Head over to Lau Pa Sat, a beloved culinary gem nestled in the heart of the Central Business District. Housed in a beautifully-restored Victorian-era building, this iconic hawker centre offers a feast for the senses, with a tantalising array of local and international flavors. It is also a stoneā€™s throw away from iconic attractions like Marina Bay Sands and Gardens by the Bay, making it a great foodie destination for mid-day lunches and late-night suppers alike. The hawker centre even has a number of Michelin Bib Gourmand eateries, promising some satisfying Singaporean cuisine for locals and tourists!

With so many hawker stalls to choose from, how do you know youā€™re picking the right one? Well, thatā€™s what this guide is for! Prepare for a culinary adventure through Lau Pa Satā€™s food stalls, featuring the best food recommendations and must-eat dishes from across its many stalls.

Whether youā€™re a seasoned Singaporean foodie or a first-time visitor to the Little Red Dot, get ready to tantalise your taste buds and uncover the gastronomic gems you need to discover at this culinary landmark.

1. Best Satay 7 & 8: A Lau Pa Sat icon

No trip to Lau Pa Sat is complete without indulging in satay (grilled meat on skewers, served with a peanut sauce). Roadside grills get set once the sun comes down, filling the air with flavourful, smoky aromas that leave your mouth watering.

And when it comes to satay, Best Satay 7 & 8 reigns supreme. This stall has served grilled chicken, beef, and mutton satay skewers since 2002, making their reputation as one of the best satay stalls in Lau Pa Sat not just well-deserved, but a testament to their reliability and consistency.

 

Satay Street
Operating hours: Monday to Friday - 7.00pm to 3.00am; Saturday and Sunday - 3.00pm to 3.00am

2. Thunder Tea Rice (Stall 25): Healthy, plant-forward dishes

Who says hawker food always has to be oily, greasy, or fried? Head to Lau Pa Sat Stall 25 for a taste of Thunder Tea Rice.

This halal take on traditional Hakka Lei Cha Fan features a bowl of rice topped with a colourful assortment of chopped vegetables and a fragrant green tea soup packed with herby flavours. It's a nutritious and flavourful meal that's packed with dietary fibre, vitamins, and antioxidants.

Other dishes worth a nibble are Basil Chicken Rice with Egg and sides such as Hakka-style beancurd. The stall also houses ā€˜Thunder Spizeā€™ which sells Japanese- and local-inspired fusion dishes including Spize Katsu Chicken Set, Waa Fiery (spicy maggi noodles topped with a katsu chicken cutlet), and Lemongrass Chicken.

 

Thunder Tea Rice (Halal-certified)
Operating hours: Daily - 7.00am to 11.00pm

Thunder Spize (Halal-certified)
Operating hours: Daily - 9.00am to 11.00pm

3. Butter & Cream (Stalls 5-6): Sweet treats to satisfy your cravings

Butter & Cream is a haven for those with a sweet tooth. This popular bakery stall in Lau Pa Sat offers a tempting array of pastries and cakes, all made with high-quality ingredients and handcrafted with love. Their signature dish? Thick, chunky muffins in flavours like Volcano Cheese, Moonlight Choco Cheese, Bananarama, and Blueberry Bliss. They also sell doffins (doughnut-muffin fusions), egg tarts, and cheesecakes.

 

Butter & Cream
Operating hours: Daily - 10.00am to 10.00pm

4. Nasi Lemak Ayam Taliwang (Stall 71): Spicy Indonesian delights

Embark on a culinary journey to Indonesia with a taste of Nasi Lemak Ayam Taliwang. This chain has made it into Singaporeā€™s Michelin Bib Gourmand Guide since 2021, bearing the culinary worldā€™s stamp of approval. 

Imagine piping hot fragrant coconut rice, spicy grilled chicken, and a variety of accompaniments like fried anchovies, peanuts, and sambal (chilli sauce) combined into an utterly addictive dish that can be eaten for breakfast, lunch, and dinner - a drool worthy meal! You can even swop out the grilled chicken for fried chicken, fish cutlet, or otah otah (spicy fish paste wrapped in banana leaves and grilled or steamed), or opt for different sambal varieties depending on your craving for the day.

 

Nasi Lemak Ayam Taliwang (Halal-certified)
Operating hours: Daily - 10.00am to 10.00pm

5. Lixin Teochew Fishball Noodles (Stall 32): A classic Singaporean favourite

No culinary exploration of Singapore is complete without savouring a bowl of fishball noodles. This simple dish is one of the best embodiments of the humble origins of hawker food, transforming everyday ingredients into a thoroughly satiating meal.

