Quintessential places to visit for foodies, the hawker centres in Singapore are where you will find the best street food in the country. Here are some must-try dishes at such culinary hotspots that will tantalise your taste buds!

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Laksa
This spicy noodle soup blends various Southeast Asian influences. Choose between the creamy, coconut-rich curry laksa or the tangy, tamarind-based Assam laksa, both featuring seafood and rice vermicelli. One place to savour this street food favourite is the Tiong Bahru Market located close to properties like D’Hotel Singapore which makes an ideal base for your adventures.

Hainanese Chicken Rice
Simplicity reigns supreme with this iconic dish served at various hawker centres including those within easy reach of Tiong Bahru hotels in Singapore. Tender, poached chicken served with fragrant rice cooked in chicken fat is a match made in heaven. Don’t forget the accompaniments – a good chilli sauce and dark soy sauce for dipping are essential.

Char Kway Teow
This stir-fried flat noodle dish is a hawker centre staple. Watch in awe as vendors expertly wield their wok, creating a divine combination of flavours with flat rice noodles being mixed with ingredients like fishcake, prawns, and soy sauce. Be prepared for a delectable fiery kick!

Chilli Crab
This ‘messy’ but magnificent dish is a Singaporean street food institution. Huge mud crabs are stir-fried in a sweet, spicy, and tangy tomato-chilli sauce, perfect for dipping fluffy mantou buns. Just remember, eating this dish with your hands is part of the experience and it’s perfectly acceptable to ask for a bib as well!

Satay
These skewered and grilled meats are a true hawker hero. Succulent chicken, mutton, or even beef is marinated in aromatic spices before being cooked to perfection over charcoal. Served sizzling hot with a peanut sauce for dipping, satay is the perfect Singapore street food snack.