Singapore
Food and Travel Guides for Singapore
On my first trip to Singapore, I wanted to see as much as I could. But the food soon became a big part of the trip, from dim sum on Jalan Besar to meals at the hawker centres.
These guides bring together what I have eaten, what I learned on that first visit, and how to get from Changi Airport into the city.
Singapore Travel Guides
Start with your arrival, or read about the things that stood out on my first visit.
Changi Airport to the City
Compare the MRT, buses, taxis, and other airport transfer options before choosing how to reach your hotel.
My First Trip to Singapore
My first impressions of the city, from the heat and greenery to hawker centres and eating out.
Hawker Stalls and Restaurant Reviews
Choose an area, then read about the dishes I ordered and what I thought of the food, service, and wait.
Amoy Street and Maxwell
Three hawker stalls around Chinatown, with nasi lemak, chicken rice, and porridge.
Spicy Wife Nasi Lemak
The Aromatic Chicken Set at Amoy Street Food Centre, with crispy chicken that made my wait worthwhile.
Tian Tian Hainanese Chicken Rice
My visit to the well-known Maxwell stall, including the queue and whether the chicken rice lived up to the hype.
Zhen Zhen Porridge
A bowl of fish porridge at Maxwell Food Centre, with my thoughts on the texture, toppings, and service.
Elsewhere in Singapore
Dim sum on Jalan Besar, murtabak near Sultan Mosque, and nasi lemak at Adam Road.
Swee Choon
A visit to the Jalan Besar restaurant for dim sum, including har gow, xiao long bao, and custard buns.
Singapore Zam Zam
Deer murtabak served with dipping sauce and cucumbers at the restaurant across from Sultan Mosque.
Selera Rasa Nasi Lemak
The Royal Rumble set at Adam Road Food Centre, with a closer look at the rice, chicken, and fish.
All Singapore Articles
Browse all 8 Singapore articles, listed alphabetically.
- 14 things I learned on my first trip to Singapore
- Changi Airport to Singapore City: MRT, Taxi, Grab & Shuttle (2026)
- Selera Rasa Nasi Lemak Singapore Review: Worth the Wait?
- Singapore Zam Zam: Best Murtabak in Singapore Since 1908
- Spicy Wife Nasi Lemak Review: Worth the Line in Singapore?
- Swee Choon Singapore Review: Affordable Late-Night Dim Sum
- Tian Tian Hainanese Chicken Rice Singapore Review: Worth the Hype?
- Zhen Zhen Porridge at Maxwell Food Centre in Singapore