10 must-try Lau Pa Sat food stalls to tackle local & international favourites (May 2026)

Against the backdrop of Singapore’s modern architecture and high-rise buildings, there is  a scarcity of old, iconic spots where we can appreciate the past. Lau Pa Sat is one of them. The name translates to “old market” in English, and it holds a significant place in Singapore’s heritage as it was established over 150 years ago.

Now, Lau Pa Sat has been transformed into Singapore’s heritage kopitiam. There is an incredibly wide range of food on offer here, which is great for both locals and tourists, due to its convenient location in the CBD. If you’re unfamiliar with this Lau Pa Sat, just know that it’s a huge maze. Well, not to worry — I’m going to show you the best stalls to tackle your local food cravings when you’re here.

In the evening, the side street of Lau Pa Sat is closed off to the public, with barriers put up to block traffic. A dense, light grey smoke fills the air as the evening begins on “Satay Street”. It seems almost like we’re back in the 1970s, with satay grills and stools scattered throughout the street for patrons to enjoy a stick or 2 with friends and family. This is a glimpse of our kampong days.

1. Satay Street 

Ready to face the crowd? Let’s go! I personally feel that Lau Pa Sat is much more exciting at night than during the day because of the boisterous atmosphere.

You’ll first be greeted by a row of people selling satay. You can have your pick from Stall FC1 to Stall FC10 from different owners and hence slightly different standards. If you’ve been to Thailand or Vietnam, Satay Street is similar to Bangla Walking Street, where people try to get you to have a look at their menus.

Our recommendation is to patronise Best Satay No. 7 & 8 at Stall FC4 & FC5. If you’re visiting the stall in a group, you could try their satay sets! Their Set A (S$31.20) comes with 10 chicken, 10 mutton/beef and 6 prawn sticks, so you can bring your family and friends for a meal together!

Usually, a spectrum of Beef, Chicken, Mutton, and Babat (Tripe) is available across different satay stalls, so go crazy! You can pick and choose whichever you’d like to patronise, and then you’ll get to enjoy a budget alfresco dining experience in the middle of our CBD.

Best for: Late-night group dining
Price: From S$5 per pax
Daily: 7pm – 3am

2. Maya Indian Veggie Delight (Stall 47)

If you’re a vegetarian or just looking for a spice-filled meal, Maya Indian Veggie Delight is definitely your go-to!

To explore a variety of dishes, you could try their signature Veg Briyani (S$7), which comes with 2 side dishes! I decided to try paneer, a type of non-melting soft cheese, in 2 variations: the palak paneer and the kadhai paneer.

You could also try the Palak Paneer or Kadhai Paneer as a main for S$6! The palak paneer is made up of paneer in a thick spinach sauce, and it goes well with briyani by neutralising its strong flavour!

If you prefer something more aromatic, you could go for the kadhai paneer! This was recommended by the friendly lady manning the stall, and comes with paneer in a tangy onion-tomato gravy!

After trying this stall, I know I’ll definitely come back again, perhaps to try their other signature dish: the Veg Butter Chicken (S$8)!

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Best for: Vegetarian Indian Food
Price: From S$6 per pax
+65 8138 3216
Daily: 8am – 10.30pm
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3. Butter & Cream (Stall 5 & 6)

Time for a dessert break! Butter & Cream is probably a stall that warrants one of the longest queues in the area. Their stall covers all 3 sides, so you can imagine how large a spread of pastries and bakes that they have, all of which are freshly handmade.

One of their specialities includes doffins, a unique combination of doughnuts and muffins. They vary in multitudes of flavours, bringing in new inclusions every now and then. Injecting our favourite combinations into this lovely pastry, they have the Oreo Doffin (S$2.90), Hokkaido Koibito Doffin (S$3.20), Choco Explosion Doffin (S$3.60) and more! It’s doffins are also buy 5 get 1 free!

Alternatively, you could try out their tarts, which come in huge variations. I tried their Original Egg Tart (S$2.60), which had a milky texture to its pudding and a delicate cookie crust on the outside.

