Against the backdrop of Singapore’s fashionable structure and excessive rise buildings, it’s solely pure to have a shortage of outdated iconic spots the place we are able to recognize the olden days. Lau Pa Sat is certainly one of them— translated to “old market” in English, it holds a big place in Singapore’s heritage because it has existed since 150 years in the past.
Now, Lau Pa Sat has been remodeled into Singapore’s heritage kopitiam, providing an enormous unfold of types to locals and vacationers. If you’re unfamiliar with this place, simply know that it’s an enormous maze. Well, to not fear, as I’ll navigate the 10 greatest stalls to sort out your native meals cravings when you’re right here.
In the night, the aspect avenue of Lau Pa Sat is closed off to the general public and limitations are put on the aspect to dam site visitors. The absence of sunshine and a thick density of sunshine gray smoke fills the air— that commences the beginning of the night with “Satay Street”. Almost like we’re again in 1970, satay grills and stools are scattered all through the road for patrons to take pleasure in a stick or 2 with associates and households. This is a glimpse of our kampong days.
1. Satay Street
Ready to face the group? Let’s go! I personally really feel that Lau Pa Sat is way more thrilling at night time as in comparison with the day due to the boisterous environment.
You’ll first be greeted by a row of individuals promoting satay. All from totally different stalls, you’ll be able to have your decide from stall 1 all the best way to stall 19. If you’ve been to Thailand or Vietnam, Satay Street is much like Bangla Walking Street the place individuals attempt to get you to take a look at their menus.
You can decide and select whichever you’d wish to patronise, after which, you’ll get to take pleasure in a finances alfresco eating expertise in the midst of our CBD.
I obtained my share of Grilled Prawns and Satay from Stall 3. It prices 80 cents per stick so you’ll be able to have a wide range of protein that you simply’d like. Usually, a spectrum of Beef, Chicken, Mutton, and Babat (Tripe) is offered as your alternative of satay, so go loopy!
Daily: 7pm – 3am
2. Thunder Tea Rice (Stall 25)
Thunder tea rice isn’t the most well-liked dish round, however Thunder Tea Rice at Lau Pa Sat is.
For many, their impression of this acquired dish would most likely be a generic impression of vegetarianism and its bland style. However, this stall caters to the vast majority of our meat-eating inhabitants, having meat variations which could persuade you to check out a wholesome various.
Many steer away from this Hakka delicacy due to its nuttiness, however their Thunder Tea Special (S$8.90) is one thing else. With the selection of Fish Fillet, Chicken Fillet, or a Prawn Meat Roll, it balances out the uncooked vegetable flavours that you simply may not take pleasure in. Mixed with crunchy greens, minced nuts, chai po, and a herby broth, it’s a wholesome various to your native fare of cai png!
Not impressed? They have a Basil Chicken with Egg set (S$8.80), and Basil Sambal Chicken/Sotong/Prawn with Egg set (S$10.50). It’s as in the event that they had been studying our minds to have extra variation. This is one thing that’s extraordinary compared to different thunder tea rice stalls that I steadily patronise; it’s uncommon to see such all kinds!
+65 9766 9543
Daily: 10am – 9.30pm
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3. Thunder Spize (Stall 25)
Next up on my listing is Thunder Spize. If you discover the similarities in retailer title, sure, it’s the sibling stall of Thunder Tea Rice. No prizes will likely be given for individuals who guess what their specialty is. Rumours say that it packs a punch…
Something particular of their fiery menu could be the Lemongrass Chicken (S$9.90).
Possibly Vietnamese-inspired, this can be a dish that isn’t frequent in Singapore and calls out to the adventurous, particularly for those who’re trying to stray away from the everyday Singaporean fare. It tastes much like Malay rendang (a meat curry dish), however with very outstanding hints of sturdy lemongrass flavour.
+65 9766 9543
Daily: 10am – 9.30pm
4. Butter & Cream (Stall 6)
Time for dessert break! Butter & Cream might be a stall that warrants one of many longest queues within the space. Their stall covers all 3 sides, so you’ll be able to think about how massive of an expansion of pastries and bakes that they’ve, all of that are freshly handmade.
Those who’re aware of the tremendous well-known AJ Delights will likely be pleased to know that Butter & Cream’s muffins come close to.
Their Streusel Muffins fluctuate in multitudes of flavours, bringing in new inclusions now and again. Injecting our favorite mixtures into this beautiful pastry, they’ve Oreo Chocolate, Smores’ and Berries Muffins (S$2.60 every). Its muffins are additionally purchase 5 get 1 free!
Alternatively, you could possibly check out their doffins, which is a singular mixture of donuts and muffins. The Cheese Me Up Doffin (S$2.90) is actually to die for. Finding an ideal stability of savoury to candy, its cheese factor oozes a molten lava of cheese into your mouth.
+65 8040 0283
Daily: 10am – 9pm
5. Golden Shoe Hokkien Mee (Stall 26)
Hokkien mee has been certainly one of our iconic dishes since a way back. So for those who’re right here with associates who’re visiting Singapore and Lau Pa Sat for the primary time, it’s a must to attempt Golden Shoe Hokkien Mee.
Its title seems like royalty however their menu shows a spread of typical old-fashioned Singaporean fare. You have Hokkien Mee (S$6.50/S$9.50), Char Kway Teow (S$5/S$7), Chai Tow Kway (S$4.50/S$6), in addition to Oyster Omelette (S$6/S$9)!
Well, you’ll be able to’t go to Golden Shoe Hokkien Mee with out having Hokkien mee. Said to serve up a superb plate of conventional Hokkien mee, their dish packs a load of recent seafood components and a big spoonful of lard. Mastering the moist model, their broth is wealthy and engaging which leaves customers wanting extra!
