Singapore
Updated August 15, 2026
Hawker centres
Old Airport Road Food Centre
MountbattenMy favourite hawker centre.
Newton Food Centre
NewtonConvenient, but more touristy.
Lau Pa Sat
CBDConvenient, but more touristy. Nice satay street.
Food
Kaya toast
Ya Kun Kaya Toast
90 locationsGet the kaya toast and egg set. Good local coffee too.
Chicken rice
Katong Mei Wei Chicken Rice
KatongGreat chicken rice spot, recommend getting both steamed and roasted variants to try.
Laksa
328 Katong Laksa
KatongPretty good laksa.
Chilli crab
JUMBO Seafood
7 locationsGood place to try chilli crab.
Restaurants
808 Eating House
Joo ChiatElevated local Singaporean flavours.
Coffee
The Big Short
Joo ChiatUnique coffee spot.
Apartment Coffee
SelegieListed in World’s 100 Best Coffee Shops.
Tea & desserts
Lantine
Farrer ParkRoasted milk tea. Taro mochi dessert.
Nyonya Chendol
2 locationsLao Ban Beancurd
2 locationsBars
Jigger & Pony
Tanjong PagarATLAS
Bugis28 HongKong Street
Boat QuaySago House
Duxton HillThings to do
Gardens by the Bay
Marina BayCloud Forest.
Marina Bay waterfront
Walk around the perimeter which connects to Fullerton Bay and is a great spot to take in the sunset.
New Bahru
River ValleyHip neighbourhood with boutiques and restaurants.
Neighborhoods
Joo Chiat
Good for coffee, small shops, vibes.
Dempsey
Nice area with a ton of fancy restaurants near Orchard.
Transport
Trains and buses are good. Grab for taxis.