6 Must-Try Singapore Restaurants (2026): Your Ultimate Food Guide

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6 Must-Try Restaurants in Singapore

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Blanco Court Prawn Mee

Blanco Court Prawn Mee

Operating Hours	07:30 AM - 04:00 PM
Closed	Tuesdays
Location	243 Beach Rd, Singapore
Good to Know	A local spot for great value prawn noodles Cash payment only

First up on our Singapore food adventure is Blanco Court Prawn Mee, located near Haji Lane.

This spot is famous for its rich prawn broth noodles, making it a perfect stop before or after exploring Haji Lane.

(A quick heads-up: they only accept cash, so make sure to bring some along!)

Their signature dishes are prawn noodles and pork rib noodles, but the prawn and pork rib combination noodle soup is a surprising treat!

What also impressed me was that despite the affordable price, the prawns were incredibly plump and fun to peel.

The fried fish cake, which you can order separately on the side, is a delicious accompaniment to the noodle dishes, so I highly recommend giving it a try.

Toast Box Chinatown Point Branch

Toast box

Operating Hours	06:00 AM - 08:00 PM
Closed	Open Daily
Location	531A Upper Cross St, Chinatown Point Level 1, Singapore
Good to Know	Recommended for a local breakfast experience

Our second culinary stop is Toast Box, a place I highly recommend for an authentic Singaporean breakfast.

Toast Box is a chain, so you'll find branches all over Singapore. Just head to the one closest to your hotel!

We ordered Toast Box's signature Butter Toast, Kaya Toast, along with Chicken Curry and Laksa. You can get good value for money with their set menus, which even include a drink!

Butter Toast and Kaya Toast are savory toasts enjoyed by dipping them into soft-boiled eggs mixed with soy sauce. Dipping the toast into those surprisingly creamy soft-boiled eggs added a rich umami flavor that was absolutely delicious!

It's a taste I found myself craving even after returning to Korea.

As for the Chicken Curry and Laksa, we ordered them thinking they'd be great with rice. While they weren't as outstanding as the toast (it is a toast shop, after all!), they were still decent.

If you could only order one thing at Toast Box, I'd strongly recommend the toast!

Jumbo Seafood

JUMBO Seafood - The Riverwalk

Operating Hours	11:30~23:00
Closed	None
Location	20 Upper Circular Rd, #B1-48 The Riverwalk
Special Notes	Google reservations available

Our third amazing food spot is the super famous chili crab restaurant,

Jumbo Seafood.

Chili crab is one of Singapore's iconic dishes – an absolute must-try

when you visit Singapore!

While it's on the pricier side among Singapore's eateries,

you won't regret it once you taste it.

We ordered their signature Chili Crab and Black Pepper

Crab, each a flavor adventure!

Chili crab features a spicy-sweet tomato-based sauce,

while black pepper crab offers a savory, peppery sauce that’s simply divine.

Personally, if I had to choose just one,

I'd lean towards the Chili Crab!

It's simply perfect, especially when paired with the side dishes I'll introduce below

and drenched in that amazing chili crab sauce.

Beyond the crab, don't forget to order the Cereal Prawns and

Egg Fried Rice – they're absolutely essential!

The Cereal Prawns are savory and sweet,

delicious on their own or with sauce.

As for the Egg Fried Rice, mix it with the chili crab sauce,

and you'll devour the whole bowl in no time.

This is the perfect restaurant for those who want to splurge a bit

for an unforgettable, delicious meal!

Ah Heng Curry Chicken Bee Hoon Mee

AH HENG CURRY CHICKEN BEE HOON MEE

Operating Hours	07:00~21:00
Closed	None
Location	531A Upper Cross St, #02-58/59 Hong Lim Market & Food CentreSingapore
Special Notes	Located inside Hong Lim Food Centre

Our fourth delicious spot is Ah Heng Curry Chicken Bee Hoon Mee,

located inside Hong Lim Food Centre.

You can think of Singapore's hawker centers as vibrant food courts

where many local eateries gather.