Looking for something more special? Maybe you could try their Salted Egg Lava Tart (S$2.90)! While its cookie crust is similar to the original egg tart, there is an added layer of salted egg at the bottom of the pudding. It reminds me of the salted egg within mooncakes!

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Best for: Pastries and quick desserts
Price: From S$2.60 per pax
+65 8040 0283
Mon to Thu: 10am – 9pm
Fri: 10am – 10pm
Sat: 10.30am – 10pm
Sun: 10.30am – 9pm
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4. Warong Pak Sapari (Stall 58)

Want a taste of Michelin food? Go to Warong Pak Sapari! The first stall at Adam Road became popular for its mee soto and mee rebus, and is even patronised by former Minister for Defence Ng Eng Hen!

In 2023, they opened outlets at Lau Pa Sat and PLQ and entered the Michelin Guide in the same year. Since then, queues at their stall have become longer, and their food has been selling out more quickly!

For a taste of their popular dishes, try out their Original Mee Soto (S$5.80) or Original Mee Rebus (S$5.30)! Besides their original flavours, they also offer other versions of their signature dishes. These add up to 11 menu offerings, so you’ll have multiple options to select from!

That’s not all! The stall also offers nasi soto in 3 variations, so you have an alternative if you’re not into mee soto or mee rebus!

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Best for: Michelin-recognised Malay dishes
Price: From S$5.30 per pax
Daily: 9am – 9pm
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5. Thunder Spize (Stall 25) 

Next up on the list is Thunder Spize. No prizes for guessing what their speciality is. The spices really pack a punch!

Something special in their fiery menu would be the Lemongrass Chicken (S$9.90).

Possibly Vietnamese-inspired, this is a dish that isn’t common in Singapore and appeals to the adventurous, especially if you’re looking to stray away from the typical Singaporean fare. It tastes similar to Malay rendang (a meat curry dish), but with very prominent hints of strong lemongrass flavour.

Not into lemongrass or can’t take spice? Thunder Spize still has something for you! Their Homey! Chill (S$9.90) allows you to select a fried item to go with your maggie, and you can choose between the non-spicy, spicy or extra spicy option! 

If you’re feeling peckish in the middle of the night, this could be your next supper spot! With Thunder Spize being open 24/7, you can drop by any time you like for a spice-filled meal!

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Best for: Spicy supper meals
Price: From S$7.80 per pax
Daily: 24 hrs
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6. Pu Tian Xing Hua Mei Shi (Stall 39)

Looking for Pu Tian cuisine? You can easily find it at Pu Tian Xing Hua Mei Shi!

​While observing their menu offerings, my eyes immediately zoomed in on my go-to Pu Tian dish: the Xing Hua White Bee Hoon (S$7.80). I just love the fine texture of the bee hoon!

Their dish offers a good ratio of vegetables, tau pok, fried onion and seafood, allowing the bee hoon to effectively absorb the flavour of the various ingredients.

For those who prefer thicker noodles, you could opt for the Pu Tian Braised Noodle, Pu Tian Mee Sua or Pu Tian Fried Noodle, all at S$7.80! 

If you’re dining with family or friends, you could order multiple dishes for sharing. On top of your mains, you could complete the meal with vegetables like Stir Fried Pea Shoots (S$12) and meat dishes like the Pu Tian Lychee Pork (S$12)!

Best for: Fujian-style noodle dishes
Price: From S$7.80 per pax
+65 6852 3322
Daily: 10am – 10pm

7. Creme & Cone (Stall TA3)

When we talk about savouring local Singapore flavours, we often mean digging into a plate of chicken rice, feasting on sticks of satay or slurping up a bowl of laksa. But how about doing it differently this time, by treating yourself to dessert infused with local flavours?

At Creme & Cone, you can enjoy gelato (S$5.30 for single in cup, S$9.70 for double in cup) in an array of flavours, from local favourites like coconut and pandan gula melaka to classic gelato flavours like vanilla and strawberry milk!

