20 best Haji Lane food spots for any kind of appetite

When it comes to Singapore’s best hangouts, Haji Lane has always been that girl. Back in school, my friends and I would spend our half-days drifting between knick-knack shops, snapping way too many (cringe) photos and stretching our allowance on as many cafe stops as we could.

Today, Haji Lane and its neighbouring streets in Kampong Glam are among the city’s most colourful enclaves, buzzing with heritage spots, indie boutiques and eateries that run the gamut. Whether you’re a tourist strolling through Bugis or a local hunting your next makan fix, this pocket of town has something for every craving.

So here it is: 20 best Haji Lane food spots for any kind of appetite. From cafes and bakeries to casual eateries and humble hawker stalls tucked between muralled walls, consider this your cheat sheet to eating through the area.

1. Pergh!Chicks

If you’re all about chicken, Pergh!Chicks is a fantastic spot to kick off your food crawl. Once a regular pasar malam vendor and later a home-based business, this ayam percik specialist has been thriving with its very own eatery along Bali Lane since 2022.

If you’ve never had their delicious speciality, ayam percik is essentially a traditional Malay grilled chicken dish “splashed” (as percik means) with a spicy, aromatic coconut sauce. Pergh!Chicks keeps its decades-old recipe alive while giving it a modern spin, alongside a line-up of other hearty plates.

The Nasi Kukus Volcano with Chicken Cutlet (S$12.50) is a real showstopper: fragrant coconut rice crowned with a metal cylinder that, once lifted, unleashes a golden cascade of rich curry over juicy fried chicken chunks. A must-try spectacle, for sure!

You’ll also want the signature Percik Wings (S$22) — six skewered wings kissed with a smoky char and slathered in creamy percik sauce. The Percik Chop Set (S$12.50) makes a worthy alternative, pairing meaty chicken chop with blue pea rice, wedges and salad. Be sure to snag a good ol’ Ramly Style Burger (S$4.50) while you’re at it, too.

23 Bali Lane, Singapore 189859
+65 8949 0415
Mon to Thu: 11am – 10pm
Fri & Sat: 12pm – 12am
Sun: 12pm – 10pm
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2. Waroeng Anak Indo

Whisk yourself away to Bali at Waroeng Anak Indo, a warung-inspired eatery along the main Haji Lane stretch. Comforting Indonesian street food is this old-school establishment’s pride, which you’ll enjoy in a homey space decked out with wooden furniture and fixings, and even rattan-style plates.

Feast on delectable Indonesian classics like Nasi Ayam Penyet (S$12) and Nasi Ayam Bakar (S$15) — an all-rounded dish of white rice served with fried tahu, tempeh, sambal, aromatic kuah lemak, keropok and sweet sauce-coated grilled chicken charred to perfection. If you dare, up the ante with the Nasi Goreng Sambal Ijo (S$12), which delivers a fiery punch with green chilli sambal.

Noodle fans, you’ll love the Mi Sedap Ayam Penyet (S$15) as much as I did. A crispy leg of ayam penyet comes alongside a bed of springy fried noodles topped with egg and a generous shower of crunchy keropok crackers. A dream for anyone who buckles at the knees for Indonesian-style fried noodles! For a little less bony fuss, the Mi Sedap Anak Indo (S$13) swaps the thigh for chicken cutlet instead.

53 Haji Lane, Singapore 189246
+65 8208 0138
Daily: 12pm – 11pm
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3. Huevos

Unless you’ve been living under a rock, Huevos should be no stranger to you. This popular Mexican spot farther out along North Bridge Road is an undisputed crowd favourite, with hour-long waits on average for their affordable and deliciously authentic fare.

Did you really have Mexican if you skipped the tacos? The Baja Fish Tacos (S$15 for 2 pieces, S$19 for 3 pieces) are a must-order, starring impeccably crispy fried fish crowned with piquant chipotle mayo and fruity mango salsa, cosied in soft tortilla shells. Alternatively, the Birria Beef (S$16/S$20) is a satisfying meaty alternative, loaded with beef shortrib, cheese, pico de gallo in a crunchy shell and a side of consomme for your dunking pleasure.

Beyond tacos, Huevos doesn’t slack. Don’t miss the Al Pastor Pork Quesadillas (S$17) and Loaded Nachos (S$21) stacked high with chicken, guacamole, chipotle aioli, sour cream and the works — or, even better, the Mega Loaded (S$33) with *three times & the toppings. Warning: food coma incoming.

