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Must-Try Singapore Street Food

Hainanese Chicken Rice is a popular dish of Singapore street food and is more than often considered to be the national dish of this amazing city. The dish is prepared by first blanching the chicken, which is then given a very cold ice bath by dunking in a bowl.

After being sliced, the chicken is then cooked such that it has a layer of tender meat with a thin layer of fat, tinted and congealed.

The rice for the dish is cooked in chicken fat, chicken stock, ginger, garlic and pandan leaf for a rich aromatic flavour. 

Where to enjoy: 

1) Wee Nam Kee, 101 Thomson Road #01-08, United Square. 

Timing: 10:30 am to 10:30 pm

2) Uncle Chicken Rice, 348 Simpang Bedok #02-24, Bedok Marketplace

Timing: 11:30 am to 8 pm

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The Chilli Crab is listed as the 35th most delicious dish in the world by CNN Go. This Singapore street food is a stir-fried crustacean dish, dipped in spicy, sweet and delectable tomato sauces. The chilli crabs are served alongside deep-fried buns known as mantou.

The chilli crabs are a Singapore staple and also a must-try for seafood enthusiasts visiting the lion's city.

Throughout the city there are two styles of cooking crabs: one of which is cooking with a spicy, sweet tomato-ish chilli sauce and the other with black pepper sauce for more hot and spicy flavours. 

Where to enjoy:

Jumbo Seafood Restaurant, Upper Circular Road

Timing: 12:00 noon - 3:00 PM, 6:00 PM - 12:00 midnight

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The name of this Singapore street food explains the basics of this dish very well. It is the head of the fish marinated and cooked in a lip smacking curry, served with a mix of eggplant and okra.

This dish has its origins from Malaysia and Kerala, therefore more than often it comes with a side of rice or rotis.

The dish has its roots in authentic South Indian flavours and has evolved with a touch of the culture of Singapore. With a variety of spices added to the mix, the flavours are mind-blowing and often leave you wanting more.

Where to enjoy:

Muthu Curry, Race Course Road

Timing: 11:30 AM - 3:00 PM, 6:00 PM - 10:00 PM

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A popular and widely loved Singapore street food, the Fried Carrot Cake is not the orangey sweet dessert you expect. This is actually a white and black dish, made with eggs, chai ooh and white radish Flour (giving it the name carrot cake).

The dish is also referred to as 'chai tow kway' in the Teochew dialect. The fried carrot cake is eaten with a sweet sauce poured on top of a beaten egg which creates a crust and chunks of cake.

The sweet and crispy dish is popular in Singapore and is something that everyone should taste while visiting.

Where to enjoy:

Bee Bee Carrot Cake, 50A Marine Terrace

Good Luck BBQ, Toa Payoh Lorong 8, Block 210

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One of the most loved and delectable of Singapore Street food, the Char Kway Teow is stir fried Flat rice noodles. Explained in the name, Kway Teow means flat rice noodles and char stands for stir fried.

The wonderful dish is stir fried in a wok on high flame for heat with the blend of dark soya sauce, blood cockles, bean sprouts, and Chinese sausage slices. Another addition to this flavourful blend is topping the dish with deep fried crispy pieces of lard in the plate.

While visiting the red dot, this is something tourists should definitely give a try.

Where to enjoy:

Outram Park Fried Kway Teow Mee, 531A Upper Cross Street #02-17, Hong Lim Food Centre.

Timing: 6 am to 4:30 pm

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Ngoh Hiang means "Five Flavours" or "Five Spices" in Hokkien, is a popular and loved Singapore street food due to its authenticity. This dish originated in Fujian Province and it comes in both vegetarian and non-vegetarian variants, meat or vegetable rolls, but it refers to a tray of five different fritters: Prawn Fritters, Pork Rolls, Pork Liver Rolls, Egg Rolls, and Pork Sausage.

Each of them are marinated in spice powders of 5 different spices. This is then filled with a crunchy touch of crushed chestnuts.

This dish is a crunchy and juicy combination of amazing flavours, that is savoured up until the very last bite. 

