambal recipe dating back to the 1970s
Spicy Thigh Cutlet Set was their signature dish
Note: This establishment has closed

5. Bali Nasi Lemak

Speciality: Nasi lemak with kecap manis fried chicken

Sister restaurant to the famous Ponggol chain
Location: 2 Lor 15 Geylang Road
Hours: 5:30PM-4AM, Mon-Sat (closed Sundays)
MRT: Aljunied

Indian & Middle Eastern Delights

6. Fatimah Stall Ar Rahman Royal Prata

Speciality: Roti Prata

Crispy butter roti with curry dipping sauce
Always busy with long queues – a good sign!
Location: Tekka Food Centre #01-248, 665 Buffalo Rd
Hours: 7AM-10PM, Tue-Sun (closed Mondays)
MRT: Little India

7. Zam Zam Restaurant

Speciality: Murtabak – stuffed roti prata

Heritage restaurant since 1908 (over 100+ years!)
Filled with spiced beef, chicken, or mutton
Location: 697-699 North Bridge Road
Hours: 7AM-11PM daily
MRT: Bugis

8. The Banana Leaf Apolo

Speciality: Fish Head Curry

Legendary restaurant since 1974
Whole sea bream head in Kerala-style curry with 18 spices
Served on traditional banana leaves
Location: 54 Race Course Road
Hours: 10:30AM-10:30PM daily
MRT: Little India

Iconic Singaporean Dishes

9. Sungei Road Laksa

Speciality: Curry Laksa

One of the last to use charcoal burners
40+ years of the same recipe with mysterious origins
Rich coconut-based curry with rice noodles
Location: #01, 27 Jln Berseh
Hours: 9:30AM-5PM, Thurs-Tues (closed Wednesdays)
MRT: Lavender

10. Five Star Hainanese Cuisine

Speciality: Hainanese Chicken Rice

Uses kampong chicken (native Indonesian/Malaysian breed)
Served with fragrant “oily rice” and a trio of sauces
Location: 419 River Valley Road
Hours: 11AM-2AM daily
MRT: Orchard

11. Tian Tian Hainanese Chicken Rice

Speciality: Hainanese Chicken Rice

Featured by Anthony Bourdain, Michelin Bib Gourmand
Beat Gordon Ramsay in a chicken rice challenge (2013)
Exceptionally fragrant rice and perfect chicken texture
Location: Maxwell Food Centre #01-10/11, 1 Kadayanallur Street
Hours: 10AM-5:30PM daily
MRT: Chinatown

Michelin-Starred Street Food

12. Hill Street Tai Hwa Pork Noodle

Speciality: Bak Chor Mee (Minced Pork Noodles)

Michelin Star winner (2016) – heritage stall since 1935
Vinegary, spicy noodles with pork lard
Warning: Expect 1-2 hour wait times
Location: 66 Crawford Lane #01-12
Hours: 9:30AM-9PM, Tue-Sun (closed Mondays)
MRT: Lavender

Speciality Soups & Broths

13. Ng Ah Sio

Speciality: Bak Kut Teh (Pork Rib Soup)

Meaty pork ribs in herbal broth since 1977
Multiple locations available
Tip: Purchase vouchers through Klook for convenience

14. 545 Whampoa Prawn Noodles

Speciality: Prawn Mee (Hae Mee)

Third-generation hawker (since the 1920s)
Bold, intensely flavorful prawn broth
Location: Tekka Food Centre #01-326, 665 Buffalo Road
Hours: 6:30AM-2PM, Mon-Fri (closed weekends)
MRT: Little India

Braised & Roasted Specialities

15. Heng Gi Goose and Duck Rice

Speciality: Braised Duck and Goose

60+ years of braised duck expertise
Mixed platters with pork face and pork belly
Location: Tekka Food Centre, 665 Buffalo Road
Hours: 8AM-3PM, Tue-Sun (closed Mondays)
MRT: Little India

16. Huat Huat BBQ Chicken Wings

Speciality: Charcoal BBQ Wings

Paper-thin crispy skin, no heavy batter
Served with lime juice and spicy chilli sauce
Location: Multiple outlets, including Marina Bay Sands

Snacks & Street Food

17. 1A Crispy Puffs

Speciality: Curry Puffs

Half-circle pastries with chicken curry, beef rendang fillings
Multiple locations, including Takashimaya Shopping Centre
Standout: Superior pastry shell quality

