12-day Foodie Itinerary for Singapore

  • Day 1: Maxwell Food Centre
    20 mins (9.8km) from Changi Airport

    Maxwell Food Centre has been feeding locals and tourists since the 1950s. It offers various local dishes like chicken rice and laksa, considered some of the best in the city. Start your foodie adventure with their famous food stalls.

  • Day 2: Tiong Bahru Market
    10 mins (4km) from Maxwell Food Centre

    The Tiong Bahru Market has over 80 food stalls that offer local food with a more modern twist. Try dishes like the Oyster Omelette or Ah Chiang’s Porridge, a must-try for rice porridge fans.

  • Day 3: Chinatown Complex Food Centre
    15 mins (5.5km) from Tiong Bahru Market

    The Chinatown Complex Food Centre is the largest hawker center in Singapore with over 260 food stalls. Try the famous Sambal Stingray and Hainanese Curry Rice here.

  • Day 4: Jumbo Seafood Restaurant at East Coast Park
    20 mins (9.5km) from Chinatown Complex Food Centre

    Jumbo Seafood Restaurant offers world-class chilli crab and black pepper crab. With a location overlooking the beach, this is the perfect place to relax while enjoying great food.

  • Day 5: Atlas Bar
    25 mins (11.5km) from Jumbo Seafood Restaurant at East Coast Park

    Atlas Bar offers an extensive gin collection and a glamorous atmosphere in a 1920s style. A perfect place to relax and sip cocktails while enjoying live jazz music.

  • Day 6: Odette
    15 mins (6.3km) from Atlas Bar

    Odette is one of the best restaurants in Singapore, featuring French cuisine with an Asian twist. Expect an elevated gastronomic experience with their stunning interiors and impeccable service.

  • Day 7: Kampong Glam
    20 mins (7km) from Odette

    Explore the colorful neighborhood of Kampong Glam and its various food offerings from Halal to Indian cuisine. Visit the famous Zam Zam Restaurant, offering biryani, murtabak, and other classic dishes.

  • Day 8: Haji Lane
    5 mins (1.7km) from Kampong Glam

    Haji Lane is full of various cafes and bars. A popular spot is Symmetry, with its all-day breakfast and coffee. Another popular spot is Blu Jaz Cafe for live music, drinks, and fusion cuisine.

  • Day 9: Tim Ho Wan
    25 mins (11km) from Haji Lane

    Tim Ho Wan is famous for its dim sum. Expect long lines, but it’s worth the wait once you have a taste of the famous Baked Bun with BBQ Pork and other dim sums.

  • Day 10: Little India
    20 mins (6.7km) from Tim Ho Wan

    Explore the lively neighborhood of Little India and its various food stalls. Try the famous fish head curry at Samy’s Curry Restaurant or the various biryanis at Allauddin's Briyani.

  • Day 11: The White Rabbit
    20 mins (7.6km) from Little India

    The White Rabbit is housed in a beautifully restored old chapel setting. Expect a fine-dining experience with Euro-Terranean cuisine using locally sourced ingredients.

  • Day 12: Sentosa Island Food Trail
    30 mins (16.9km) from The White Rabbit

    Sentosa Island is Singapore's top attraction, offering various leisure sites and its famous food trail. The food trail showcases various street eats from all over Singapore, and you can explore the island's other must-visit sites, such as Universal Studios Singapore.

Time and Costs Estimates

  • Maxwell Food Centre (1 hour, $10)
  • Tiong Bahru Market (2 hours, $20)
  • Chinatown Complex Food Centre (2 hours, $15)
  • Jumbo Seafood Restaurant at East Coast Park (2 hours, $70)
  • Atlas Bar (2 hours, $40)
  • Odette (3 hours, $300)
  • Kampong Glam (2 hours, $10)
  • Haji Lane (2 hours, $30)
  • Tim Ho Wan (1 hour, $25)
  • Little India (2 hours, $20)
  • The White Rabbit (3 hours, $200)
  • Sentosa Island Food Trail and Universal Studios Singapore (Full day, $100)
  • Total Estimated Costs: $840

Transportation

Travel around Singapore is very convenient with its MRT (Mass Rapid Transit) system, buses, and taxis. With Singapore's small size, taxis are a reasonable option for short trips, with metered fares starting at SGD 3.20. Singapore's MRT system is cheap and fast, with fares costing between SGD 0.80 to SGD 2.40. Buses are equally convenient, with fares starting at around SGD 0.80 using a stored-value card.

A 12-day Singapore Tourist Pass is available at SGD 188, granting unlimited travel on public transport during your stay. However, it's more cost-effective to use the fare calculator on their official website (https://www.transitlink.com.sg/eservice/eguide/rail_idx.php) to calculate your transportation cost on a per-trip basis.

Useful Tips

If you have more time, consider visiting other food districts like Geylang or the North Bridge Road Market & Food Centre. You can also visit the famous Gardens by the Bay and try Satay By The Bay for some local cuisine while enjoying the gardens' stunning views.

If you have less time, consider shortening the itinerary to the most famous food centers like Maxwell Food Centre, Chinatown Complex Food Centre, and Tim Ho Wan, and allocate more time to Sentosa Island for other leisure activities.

Airports

Singapore's main airport, Changi Airport (SIN), is widely regarded as one of the best airports globally, with its efficiency and various amenities. It is located about 20 minutes (9.8 km) from the Maxwell Food Centre. Changi Airport (SIN) serves many airlines, with direct flights to various cities worldwide.

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