A lively Singapore hawker centre with people enjoying local dishes at shared tables, capturing the authentic everyday food culture.
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A Food Lover’s 2-Day Guide to Singapore’s Most Iconic Eats

Author

Angela

Published

October 27, 2025

Taste Singapore in 48 Hours

They say the best way to know Singapore is through its food — and they’re right. From sizzling wok hei noodles to fragrant curries and crispy roti prata, every dish tells a story of heritage, culture, and flavour.

This 2-day guide takes you on a hawker food adventure, following the FunVee Hop-On Hop-Off bus routes to Singapore’s most famous food stops. Whether you’re a first-time visitor or a returning foodie, get ready to eat like a local — with the FunVee Hop on and Off Bus making it easy to explore and dine around the city.

🎟️ Alternatively, grab your Singapore City Pass here to enjoy seamless travel between attractions and food stops.

Day 1 – FunVee City Line: From the Bay to the River

Stop 1: Maxwell Food Centre – Chinatown’s Culinary Heart

Alight at: CH6 – Chinatown Hotel 1929

Next, head to Maxwell Food Centre, a beloved local favourite. Its long history and legendary stalls make it one of Singapore’s most authentic food experiences.

Visitors dining and exploring the busy Maxwell Food Centre in Singapore, surrounded by popular hawker stalls serving local favourites like Hainanese chicken rice and oyster cake.

Order a plate of Tian Tian Hainanese Chicken Rice, famous for its tender chicken and fragrant rice.

Customers queuing at Tian Tian Hainanese Chicken Rice stall in Maxwell Food Centre, Singapore, famous for its tender chicken and fragrant rice.

If you have the stomach for more, follow with a must-try Maxwell Fuzhou Oyster Cake, crispy on the outside and savoury inside.

🎟️ Get your FunVee ticket here and enjoy convenient access to all stops.

A freshly fried Fuzhou oyster cake from Maxwell Food Centre in Singapore, crispy on the outside and filled with minced meat, oysters, and peanuts.

Stop 2: Zion Riverside Food Centre – Hawker Flavours by the River

Alight at: CH13 – Zion Food Centre

For lunch, make your way to Zion Riverside Food Centre, a relaxed dining spot with a scenic view. It’s a favourite among locals.

Diners enjoying local dishes at Zion Riverside Food Centre in Singapore, a popular hawker spot by the Singapore River known for its char kway teow and prawn noodles.

Savour a plate of Zion Road Char Kway Teow, famous for its smoky wok hei. 

A plate of char kway teow at Zion Riverside Food Centre in Singapore, featuring stir-fried flat noodles with prawns and egg.

Stop 3: Lau Pa Sat – The Legendary Satay Street

Alight at: CH5 – Lau Pa Sat

End you first day food journey at Lau Pa Sat, the grand dame of Singapore’s hawker scene. Come evening, the air fills with the scent of grilled meats as Boon Tat Street transforms into Satay Street.

Try the juicy beef and chicken satay skewers freshly grilled over charcoal, then end your meal with a plate of BBQ stingray drenched in spicy sambal sauce.

Evening scene at Lau Pa Sat in Singapore with people dining outdoors along Satay Street, surrounded by smoky barbecue stalls and city skyscrapers.

Day 2 – FunVee Marina Line: A Cultural Food Trail

Stop 4: Hong Lim Food Centre – Hidden Gem of Chinatown

Alight at: MH7 – Chinatown

Start your morning at Hong Lim Food Centre, a local gem perfect for a hearty breakfast. The star dish here is Bak Kut Teh — a comforting bowl of black, aromatic peppery soup filled with tender pork ribs.

The rich broth is perfectly balanced with spices and best enjoyed with you tiao, crispy Chinese fried dough sticks dipped into the hot soup. It’s a truly Singaporean start to your day.

Alternatively, try the Ah Heng Curry Chicken Bee Hoon Mee, a bowl of creamy curry noodles bursting with spice.

A traditional bowl of Bak Kut Teh at Hong Lim Food Centre in Singapore, featuring tender pork ribs in a rich black herbal soup served with rice and crispy you tiao.

Stop 5: Tekka Market – Little India’s Spicy Soul

Alight at: MH13 – Tekka Place

Step into the colourful Tekka Market, where the scent of spices fills the air and the stalls brim with flavour.

Dig into a plate of mutton biryani, served on banana leaves with fragrant rice and tender meat, and finish with a crispy roti prata paired with a rich fish curry. If you’re visiting in October or November, the Deepavali lights near Tekka Place make this stop extra festive!

Friends enjoying Indian dishes like biryani, prata, and curry at Tekka Market in Little India, Singapore, surrounded by vibrant hawker stalls.

Stop 6: Albert Food Centre – The Sweet End to Your Journey

Alight at: MH14 – Landmark Village Hotel Bugis

End your culinary adventure at Albert Food Centre, a local favourite known for its comforting hawker classics.

Try the popular Bai Nian Yong Tau Foo, a light yet flavourful bowl of soup filled with fresh fish paste dumplings, tofu, and vegetables, paired perfectly with rice noodles. For something heartier, enjoy a warm bowl of porridge, with toppings that you can choose, ranging from fish slices, pork to chicken, a soothing finish to your 2-day food trail.

Customers queuing at Bai Nian Yong Tau Foo stall in Albert Food Centre, Singapore, known for its light and flavourful soup filled with handmade fish paste dumplings and tofu.
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Make It Easy with the Singapore City Pass

With the Singapore City Pass, travelling between food stops is effortless. Enjoy the freedom to hop on and off the FunVee bus while sampling the best hawker fare across the island.

Plan, ride, and taste the best of Singapore.

Buy your Singapore City Pass here!
Diners enjoying meals at a bustling Singapore hawker centre, surrounded by food stalls offering a variety of authentic local dishes.

❤️ Final Bite: The Flavours That Define Singapore

From the satay smoke of Lau Pa Sat to the spice-laden plates at Tekka Market, Singapore’s hawker centres capture the city’s soul — diverse, welcoming, and utterly delicious.

So hop on the FunVee Hop-On Hop-Off Bus, follow your nose, and let Singapore take you on the most flavourful ride of your life.

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