803 North Bridge Road, Singapore 198771
Wed to Sun: 11am – 3pm & 5pm – 10pm
Closed Mon & Tue
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4. Sabar Menanti

Nasi padang over cai fan, anyone? Haji Lane’s got one of the best-rated picks around: Sabar Menanti, a family-run gem with an impressive 4.3-star rating across nearly 399 reviews (at the time of writing).

The establishment’s roots trace back to the 1920s, when it began as a humble street stall. Now helmed by the third generation, it dishes out over 30 mouthwatering varieties that’ll leave you utterly spoilt for choice.

As with all nasi padang, mixing and matching is the way to go. Start with Rice (S$1) and a mandatory drizzle of Sayor Lodeh & Gravy (S$2), then pile on your favourites — from Sambal Goreng (S$2) and Chicken Rendang (S$5) to Ikan Belado (S$6) and green chilli-stuffed Omelette (S$2) — that is, as long as it’s within your budget.

A must-try in our books is the Beef Rendang (S$6), which features fork-tender beef chunks cloaked in a spice-laden rendang that begs for spoonful after spoonful. And if you’ve got a penny to spare, the Tahu Telur (S$6) is a solid add-on, with crispy yet fluffy beancurd paired with crunchy carrots and cucumber, ground peanuts and gravy that packs a punch.

If nasi padang’s not so much your jam, their set meals are just as satisfying. These span the likes of Nasi Ambeng (S$12), Nasi Lemak (S$6) and Mee Siam (S$6) alongside other Malay staples.

719 North Bridge Road, Singapore 198687
Tue to Sun: 7am – 5pm
Closed on Mon
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5. Chix Hot Chicken

Nashville fried chicken may no longer be the hottest (pun not intended) craze in town, but credit where it’s due — Chix Hot Chicken blazed the trail.  Even better, it was founded by none other than our very first Singapore Idol, Taufik Batisah.

This Jalan Pisang joint brings the heat with fried chicken spanning a whopping six spice levels — from the non-spicy Mild, all the way to the tongue-torching Atomic, laced with Carolina Reaper and clocking in at 2 million Scoville Heat Units (waiver required, good luck).

The main attraction would have to be their 10-strong line-up of chicken burgers. Among these are Sliders like the scrambled egg- and cheese-topped Breakfast Slider (S$12.90) and buffalo-dipped The Dip (S$11.90), alongside Big Buns such as the indulgent Chicken & Waffle (S$14.90) and soulful Southern Rub (S$14.90).

I thoroughly enjoyed the Soul Slider (S$11.90), which sees a gargantuan hunk of crackly, spice-packed fried chicken sandwiched with refreshing slaw and creamy-tangy CHIX ‘pink’ sauce between buttered slider buns. P.S. be sure to swing by early for the S$9.99 Lunch deal, which fetches you a slider of choice with soda and crispy fries.

1 Jalan Pisang, Singapore 199069
+65 8893 7031
Sun to Thu: 12pm – 9pm
Fri & Sat: 12pm – 10.30pm
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6. Burgs

While we’re talking handheld goodness, how about a juicy burger from Burgs? A pioneer in the arena of affordable gourmet burgers, this may be a familiar name to some of you. It started out as a hawker stall at the nearby Golden Mile Food Centre in 2017, later branching out into malls before taking a year’s hiatus.

They’re now back and bolder than before, with a bigger menu at a spacious standalone eatery along Bussorah Street.

No sloppy packaged patties and fixings here! Burgs freshly prepares all of their ingredients in-house daily. Yes, even their Fries (S$3.90) are hand-cut from whole potatoes.

Sink your teeth into The Original (S$11.90) and you’ll see it all. This glorious creation features a perfectly grilled beef patty topped with their new-and-improved signature burger sauce, which marries sweet-savoury caramelised onions with toothsome chicken skin. It’s then layered with American cheese and a subtly spicy relish of pickled green chillis, all nestled in buttery-soft brioche buns baked fresh with Danish butter.

Go for the Bae Con (S$13.90) if that doesn’t already wow you, or opt for The Godfather (S$12.90) and Hot & Spicy (S$10.90) if you’re more of a chicken sandwich stan.

16 Bussorah Street, Singapore 199437
+65 8221 6516
Sun to Thu: 11am – 10pm
Fri & Sat: 11am – 1am
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7. The Halal Corner

The Halal Corner is your stop for all things Western. Tantalising appetisers, slurp-worthy pastas, burgers and meat… you name it, this Muslim-owned cafe’s got it. They’ve even got a brunch-centric offshoot at Jalan Pisang, if that’s more your speed.