18. Simple Delite

Speciality: Traditional Kueh (Rice-based snacks)

Kueh Lapis: glutinous rice with gula melaka and coconut
Kueh Salat: pandan and tapioca
Various sweet and savoury options
Location: Tekka Food Centre, Buffalo Road
Hours: 8AM-3PM daily (usually sells out by noon – come early!)
MRT: Little India

Seafood Excellence

19. Red House Seafood Restaurant

Specialty: Chili Crab

Singapore’s national dish – sweet, tangy tomato-chilli sauce
Uses Scottish brown crabs (meatier, less pungent)
Also famous for black pepper crabs
Multiple locations available

20. Don Signature Crab

Speciality: Crab Bee Hoon

Whole mud crabs with rice vermicelli in seafood stock
More affordable alternative to other famous spots
The smallest order serves two people
Location: Block 206, Toa Payoh North 1 #01-1197
Hours: 12NN-8:30PM daily
MRT: Braddell

International & Fusion

21. Ayam Penyet Ria

Speciality: Indonesian Ayam Penyet (Smashed Fried Chicken)

Chicken pounded with a mortar and pestle, then deep-fried
Served with sambal, rice, tofu, and tempeh
Multiple locations along Orchard Road

22. MA Deen Biasa

Speciality: Sup Tulang (Bone Marrow Soup)

“Most desperately delicious” according to food critics
Beef bones in tomato-spice sauce, served witha baguette
Pro Tip: They provide straws to suck out the marrow!
Location: 95/97 Jln Sultan Road
Hours: Open 24 hours
MRT: Lavender

Cafés & Bakeries

24. Tiong Bahru Bakery

Speciality: French Pastries & Coffee

Partnership with Parisian Chef Gontran Cherrier
Green tea almond croissant is exceptional (some say better than Paris!)
Kouign-amann and other French pastries are available
Located in the trendy Tiong Bahru neighbourhood
Location: 56 Eng Hoon Street #01-70
Hours: 8AM-8PM daily
MRT: Tiong Bahru
Pro Tip: Great for breakfast before exploring the stylish neighbourhood

Food Tours & Experiences

25. Off the Eaten Track with A Chef’s Tour

Speciality: Guided Street Food Tour

Features incredible char siew (barbecued pork) rice
Sample multiple best dishes without hawker-hopping solo
Perfect for time-constrained visitors
Schedule: 3-6PM, Thurs-Sun
Highlight: Tender, juicy char siew with crispy skin and savoury-sweet sauce.

23. Candlenut

Speciality: Elevated Peranakan Cuisine

The only Michelin-starred Peranakan restaurant in Singapore
“Ahma-kase” family-style tasting menu (no à la carte dinner)
Weekly changing menu by Chef Malcolm Lee
Reservation Essential
Location: Block 17A Dempsey Road
Hours: 12 NN-3PM daily / 6-10PM Sun-Thurs / 6-11PM Fri-Sat
MRT: Commonwealth

Fine Dining Experience

Tekka Food Centre (Little India)

Home to multiple recommended stalls:

Fatimah Stall Ar Rahman Royal Prata
Heng Gi Goose and Duck Rice
545 Whampoa Prawn Noodles
Simple Delite (traditional kueh)

Maxwell Food Centre (Chinatown)

Tian Tian Hainanese Chicken Rice

Tiong Bahru Market

Jian Bo Shui Kueh

Pro Tips for Dining in Singapore

Queue Times: Popular hawker stalls often have long lines – this is usually a good sign
Peak Hours: Avoid lunch rush (12-2PM) for shorter waits
Cash Ready: Many hawker stalls are cash-only
Sharing: Order multiple dishes to share and try a wider variety
Tissue Paper: Common practice to “chope” (reserve) seats by placing tissue packets
Hydration: Always have water – some dishes can be pretty spicy!

