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- Step into any hawker centre in Singapore and you’ll come across a dizzying array of dishes and food traditions — anything from regional Chinese cuisines, traditional dishes from the Malay Archipelago and South Asia, and uniquely Singaporean dishes that you won’t be able to get your hands anywhere else.
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Aug 9, 2024 · From the moment you step into a bustling hawker center, the vibrant aromas and colourful dishes pull you into a world where every meal has a story. In this guide, DFD will take you through 59 of the most irresistible hawker dishes that Singapore has to offer.
- Chicken Rice
- Laksa
- Kway Chap
- Hokkien Mee
- Bak Chor Mee
- Mixed Economic Rice
- Economical Bee Hoon / Wuxiang
- Fish Soup
- Nasi Lemak
- Mala Xiang Guo
One of the nation’s most loved and well-recognised hawker staples is undoubtedly Chicken Rice! Available in variations of steamed, roasted, and soy sauce chicken, this dish is definitely in the running for Singapore’s most beloved culinary treasures. What makes or breaks this dish is ironically not the chicken, but the rice. A good bowl of chicken ...
Singaporeans love their spice, and most can hold it well. Inarguably one of Singapore’s top favourites, Laksa is one of but many comfort food we turn to on a wet day when we crave warmth and spice. Known for its delightfully fiery kick, the laksa is a spicy noodle dish that typically comes served with thick bee hoon noodles swimming in a bright ora...
Singaporeans are no stranger to Kway Chap. Another great dish to tuck into on cold, rainy days, this bowl of silky noodle sheets usually comes served with a platter of pork meat, intestines, braised egg and chewy pork skin. A classic all-time favourite for Singaporeans, this deceivingly simple dish requires a fair but of effort and time to prepare....
Think a stir-fried plate of umami goodness, made up of a mix of yellow and thick vermicelli noodles lightly drenched in a savoury broth created from pork bones and pork head. Decorate with prawns, squid, sliced pork belly strips, and egg and there you have it – Singapore’s fan favourite Hokkien Mee. Top with a squeeze of fresh lime and throw a spoo...
Perfect for a delicious, quick meal fix any day, fan favourite Bak Chor Mee is simply a bowl full of noodles littered with minced meat bits, meatball, fishball, stewed mushrooms and a healthy scoop of chopped chilli slices. Available in your choice of dry or soup variants along with your pick of noodles, the dish is typically best enjoyed with thic...
Better known as ‘caifan’ among locals, mixed economic rice is a one of the most common meal options to turn to during the lunch hour rush. The dish, is in essence, rice with any selection of ingredients available from the stall. Ordering starts from the opposite end from the cashier where you slowly walk through the dishes and point at those which ...
Similar to caifan, the economy fried bee hoon is one of the simplest yet tasty meal that you can settle for in Singapore. A typical economy fried bee hoon mee normally will offer at least two types of noodles, the drier white thin bee hoon mee and yellow noodles. For those that opt for the thin bee hoon noodles, the mee will be fried to a yummy gol...
It is as it name suggests : tender, thinly sliced pieces of fish swimming in soup. The nourishing bowls are customisable and diners get to decide if they want the rice or noodles to enjoy with the soup. Despite fish soup being a light and healthy dish, this hawker delight is by no means, bland. The soup is laced with the sweetness and freshness of ...
Arguably one of our country’s most iconic dishes, Nasi Lemak is a huge hit among diners of all races, cultures and ages. Consisting of coconut rice, fried chicken, eggs, peanuts and a generous serving of flaming sambal, this fragrant dish is the perfect savoury and spicy delight for any time of the day. This simple and classic dish is readily avail...
A recent appreciation for these bowls of fiery goodness has seen a wave of new stalls mushrooming all over Singapore in recent years. Evidenced in our quest for the best Mala Xiang Guo stall, Singaporeans love for all things spicy is seemingly infectious. Confident you can take the heat? For those who have fallen in love at first bite with the mind...
- Nasi Lemak Ayam Taliwang. After you try a bite of this nasi lemak, you’ll understand why it landed itself a spot on the 2021 Michelin Guide. The famed Nasi Lemak Ayam Taliwang is famous in Yishun, so it’s no surprise that the team set up shop in Lau Pa Sat.
- Shanghai Fried Xiao Long Bao. Pan-fried dumplings handmade by an ex-Crystal Jade dim sum chef? Say no more. After rolling out the dough and wrapping up the filling, the sheng jian baos are then fried and steamed.
- Lixin Teochew Fishball Noodle. When in doubt, always pick a fuss-free bowl of fishball noodles. It’s an easy pick with a ton of ingredients that rarely disappoint.
- Munchi Pancakes. For the ideal on-the-go sweet treat, you must pick up some pancakes from Munchi Pancakes. This charming brand serves traditional Singapore min jiang kueh in unique and modern flavours.
- Hong Lim Market & Food Centre. A fixture in the Chinatown area since it was built in 1978, this hawker center near Chinatown MRT is on the smaller side (it has just 100 stalls) but it’s a go-to spot for many working in the area.
- Adam Road Food Centre. Small in size and known for its halal-certified eats, this hawker center is located opposite the Singapore Botanical Gardens (Bukit Timah Gate).
- Amoy Street Food Centre. In the Central Business District, this newly renovated, bustling food center has a mix of heritage hawkers, Michelin Bib Gourmand winners, and new-generation owners serving modernized hawker staples like A Fishball Story’s Singapore-style ramen with handmade fishballs.
- Ghim Moh Market & Food Centre. Buzzing with activity from dawn till the late afternoon, this popular eating spot in the west is hidden from most tourists.
- Lau Pa Sat. Image credit: Johnson Lam. Originally Singapore’s first wet market, Lau Pa Sat was later converted into a hawker centre in 1972, and has since become an iconic place for local food in Singapore.
- Maxwell Food Centre. Maxwell Food Centre is home to arguably the most famous chicken rice stall on the planet, Tian Tian Hainanese Chicken Rice, but that isn’t all it’s known for.
- Old Airport Road Food Centre. With over a hundred stalls to pick from, Old Airport Road Food Centre is a treasure trove of good food. Some of the popular stalls, namely Nam Sing Hokkien Fried Mee, Lao Fu Zi Fried Kway Teow, and To-Ricos Guo Shi, are featured in the Michelin Guide Singapore Bib Gourmand.
- Adam Road Food Centre. Adam Road Food Centre may be one of the smaller hawker centres on the list, but it’s home to some of the most famous halal stalls in the country.
Mar 8, 2020 · To save you the hassle and let you get straight to the good stuff, here’s a quick guide to hawker food in Singapore so that you can tuck in without a care in the world. From where to find the best eats to what food’s on offer, buckle up for a tour of Singapore’s amazing street food.
Dec 5, 2022 · If you need a one-stop guide to the best hawker foods in the city, here are Singapore’s best. Step into any hawker centre in Singapore and you’ll come across a dizzying array of dishes and food traditions — anything from regional Chinese cuisines, traditional dishes from the Malay Archipelago and South Asia, and uniquely Singaporean ...