Their grub game is irresistible, with sinfully satisfying creations like the Spicy Chicken Mac & Cheese Burger (S$21.90), creamy Tom Yum Fried Prawn Risotto (S$23.90) and Carbonara Beef Roti John (S$13.90) stacked with beef slices, caramelised onions and lashings of carbonara sauce in a pillowy buttered loaf.

Ride the everlasting buldak wave with some Samyang Carbonara (S$19.90), topped with crispy chicken cutlet that takes indulgence to the next level. The unique Lemak Chilli Api Ribeye Steak (S$26.90) is another plate I have my sights set on, featuring 180g pan-seared cut served with mac & cheese, fries and salad, alongside a moreish lemak chilli sauce to pair.

And did you spot that blue booth? That’s Hole In A Wall Pizza, where The Halal Club fires up pies for takeaway only, on Thursdays to Sundays from 12pm to 9pm. 

The Lemak Chilli Duck (S$15) won our hearts, its lightly baked slices embellished with smoked duck, mushrooms, mozzarella cheese and arugula atop a golden pour of lemak gravy. If you need a little extra kick, the Sambal Belado Pepperoni (S$15) duly delivers with a touch more spice and smoke.

63 Haji Lane, Singapore 189256
+65 8779 4566
Daily: 11.30am – 10pm
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8. Momolato

Fancy a dessert break? Trust Momolato to fetch you the perfect fix. The brainchild of Asia Pacific’s 2017 Gelato World Tour Champion, this gelateria prides itself on a growing arsenal of over 350 flavours made with quality ingredients — and have even been dubbed Singapore’s “best halal-certified gelato”.

You can catch their rotating selection at both their North Bridge Road and Haji Lane outlets, alongside waffles, crepes, deep-fried mochi gelato and other playful, over-the-top complements and creations.

A Single Scoop goes for S$5.30 and a Double Scoop for S$9.90, with S$1 top-ups for premium flavours and an extra S$1.50 for a Buttermilk Cone. Expect everything from classics like Sea Salt Sicilian Pistachio and French Vanilla Bean, to bolder scoops like Chilli Mango Lime, Chocolate Hazelnut Kunafa, Matcha Kit Kat and many more. Yes, the variety is far from an exaggeration.

But why stop there? Momolato’s extensive repertoire of creations are the best possible use of free will. Dive into the Matcha Mania Crepe (S$12), Korean Strawberry Cheesecake Fried Mochi Gelato (S$12), Emerald Tease Honey Butter Toast (S$17) topped with vanilla bean gelato, or Yellow Fever (S$16), which features mango pudding with young coconut gelato. And that’s just the tip of the iceberg.

723 North Bridge Road, Singapore 198691
+65 9679 7268
Tue to Thu & Sun: 11am – 11pm
Fri & Sat: 11am – 1am
Closed on Mon

34 Haji Lane, Singapore 189227
+65 8883 7968
Mon to Thu: 2pm – 11pm
Fri & Sat: 11am – 1am
Sun: 11am – 11pm
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9. Blanco Court Prawn Mee

Perched right at the foot of Haji Lane’s entrance is one of Singapore’s best hae mee stalls: Blanco Court Prawn Mee. Though located along Beach Road, this family-run establishment isn’t to be confused with the equally popular Beach Road Prawn Mee (which, funnily enough, is actually at Joo Chiat).

Needless to say, the Prawn Noodle (S$7) — or Jumbo Prawn Noodle (S$12.80), if you so voraciously please — is the way to go here.

Simmered over hours with prawns and prawn shells, the broth is thick and rich, striking an adept balance between sweet and briny. Notes of prawn oil round it out beautifully, coating your palate with its buttery, umami goodness. It’s the Clean Hands Club here too, as the prawns come deshelled, juicy and very fresh.

Got a bigger appetite? The 3 in 1 Noodle (S$12.80) piles on tender pork ribs and chewy pig tails for good measure. And don’t forget to tack on a plate of ngoh hiang and crispy prawn fritters to complete the feast.

