How We Chose
Our list combines local favorites, tourist must-visits, and culinary excellence. Categories include:
Zam Zam Restaurant
Historic restaurant since 1908. Famous for fluffy, crispy murtabak. A Kampong Glam institution.
Must-try: Murtabak Special, Nasi Biryani
Jumbo Seafood
Most famous chili crab restaurant. Tourist favorite with consistent quality and riverside dining.
Must-try: Chili Crab, Black Pepper Crab, Fried Mantou
Tian Tian Hainanese Chicken Rice
Michelin-recommended chicken rice. Anthony Bourdain's favorite. Expect queues but worth it.
Must-try: Hainanese Chicken Rice, Chicken Soup
Long Beach Seafood
Locals' favorite. Invented black pepper crab in 1986. Higher quality, more generous portions.
Must-try: Black Pepper Crab, Salted Egg Yolk Prawns
Warong Nasi Pariaman
Voted "Best Nasi Lemak in Singapore" multiple times. Featured on Netflix "Street Food".
Must-try: Nasi Lemak with Otah, Rendang
Bismillah Biryani
Authentic Hyderabadi biryani in Kampong Glam. Generous portions, great value.
Must-try: Chicken Biryani, Mutton Biryani, Tandoori Chicken
Fu Ji Fried Kway Teow
Legendary char kway teow. Wok hei perfection. Goes early (by 11am).
Must-try: Fried Kway Teow, Hainanese Omelette
Blue Ginger
Authentic Peranakan cuisine in restored shophouse. Chef Damian D'Silva's recipes.
Must-try: Laksa Lemak, Buah Keluak, Ayam Buah Keluak
Hill Street Tai Hwa Pork Noodle
World's first hawker stall with Michelin star. Famous for bak kut teh noodles.
Must-try: Pork Noodle, Braised Trotters
Odette
3 Michelin stars. Modern French cuisine by Chef Julien Royer. Best fine dining in Singapore.
Must-try: Tasting Menu (8 courses)
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Restaurants #11-20 include more hawker gems, casual favorites, and fine dining options.
Full list updated monthly based on reviews and local recommendations.