Where to enjoy: Homemade Penang Ngoh Hiang, 121 Potong Pasir Ave 1

Timings:- Monday to Saturday 9am-10pm

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One of the most popular Singapore street foods, the Laksa is a Chinese Malay inspired dish. Laksa is basically noodles of thick bee hoon (that is rice vermicelli)  cooked in a spicy broth, which is made of coconut milk and teemed with barely-cooked cockles, tau pok (bean curd puff), fish cakes, and bean sprouts.

This is also known as Straits Chinese Street food and is loved by the locals for its flavours as well as healthy touch.

Some very rare places in Singapore use a charcoal fire to keep the Laksa broth warm and this gives it a smoky aroma.

Where to Enjoy: Sungei Road Laksa, Blk 27 Jalan Berseh #01-100

Timings:- 9:30 am to 5:30 pm

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Durian is the national fruit of Singapore and also a favourite of many in Southeast Asia. Known as the king of fruits, this sweet delight can be found in many different and unique dishes, each one a delectable concoction. Throughout the city, visitors can find durian cuisines and dishes that they will definitely enjoy.

Turn it into pastries or blend it into a lip smacking smoothie, durian is the perfect ingredient that makes the Singapore street food dish better.

Where to enjoy: 818 Durians & Pastries, 26 Defu Lane 10, #01-188

Day & Timings-: Monday to Saturday 10am-6pm

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Satay is actually meat on skewers, a Singapore street food delicacy made with pork, chicken, beef or mutton. The meat is skewered and then candied with a marination of turmeric.

It's a popular local dish that finds its roots from Indonesia but has become a favourite amongst the people of Singapore.

Satay is served with peanut sauce, onions and rice dumplings, in both fancy restaurants and street hawkers. Since it's loved by all, more than often it sells out before the day comes to an end.

Where to enjoy:

Fang Yuan Satay, Toa Payoh Food Centre

Timing: 6:00 PM - 12:00 AM

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A popular and loved Chinese dish, the Bak Chor Mee is minced pork noodles. In this Singapore street food dish, the blanched thin egg noodles are stored with oil, black vinegar and a sizzling chilli paste.

The stirred noodles are then served with either of these options including minced pork, pork balls, pork dumplings, pork slices, bits of crispy pork lard, and also sometimes, umami-packed pieces of dried sole fish.

The fish used for the dish is fried to a crispy and golden hue for the best texture and flavours.

Where to enjoy: Tai Wah Pork Noodle, 531A Upper Cross St #02-16, Hong Lim Market & Food Centre

Timing: 7:30 am to 7:30 pm

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While Honk Kong is well known for its prawn-only wanton, this Singapore street Food is made with minced pork added to the prawns.

Also unlike the delectable Hong Kong’s wanton mee, which are often placed with the al dente thin noodles and steaming hot broth in a bowl,

The lion city’s delicious wanton mee are served with springy egg noodles popularly served dry with char siew (barbecued pork) and healthy leafy greens.

Where to enjoy: Eng’s Wanton Noodle House, 287 Tanjong Katong Road

Timing:11 am to 9 pm

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A barbequed, spicy and tangy fish, this Singapore street food is a flavourful celebration of seafood with spices.

Sambal, a delectable sauce that is made from blending fish sauce, shallot, chilli peppers, shrimp, sugar, vinegar and ginger, is combined with soft, delicate and distinctive stingray meat.

This dish tastes best barbecued and finds its roots in the Malay culture, considering they are the ones who discovered that Sambal poured on Stingray is a delicacy.

Barbequed wrapped in banana leaves, then served with Sambal the dish has a final touch of lemon juice adding a tangy flavour to it.

Where to enjoy: Chomp Chomp BBQ, Fengshan Market and Food Centre

Timing: 5:00 PM - 1:00 AM

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A Malaysian dessert, the Ice Kachang translates into Iced beans. A favourite of both adults and children alike, this colourful dessert is made of shaved ice red beans, grass jelly or agar-agar, sweet flavoured syrups and is served with toppings like sweet corn and other goodies.