243 Beach Road, #01-01, Singapore 189754
+65 6396 8464
Wed to Mon: 7.30am – 4pm
Closed on Thu
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10. Blanco Court Fried Fish Noodles

Trot down a couple of blocks and you’ll find yourself at Blanco Court Fried Fish Noodles, where comforting bowls of fish soup await. Their budget-friendly fare’s a crowd favourite among office folk, so be prepared to fight for a seat during peak hours. Come armed with cash, too.

Fried Fish Soup (S$7/S$11) is the move here, best paired with slippery thick bee hoon or yee mee for that eggy contrast. And as the laws of nature mandate, evaporated milk is added by default. You could request to have it clear (yawn), but why miss out on such aromatic, velvety goodness?

The fried fish is lightly seasoned and tender, and how they retain their golden crisp even when soaked in soup is a real feat. Each bowl also has your daily dose of greens covered, with plenty of lettuce, bitter gourd and spinach for refreshing bites between slurps.

Zi char-style dishes make a supporting (but very much welcome) appearance here as well, with dishes like Fried Chicken Wings (S$12) and fluffy Prawn Egg (S$8) gracing many a tabletop.

325 Beach Road, Singapore 199566
Mon to Sat: 10.30am – 8pm
Closed on Sun
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11. Overrice

No need to fly to New York for The Halal Guys; Overrice brings it to you. This Muslim-owned eatery at Sultan Gate has you covered with NY-inspired Mediterranean rice bowls, street-style grub and desserts for a taste of The City That Never Sleeps right here in Haji Lane.

Behold: their loaded rice bowls, available with protein options like Grilled Chicken (S$12), Grain-Fed Beef (S$15), Grilled Salmon (S$16) and more. Taking a leaf out of The Halal Guys’ book, these bowls come packed with fragrant basmati rice, shredded lettuce, your choice of protein, doughy pita quarters and a generous drizzle of their “secret” white sauce to tie it all together.

Give everything a good mix and you’ve got yourself a satisfying medley of textures and flavours — but go easy on that red sauce (spoiler: it’s SPICY).

Rice bowls aside, street-style bites like Chilli Beef Fries (S$14), Shakshuka Soup with Poached Eggs (S$15) and herby Falafel Bites (S$13) make for great sharing plates. And for dessert, treat yourself to a little slice of the Big Apple with their New York Cheesecake (S$8) and Broadway Banana Pudding (S$8).

41 Sultan Gate, Singapore 198489
+65 8915 9998
Daily: 12pm – 9pm
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12. Banh Mi Khong

Our Haji Lane world tour has now arrived at Banh Mi Khong, where you can savour the best of Vietnam in spring rolls, salted coffee and bánh mì galore. This little Arab Street joint offers a quaint space for people-watching, and has slowly but surely earned plenty of love for its fare since opening just over a year ago.

Banh Mi Khong keeps things simple with six types of bánh mì, featuring fixings like Vietnamese Chopped Fishcakes (S$9.80), Vietnamese Xiu Mai (grilled meatballs) (S$9.80) and Grilled Beef (S$10.80).

One of the most impressive things about these colossal sandwiches has got to be how the baguettes are all baked fresh in-house. The result is some immaculately crisp yet fluffy bread that goes on to be stuffed generously with meat (or sautéed mushrooms, if you’ve gone for the Vegetarian (S$9.80) option), plus chicken pâté, butter, lettuce, pickled cucumbers, corn and more.

Complete the meal with sides like Grilled Chicken Wings (S$7 for 6, S$11 for 10) and refreshingly delicate Vietnamese Shrimp Spring Rolls (S$5), then wash it all down with a tall glass of Iced Vietnamese Salt Coffee (S$6.80).

40 Arab Street, Singapore 199737
+65 8464 4016
Daily: 10am – 10pm
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13. Mahmud’s Tandoor

Take the punchy flavours of India and Pakistan, and you’ll get Mahmud’s Tandoor. A home-based business turned brick-and-mortar joint along Kandahar Street, this Muslim-owned eatery is the brainchild of an Indian-Pakistani couple and specialises in tandoori chicken burgers, wings and more. Yum!

Mahmud’s Tandoor serves up their tandoori chicken burgers in two styles. First, there’s the OG Baked (from S$12 a la carte), featuring a juicy slab of tandoori chicken thigh sandwiched between brioche buns with a dollop of minty yogurt sauce. And then there’s the Crispydoori (from S$12 a la carte) starring a battered and fried tandoori patty topped with cheese and harissa mayo instead.

