Dinner in Chinatown

The Vibe & What to Expect

As evening falls, Singapore's Chinatown comes alive with glowing red lanterns, bustling markets, and the incredible aroma of street food. It's a vibrant, historic area that offers a fantastic dining and cultural experience.

Must-Try Dishes

• Hainanese Chicken Rice: Singapore's unofficial national dish. Tian Tian at Maxwell Food Centre is world-famous.
• Chilli Crab: A signature Singaporean seafood dish, messy but delicious.
• Char Kway Teow: Stir-fried rice noodles with a sweet and savory dark sauce.
• Satay Skewers: Grilled meat skewers served with a rich peanut sauce at the open-air stalls on Smith Street.

⚙️ How It Works

• Hawker Centre Etiquette: We will visit a hawker centre like Maxwell Food Centre. The rule is to find an empty table first, "chope" (reserve) it with a packet of tissues, and then go to different stalls to order your food.
• Payment: Cash is essential for most hawker stalls.

💡 Pro-Tip

Maxwell Food Centre offers an incredible variety and is a great place for everyone to find something they like. Afterwards, take a stroll to the nearby Buddha Tooth Relic Temple to see it beautifully illuminated at night.