Best food to eat at Lau Pa Sat
Since its establishment in 1824, Lau Pa Sat has undergone numerous major renovations. Besides the impressive new architecture and famous satay stalls, Lau Pa Sat has much more to offer. Whether you’re looking for a place to bring your tourist friends, a newbie in the CBD looking for good lunch grub, or simply a hungry soul, here are 20 best food stalls at Lau Pa Sat to visit, so you know what to eat within the area.
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What to eat at Lau Pa Sat
From bak kut teh to doughnut muffins, you won’t run out of good food places here at Lau Pa Sat.
1. Chef Lup Roasted
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Chef Lup Roasted was opened by a former executive chef of one of Hong Kong’s Michelin-rated roast meat brands. They specialise in roasted meats, particularly duck, siu yoke, and char siew. They’re also open 24 hours, so supper runs are always on the table.
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Get their Signature Roast Duck ($59) for a whole duck to share with the table. Online reviews describe the meat as juicy and tender, and the skin crisp with a slight smoky aroma. To savour all three meats, go for their 3 Meat Combo ($20), which features the aforementioned roasted duck, crunchy siu yok, and deeply caramelised char siew.
Unit number: 4
Opening hours: Daily 24 hours
Chef Lup Roasted is not halal-certified.
2. Lao Fu Zi Fried Kway Teow
One of the few Michelin-recognised char kway teow stalls in the country, Lao Fu Zi Fried Kway Teow has an outlet in Lau Pa Sat as well. The CKT here is said to have wonderful wok hei, and is filled with fresh and flavourful ingredients.
A plate here starts from $7.50, and you can choose between the black and white versions of the dish. The stall also offers a hearty bowl of Laksa ($7.50), and some Boiled Cockles (from $10).
Unit number: 74-75
Opening hours: Sun-Fri 11:45am to 10pm, Sat 1pm to 10pm
Lao Fu Zi Fried Kway Teow is not halal-certified.
3. Thunder Tea Rice
If you’ve never tried this Hakka dish, Thunder Tea Rice may be a good place to start! The classic Thunder Tea Rice ($6.20) features chopped greens, peanuts and fried anchovies along with your choice of brown or white rice.
For those who cannot go a meal without meat, try their Thunder Tea Special ($9.90), which features the usual thunder tea rice set with your choice of a fish fillet, chicken patty, katsu chicken, or prawn meat roll.
Unit number: 25
Opening hours: Daily 24 hours
Tel: 8887 0859
Website
Thunder Tea Rice is not halal-certified.
4. Warong Pak Sapari
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The world’s first Michelin Bib Gourmand mee soto and mee rebus hawker stall, Warong Pak Sapari, has opened an outlet at Lau Pa Sat selling their beloved noodle dishes.
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Their cult favourite Mee Soto Original ($5.80) features al dente yellow mee and white beehoon simmered in a light, fragrant broth, topped with chicken. The broth is said to be spice-forward, with prominent notes of lemongrass, galangal, and other Southeast Asian spices. Get their Bergedil, AKA fried potato cutlet, for an additional $1.50, which soaks up the flavourful broth.
Unit number: 58
Opening hours: Daily 9am to 9pm
Warong Pak Sapari is halal-certified.
5. Nasi Lemak Ayam Taliwang
Another Michelin-recognised franchise, Nasi Lemak Ayam Taliwang’s excellent rice dishes grace Lau Pa Sat till midnight each day.
Go for the titular Nasi Lemak Ayam Taliwang ($9.20). Starring piquant sambal chilli, a juicy chicken leg, fragrant coconut rice, ikan bilis and more, this hearty and moreish rendition of nasi lemak is likely to impress. The stall also offers curry rice, such as the Chicken Fillet Curry Rice ($7.50), featuring crispy chicken fillet along with rice drenched in a fragrant curry.
Unit number: 71
Opening hours: Daily 9am to 12am
Tel: 8750 5240
Website
Nasi Lemak Ayam Taliwang is halal-certified.
6. Delhi Express Indian Cuisine
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Delhi Express Indian Cuisine serves a wide selection of aromatic curries to choose from, from vegetarian to non-vegetarian ones. They make every roti in-house by hand, and you can even watch them toast it in front of you!
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Their signature Paneer Butter Masala (from $6) features soft, springy paneer cheese cooked in a spicy, creamy tomato-based masala curry. The paneer cheese soaks up all of the flavours of the curry, pairing well with the Garlic Naan ($3). For meat lovers, the Butter Chicken ($8) is a recommended alternative.
Unit number: 11
Opening hours: Mon-Fri 11am to 10pm, Sat-Sun 12pm to 10pm
Delhi Express Indian Cuisine is not halal-certified.
