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Best Dining & Food Experiences

Singapore’s culinary identity merges centuries-old street food traditions with high-end modern gastronomy. This selection features historic hawker centers like the 19th-century Lau Pa Sat and Maxwell Food Centre, home to the famous Tian Tian Chicken Rice. Explore ethnic food hubs in Arab Street and Tekka Centre, or visit Michelin-starred venues such as Jaan for 70th-floor views. From riverside dining at Clarke Quay to the traditional kaya toast at Ya Kun, these locations represent the city's diverse flavors and heritage.

Best Dining & Food Experiences — Kartta

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Clarke Quay

Historic riverside quay featuring a vibrant entertainment and dining district with a mix of local and international cuisine and nightlife venues.

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Arab Street

Vibrant district known for its rich Middle Eastern culture, traditional shophouses, colorful street art, and diverse dining options.

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Lau Pa Sat

Also known as Telok Ayer Market, this 19th-century octagonal building houses one of the best places where to taste authentic Singaporean…

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Haji Ln

Located in the Kampong Glam district, this narrow street is lined with petit storehouses that house various souvenir shops, fashion…

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Ya Kun Kaya Toast

Legendary local chain serving Singapore-style coffee and tea and a variety of toasts and Asian style sandwiches.

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Boat Quay

Back in the 19th century, this part of Port of Singapore was probably the busiest one and it served as a center of commerce.

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Chinatown Complex

This huge hawkers' center holds a whole floor of various food and drink stalls serving great Singaporean dishes at good prices.

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Chijmes

This former Catholic convent with Neo-Gothic chapel now serves as an entertainment venue.

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1-Altitude Rooftop Gallery & Bar

Occupying top 3 floors of One Raffles Place, this multi-concept facility features many dining and partying spots, all coming with an…

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Tekka Food Centre

This place houses a wet market and numerous shops and stalls where you can buy local specialties, delicacies, spices, and souvenirs.

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Song Fa Bak Kut Teh

Do you want to try the best of local cuisine? Come to this restaurant and try some delicious bak kut teh soup.

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Tian Tian Chicken Rice

Located within Maxwell Food Centre, this Michelin Bib Gourmand stall is renowned for its Hainanese chicken rice, featuring fragrant rice and tender poached chicken served with a signature ginger and chili sauce.

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Maxwell Food Center

Situated in Chinatown, this prominent hawker center houses over 100 stalls. It occupies a former wet market site and is a central hub for traditional Singaporean dishes, including oyster cakes and fish soup.

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Jaan

This Michelin Star awarded restaurant does not offer only exquisite dishes but also mesmerizing view from the 70th floor.

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Zam Zam Singapore

Established in 1904, this historic restaurant opposite Sultan Mosque specializes in traditional Murtabak, Briyani, and Indian-Muslim cuisine. It is one of the oldest dining institutions in the Kampong Glam district.

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Rhubarb

Come and try this newly opened cosy French restaurant. Excellent French food is accompanied by excellent French wine.

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Satay by the Bay

Can't decide what to have to eat? Don't worry, Satays by the Bay has everything.

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My Awesome Cafe

Housed in the restored building of the former Chung Hwa Free Clinic, this cafe retains its 1950s facade and industrial interior. It serves a menu of salads and sandwiches amidst vintage Chinese medicine cabinets.

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