But which do you pick? Frankly, you can’t go wrong with either. Both patties are delectably succulent, delivering an oomph-packed spicy kick that tingles your tastebuds. Get them in a set with Masala Fries or Loaded Chicken Masala Fries for an additional S$3 and S$5 respectively.

20 Kandahar Street, Singapore 198885
+65 8849 9182
Tue to Thu & Sun: 11.30am – 9pm
Fri & Sat: 11.30am – 9.30pm
Closed on Mon
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14. Wooly’s Bagels

Need a quick lunch or a pick-me-up? A bagel fix from Wooly’s Bagels might be just what you need. Their freshly baked bagels come in Plain, Garlic, Sesame and Tuscan Pizza flavours, and you can enjoy them stuffed with hearty fillings or with simple schmears like Herb Cream Cheese (S$4.50) and Blueberry Cream Cheese (S$5.50).

Their bagelwich lineup includes the GTFBagel 2.0 (S$15.50), stacked with chicken meat loaf, sunny-side eggs, crispy hashbrown and some creamy truffle mayo. The 5C’s of Singapore (S$18.50) is another standout worth trying, its cheeky name standing for charred chipotle chutney cajun chicken, all sandwiched with eggs in your choice of bagel.

Alternatively, a classic option you can always fall back on is the Bagel & Lox (S$19), filled with savoury smoked salmon, fragrant house-made herb cream cheese and a touch of lemon zest for a bright, zingy finish.

27 Arab Street, Singapore 199726
Daily: 10.30am – 8.30pm
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15. Hjh Maimunah Restaurant

A stalwart in Singapore’s nasi padang scene, HJH Maimunah Restaurant is an attraction in and of itself. Unpretentious Malay cuisine at reasonable prices is their pride — and the draw for many locals and tourists alike.

While they’ve built an empire with a catering arm alongside numerous kopitiam offshoots across the island, their Jalan Pisang flagship remains as iconic as ever.

Good luck trying to pick from Hjh Maimunah’s sprawling display — that is, without blowing your budget from piling on one too many dishes. Our advice would be to grab your friends and go hidang style, where each dish is served on smaller plates for a mini banquet of your own.

Can’t-miss standouts include their signature Beef Rendang (S$4.50 per serving) and Sayur Lodeh (S$5/S$7) with soft vegetables simmered in spiced coconut broth. Their Ayam Bakar Sunda (S$5 per serving) is another favourite, featuring chicken coated in sweet-savoury kecap manis.

11 Jalan Pisang, Singapore 199078
+65 6297 4294
Mon to Sat: 7.30am – 7pm
Closed on Sun
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16. Ayasofya Turkish Restaurant

While Turkish and Mediterranean restaurants are a dime a dozen around Bussorah Street and its vicinity, Ayasofya Turkish Restaurant is one of the area’s most popular. Touted as the “best Turkish restaurant in Singapore”, it specialises in 100% authentic fare prepared by a steady team of Turkish chefs.

The showstoppers here are undoubtedly the Turkish grills, available in hearty single portions or  loaded meat platters that feed up to 8 pax. The Mixed Grill (from S$72.90 for 2 pax), for instance, fans out juicy chicken kebabs, tender lamb and more alongside buttered rice and fresh vegetable salad. Pair it with Hummus (S$15.90) and Zaatar Bread (S$11.90) for a well-rounded meal.

Round it all off with some Kunefe (S$19.90) for an oh-so-sweet ending. This quintessential Turkish dessert stars shredded filo pastry baked with cheese and sugar syrup, then crowned with cream or ice cream — a non-negotiable flourish to every Turkish feast, if you ask me.

51 Bussorah Street, Singapore 199467
+65 9134 0468
Daily: 11am – 11pm
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17. Konditori Artisan Bakes & Pastries

Right across the lane from Ayasofya is one of my favourite bakeries of all time: Konditori Artisan Bakes & Pastries. This bakery concept by Fika Swedish Cafe & Bistro has a sprawling array that practically begs you to go ham — because there’s no such thing as too many bakes.

As a self-professed pastry fiend, I’ve yet to be let down by their spread. They’ve got classic bread loaves, viennoiserie, cakes and more, and I don’t think I’ve ever left with the same bag twice (I doubt you will, too).

Their croissants are works of art: crisp, flaky, golden-brown and laminated to perfection. The Butter Croissant (S$5) is the perfect place to start, or you can head straight for varieties like the Rocher Croissant (S$6.50), Pain Au Chocolat (S$5.50) and the crowd-favourite Red Velvet Croissant (S$7) filled with luscious cream cheese.