7. Seng Kee Local Delights
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A one-stop to satisfy all your cravings with Fried Kway Teow ($7.20), Laksa ($7.50), and Hokkien Mee ($7.50) would be Seng Kee Local Delights. One of their best-sellers is the laksa, which stars spicy seafood and a punchy coconut broth. Having been in Lau Pa Sat for many years, the stall sees a steady stream of loyal customers every day, so be prepared to wait in line if you are planning to pay them a visit!
Unit number: 10
Opening hours: Daily 8am to 10pm
Seng Kee Local Delights is not halal-certified.
8. Qiu Lian Ban Mian
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Qiu Lian Ban Mian is a popular ban mian stall with multiple outlets across the island. You can have a taste of their signature Qiu Lian Ban Mian here for $5.90, or opt for a spicy alternative by ordering the Tom Yum Ban Mian ($6.40). If you’re not a fan of ban mian, you can choose from a wide variety of noodles including you mian, mee hoon kuey, and yi mian. Otherwise, try the Dry Noodles, which features la mian with either fish fillet, big prawns or braised meat for $7.
Unit number: 16
Opening hours: Daily 10am to 8pm
Tel: 6220 7397
Website
Qiu Lian Ban Mian is not halal-certified.
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9. Rokus a.g.b.
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Owned by a young, third-generation hawker, Rokus a.g.b.’s menu at Lau Pa Sat offers the best Korean fusion food, serving dishes like rice bowls, burgers, and snacks.
They have unique mains such as Tteokbokki Burger ($13.90), featuring tteokbokki as a burger topping, and the Jumeokbap aRicebowl ($8.90), which is a deconstructed Korean rice ball. Those who are still feeling peckish can snack on the Folded Kimbap ($5.90), which is a gimbap presented in a sandwich-like form.
Unit number: 24
Opening hours: Daily 11am to 10:30pm
Tel: 8448 0707
Website
Rokus a.g.b. is not halal-certified.
10. iEat Kitchen
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iEat Kitchen’s menu at Lau Pa Sat sees an array of stir-fried dishes served in mini woks. Their signature item is the Salted Egg Creamy Dice Chicken Rice ($10), comprising diced chicken cubes coated in a layer of fried batter and salted egg sauce atop a bed of white rice. If you prefer noodles, try the Chicken Cutlet Hor Fun ($6.80) instead for a bowl of starchy hor fun and crispy chicken cutlet.
Unit number: 56
Opening hours: Daily 10am to 10pm
iEat Kitchen is not halal-certified.
11. Kallang Airport Wanton Noodle
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Boasting a whopping seven outlets islandwide, Kallang Airport Wanton Noodle is another stall well-known to Singaporeans. Those who haven’t tried their Signature Wanton Noodle ($6.20) can order it here at Lau Pa Sat, along with side dishes such as Fried Wantons ($5/$7) and Fried Chicken Wing ($7.80 for four pieces). Big eaters can also top up $1.30 for additional noodles or ingredients in their wonton mee!
Unit number: 57
Opening hours: Daily 10am to 10pm
Website
Kallang Airport Wanton Noodle is not halal-certified.
12. Ri Ri Hong Mala Hot Pot
A mainstay of People’s Park Food Centre in Chinatown, Ri Ri Mala Hot Pot is known for its value-for-money ingredients and fragrant garlicky flavour. With their new outlet, you can enjoy your favourite mala ingredients such as kang kong, beancurd skin, Chinese sausage and tang hoon here at Lau Pa Sat too!
Read our Ri Ri Hong Mala Xiang Guo Review.
Unit number: 61-62
Opening hours: TBD
Ri Ri Hong Mala Hot Pot is not halal-certified.
13. Swatow Bai Le Braised Duck
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Swatow Bai Le Braised Duck has been operating out of a small family-owned coffee shop in Geylang since the 1970s. Now, you can now enjoy their signature items here in the CBD! Must-try dishes include the Classic Braised Duck Rice ($5) and Braised Duck Noodle Set ($5.50), which feature their famous braised duck and braising gravy atop a carb of your choice. They also recommend their Kway Chap Set ($5.50), which stars tau pok, tau kwa, braised egg, pork belly, crispy duck skin, and small intestines alongside a bowl of kway teow.
Unit number: 9
Opening hours: Daily 9am to 12:30am
Website
Swatow Bai Le Braised Duck is not halal-certified.
14. Maya’s Veggie Delight
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One of the best vegetarian food options at Lau Pa Sat is Maya Veggie Delight, which has a menu comprising North Indian dishes. Their Vegetarian Butter Chicken ($8) is a fan favourite, featuring soy-based imitation meat simmering in a creamy yet aromatic tomato-based sauce, which best pairs with their Garlic Naan ($3).
Unit number: 47
Opening hours: Daily 8am to 10:30pm
Maya’s Veggie Delight is not halal-certified.