+65 9625 7892
Daily: 9.30am – 9.30pm
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6. Rokus a.g.b (Stall 22)
I’m fairly sceptical of making an attempt out burgers in kopitiams, however just lately I’ve given many stalls an opportunity. I’m glad I did. Rokus a.g.b is a fusion Korean-Western stall specialising in inventive burgers.
The proprietor is Australian-Korean, and has imparted a fusion of either side into his handmade burgers. Infusing sturdy Asian flavours right into a Western burger, he has created quirky mixtures like Tteokbokki Burger (S$13.90), Gojuchang Burger (S$12.90), and Myeongnan/Mentaiko Fries (S$4.90). Yes, you heard me proper, tteokbokki with beef in a burger! It tastes scrumptious too.
While some fusion stalls is perhaps too adventurous, Rokus a.b.g absolutely turned out effectively. Described by some to be “one of the best burgers”, they actually don’t disappoint. The buns are toasted on the skin and buttery mushy on the within. With their loud signboard, this stall is to not be missed.
+65 8448 0707
Tue to Thu, Sun & Mon: 11am – 10.30pm
Fri & Sat: 11am – 2am
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7. Ipoh Hainanese Chicken Rice (Stall 14)
Name your high 3 favorite Singaporean dishes. I’ll go first. Ranked first on my placement is our scrumptious rooster rice. It’s easy, reasonably priced and completely scrumptious.
Ipoh Hainanese Chicken Rice sells precisely that. Offering extra than simply your typical fare of rooster rice, the stall additionally has Ipoh Curry Chicken Noodles (S$5.90), Shredded Chicken Prawn Ipoh Hor Fun (S$5.50) and your aspect dishes of greens and bean sprouts.
A Chicken Rice Set goes for S$7.50. You’ll attain a plate of juicy rooster doused with savoury soy sauce, aromatic jasmine rice and a plate of oyster sauce greens. A balanced meal that comforts your soul.
The downfall might be your ready time. Because this stall has most likely the longest queue in Lau Pa Sat, it’s apparent that there’s a hype round rooster rice. I assume the entire of Singapore agrees with me on what their favorite dish is!
Daily: 11am – 9pm
8. Turkish Cuisine (Stall 70)
Who says that Lao Pa Sat is for native delicacies solely? You’ll get a style of worldwide flavours of their octagon maze that leads you to eight radial passageways. Take a decide and also you’ll end up shocked with the variety of cuisines and delicacies out there right here! You can go for a style of Turkish delights at Turkish Cuisine.
Looking for one thing simple to eat with out fuss? Turkish Cuisine has Doner Kebabs that may fit your liking— what’s greatest is that it’s extremely tasty too!
Differing in alternative of protein, you’ll be able to select between Chicken (S$7.50), Lamb (S$8.50) or a Mix of each (S$9.50). I significantly like kebabs due to the simplicity that it holds together with its impeccable smoky, spicy style.
If not, additionally they have attention-grabbing choices like a Chicken Kebab Tombik (S$8) and Lamb Kebab Tombik (S$9), that are basically like burgers in a mushy flatbread.
Mon to Sat: 10am – 8pm
Closed on Sun
9. Ling Jie Kampong Delights (Stall 61 & 62)
This is perhaps a well-known sight to some. Ling Jie Kampong Delights is a Chinese meals stall that gives individuals with a way of house with their house cooked dishes. Originally positioned within the East, they’ve introduced their home-cooked tze char dishes that all of us like to Lau Pa Sat.
They have 2 extensions, one promoting Chinese dishes whereas the opposite specialises in Nasi Lemak.
For the Chinese chain, a few of their pleasant dishes embody Braised Peanut Pork Trotter (S$7.80) and Ipoh Hometown Bak Kut Teh (S$8.80). Dip into an fragrant broth for a sip of consolation particularly on a wet day. Bak kut teh has been a necessary in Singapore’s meals scene for the longest time that every one vacationers must attempt it as effectively.
For the latter, they’ve fairly a spectrum of the Nasi Lemak dishes that begin from the worth of S$5.50. This dish originates from the Malay delicacies, consisting of aromatic rice cooked with coconut milk— this explains the nice odor that you simply sniff as you stroll previous the stall. Choose between the totally different components of the rooster, otah and fish fillet in your principal protein. This stall even sells one thing eccentric… Curry Chee Cheong Fun (S$6.50), have you ever heard of that?!
Daily: 9.30am – 10.30pm
10. Ah Ma Sheng Mian & Mee Hoon Kueh (Stall 9)
Oh, how all of us love noodles— particularly those made by grandma. Ah Ma Sheng Mian & Mee Hoon Kueh at Lau Pa Sat specialises in simply that! Think Singaporean consolation meals and that’s what the shop has.
From various kinds of noodles, Mee Hoon Kueh (S$5.20), Sheng Mian (S$5.20), Koka Noodles (S$5.20), and Curly Noodles (S$5.20), it looks as if the listing is infinite.
They fluctuate from dry to soup variations, however what’s nice is their soup, which provides consolation to the soul! Eggy and thicker in consistency, you’ll discover a heavy portion of minced meat in your noodles that add a sweetening impact. A chew into your spoonful of noodles and also you’ll style the flavourful bits of shallots and ikan bilis topped on high of your bowl. Speaking of which, I’m salivating now.
Daily: 11.30am – 10.30pm
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Lau Pa Sat
18 Raffles Quay, Singapore Singapore 048582
Lau Pa Sat
18 Raffles Quay, Singapore Singapore 048582
Operating Hours: 24 hours (Daily)