Where to Eat at Singapore? | Monster Day Tours

Food Guide:
SINGAPORE

With over 6,000 restaurants in Singapore, there are tons of great food menus to choose from. This Food Guide in Singapore features the depth and diversity of the local flavors in Singapore with exclusive photos. From the rugged to the refined, you’ll be spoiled for choice!

12 MUST-TRY DISHES IN SINGAPORE

Food in Singapore has cultural influences from everywhere and have been assembled together to create something totally unique. Find out Chinese, Indonesian, Southern Indian influences and not surprisingly, a significant Malay influence here in Singapore.

CHICKEN RICE

Singapore's national dish - consists of poached chicken and seasoned rice, served with chili sauce and a small side of cucumber garnishes.

CHILLI CRAB

Star dish of Singapore's food scene - commonly made using mud crabs that are stir-fried with tomato and chili

sauce.

KAYA TOAST

A popular breakfast & tea time item amongst locals, kaya spread between slabs of cold butter and crusty

bread.

FISH HEAD CURRY

Singapore’s iconic & multicultural dish that uses the head of red snapper, along with a mix of vegetables, such as okra and eggplant.

FRIED CARROT CAKE

There’s no carrot in this carrot cake. Instead, blocks of white radish are steamed, cut into cubes, & stir-fried with garlic, eggs, & (preserved radish).

HOKKIEN PRAWN MEE

Rice vermicelli stir-fried with prawns, squid, pork belly strips, and egg in a rich stock made from pork bones and prawn heads.

BAK KUT TEH

A pork rib soup, simmered for hours in a rich herbal broth. Having boiled for hours, the pork is tender and will literally fall off the bones.

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CHAR KWAY TEOW

Stir-fried dish made of flat rice noodles, with prawns, eggs, slices of Chinese sausages, bean sprouts, Chinese chives, & shrimp paste.

LAKSA

A spicy noodle dish top up with chicken, prawn, or fish in a rich and spicy coconut soup or a broth seasoned with sour asam.

ROJAK

A sweet yet savory Asian version of the salad mixture of sliced fruit and vegetables served with a spicy palm sugar dressing.

NASI LEMAK

A popular breakfast meal with the locals comprises rice cooked in coconut milk served with a variety of side

dishes.

ROTI PRATA

A flaky South Indian flatbread, best eaten plain or with an egg cracked onto it. It is often served with a savoury, spicy curry.

TOP 8 HAWKER CENTRES IN SINGAPORE

Find the most affordable and delicious local dishes under $10 at these open-air hawker centres. These include delicious meals from different ethnic groups—Chinese, Indian, Malay, and Eurasian—as well as halal and vegetarian options.

LAU PA SAT

Located in the heart of the financial district, it offers an abundance of local dishes as well as international

cuisines.

NEWTON FOOD
CENTRE

Featured in Crazy Rich Asians; this popular hawker centre offers various barbecue seafoods in just one

place!

MAXWELL FOOD
CENTRE

Check out the Tian Tian Hainanese Chicken Rice stall that beats chef Gordon Ramsay’s version in the Hawker Heroes Challenge.

OLD AIRPORT ROAD
FOOD CENTRE

Built over 40 years ago, this is one of the largest hawker centres houses abundance of Singapore hawker

legends.

CHINATOWN COMPLEX FOOD CENTRE

Travelers can find the entire spectrum of Singapore hawker food from Michelin-starred joints to rare traditional snacks.

EAST COAST LAGOON FOOD VILLAGE

Located along East Coast Beach, visitors can sample local favourites while enjoying the sea breeze and view.

TEKKA MARKET FOOD CENTRE

Housed in Little India, Tekka Market Food Centre has many hidden hawker gems offering great local food.

GEYLANG SERAI MARKET AND FOOD CENTRE

Established in 1964, it houses a wide variety of traditional Malay & Indian delicacies. Makan to your heart's content!

UNIQUE RESTAURANTS IN SINGAPORE

KOMA
SINGAPORE

A fine dining establishment that features contemporary Japanese cuisine, incorporating fresh & seasonal ingredients from Japan.

SPRING COURT RESTAURANT

This oldest Chinese Restaurant in Singapore offers a repository of local Chinese cuisine; served with a Singaporean

twist.

BBR BY
ALAIN DUCASSE

This 122-year-old restaurant encapsulates the essence of Portugal, Spain, Italy & France, on a culinary journey along the Mediterranean coast.

OCEAN
RESTAURANT

Visitors can bask in wonder and watch the graceful manta rays and mighty sharks swim by while dining on modern, sustainably-sourced seafood.

Looking for unique dining concepts or heritage restaurants or celebrity fine dining, or modern restaurants while you are in Singapore? Check them out below!

TWG TEA SALON
& BOUTIQUE

TWG Tea offers dine-in areas for guests to enjoy more than 800-afternoon tea in a chic setting available islandwide.

CUT BY
WOLFGANG PUCK

A place for steak connoisseurs who can enjoy an extensive international wine list of over 500 outstanding selections.

HJH
MAIMUNAH

Established in the 90s, well known in the local Muslim community for its variety of mouth-watering Nasi Padang dishes.

TIONG BAHRU
BAKERY SAFARI

Enjoy freshly baked sweet and savory artisanal pastries, sandwiches & desserts under the glamping tent.

HALAL RESTAURANTS IN SINGAPORE

Halal food (means ‘permissible’ in Arabic), is food that adheres to Islamic law, which covers everything from its source to preparation. With the sizeable Muslim community in Singapore, there is no shortage of halal establishments, which are 100% Muslim-owned or are certified by Majlis Ugama Islam Singapura. Find out more below.

FATPAPAS

Diner chain FATPAPAS is the halal version of Fatboy’s The Burger Bar that any burger addicts should not miss out

on.

POSITANO
RISTO

Derived from the co- founder’s inspiration of the Italian cliffside village Positano, Positano Risto serves affordable halal Italian cuisine.

JIAK MODERN
TZECHAR

Indulge in an array of authentic, home-style zi char dishes located at the Esplanade: Theatres on the Bay.

STREATS ASIAN
CAFE

This café in Resorts World Sentosa serves street food
from all over Asia to cater to the diverse taste and flavours of travelers.

VEGAN RESTAURANTS IN SINGAPORE

Explore meat-free eateries from a range of budgets, cuisine types and dietary preferences, whether vegetarian, vegan or Jain-friendly. We've got you covered; check out our latest guide on finding vegan foods in Singapore!

HERBIVORE JAPANESE & WESTERN VEGETARIAN RESTAURANT

Offers Japanese meals beyond the usual vegetable-based ramen, avocado, cucumber sushi rolls & other meat-free eateries under one roof.

MADRAS NEW WOODLANDS RESTAURANT

In the industry since 1983 and is known for its curries, chutneys, full-flavored dhals (Indian dish of cooked lentils) & the mock mutton vegetable soup.