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A Perfect Guide to Singapore's Hawker Centres — Chicken Rice, Chilli Crab, Laksa, Bak Kut Teh

In the expensive city of Singapore, gourmet food is a fair game for everyone — a guide to hawker centres (a UNESCO Intangible Cultural Heritage). From Michelin-starred chicken rice, chilli crab, laksa, and bak kut teh to Maxwell, Lau Pa Sat, Chinatown hawker centres, and kaya toast. I’ve summarized MRT, EZ-link, budget, and 2026 prices from a first-person perspective. Even if accommodation is pricey, you can save on food expenses at hawker centres in this gourmet city.

Jun 4, 202615 min

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