Ah Heng Curry Chicken Bee Hoon Mee is a chicken curry gem

we stumbled upon at Hong Lim Food Centre near our accommodation,

drawn in by the inviting aroma of curry.

The chicken curry noodles were generously packed with chicken,

fried tofu puffs, and noodles, and the rich, deep curry broth

made it utterly addictive.

Unlike typical Korean curries, this one had a strong umami flavor

that perfectly complemented the noodles.

While I tried several noodle dishes in Singapore and most didn't quite hit the mark,

these chicken noodles were the most memorable of them all.

Song Fa Bak Kut Teh

Song Fa Bak Kut Teh Chinatown Point

Operating Hours	Mon-Fri 11:00~ 21:00 Sat 10:30~21:30 Sun 10:30~21:00
Closed	None
Location	133 New Bridge Rd, 01-04 Chinatown Point
Special Notes	Be aware of long queues This Song Fa Bak Kut Teh branch has air conditioning

Our fifth Singaporean food discovery is Song Fa Bak Kut Teh.

Song Fa Bak Kut Teh is renowned for Bak Kut Teh, a pork rib soup that's

an absolute must-try in Singapore.

Song Fa Bak Kut Teh is a chain, but most branches

can have quite long waiting times.

Therefore, I recommend avoiding peak hours when you visit.

We ordered the Special Pork Rib Soup, Stir-fried Bok Choy,

Braised Pork Belly, rice, and vermicelli noodles.

The Pork Galbitang (pork rib soup) is characterized by a subtle peppery aroma

and a rich, savory broth.

While it's similar to Korean Galbitang, it has a slightly different feel,

but it's a flavor that many will absolutely adore!

The pork ribs themselves are tender, but the broth

is incredibly delicious, and the fact that you can get refills was a huge plus for me!

The rice noodles served in the Pork Galbitang broth

were surprisingly the star of the show!

They absorbed the broth so well that I ordered extra noodles

twice – they were truly amazing.

The braised pork and stir-fried bok choy also

were absolute 'rice thieves' when eaten with rice – so delicious you can't stop!

If you're visiting with a group,

I highly recommend ordering a variety of dishes to share!

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Dong Bei Ren Jia 东北人家

Opening Hours	11:00~23:00
Closed	Open Daily
Location	22 Upper Cross St, Singapore
Special Feature	Great Value Chinese Restaurant

Our final foodie recommendation is Dong Bei Ren Jia, a restaurant specializing in Northeastern Chinese cuisine – perfect for when you've had your fill of local Singaporean dishes.

Located in Chinatown,

I highly recommend adding it to your itinerary when you're exploring the area.

The dishes I ordered were Guobaorou, Di San Xian,

Stir-fried Pork and Glass Noodles with Celery, and Fried Rice.

The Guobaorou, which I was most looking forward to, had a crispy

coating and a delightfully chewy texture, making it incredibly delicious.

Plus, thanks to its sweet and sour sauce,

it was a dish that my whole family devoured!

Di San Xian is a classic Northeastern Chinese home-style dish featuring potatoes, eggplants, and bell peppers,

stir-fried in a sweet and savory soy sauce.

It's one of their signature dishes.

This dish pairs exceptionally well with the fried rice we ordered.

The Stir-fried Pork and Glass Noodles with Celery was a menu item

I ordered because I hadn't seen it in Korea before.

The crispy texture of the celery, combined with the savory flavors of pork and glass noodles,

was an absolutely fantastic match!

All four dishes we ordered at Dong Bei Ren Jia

were incredibly harmonious, making for a truly satisfying meal!

Just a quick note: the taste here is slightly different

from what you might find at Dong Bei Ren Jia in China, so keep that in mind!

Enjoy Singapore's Culinary Delights!

Today, I introduced you to six fantastic eateries

to visit during your Singapore trip.

From iconic local specialties like Kaya Toast and Chili Crab,

to prawn noodles and Northeastern Chinese cuisine,

I've rounded up a selection of places where you can enjoy a wide array of delicious dishes.

Consider these recommendations based on your travel plans and tastes,

and I hope you have a wonderfully delicious trip in Singapore!