6 food markets worth the trip across Singapore, editor-ranked by TableJourney. All Singapore guides.
Old Airport Road Food Centre ★ 4.8 · Singapore
east-coast · 51 Old Airport Road, Singapore 390051
Tip: The centre is large and requires a methodical approach; first-timers benefit from a research pass before arriving.
Maxwell Food Centre ★ 4.6 · Singapore
chinatown · 1 Kadayanallur Street, Singapore 069184
Tip: Weekday lunches between 12pm and 2pm are the busiest. Come early for Tian Tian or queue for the famous congee.
Tiong Bahru Market ★ 4.5 · Singapore
tiong-bahru · 30 Seng Poh Road, Singapore 168898
Tip: Most stalls open for breakfast and lunch; many close by 2pm. Wednesday to Sunday between 6am and 2pm is the optimal window. The wet market opens from 5am.
Chinatown Complex Food Centre ★ 4.3 · Singapore
chinatown · 335 Smith Street, Singapore 050335
Tip: The sheer size is overwhelming on a first visit; pick a direction and explore methodically. The roast meat stalls on the second floor are particularly strong.
Tekka Centre ★ 4.2 · Singapore
little-india · 665 Buffalo Road, Singapore 210665
Tip: Open daily from 6.30am to 9pm. Sunday mornings are the liveliest with the full wet market and the longest queues at popular stalls.
Lau Pa Sat ★ 4.0 · Singapore
chinatown · 18 Raffles Quay, Singapore 048582
Tip: Visit in the evening for the satay street atmosphere on Boon Tat Street. The interior hawker centre is open 24 hours for late-night eating in the CBD.