15. Creme & Cone
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The heat at Lau Pa Sat can get overwhelming at times, so to cool down, head to Creme & Cone for their refreshing ice cream, priced at $5.30 for a single scoop in a cup and $6.30 for a double. You can also opt for their cones instead, which come in three flavours: Original, Milo, and Pandan, priced at $9.70 for a single scoop and $10.70 for a double.
Patrons recommend their Lychee Raspberry, describing it as light and refreshing, yet distinctly fruity. For a more decadent scoop, go for their 64% Dark Chocolate, said to be rich and not too sweet.
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If pastries are more your thing, try their Lemon Mango Tart ($7.90) instead, filled with a tangy mango and lemon-flavoured custard, and topped with smooth meringue and mango compote.
Unit number: 79-87
Opening hours: Sat-Thurs 12pm to 10pm, Fri 9am to 10pm
Creme & Cone is not halal-certified.
16. Butter & Cream Bakery
After your meal, consider heading to Butter & Cream Bakery for tasty desserts such as egg tarts, muffins, or their unique doughnut-muffins, AKA doffins. The sweet and milky Choco Explosion Doffin ($3.60) is one of their signature items, alongside the gooey Classic Cheese Tart ($2.90) and hearty M&M Doffin ($2.90).
Read our Butter & Cream review!
Unit number: 5-6
Opening hours: Mon-Thurs 10am to 9pm, Fri 10am to 10pm, Sat 10:30am to 10pm, Sun 10:30am to 9pm
Tel: 8040 0283
Website
Butter & Cream Bakery is not halal-certified.
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17. Nakoko
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If you’re in the mood for a sweet treat but don’t want ice cream, Nakoko sells healthy Acai, Chocolate, and Yoghurt soft-serves for your dessert fix. Acai and chocolate are reasonably priced at $6.50 for a medium with one topping and $8.20 for a large with three toppings, while yoghurt is $6.20 and $7.70, respectively.
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If one swirl isn’t enough, get their Sundae, priced at $9.50 for Acai and Chocolate, and $9 for Yoghurt. It comes with almost double the amount, as well as three toppings.
Unit number: C-01
Opening hours: Daily 12pm to 10pm
Nakoko is not halal-certified.
18. Yuen Kee Dumpling
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For a quick weekday lunch, head to Yuen Kee Dumpling, a casual Chinese restaurant chain dishing out handmade dumplings at Lau Pa Sat.
During our visit to the Fortune Centre branch, their Shrimp & Vegetables Pork Dumplings (10pcs) ($9.80+) stood out: flavourful, sweet shrimp and pork filling encased in a thin wrapper. We definitely recommend the Viral Mixed Sauce With Chilli Oil La Mian ($11.80+), featuring aromatic chilli oil paired with a sweet peanut sauce to mellow out the spice.
Read our Yuen Kee Dumpling Fortune Centre review.
Unit number: 9
Opening hours: Daily 10am to 9:30pm
Yuen Kee Dumpling is not halal-certified.
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19. Sing HK Kitchen
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If you’re missing Hong Kong food, head over to Sing HK Kitchen for your usual cha chaan teng order at reasonable prices.
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This stall prides itself on using three eggs for each scrambled egg dish. You can go for their Signature Scrambled Egg W Garlic Pork Chop Rice ($7.30), which comes with soft, creamy scrambled eggs on a scoop of rice and savoury, crispy fried pork chops. If you are in the mood for noodles instead, the Sing’s Special Baked Chicken W Dry Mixed Noodles ($6.80) comprises a juicy chicken thigh, springy egg noodles, and bok choy cooked and served in parchment paper.
Unit number: 12
Opening hours: Daily 10am to 11pm
Sing HK Kitchen is not halal-certified.
20. Lion City Dim Sum
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No late-night drinking sesh with your friends is complete without a dim sum supper spot. Luckily, Lion City Dim Sum is open 24 hours and offers well-loved dim sum at affordable prices.
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With over 50 items on the menu, you can create your ideal dim sum experience. Best-selling items include the Large Juicy Pork Bao ($2.30), featuring tender pork filling encased in a fluffy bao, and Otah Siew Mai ($2.80)—spicy otah-inspired chicken and fish filling in a thin wrapper.
Unit number: 18
Opening hours: Daily 24 hours
Lion City Dim Sum is not halal-certified.
Lau Pa Sat food stalls guide
Since their revamp, Lau Pa Sat has added a range of new hawkers, brands and cuisines to their roster. From hawker classics such as laksa and char kway teow to trendy cafe favourites including acai and lava tarts, Lau Pa Sat offers the best variety of food stalls, where you can find something for everyone!
If you have tourist friends visiting Singapore, consider planning an itinerary around the best hawker centres in Singapore. Otherwise, for a taste of heritage, check out our guide on the oldest restaurants in Singapore.
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