Discover Authentic Local Flavors

51 East Coast Road

GPS: 1.3044, 103.9016

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Iconic coconut-rich laksa with cut noodles — eat it with a spoon, no chopsticks needed. A Katong institution since 1998.

221B Boon Lay Place, #01-106

GPS: 1.3456, 103.7126

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Legendary fragrant coconut rice served with hot crispy fried chicken wings, sweet-spicy sambal, fried anchovies, and egg.

466 Crawford Lane, #01-12

GPS: 1.3053, 103.8623

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One-Michelin-star bak chor mee. Springy noodles tossed in vinegar-chili sauce with minced pork, liver, and crispy lard.

East Coast Parkway, 1206 ECP #01-07/08

GPS: 1.3023, 103.9351

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Home of the legendary Singapore Chili Crab. Fresh Sri Lankan crabs wok-fried in a sweet-savoury tomato-chili gravy.

67 Killiney Road

GPS: 1.3005, 103.8395

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Singapore's oldest Hainanese coffee shop, est. 1919. Famous for kaya toast, kopi, and nostalgic curry chicken.

18 Raffles Quay (Satay Street opens after 7pm on Boon Tat St)

GPS: 1.2806, 103.8504

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Every evening, Boon Tat Street transforms into an open-air satay grill. Skewers of chicken, beef, and mutton served with peanut sauce.

Chinatown Complex, 335 Smith St #02-126

GPS: 1.2825, 103.8431

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The world's cheapest Michelin-star meal. Signature soy sauce chicken rice — tender, glossy, and deeply flavourful.

Newton Food Centre, 500 Clemenceau Ave North

GPS: 1.3119, 103.8396

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Featured in Crazy Rich Asians. Newton Food Centre is the go-to for satay, stingray, and sambal kangkong under the stars.

11 New Bridge Road #01-01

GPS: 1.2891, 103.8468

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Peppery pork rib soup simmered for hours. Tender fall-off-the-bone ribs in a clear, garlicky broth — a Teochew classic.

Far East Square, 18 China St #01-01

GPS: 1.2837, 103.8481

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Singapore's beloved breakfast institution. Charcoal-grilled toast with kaya (coconut jam) and cold butter, paired with kopi and soft-boiled eggs.