Essential Dishes to Try

Laksa: Spicy coconut noodle soup
Hainanese Chicken Rice: Singapore’s national dish
Chilli Crab: Sweet and tangy seafood speciality
Bak Kut Teh: Herbal pork rib soup
Roti Prata: Flaky flatbread with curry
Kaya Toast: Traditional breakfast with coconut jam
Nasi Lemak: Coconut rice with various sides

Still Missing From This Guide

While comprehensive, this guide doesn’t yet include some Singapore favourites:

Char Kway Teow: Stir-fried rice noodles
Hokkien Mee: Prawn and pork noodle stir-fry
Carrot Cake: Savoury radish cake (not the dessert!)
Yong Tau Foo: Stuffed tofu and vegetables in soup
Oyster Omelette: Street food classic
Dim Sum: Traditional Cantonese small plates
Quality Sushi: Japanese fine dining options

Planning Your Singapore Food Adventure

Best Food Areas by MRT Station:

Little India: Tekka Food Centre (4 recommended stalls)
Tiong Bahru: Traditional market + trendy bakery
Chinatown: Maxwell Food Centre
Orchard: International chains + Ya Kun branches
Marina Bay: Rasapura Masters food court

Budget Planning:

Hawker Stalls: S$3-8 per dish
Casual Restaurants: S$15-30 per person
Fine Dining: S$80-150+ per person
Food Tours: Around S$80-120 per person

Remember: Singapore’s food scene is constantly evolving. Some establishments may have changed locations, hours, or closed permanently. Always check the current status before visiting.

Essential Breakfast & Light Bites

1. Ya Kun Kaya Toast

Location: 40+ outlets across Singapore. Pro Tip: Perfect stop before visiting Singapore Zoo (Ang Mo Kio branch)

Kaya Toast Recipe

Ingredients:

4 slices of thick white bread
3 tbsp homemade kaya (recipe below)
2 tbsp butter
2 eggs
White pepper to taste
Light soy sauce

For Kaya (Coconut Jam):

10 pandan leaves, knotted
400ml coconut milk
200g palm sugar or brown sugar
6 egg yolks
Pinch of salt

Instructions:

Make Kaya: Simmer pandan leaves in coconut milk for 10 minutes. Remove leaves. Whisk egg yolks with sugar until pale. Slowly add warm coconut milk while whisking. Cook on low heat, stirring constantly, for 45-60 minutes until thick and caramelised.
Toast bread over charcoal or in a toaster until golden
Spread butter on one slice, kaya on another, and sandwich together
Soft-boil eggs for 3-4 minutes, crack into a bowl
Season eggs with white pepper and soy sauce
Serve toast cut diagonally with eggs and coffee/tea

2. Jian Bo Shui Kueh

Location: Tiong Bahru Market, Seng Poh Road #02-05 Hours: 6:30AM-9PM daily | MRT: Tiong Bahru

Chwee Kueh (Steamed Rice Cakes) Recipe

Ingredients:

200g rice flour
50g tapioca starch
600ml water
1 tsp salt
100g preserved radish (chai poh), diced
2 tbsp vegetable oil
Chilli sauce for serving

Instructions:

Mix the flours with water and salt until smooth
Steam in small bowls for 15-20 minutes until set
Sauté diced preserved radish in oil until fragrant
Top rice cakes with sautéed radish
Serve with chilli sauce

Nasi Lemak Specialists

3. Bali Nasi Lemak

Location: 2 Lor 15 Geylang Road Hours: 5:30PM-4AM, Mon-Sat (closed Sundays) | MRT: Aljunied

Nasi Lemak Recipe

Ingredients:

2 cups jasmine rice
1 can of coconut milk (400ml)
2 pandan leaves, knotted
1 tsp salt
4 fried chicken pieces
4 hard-boiled eggs
Cucumber slices
Fried peanuts
Fried anchovies (ikan bilis)
Sambal (recipe below)

For Sambal:

20 dried chillies soaked and deseeded
6 shallots
4 garlic cloves
1-inch ginger
2 tbsp tamarind paste
3 tbsp palm sugar
Salt to taste

Instructions:

Cook rice with coconut milk, pandan leaves, and salt ia n inn a rice cooker
Blend the sambal ingredients with a bit of water until smooth
Fry sambal in oil for 10-15 minutes until fragrant and thick
Fry chicken until golden and crispy
Serve rice with all accompaniments and sambal

Indian & Middle Eastern Delights

4. Fatimah Stall Ar Rahman Royal Prata

Location: Tekka Food Centre #01-248, 665 Buffalo Rd Hours: 7AM-10PM, Tue-Sun (closed Mondays) | MRT: Little India

Roti Prata Recipe

Ingredients:

2 cups plain flour
1/2 tsp salt
1 tbsp sugar
2 tbsp condensed milk
3 tbsp ghee or oil
3/4 cup warm water
Extra ghee for cooking

For Curry Sauce:

2 onions, sliced
3 tbsp curry powder
400ml coconut milk
2 potatoes, cubed
Salt and sugar to taste

Instructions:

Mix flour, salt, sugar, condensed milk, and ghee
Add water gradually to form a smooth dough
Rest the dough for 2 hours, covered
Divide into balls, flatten paper-thin by hand
Cook on a hot griddle with ghee until crispy
Make curry: Fry onions, add curry powder, coconut milk, and potatoes
Serve hot with curry

5. Zam Zam Restaurant

Location: 697-699 North Bridge Road Hours: 7AM-11PM daily | MRT: Bugis

Murtabak Recipe

Ingredients:

Roti prata dough (recipe above)
300g ground beef or mutton
2 onions, diced
3 eggs, beaten
2 tsp curry powder
Salt and pepper
Fresh coriander

Instructions:

Cook meat with onions, curry powder, and seasonings
Roll the prata dough very thin
Place the meat mixture and beaten egg on the dough
Fold dough to encase filling
Cook on the griddle until golden and crispy
Serve with curry sauce and pickled onions

6. The Banana Leaf Apolo

Location: 54 Race Course Road Hours: 10:30AM-10:30PM daily | MRT: Little India

Fish Head Curry Recipe

Ingredients:

1 large fish head (snapper or similar)
400ml coconut milk
2 tbsp fish curry powder
4 shallots, sliced
3 garlic cloves
1-inch ginger
2 tomatoes, quartered
10 okra, halved
2 eggplants, cubed
Tamarind paste
Curry leaves

Instructions:

Marinate the fish head with turmeric and salt
Fry the fish head until golden, set aside
Blend shallots, garlic, and ginger into a paste
Fry paste until fragrant, add curry powder
Add coconut milk, vegetables, and fish head
Simmer 20 minutes until vegetables are tender
Serve on a banana leaf with rice

Iconic Singaporean Dishes

7. Sungei Road Laksa

Location: #01, 27 Jln Berseh Hours: 9:30AM-5PM, Thurs-Tues (closed Wednesdays) | MRT: Lavender

Laksa Recipe

Ingredients:

400g fresh rice noodles
400ml coconut milk
2 tbsp laksa paste (or blend: 10 dried chillies, 4 shallots, 3 candlenuts, 1 tbsp dried shrimp, 1 tsp belachan)
200g prawns
200g fish cake, sliced
100g cockles (optional)
Bean sprouts
Vietnamese coriander (laksa leaves)
Hard-boiled eggs, halved

Instructions:

Blend laksa paste ingredients with water
The paste in oil until fragrant
Add coconut milk and simmer
Cook prawns and fish cakes in broth
Blanch noodles and bean sprouts
Serve noodles in bowls, top with ingredients and broth
Garnish with coriander and egg halves

8. Five Star Hainanese Cuisine

Location: 419 River Valley Road Hours: 11AM-2AM daily | MRT: Orchard

9. Tian Tian Hainanese Chicken Rice

Location: Maxwell Food Centre #01-10/11, 1 Kadayanallur Street Hours: 10AM-5:30PM daily | MRT: Chinatown

Hainanese Chicken Rice Recipe

Ingredients:

1 whole chicken (1.5kg)
2 cups jasmine rice
3 tbsp chicken fat or oil
4 shallots, minced
3 garlic cloves, minced
1-inch ginger, sliced
2 pandan leaves
Salt to taste

For Sauces:

Ginger sauce: 2-inch ginger, 2 tbsp chicken oil, salt
Chillisauce: 10 red chillies, 3 garlic cloves, 1 tbsp vinegar, sugar
Dark soy sauce: Premium dark soy sauce

Instructions:

Poach chicken in salted water at 80°C for 45 minutes
Ice bath the chicken immediately to stop cooking
Reserve stock for rice and soup
Fry rice with chicken fat, shallots, garlic, and ginger
Cook rice with chicken stock and pandan leaves
Blend the sauce ingredients separately
Serve sliced chicken with fragrant rice and three sauces

Michelin-Starred Street Food

10. Hill Street Tai Hwa Pork Noodle

Location: 66 Crawford Lane #01-12 Hours: 9:30AM-9PM, Tue-Sun (closed Mondays) | MRT: Lavender Warning: Expect 1-2 hour wait times

Bak Chor Mee Recipe

Ingredients:

400g fresh yellow noodles
200g minced pork
200g pork slices
100g pork liver, sliced
4 pork balls
2 tbsp lard or oil
2 tbsp black vinegar
1 tbsp light soy sauce
1 tsp white pepper
Lettuce leaves
Crispy pork lard (optional)

Instructions:

Blanch noodles and arrange in bowls
Cook minced pork until fragrant
Blanch pork slices and liver quickly
Boil pork balls in stock
Season noodles with vinegar, soy sauce, and pepper
Top with pork, liver, balls, and crispy lard
Serve with clear soup on the side

Speciality Soups & Broths

11. Ng Ah Sio

Multiple locations | Tip: Purchase vouchers through Klook

Bak Kut Teh Recipe

Ingredients:

1kg pork ribs
1 packet bak kut teh spice mix (or blend: white pepper, star anise, cinnamon, cloves, fennel seeds, coriander seeds)
6 garlic cloves
100g dried shiitake mushrooms
Dark soy sauce
Light soy sauce
Salt to taste

Instructions:

Blanch ribs to remove impurities
Simmer ribs with spice mix and garlic for 2 hours
Add mushrooms ithe n the final 30 minutes
Season with soy sauce and salt
Serve with rice and strong Chinese tea

12. 545 Whampoa Prawn Noodles

Location: Tekka Food Centre #01-326, 665 Buffalo Road Hours: 6:30AM-2PM, Mon-Fri (closed weekends) | MRT: Little India

Prawn Mee Recipe

Ingredients:

300g prawns, shells reserved
200g yellow noodles
100g rice vermicelli
2 eggs
Bean sprouts
Chives, chopped
Fried shallots

For Broth:

Prawn shells and heads
1 tbsp oil
2 shallots
Water

Instructions:

Fry prawn shells until fragrant and red
Simmer shells with water for 1 hour to make stock
Strain stock and season
Blanch noodles and bean sprouts
Boil eggs and slice
Serve noodles in bowls with prawns and rich broth
Garnish with chives and fried shallots

Braised & Roasted Specialties

13. Heng Gi Goose and Duck Rice

Location: Tekka Food Centre, 665 Buffalo Road Hours: 8AM-3PM, Tue-Sun (closed Mondays) | MRT: Little India

Braised Duck Recipe

Ingredients:

1 whole duck, cut into pieces
3 tbsp dark soy sauce
2 tbsp light soy sauce
3 tbsp sugar
2 star anise
1 cinnamon stick
4 cloves
2-inch ginger
4 shallots
Chinese rice wine

Instructions:

Marinate dtthek duckh soy sauce
Fry dtheduckil golden
Add spices, ginger, shallots, and water to cover
Braise for 1.5 hours until tender
Reduce the sauce until thick and glossy
Serve with steamed rice

14. Huat Huat BBQ Chicken Wings

Location: Multiple outlets, cincludingMarina Bay Sands

BBQ Chicken Wings Recipe

Ingredients:

12 chicken wings
2 tbsp soy sauce
1 tbsp oyster sauce
1 tbsp honey
1 tsp five-spice powder
2 garlic cloves, minced
Lime juice
ChillChillie for serving

Instructions:

Marinate wings with sauces and spices for 2 hours
Grill over charcoal, turning frequently
Cook until the skin is paper-thin and crispy
Serve with lime juice and chilli sauce

Snacks & Street Food

15. 1A Crispy Puffs

Location: Multiple outlets including Takashimaya Shopping Centre

Curry Puff Recipe

Ingredients:

2 cups plain flour
4 tbsp oil
1 tsp salt
Water as needed

For Filling:

300g potatoes, cubed
200g chicken, diced
2 tbsp curry powder
1 onion, diced
Hard-boiled egg, chopped

Instructions:

Make dough with flour, oil, salt, and water
Cook filling ingredients until potatoes are tender
Rollthe the dough thin, cut into circles
Fill half-circles with a mixture
Seal edges and deep-fry until golden
Serve hot

16. Simple Delite

Location: Tekka Food Centre, Buffalo Road Hours: 8AM-3PM daily (sells out by noon!) | MRT: Little India

Kueh Lapis Recipe

Ingredients:

200g glutinous rice
400ml coconut milk
1 tsp salt
Banana leaves for wrapping
Gula melaka (palm sugar) syrup
Fresh coconut, grated

Instructions:

Soak rice overnight
Steam rice for 20 minutes
Mix with coconut milk and salt
Wrap in banana leaves, and steam for 30 minutes more
Serve with palm sugar syrup and coconut

Seafood Excellence

17. Red House Seafood Restaurant

Multiple locations

ChilliCrab Recipe

Ingredients:

2 large mud crabs, cleaned and quartered
3 tbsp tomato sauce
2 tbschilliili sauce
1 tbsp rice vinegar
2 tbsp sugar
1 egg, beaten
2 tbsp cornstarch mixed with water
Spring onions, chopped

Instructions:

Deep-fry crab pieces until shells turn red
Mix the sauces, vinegar, and sugar
Stir-fry crab wth the sauce mixture
Add beaten egg, stirring quickly
Thicken with cornstarch slurry
Garnish with spring onions

18. Don Signature Crab

Location: Block 206, Toa Payoh North 1 #01-1197 Hours: 12NN-8:30PM daily | MRT: Braddell

Crab Bee Hoon Recipe

Ingredients:

2 mud crabs
300g rice vermicelli
2 eggs
Chinese cabbage
Fish stock
Light soy sauce
White pepper

Instructions:

Clean and chop crabs
Soak the bee hoon in warm water
Stir-fry crab with ginger and garlic
Add stock and simmer
Add bee hoon and vegetables
Beat in eggs, season with soy sauce and pepper

International & Fusion

19. Ayam Penyet Ria

Multiple locations

Ayam Penyet Recipe

Ingredients:

4 chicken thighs
2 cups flour
Spices: turmeric, coriander, garlic powder
Oil for frying

For Sambal:

20 bird’s eye chillies
6 shallots
4 garlic cloves
Tamarind paste
Palm sugar

Instructions:

Marinate the chicken with spices
Coat with seasoned flour
Deep-fry until golden
Pound lightly with a pestle to “smash”
Blend the sambal ingredients
Serve with rice, sambal, and vegetables

20. MA Deen Biasa

Location: 95/97 Jln Sultan Road Hours: Open 24 hours | MRT: Lavender

Sup Tulang Recipe

Ingredients:

1kg beef bones with marrow
2 tbsp tomato paste
1 onion, sliced
3 tomatoes, quartered
Spices: cinnamon, star anise, cardamom
French bread for serving

Instructions:

Roast bones until browned
Sauté onions until soft
Add tomato paste and spices
Simmer with bones for 2-3 hours
Add fresh tomatoes in the final 30 minutes
Serve with bread and straws for marrow

Fine Dining Experience

21. Candlenut

Location: Block 17A Dempsey Road Hours: 12NN-3PM daily / 6-10PM Sun-Thurs / 6-11PM Fri-Sat | MRT: Commonwealth

Peranakan-Style Rendang Recipe

Ingredients:

1kg beef chuck, cubed
400ml coconut milk
3 tbsp rendang paste
4 kaffir lime leaves
2 lemongrass stalks
Tamarind paste
Palm sugar

For Rendang Paste:

10 dried chillies
6 shallots
4 garlic cloves
2-inch ginger
2-inch galangal
3 candlenuts

Instructions:

Blend all paste ingredients until smooth
the past until fragrant
Add beef and coconut milk
Simmer slowly for 3-4 hours until dry
Stir frequently to prevent burning
Season with tamarind and palm sugar

Cafés & Bakeries

22. Tiong Bahru Bakery

Location: 56 Eng Hoon Street #01-70 Hours: 8AM-8PM daily | MRT: Tiong Bahru

Green Tea Almond Croissant Recipe

Ingredients:

Store-bought puff pastry (or make croissant dough)
100g almond cream
2 tbsp matcha powder
Sliced almonds
Egg wash

For Almond Cream:

100g butter, softened
100g sugar
100g ground almonds
2 eggs

Instructions:

Make almond cream by mixing all ingredients
Add matcha powder to the cream
Roll pastry, spread with cream
Shape into croissants
Proof until doubled
Brush with egg wash, sprinkle almonds
Bake at 180°C for 20-25 minutes

Food Tours & Experiences

23. Off the Eaten Track with A Chef’s Tour

Schedule: 3-6PM, Thurs-Sun

Char Siew Recipe

Ingredients:

1kg pork shoulder, cut into strips
3 tbsp hoisin sauce
2 tbsp soy sauce
2 tbsp honey
1 tbsp Chinese rice wine
1 tsp five-spice powder
Red food colouring (optional)

