8 hidden gems worth the trip across Singapore, editor-ranked by TableJourney. All Singapore guides.

Tiong Bahru Market ★ 4.7 · Singapore

tiong-bahru · 30 Seng Poh Road, Singapore 168898

Tip: Hawker stalls open from 6am; most close by 2pm. The wet market opens at 5am. Best on weekday mornings before 10am.

Keng Eng Kee Seafood ★ 4.5 · Singapore

tiong-bahru · 124 Bukit Merah Lane 1, #01-136, Singapore 150124

Tip: Open Monday to Friday 12pm to 10pm and similar hours on weekends; confirm on the day as hours vary. Arrive by 6.30pm for best table availability. Bring cash.

Beng Thin Hoon Kee ★ 4.4 · Singapore

cbd · 65 Chulia Street, Singapore 049513

Tip: Open daily 11am to 2.30pm and 6pm to 9.30pm. Lunch is the busier of the two services; the dinner service is quieter and better for unhurried eating. Reservations recommended.

Guan Hoe Soon ★ 4.4 · Singapore

east-coast · 200 Joo Chiat Road, #01-01, Singapore 427471

Tip: Open daily 11am to 3pm and Monday to Friday 5.30pm to 9pm, weekends 5pm to 9pm. Walk-ins welcome but reservations recommended for weekends.

Sungei Road Laksa ★ 4.4 · Singapore

little-india · 27 Jalan Berseh, Singapore 200027

Tip: Open Monday, Tuesday, Thursday and Friday 9.30am to 5.30pm; closed Wednesday, Saturday and Sunday. Arrive by 11am to avoid sell-out.

85 Fengshan Food Centre ★ 4.4 · Singapore

east-coast · 85 Bedok North Street 4, Singapore 460085

Tip: Open daily from approximately 6am; many stalls run until 2am. The late-night session from 9pm to 2am is when the supper culture is most evident.

Swee Choon Tim Sum ★ 4.3 · Singapore

little-india · 183 Jalan Besar, Singapore 208882

Tip: Open daily from 7am, closing at 2am (4am on Fridays and Saturdays). The late-night session is the most atmospheric and least crowded. No reservations.

Casuarina Curry ★ 4.3 · Singapore

east-coast · 187 Macpherson Road, Singapore 348547

Tip: Open Monday to Thursday 10am to 11pm; Friday to Saturday 8am to midnight; Sunday 8am to 11pm. Walk-in only.