Lau Pa Sat, which translates to “Old Market”, has a rich history dating back to the 19th century. It was Singapore’s first market and a hub for traders and merchants. The market was rebuilt in 1894 with its iconic cast-iron structure, imported from Scotland, and still stands today. Over the years, Lau Pa Sat has become a bustling food center, well-known for its wide range of local and international dishes. The market still retains its historic charm, making it a food destination for both locals and tourists.
Photo: laupasat.sg facebook
With more than 80 stalls at Lau Pa Sat, picking one or two can feel like being a kid in a candy store—exciting but a bit daunting. To save you from the decision overload, we’ve rounded up our favourites stalls at Lau Pa Sat. Dive into this list and let your taste buds take the lead.
What to eat at Lau Pa Sat Market
Here’s a list of our favourite hawker stalls at Lau Pa Sat Market. This includes Michelin recommended hawkers and other must-try stalls you won’t want to miss.
Popular dishes at Lau Pa Sat and where to get them:
- Satay – Satay Street Stall 7 & 8
- Chicken Rice – Stall 19, Fragrance Garden Chicken Rice
- Char Kway Teow – Stall 74-75 Lao Fu Zi Fried Kway Teow
- Fishball Noodles – Stall 32, Lixin Teochew Fishball Noodles
- Nasi Lemak – Stall 71, Nasi Lemak Ayam Taliwang
- Mee Rebus/Mee Soto – Stall 58, Warong Pak Sapari
- Bak Kut Teh – Stall 27, Feng Xiang Bak Kut Teh
- Laksa – No recommendation yet.
- Hokkien Mee – No recommendation yet.
- Oyster Omelette – No recommendation yet.
- Roti Prata – Satay Street.
- BBQ Stingray – No recommendation.
Tips on visiting Lau Pa Sat
Photo: Laupasat.sg, Satay Street
Satay Street – If you’re visiting Singapore, plan to have at least a dinner or supper at Lau Pa Sat’s Satay Street. It’s a unique alfresco experience you won’t find anywhere else in Singapore. An entire section of a road is closed from weekdays 7pm – 3am and weekends 3pm – 3am just for the street to happen. Once you’re there, find a table, get a bunch of satays, seafood skewers, beers, and enjoy the food while soaking in the vibe.
Don’t expect service – While most stall owners are friendly, a minority can get real grumpy. They spend all day in a tiny, hot kitchen, so cut them some slack. Just smile, get your food, and enjoy some of the best hawker food in Singapore!
Avoid weekday lunch hours – Lau Pa Sat is located right smack in the middle of the CBD, so it is surrounded by skyscraper office buildings. If you have to go during 12-2pm weekdays, expect very long lines and waiting for seats as office workers queue up for their favourite foods. The best time to visit is probably late mornings or evenings/nights.
Dress light – It is an open air food centre so it can get very hot in the afternoons.
Lau Pa Sat Address & Opening Hours
Address:
18 Raffles Quay, Singapore 048582
Lau Pa Sat opening/closing hours:
Lau Pa Sat is technically open 24hrs, but most stalls operate between 9am-10pm.
Satay street only operates between 7pm-3am weekdays, 3pm-3am weekends.
Nearest MRT:
Downtown (DT17), Raffles Place (EW14/NS26), Shenton Way (TE19), Telok Ayer (DT18)
Nearest Carpark:
Hong Leong Building, IOI Central Boulevard Towers, One Raffles Quay, One Shenton Way, SGX Carpark
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Lixin fishball noodles, Pinwei chee cheong fun and feng xiang bak kut teh are my lau pa sat favourites.
Laupasat like food festival in middle of city. Got Indian, Malay, Chinese, and many Singapore dishes. Satay lane my favourite…been there too many times already. They have alcohol too, if you need. Bit overhyped, not all stalls good, but some really nice. Hit or miss, but good for tourists…like food adventure.
go lau pa sat at night, the satay street atmosphere is great! get sambal stingray and coconut juice!
As a Frenchman in Singapore, I went to Lau Pa Sat, curious about this hawker centre everyone talks about. The place is buzzing—tables packed with people enjoying every kind of food you can imagine. I went for satay, of course, and wow, the smoky, grilled skewers were magnifique! I tried the chicken and beef, and though it’s not like anything I’d find back home, it was delicious. Lau Pa Sat Satay Street is a must visit at night. Très charmant!
Lau pa sat what to eat
1) Lixin Fishball Noodles
2) Jian Bo Shui Kueh
3) Warong Pak Sapari
4) Pin Wei Chee Cheong Fun
5) Nasi Lemak Ayam Taliwang
6) Feng Xiang Bak Kut Teh & Fried Porridge
7) Butter & Cream Bakery
Havent been to lau pat sat in ages, the list above from RayyC looks good. Going to drop by one of these weekends when there is no CBD crowd.
Lau Pa Sat is a must visit. Tons of good food and cool and clean enough for a nice time. Slightly more expensive than other hawker centres but the trade off is worth it.
If in Singapore, lau pau sat has to be on the list to visit and to eat. Come after 7pm when Satay Street opens up.
You nailed it. that fried porridge is insanely good. my fav at Lau pa sat hawker center.
If you’re looking for delicious lau pa sat food recommendations, don’t miss the satay stalls for tender skewers, the fragrant chicken rice, and the chili crab for a local experience! or Hainanese chicken rice with fragrant rice, and the crispy roti john.
Been a long time since I visited lau pa sat hawker center. Alot of new stalls and michelin hawker fare. Pretty high standard when it comes to street food here. This place is crowded with tourists and the prices are only slightly higher than other hawker centres. Food was excellent.
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No fragrance garden chicken rice in this lau pa sat food guide?? hehe
lau pa sat hawker center. It’s a great food court with tons of asian food options to eat. The food is tasty and gives you a taste of local palate. Most stalls accept cards but prepare cash for the satay stalls at night.
Lau Pa Sat Market has a great mix of food options. No matter what you’re in the mood for, Asian, Western, or anything else, you’ll find it here. There’s enough variety to make everyone in your group happy. Don’t miss this awesome place!
Must-try dishes: Hainanese Chicken Rice, Chicken Satay, Beef Satay, and Prawns Satay with Peanut Sauce.