Some staples in my personal repertoire include the Dark Angel (S$5) — a fluffy chocolate bun filled with decadent hazelnut praline — and the Garlic & Cheese Baguette (S$4.50), which toasts up to a phenomenal crunch with bite after bite of garlicky, buttery goodness.

Also, pro tip: keep an eye out for their monthly specials, where one item goes on discount each month. How’s that for a little extra variety (and justification) for your haul?

33 Bussorah Street, Singapore 199451
+65 6209 8580
Daily: 10am – 8.30pm
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18. Mother Dough Bakery

I’m allowed to have two favourite bakeries, right? Because Mother Dough Bakery has the other half of my heart. This cult-favourite spot at Jalan Kledek has an incredible variety of freshly baked goods — all built on a sourdough starter (the mother dough, literally) that hails all the way from a bakery in Brooklyn, New York.

Combined with quality ingredients and masterful techniques, what we get is an array of breads, pastries and more that give it its good name.

You must try their Almond Croissant (S$7.50) — a buttery treasure hiding delightful almond frangipane cream within its crisp, flaky layers, plus a generous sprinkle of almond flakes. The cinnamon sugar-dusted Cinnamon Brioche Bun (S$6) is another guilty pleasure of mine, while the Malted Milk Chocolate Cereal Cookie (S$3.80) is one I can never resist chomping into before I’m even ten steps out of the bakery.

What I love most about Mother Dough, though, is their ever-exciting cast of weekend specials. The bakery refreshes this line-up every month, and you’ll catch me watching their Instagram stories like a hawk as I plot my next visit and its accompanying haul.

3 Jalan Kledek, Singapore 199259
+65 6909 6604
Tue to Sun: 10am – 5pm
Closed on Mon
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19. Madd Pizza

If you’d go mad for pizza, mosey on over to Madd Pizza. This eclectic pizzeria specialises in Roman-style street eats — including fresh-baked focaccia sandwiches and pizza romana, which is known for its rectangular shape and thin, cracker-like crust. If you’ve never been to Italy but want a superb slice of it, this is the place to be.

Their range of pizza romana spans 9 varieties, all available by the slice — perfect for solo diners and those who can’t help but want to try everything — or as a full pie.  The Marinara (S$10/S$53) and Margherita (S$12/S$62) are faultless tomato-based classics, while the Quattro Formaggi (S$15/S$75) features a dreamy quartet of taleggio, fiordilatte, gorgonzola and parmesan cheese atop that signature crisp-yet-doughy crust.

Not so much about that open-faced aesthetic? A focaccia sandwich might just do the trick. Go for the incredibly fragrant Truffle Pesto & Mascarpone (S$15), or channel Italy’s famed All’Antico Vinaio with the Parma Ham, Rocket & Stracchino (S$15) or Mortadella Ham  & Provolone (S$15). Oh, and don’t forget to snag a pillowy Bomboloni (S$3 for Plain, S$4 for Chocolate/Custard) or two while you’re at it.

19 Haji Lane, Singapore 189212
+65 9003 6045
Daily: 11.30am – 12am
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20. Tarik

Finally, nothing beats strolling down Haji Lane with a cup of teh tarik in hand — it’s a rite of passage; I don’t make the rules. While old-school beverage stalls are plenty, the aptly named Tarik is by far the best known.

You’ve probably seen its iconic storefront mural, or maybe you’ll recognise it as the spot where Ed Sheeran himself tried his hand at tea-pulling while he was on tour in Singapore.

The Teh Tarik (S$2.50 Hot, S$4.50 Cold) is, of course, the must-try. A velvety concoction of tea, condensed milk and evaporated milk, it’s smooth, creamy and — crucially — not too sweet. You’ll also find flavourful variations like Teh Pandan (S$3.80/S$4.60), Teh Halia (ginger) (S$3.30/S$4.30) and the extra-rich Teh Zafflia (S$4/S$5) steeped with premium spices, saffron and ginger.

Beyond the teas, other thirst-quenchers you can find include Kopi Tarik (S$3.50/S$4.50), Assam Boi (S$4.20) and Ais Limau Saffron (S$4.30). If you need a quick bite, grab a couple of Epok Epok (S$1.50), French Toast (S$2) or Kaya Butter Buns (S$2) to munch on as you people-watch.

92 Arab Street, #01-02, Singapore 199788
+65 8840 2342
Daily: 8am – 12am
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