We asked local students from Singapore for their must-try hawker stalls!
Hawker culture might very well be the soul of Singapore. Forget fine dining in Orchard or cafes in Telok Ayer. To eat well on a budget, do as the locals do. From spicy and fragrant laksa to tender and flavorful chicken rice, what better way to experience this food paradise than through some of its best hawker foods?
We asked some of our friends from Singapore to recommend their must-try hawker stalls. Hear straight from the locals below!
1. Yam Mee Teochew Fishball Mee (Laksa, Fishball Noodles)
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“They sell really good laksa, and it’s my comfort food. I can’t find a laksa that tastes similar anywhere else in Singapore!” ‑ Andrew
📍 : 209 Hougang St 21, #01-35, Singapore 530209
⏰ : 7am – 9pm (Closed on Mondays)
2. Ye Lai Xiang Tasty Barbeque (Old School Hainanese Western Food)
“One of the unique things served is Hainanese Pork Chop, which is a grilled pork chop with sweet tomato sauce. It’s a really yummy dish and they serve really big portions, so it’s worth the money!” - Sarah
📍 : 1 Kadayanallur St, Maxwell Food Centre, Singapore 069184
⏰ : 12pm – 2.30pm, 6pm – 8pm (Closed on Saturdays and Sundays)
3. 31 Heng Heng BBQ (Chili Crab, Sambal Stingray)
“They have the best Sambal Stingray in the whole of Singapore, the best I’ve tried ever!” ‑ Ben
📍 : 500 Clemenceau Ave N, #01-31, Newton Food Centre, Singapore 229495
⏰ : 12pm - 10.30pm
4. Seng Hiang Bak Chor Mee (Dry Minced Pork Noodles)
“Overall a very solid Bak Chor Mee filled with history and culture, and even a family feud! But that’s for you to find out.” - Dilon
📍 : 85 Bedok North Street 4, #01-08, Singapore 460085
⏰ : 3.30pm – 12am (Closed on Wednesdays)
Tip: Is all the Asian food making your mouth water? Try and make your own with easy-to-follow recipes from our friends at Affordable Appetites! With fried rice being a staple in Singaporean households, we recommend you try making their variation, the SizzleRice Delight.
5. 57˚ Mala Xiang Guo
“I like it because it is very delicious and very heartwarming, as I get to taste different flavors, at different times, and I can also order different levels of spiciness!”- Cher
📍 : 70 Woodlands Ave 7, #01-02, Admiralty MRT Station, Singapore 738344
⏰ : 8am – 10.30pm
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