Singapore Foodie Itinerary

  1. Day 1: Maxwell Food Centre
    10 minutes (1.3 km) from Chinatown

    Maxwell Food Centre is a hawker centre known for its diverse spread of local dishes including famed Hainanese chicken rice.

  2. Day 2: Tiong Bahru Market
    15 minutes (2.0 km) from Maxwell Food Centre

    The hip Tiong Bahru Market offers local eats like Chwee Kueh and Soon Kueh as well as traditional coffee

  3. Day 3: Lau Pa Sat Festival Market
    20 minutes (2.7 km) from Tiong Bahru Market

    A popular spot for satay lovers, Lau Pa Sat Festival Market is also home to a variety of other dishes and cuisines.

  4. Day 4: Little India
    25 minutes (3.4 km) from Lau Pa Sat Festival Market

    Visit Little India for a taste of Indian dishes such as roti prata, biryani, and thosai. Don't forget to end it with a milky cup of chai.

  5. Day 5: Jumbo Seafood
    15 minutes (2.5 km) from Little India

    Jumbo Seafood is a seafood restaurant known for its award-winning chilli crab, an iconic dish of Singapore cuisine.

  6. Day 6: East Coast Lagoon Food Village
    25 minutes (6.0 km) from Jumbo Seafood

    Located by the beach, East Coast Lagoon Food Village offers affordable seafood and barbeque (satay) dishes.

  7. Day 7: Chinatown Complex Food Centre
    20 minutes (3.2 km) from East Coast Lagoon Food Village

    Chinatown Complex Food Centre is a popular food centre, featuring dishes like Hainanese curry rice, Hokkien mee and more.

  8. Day 8: Haji Lane
    15 minutes (3.0 km) from Chinatown Complex Food Centre

    Haji Lane has a variety of food options ranging from traditional Malay and Indonesian cuisine to vegan and raw food.

  9. Day 9: Old Airport Road Food Centre
    25 minutes (4.5 km) from Haji Lane

    Enjoy local cuisine like char kway teow, Hokkien mee, and oyster omelette at the iconic Old Airport Road Food Centre.

  10. Day 10: 328 Katong Laksa
    20 minutes (3.7 km) from Old Airport Road Food Centre

    A must-visit for laksa lovers, 328 Katong Laksa serves up their famous spicy coconut-based laksa in a cozy shop-house setting.

Time and Costs Estimates

  • Maxwell Food Centre (1 hour, $10)
  • Tiong Bahru Market (1.5 hours, $15)
  • Lau Pa Sat Festival Market (2 hours, $20)
  • Little India (2 hours, $20)
  • Jumbo Seafood (2 hours, $50)
  • East Coast Lagoon Food Village (2 hours, $20)
  • Chinatown Complex Food Centre (1 hour, $10)
  • Haji Lane (1.5 hours, $15)
  • Old Airport Road Food Centre (2 hours, $20)
  • 328 Katong Laksa (1 hour, $10)

  • Total Estimated Costs: $180

Useful Tips

For those with more time, venture to take a food tour with a local guide or explore the many hawker centres across the city. With less time, try a food trail around the neighborhood or skip less important or duplicated locations.

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