Food & Dining

An image of a Hainanese Chicken Rice sitting on a tray ready to be served.

Must-Try Singapore Food: A Guide for Expats
  • November 27, 2025
Posted By Selene Abellé
Bustling lunch rush at Lau Pa Sat hawker centre in Singapore’s central business district, showcasing open air food courts and iconic hawker stalls serving hainanese chicken rice, char kway teow, nasi lemak, chilli crab, satay, hokkien mee, and other local dishes. Expats and locals gather around food stalls and street food vendors, enjoying delicious food and exploring singapore's hawker centres like Maxwell Food Centre, Tiong Bahru Market, Airport Road Food Centre, and Satay Street. A short walk from Marina Bay, City Hall, Orchard Road, and Tanjong Pagar, this must visit spot reflects singapore's identity and hawker culture. Surrounded by international schools, mass rapid transit, and the subway system, it’s a central location ideal for expat life, moving abroad, and discovering hidden gems. With most stalls recently renovated, and other stalls offering indian food and Chinatown specialties, hawker centers offer significant impact on expat packages, school fees, health insurance, employment pass, property cost, and living tips. Anthony Bourdain once praised singapore's hawker centers as a world-class destination to eat, make new friends, and connect with your home country. This hawker center guide offers advice on navigating services, food, business, and life in Southeast Asia.

Hawker Centre Guide for Expats: Singapore’s Food Paradise
  • September 18, 2025
Posted By Expat Life Team