Lixin Teochew Fishball Noodle at Stall 32 offers a Michelin Bib Gourmand-approved classic rendition of this beloved dish, featuring springy noodles, flavourful fishballs, and a savoury broth. You can also opt for a dry version where the springy noodles are tossed in a flavourful sauce and topped with tender fishballs, fishcakes, and minced pork.

 

Lixin Teochew Fishball Noodles
Operating hours: Daily - 8.00am to 10.00pm

6. Golden Shoe Hokkien Mee (Stall 26): Flavourful wok-hei creations

Another Singaporean hawker centre must-eat is hokkien mee, and at Lau Pa Sat, thereā€™s no better place to get it than Golden Shoe Hokkien Mee.

Golden Shoe serves the ā€˜wetā€™ version of hokkien mee thatā€™s particularly gravy-heavy, but itā€™s so popular amongst diners because the gravy doesnā€™t feel greasy or oily at all. Instead, flavourful, aromatic noodles are expertly stir-fried to achieve the coveted "wok hei" (smoky flavour), making every bite of this dish so deliciously irresistible. Crispy fried pork lard is the perfect garnish, adding some crunch to each generous serving.

 

Golden Shoe Hokkien Mee
Operating hours: Daily - 10.00am to 10.00pm

7. Lao Fu Zi Fried Kway Teow (Stalls 74-75): A classic char kway teow experience

For a taste of classic Singaporean char kway teow, head to Lao Fu Zi Fried Kway Teow. This stall is known for its flavourful and smoky noodles (brimming with ā€œwok heiā€ smokiness!), stir-fried with fresh ingredients and traditional cooking methods. Toppings such as cockles, prawns, Chinese sausage, and egg only make its dishes even more toothsome, so itā€™s no wonder that Lao Fu Zi Fried Kway Teow made it into the Michelin Bib Gourmand recommendations too.

 

Lao Fu Zi Fried Kway Teow
Operating hours: Daily - 11.30am to 10.00pm

8. Warong Pak Sapari (Stall 58): Authentic Indonesian Cuisine

Warong Pak Sapari brings even more authentic flavours of Indonesia to Lau Pa Sat with its variety of mee soto (noodles in a chicken broth) and mee rebus (noodles in gravy) dishes. Helmed by a third generation hawker, its dishes are rich and flavourful, generously topped with meat, begedil (fried mashed potato), and green chilli that packs a spicy punch. Itā€™s also yet another Michelin-recommended stall in Lau Pa Sat!

 

Warong Pak Sapari (Muslim-owned)
Operating hours: Daily - 10.00am to 10.00pm

9. Munchi Pancake: Sweet and savoury Asian-style pancakes

Think you know what pancakes are like? Think again. Munchi Pancakeā€™s Lau Pa Sat outlet serves up their own take on an Asian pancake-like dish (also known as Min Jiang Kueh or Apam Balik). Traditionally a crushed peanut filling stuffed into a fluffy pancake shell, Munchi adds their own twist with flavours like coconut, black sesame, Belgian chocolate, and matcha, catering to a younger crowd of foodies.

 

Munchi Pancake (Halal-certified)
Operating hours: Daily - 8.00am to 8.00pm

Gear up for a culinary adventure at Lau Pa Sat

From legendary satay stalls to Michelin-approved hawker food, thereā€™s something to satisfy every palate at Lau Pa Sat. This guide only covers a handful of stalls in this hawker centre, so itā€™s best to turn up in person and truly savour the range of cuisines housed in this historic building! (Psst, if you havenā€™t had your fill of hawker favourites, try out Kopitiamā€™s new integrated experience at Changi Airport Terminal 3 ā€“ allowing you to grab one more bite of your cravings before your flight out of SG.)

Some tips to make your Lau Pa Sat visit a little easier:

  • Best time to visit: Visit during off-peak hours, such as mid-morning or mid-afternoon, to avoid the lunchtime crowds. If youā€™re trying to grab a seat at Satay Street (which is only set up in the evenings), arrive early (before 8pm) to secure a table.
  • Payment methods: Lau Pa Sat stalls accept various payment methods, including cash, credit cards, and mobile payment options like PayNow and GrabPay.
  • Seating: Lau Pa Sat offers both indoor and outdoor seating options. The indoor seating provides a more air-conditioned and comfortable environment, while the outdoor seating offers a lively atmosphere, especially in the evenings.
  • Etiquette: Tray return kiosks are available around the hawker centre, so be mindful of food waste and dispose of your trash responsibly. If youā€™re ordering your food to-go, you can even bring your own reusable containers, water bottles, and utensils to reduce waste.

 

Are you ready to have the culinary adventure of your lifetime?

 

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