Sometimes, condensed milk is an addition on the top, with red rose syrup that adds the multicoloured effect to the dessert. Ice Kachang has many variations like being served with chocolate syrup, durian and so on.

This sweet treat is the perfect end to your street food tour in Singapore. 

Where to enjoy: Mei Heong Yuen: 65-67 Temple Street, Singapore

Day & Timings:- Tuesday to Sunday 12pm-10pm

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The Singapore Sling is not necessarily a street food, as you can find this local cocktail in many cafes, high end restaurants and such. However, this drink was discovered and perfected in Singapore, there it belongs to the list of food you should try when visiting the city.

The refreshing cocktail is a mix of tropical coolers and flavours with an amazing palette. The cocktail is a blend of gin, syrup, brandy, pineapple juice, and other special brews.

A must have drink in Singapore, try to enjoy it's unique flavours with your friends on a night out.

Where to enjoy: Adrift by David Myers, Bayfront Avenue

Timing: 7:00 AM - 10:30 AM, 12:00 PM - 2:30 PM, 6:00 PM - 10:00 PM

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Another famous dish from the street food of Singapore, Orh Luak is a must have while visiting the city. The dish's name translates to Oyster Omelette and it is very popular amongst the street hawkers in Singapore.

Locals are more than often in lookout for Orh Lauk on their day outings, and the best of this dish is served with a little bit of love and lots of flavours on the streets of Singapore.

The cooking style includes a lot of eggs, a special vinegar chilli and is best served hot in the breakfast.

Where to enjoy: Simon Road Oyster Omelette, 212 Hougang Street 21, Singapore

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Chwee Kueh is a popular food in the streets of Singapore, which literally means “water cake” in Hokkien dialect. Most hawkers sell a delectable water rice cake mostly at the time of breakfast and lunch.

This is prepared by mixing rice flour and water, which is then steamed into the shapes of a bowl. The rice cakes are then served with lip smacking sides of chai poh and chilli. They have a mushy, almost pudding-like feel to them.

This cake features a "dimple" on top, which is commonly topped with savoury and sweet chai poh and served with sambal chilli.

Where to enjoy: Ghim Moh Chwee Kueh, 20 Ghim Moh Rd, #01-54, Singapore

Timings:- 6:15am to 6:30pm

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Nasi Lemak is an authentic Malay dish cooked in coconut milk and pandan leaf with rice. It is mostly enjoyed as a breakfast Singapore Street food and it is a popular dish amongst locals for the same.

Often the dish is served with simple side notes of fresh cucumber, omelette, deep-fried anchovies with peanuts, and sambal chilli. Sambal chilli is a delectable blend with a thick texture and spicy note made by blending chilli, garlic, ginger and shallots.

Sometimes the Nasi Lemak is also accompanied by deep fried chicken and turmeric dusted fried kuning fish.

Where to Enjoy: Selera Rasa Nasi Lemak- 2 adam road #01-02 adam road food centre

Timing: 7 am to 5 pm

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Curry Puff is the perfect snack for those who are always on the go. This snack is great for munching as you are exploring the city and its amazing attractions on your trip.This small baked pie is a closed puff pastry with the fillings of curry gravy, chicken, potato, and egg.

If you don't like too much spicy or complicated food, this local snack will definitely win your heart. It's simplicity and flavours are amazing, such that you would be wanting to try it again once back home.

Where to Enjoy: Tip Top Curry Puff, 200 Victoria St, Singapore

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If you love something that is deep fried and dipped in a crunchy batter, this Goreng Pisang will surely be a treat. Ripe bananas dipped in batter and deep fried, this street food of Singapore will change the way you eat your fruits.

A sweet taste of fried goodness, this golden brown fried dish is very popular amongst locals. So while exploring the city with your friends and family, grab yourself a plate of this unique snack and savour the amazing concept.

Where to Enjoy: Blk 177 Toa Payoh Central #01-176 Moon Sun Restaurant, Stall: Toa Payoh Lucky Pisang Raj, Singapore

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