Instructions:

Marinate pork overnight with all ingredients
Roast at 220°C for 25 minutes
Baste with marinade every 10 minutes
CCaramelisendunder theill for the final 5 minutes
Slice and serve with steamed rice

Key Food Centres to Visit

Tekka Food Centre (Little India)

Home to multiple recommended stalls:

Fatimah Stall Ar Rahman Royal Prata
Heng Gi Goose and Duck Rice
545 Whampoa Prawn Noodles
Simple Delite (traditional kueh)

Maxwell Food Centre (Chinatown)

Tian Tian Hainanese Chicken Rice

Tiong Bahru Market

Jian Bo Shui Kueh

Pro Tips for Dining in Singapore

Queue Times: Popular hawker stalls often have long lines – this is usually a good sign
Peak Hours: Avoid lunch rush (12-2PM) for shorter waits
Cash Ready: Many hawker stalls are cash-only
Sharing: Order multiple dishes to share and try a wider variety
Tissue Paper: Common practice to “chope” (reserve) seats by placing tissue packets
Hydration: Always have water – some dishes can be pretty spicy!

Essential Dishes to Try

Laksa: Spicy coconut noodle soup
Hainanese Chicken Rice: Singapore’s national dish
Chillii Crab: Sweet and tangy seafood speciality
Bak Kut Teh: Herbal pork rib soup
Roti Prata: Flaky flatbread with curry
Kaya Toast: Traditional breakfast with coconut jam
Nasi Lemak: Coconut rice with various sides

Budget Planning

Hawker Stalls: S$3-8 per dis,,h Casual Restaurants: S$15-30 per person Fine Dining: S$80-150+ per person Food Tours: Around S$80-120 per person

Best Food Areas by MRT Station

Little India: Tekka Food Centre (4 recommended stalls)
Tiong Bahru: Traditional market + trendy bakery
Chinatown: Maxwell Food Centre
Orchard: International chains + Ya Kun branches
Marina Bay: Rasapura Masters food court

Note: Singapore’s food scene is constantly evolving. Always check the current status of restaurants before visiting. These recipes are traditional interpretations—actual restaurant versions may vary.

Delivery Considerations for Food

Whyq Specialised Service: Whyq specifically focuses on hawker food delivery and may have better coverage for specific centres

Delivery Fees: Typically range from $3-8 SGD, depending on distance and platform
Food Quality Concerns: Some hawker dishes don’t transport well (soup noodles, crispy items)
Bundle Orders: Some platforms allow ordering from multiple stalls in the same hawker centre
Delivery Timing: Peak meal hours may see longer delivery times from popular hawker centres
Minimum Order Requirements: Some hawker stalls have minimum order amounts for delivery
In-Person Experience: Many food enthusiasts believe the authentic hawker experience requires dining in person

Maxthon

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Maxthon, with its advanced features, boasts a comprehensive suite of built-in tools designed to enhance your online privacy. Among these tools are a highly effective ad blocker and a range of anti-tracking mechanisms, each meticulously crafted to fortify your digital sanctuary. This browser has carved out a niche for itself, particularly with its seamless compatibility with Windows 11, further solidifying its reputation in an increasingly competitive market.

In a crowded landscape of web browsers, Maxthon has forged a distinct identity through its unwavering dedication to offering a secure and private browsing experience. Fully aware of the myriad threats lurking in the vast expanse of cyberspace, Maxthon works tirelessly to safeguard your personal information. Utilising state-of-the-art encryption technology, it ensures that your sensitive data remains protected and confidential throughout your online adventures.

What truly sets Maxthon apart is its commitment to enhancing user privacy during every moment spent online. Each feature of this browser has been meticulously designed with the user’s privacy in mind. Its powerful ad-blocking capabilities work diligently to eliminate unwanted advertisements, while its comprehensive anti-tracking measures effectively reduce the presence of invasive scripts that could disrupt your browsing enjoyment. As a result, users can traverse the web with newfound confidence and safety.

Moreover, Maxthon’s incognito mode provides an extra layer of security, granting users enhanced anonymity while engaging in their online pursuits. This specialised mode not only conceals your browsing habits but also ensures that your digital footprint remains minimal, allowing for an unobtrusive and liberating internet experience. With Maxthon as your ally in the digital realm, you can explore the vastness of the internet with peace of mind, knowing that your privacy is being prioritised every step of the way.