16 Lau Pa Sat Stalls For Michelin-Approved Nasi Lemak, Tteokbokki Burgers and More

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 16 best food stalls at Lau Pa Sat to visit, so you know what to eat within the area.

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. Feng Xiang Bak Kut Teh

Unlike their Hokkien and Teochew counterparts, Cantonese-style herbal bak kut teh can be hard to come by in Singapore. With six outlets islandwide, including one at Lau Pa Sat, Feng Xiang Bak Kut Teh is a popular option for those craving this dish.

Try their classic Herbal Bak Kut Teh ($8.50) for a heady bowl of herbal soup, pork ribs and tau kee, or order the Mixed Pig Pork Organ Fried Porridge ($7.50) for something more hearty. Unit number: 27 Opening hours: Daily 10:30am to 9:30pm

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Feng Xiang Bak Kut Teh is not a halal-certified eatery.

• 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 a halal-certified eatery.

• 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, or prawn meat roll.

Unit number: 25 Opening hours: Daily 10am to 10pm

Tel: 8887 0859

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Thunder Tea Rice is not a halal-certified eatery but uses no pork or lard.

• 4. LiXin Teochew Fishball Noodles

LiXin Teochew Fishball Noodles is no stranger to most Singaporeans. With many outlets across the country, and the Michelin Bib Gourmand to its name, the franchise is serving up solid fishball noodles at its Lau Pa Sat hawker outlet as well. A classic bowl of Fishball Noodles, with a messy pile of chilli-and-vinegar noods and fresh handmade fish balls, will set you back $6.

For a version of the dish with a more diverse range of ingredients, including egg, minced meat and fried beancurd, go for The Folks’ Favourite ($8.90) instead. Unit number: 32

Opening hours: Daily 9:30am to 9:30pm

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LiXin Teochew Fishball Noodles is not a halal-certified eatery.

• 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 ($8.50).

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 ($6.90), featuring crispy chicken fillet along with rice drenched in a fragrant curry.

Unit number: 71 Opening hours: Daily 9am to 12am

Tel: 8750 5240

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Nasi Lemak Ayam Taliwang is a halal-certified eatery.

• 6. Mr Rice Pao Fan & Fried Rice

When it comes to the best rice-based food dishes at Lau Pa Sat, Mr Rice Pao Fan & Fried Rice offers the most variety. We recommend the Seafood with Poached Crispy Rice ($9.90), which comprises white rice submerged in a flavourful broth topped with crispy, deep-fried rice grains and a selection of seafood.

Another must-try item is the Lotus Leaf Baked Seafood Fried Rice ($9.90), which is said to boast a fragrant and smoky wok hei. Unit number: 18

Opening hours: Mon-Fri 9am to 10pm Mr Rice Pao Fan & Fried Rice is not a halal-certified eatery.

• 7. Seng Kee Local Delights

A one-stop to satisfy all your cravings with Fried Kway Teow ($6), Laksa ($6.80), and Hokkien Mee ($6.80) 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 a halal-certified eatery.

• 8. Qiu Lian Ban Mian

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

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Qiu Lian Ban Mian is not a halal-certified eatery.

• 9. Rokus a.g.b.

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

Rokus a.g.b. is not a halal-certified eatery

• 10. iEat Kitchen

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 ($6.80), 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 a halal-certified eatery

• 11. Kallang Airport Wanton Noodle

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 ($5.80) can order it here at Lau Pa Sat, along with side dishes such as Fried Wantons ($4.50/$6.50) and Fried Chicken Wing ($6.80 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: Mon-Sat 9:30am to 8pm

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Kallang Airport Wanton Noodle is not a halal-certified eatery.

• 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 a halal-certified eatery.

• 13. Swatow Bai Le Braised Duck

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

Tel: 6841 4019

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Swatow Bai Le Braised Duck is not a halal-certified eatery.

• 14. Maya’s Veggie Delight

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 Biryani ($7) is a fan favourite, featuring soy-based imitation meat, fragrant spices and basmati rice. It’s also served with a side of rich, flavourful daal and crispy papadum for a satisfying meal.

Unit number: 47 Opening hours: Daily 8am to 10:30pm Maya’s Veggie Delight is not a halal-certified eatery.

• 15. Munchi Pancakes

Beloved min jiang kueh brand Munchi Pancakes is here at Lau Pa Sat! Enjoy a classic slice of min jiang kueh with unique flavours such as Black Sesame ($2.20) and Biscoff ($2.60), or go old-school with Peanut ($1.80) or Coconut ($1.80) filling.

You can also opt for their Munchi Pancakes, which are min jiang kueh presented in a smaller, dorayaki-like form for a more convenient on-the-go snack. These mini delights come in a variety of flavours too, including Strawberry Cheese ($2.40), Oreo Cheese ($2.40) and Thai Milk Tea ($2.40).

Read our Munchi Pancakes review. Unit number: 61

Opening hours: Daily 8am to 8:30pm Tel: 8312 6203

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Munchi Pancakes is a halal-certified eatery.

• 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 Hokkaido Doffin ($3.20) is one of their signature items, alongside the gooey Salted Egg Lava Tart ($2.90) and hearty Marshmallow Muffin ($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

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Butter & Cream Bakery is not a halal-certified eatery, but uses no pork or lard.

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, drop by Tom’s Palette, one of Singapore’s OG ice cream cafes, for unique gelato flavours and Belgian waffles. Drop us your email so you won't miss the latest news.