You could also pair your gelato with a cone for an additional S$1! Their cones come in 3 flavours: original, milo and pandan. Seeking a local version of this sweet treat, I paired the Milo & Cookies gelato with a pandan cone! ​

While they’re named Creme & Cone, they don’t just offer gelato! If you’re not craving gelato, you could opt for their pastries (1 for S$7.90, 2 for S$14), such as gourmet tarts, cheesecakes and brownies as well! What a dessert paradise!

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Best for: Local-flavoured desserts
Price: From S$5.30 per pax
Sat to Thu: 12pm – 10pm
Fri: 9am – 10pm
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8. Flint Specialty Grill (Stall 23)

Most of us know of Singapore as a food haven, and Lau Pa Sat upholds this reputation! Besides the huge selection of local food, we can also find international cuisine at some Lau Pa Sat stalls like Flint’s Specialty Grill!

The stall offers various Western food options, from grilled meat to pasta! I tried their Grilled USA Pork Chop with Potato Salad (S$12.90). While the pork chop was less juicy than I anticipated, their potato salad exceeded expectations! The crunchy potato skin created a contrast with the soft potato flesh. ​

Pasta lovers could go with their signature pastas like Seafood Aglio Olio (S$12.90) and Soft-Shell Chilli Crab Pasta (S$12.90). Meanwhile, if you’re on a diet, you could opt for their Salad (S$9.90) instead!

Their food leans on the expensive side, though, with most of their mains exceeding S$10. But if you’re craving western food, you may still want to patronise this stall!

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Best for: Western mains in a hawker setting
Price: From S$3 per pax
Daily: 11am – 9.30pm
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9. Lao Fu Zi Fried Kway Teow (Stall 74 & 75)

Lao Fu Zi Fried Kway Teow is a well-known stall in Old Airport Road hawker centre, but has also made its way into Lau Pa Sat. Hurray commercialism! The stall name draws inspiration from the classic Lao Fu Zi comic character, which all Singaporeans are familiar with. A hit amongst locals, they have even gotten a Michelin Bib Gourmand recommendation for multiple years.

Their signature dish is the Singapore-style Black Fried Kway Teow (S$7.50), famous for its wok-hei and sweet flavours, thanks to the perfect stir-fry of noodles, egg, and Chinese sausage as well as cockles for that slight brine. You could also opt for the White Fried Kway Teow (S$7.50), which offers a fresh, aromatic blend of garlic, chives, and seafood without the use of sweet dark sauce. This version is more akin to the Malaysian style of char kway teow.

For those craving spice, their Laksa (S$7.50) is a must-try, with a rich coconut broth and a satisfying portion of noodles. Laksa is technically not their signature dish, but they still do a pretty good version. Standard isn’t as good as the original stall, of course, due to different cooks, but it’s still worth trying a famous local brand.

Best for: Char kway teow cravings
Price: From S$7.50 per pax
Sun to Fri: 11:45 am – 10 pm
Sat: 1pm – 10pm

10. Ipoh Hainanese Chicken Rice (Stall 14)

Name your top 3 favourite Singaporean dishes. For most of us, chicken rice would probably be one of them. It’s simple, affordable and absolutely delicious.

Ipoh Hainanese Chicken Rice sells exactly that, and it is halal as well.

Offering more than just your typical fare of chicken rice, the stall also has Ipoh Curry Chicken Noodles (S$7.50), Shredded Chicken Prawn Ipoh Hor Fun (S$7.50) and your side dishes of vegetables and bean sprouts.

A Chicken Rice Set for 1 pax goes for S$8.50. You’ll attain a plate of juicy chicken doused with savoury soy sauce, fragrant jasmine rice and a plate of oyster sauce vegetables. A balanced meal that comforts your soul.

The downfall is probably your waiting time. Because of the hype around chicken rice, you may have to queue for a long time before your food is ready, unless you arrive before the lunch or dinner crowd. I guess the whole of Singapore has a common favourite dish!

Best for: Halal local comfort food
Price: From S$6 per pax
Daily: 10am – 10pm

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