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Top 10 Best Places to Eat in Singapore

Singapore is a culinary paradise where affordable Michelin-starred hawker fare sits comfortably alongside world-class fine dining. From the aromatic spices of Little India to the savory delights of Chinatown and the modern gastronomy of Dempsey Hill, the Lion City offers a diverse food scene that reflects its multicultural heritage.

Updated January 21, 2026

All-Time Best

1.

Odette

Odette
$$$$
1 St Andrew's Rd, #01-04 National Gallery, Singapore 178957

A three-Michelin-starred modern French restaurant helmed by Chef Julien Royer, located in the National Gallery Singapore. The cuisine is guided by a deep respect for seasonality and artisanal produce, featuring dishes like Hokkaido Uni and Pigeon with Kampot Pepper in an elegant, soft-hued setting.

Highlights

  • Hokkaido Uni
  • Pigeon with Kampot Pepper
  • Heirloom Beetroot Variation
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2.

Les Amis

Les Amis
$$$$
1 Scotts Road, #01-16 Shaw Centre, Singapore 228208

Singapore's pioneering French fine dining restaurant, holding three Michelin stars since 2019. Chef Sebastien Lepinoy delivers classic French cuisine with impeccable technique, complemented by one of Asia's finest wine cellars with over 3,000 labels.

Highlights

  • Classic French Tasting Menu
  • Grand Wine Collection
  • Seasonal Truffle Dishes
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3.

Burnt Ends

Burnt Ends
$$$$
7 Dempsey Road, #01-04, Singapore 249671

A modern Australian barbecue restaurant that has earned a cult following and a Michelin star. The open-concept kitchen centers around a four-tonne dual-cavity oven and custom grills, where Chef Dave Pynt cooks almost everything with wood fire, producing intensely flavored dishes.

Highlights

  • Sanger Burger
  • King Crab & Garlic Brown Butter
  • Beef Marmalade
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4.

Labyrinth

Labyrinth
$$$
8 Raffles Avenue, #02-23 Esplanade Mall, Singapore 039802

A one-Michelin-starred restaurant by Chef LG Han that reimagines Singaporean heritage cuisine through modern techniques. Each dish tells a story of local culture and childhood memories, using locally sourced ingredients to create an inventive 'Neo-Sin' dining experience.

Highlights

  • Chilli Crab Ice Cream
  • Char Siew Rice
  • Pulut Hitam Dessert
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5.

Hawker Chan

Hawker Chan
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78 Smith Street, Singapore 058972

The world's first Michelin-starred hawker stall, originally known as Liao Fan Hong Kong Soya Sauce Chicken Rice & Noodle. Chef Chan Hon Meng's soya sauce chicken features tender meat with glossy, caramelized skin, served with fragrant rice at incredibly affordable prices.

Highlights

  • Soya Sauce Chicken Rice
  • Char Siew (BBQ Pork)
  • Roasted Pork Belly
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6.

Tian Tian Hainanese Chicken Rice

Tian Tian Hainanese Chicken Rice
$
Maxwell Food Centre, #01-10/11, 1 Kadayanallur Street, Singapore 069184

Widely considered Singapore's most iconic dish, Tian Tian serves succulent poached chicken with fragrant rice cooked in chicken broth. This hawker stall gained international fame after praise from Anthony Bourdain and has consistently earned a Michelin Bib Gourmand.

Highlights

  • Signature Hainanese Chicken
  • Fragrant Oily Rice
  • Homemade Chili Sauce
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7.

Jumbo Seafood

Jumbo Seafood
$$$
1206 East Coast Parkway, #01-07/08, East Coast Seafood Centre, Singapore 449883

Iconic seafood restaurant and household name for Singapore's national dish, Chili Crab. Fresh Sri Lankan mud crabs are slathered in a spicy, sweet tomato-based sauce. The flagship East Coast location offers a bustling, open-air atmosphere perfect for this celebratory dish.

Highlights

  • Award-winning Chili Crab
  • Signature Black Pepper Crab
  • Fried Man Tou (Buns)
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8.

Candlenut

Candlenut
$$$
17A Dempsey Road, Singapore 249676

The world's first Michelin-starred Peranakan restaurant, Candlenut offers a refined take on traditional Straits-Chinese cuisine. Chef Malcolm Lee elevates home-cooked classics like Buah Keluak and Chap Chye in a beautiful, airy setting at Dempsey Hill.

Highlights

  • Buah Keluak Fried Rice
  • Kueh Pie Tee
  • Yeye's Curry
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9.

Corner House

Corner House
$$$$
1 Cluny Road, E J H Corner House, Singapore Botanic Gardens, Singapore 259569

A one-Michelin-starred restaurant set in a stunning 1910 colonial bungalow within the UNESCO World Heritage Singapore Botanic Gardens. Chef David Thien presents gastro-botanica cuisine that celebrates the connection between plants, nature, and fine dining.

Highlights

  • Gastro-Botanica Tasting Menu
  • Garden Terrace Dining
  • Heritage Bungalow Setting
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10.

Liao Fan Hong Kong Soya Sauce Chicken Rice

Liao Fan Hong Kong Soya Sauce Chicken Rice
$
335 Smith Street, #02-126 Chinatown Complex Market & Food Centre, Singapore 050335

The original hawker stall by Mr. Chan Hon Meng that became the world's first Michelin-starred street food in 2016. Located in Chinatown Complex, this tiny stall serves the authentic recipe of perfectly glazed soya sauce chicken that earned international fame and put Singapore hawker food on the global map.

Highlights

  • Soya Sauce Chicken Rice
  • Char Siew Noodles
  • Roast Pork
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Frequently Asked Questions

Hainanese Chicken Rice and Chili Crab are widely considered the two most iconic national dishes. Chicken Rice is an everyday staple available at hawker centers, while Chili Crab is a celebratory seafood dish.

Yes, absolutely. Singapore's hawker centers are strictly regulated for hygiene by the government. They are clean, safe, and offer some of the best and most affordable food in the city.

'Chope' is a local slang for reserving a seat at a hawker center. Locals typically place a packet of tissues on a table to 'chope' (reserve) it while they go to order their food. It is a respected custom.

Tipping is not mandatory or expected in Singapore. Most restaurants add a 10% service charge to the bill. However, for good service, leaving small change or a small tip is appreciated but never required.

Singapore is home to some of the world's cheapest Michelin meals. You can visit Liao Fan Hong Kong Soya Sauce Chicken Rice in Chinatown Complex or Hawker Chan to experience high-quality street food at affordable prices.