Top 10 Must-Try Street Foods in Singapore (With Prices)
Discover the most delicious and affordable hawker dishes that locals and tourists rave about!
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🌏 Why Singapore Street Food is World-Famous
If you’re visiting or living in Singapore, trying its iconic street food is a must. This multicultural city blends Chinese, Malay, Indian, and Peranakan flavors into a food paradise. Whether you eat at a Michelin-rated hawker stall or a humble food court, you’ll experience authentic Singaporean food for affordable prices.
Here’s a guide to the top 10 must-try street foods in Singapore, where to find them, how much they cost, and what Google reviewers are saying!
🥇 1. Hainanese Chicken Rice
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Average Price: SGD 3.50 – 5.00
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Where to Try: Tian Tian Chicken Rice – Maxwell Food Centre
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Google Review Rating: ⭐ 4.3 (8,000+ reviews)
This national dish features steamed chicken served with fragrant rice, cucumber, and a trio of sauces
(chili, soy, and ginger). Simple, light, and bursting with flavor.
Google Review Highlight:
"Juicy chicken, fantastic tasty rice, and that chili sauce… 10/10. Definitely worth the queue!"🥈 2. Char Kway Teow
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Average Price: SGD 4.00 – 6.00
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Where to Try: Outram Park Fried Kway Teow Mee – Hong Lim Food Centre
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Google Rating: ⭐ 4.2
This wok-fried flat noodle dish is made with Chinese sausage, cockles, bean sprouts, and eggs. Smoky, oily, and packed with umami – pure indulgence!
Google Review Highlight:
"Best char kway teow in Singapore! The wok hei (smokiness) is AMAZING."
🥉 3. Laksa
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Average Price: SGD 4.50 – 6.50
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Where to Try: 328 Katong Laksa – East Coast Road
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Google Rating: ⭐ 4.4
A spicy coconut curry noodle soup with prawns, fishcake, and cockles. Slurp it up with a spoon (no chopsticks needed here!).
Google Review Highlight:
"Creamy, spicy, and TASTY. Easily my favorite dish in Singapore."
🧁 4. Satay (Grilled Skewers)
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Average Price: SGD 0.70 – 1.00 per stick
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Where to Try: Lau Pa Sat Satay Street (Stall 7 & 8)
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Google Rating: ⭐ 4.2
Tender, smoky chicken, beef, or lamb skewers grilled over charcoal and served with peanut sauce and rice cakes.
Google Review Highlight:
"Satay heaven! Don’t miss this when YOU VISIT Singapore."
🔥 5. Chili Crab
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Average Price: SGD 30 – 80 (depending on crab size)
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Where to Try: No Signboard Seafood, Jumbo Seafood
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Google Rating: ⭐ 4.3
Singapore’s signature seafood dish, chili crab features juicy crab smothered in a spicy, sweet tomato-based sauce. It’s messy—but unforgettable.
Google Review Highlight:
"REALLY worth it. The chili sauce is magically."
🍲 6. Bak Kut Teh (Pork Rib Soup)
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Average Price: SGD 6.00 – 9.00
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Where to Try: Founder Bak Kut Teh – Balestier Road
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Google Rating: ⭐ 4.4
A peppery herbal soup with pork ribs, garlic, and white pepper. Usually served with rice and youtiao (fried dough sticks).
Google Review Highlight:
"So FANCY. Feels like grandma’s soup."
🍜 7. Wanton Mee (Wanton Noodle)
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Average Price: SGD 3.50 – 5.00
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Where to Try: Eng’s Wantan Mee – Tanjong Katong
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Google Rating: ⭐ 4.3
This dry noodle dish comes with BBQ pork (char siu), dumplings, and chili sauce. Savory, springy, and satisfying.
Google Review Highlight:
"TASTY noodles and that chili is fire."
🥡 8. Carrot Cake (Chai Tow Kway)
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Average Price: SGD 3.00 – 4.50
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Where to Try: Song Zhou Carrot Cake – Bedok Interchange Hawker Centre
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Google Rating: ⭐ 4.1
Not sweet! This is a fried radish cake dish with eggs and garlic, offered in “white” (no soy sauce) or “black” (with sweet soy sauce) versions.
Google Review Highlight:
"Crispy, soft, and savory. Perfect for breakfast and evening meal ."
🍚 9. Nasi Lemak
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Average Price: SGD 3.00 – 5.00
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Where to Try: The Coconut Club – Ann Siang Road
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Google Rating: ⭐ 4.5
This Malay coconut rice dish is served with fried chicken, sambal, peanuts, egg, and anchovies. Flavor-packed and fragrant.
Google Review Highlight:
"The sambal is WOW. Best nasi lemak I’ve EVER had."
🥣 10. Fishball Noodles
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Average Price: SGD 3.00 – 4.50
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Where to Try: Ru Ji Kitchen – Holland Drive Market
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Google Rating: ⭐ 4.2
Bouncy fishballs, chewy noodles, and a savory broth make this a light and delicious meal any time of day.
Google Review Highlight:
"Simple but soulful. I eat it every week."
🎯 Bonus: Best Hawker Centres to Visit in 2026
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Maxwell Food Centre (Chinatown)
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Old Airport Road Food Centre (Geylang)
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Tiong Bahru Market (Tiong Bahru)
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Lau Pa Sat (CBD)
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Chomp Chomp Food Centre (Serangoon Gardens)
💡 Tips for Enjoying Street Food in Singapore
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Carry cash or a contactless card.
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Go during non-peak hours to avoid long queues.
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Use Google Maps reviews to check ratings and find top stalls.
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Don’t be afraid to ask locals for their favorite stalls!
📜 Final Thoughts
Singapore's street food is more than just cheap eats – it’s a cultural experience. Whether you’re in town for a few days or staying long-term, these 10 must-try Singaporean dishes will leave your taste buds happy and your stomach full.
So next time you search "best street food in Singapore" or ask Google Reviews, now you know what to try and where to find it.
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