Best Hawker Centres in Singapore

Maxwell Food Centre (Chinatown)

• Famous for: Tian Tian Hainanese Chicken Rice, fish soup

• Tip: Long queues – go during off-peak hours

Lau Pa Sat (CBD/Telok Ayer)

• Famous for: Satay Street (evenings), international stalls

• Tip: Best satay atmosphere after 7 PM

Old Airport Road Food Centre (Geylang)

• Famous for: Lor Mee, Char Kway Teow, Wanton Mee

• Tip: Huge variety, many old-school gems

Chinatown Complex Food Centre (Chinatown)

• Famous for: Michelin-starred Liao Fan Soya Sauce Chicken Rice

• Tip: Biggest hawker centre in Singapore

Tiong Bahru Market (Tiong Bahru)

• Famous for: Chwee Kueh, Prawn Noodles, Roast Pork

• Tip: Clean and modern, great breakfast spot

Amoy Street Food Centre (Telok Ayer)

• Famous for: Hokkien Mee, Curry Puffs, fusion stalls

• Tip: Popular with office crowd, best on weekdays

Tekka Centre (Little India)

• Famous for: Indian biryani, thosai, roti prata

• Tip: Strong Indian and Malay food scene

Newton Food Centre (Newton)

• Famous for: Chilli Crab, BBQ Seafood, Satay

• Tip: Tourist-friendly, opens till late

Zion Riverside Food Centre (River Valley)

• Famous for: Char Kway Teow, Fried Carrot Cake

• Tip: Small but quality stalls

Ghim Moh Market & Food Centre (Buona Vista)

• Famous for: Peanut Pancake, Nasi Lemak, Fishball Noodles

• Tip: Popular with locals, early morning crowd