Lau Pa Sat - Your go to place for Singapore's local cuisine

When it comes to food, Lau Pa Sat is a must-visit destination in Singapore. This iconic food market, also known as Telok Ayer Market, has a rich history dating back to the early colonial era. Originally a fish market, it has now been transformed into a bustling Hawker Center. Located in the heart of Singapore’s downtown core, Lau Pa Sat is a paradise for food lovers. Indulge in local delicacies like chicken rice, satay, and the famous kaya toast. Exploring the culinary delights of Lau Pa Sat is a must-do experience during your visit to Singapore. Make sure to include it in your Singapore tour package from India for a truly gastronomic adventure.

Although there are plenty of places famous for the local dishes, Lau Pa Sat is the ideal location to find them all under one roof. The ambiance is also more romantic than most other food centers in the city. Especially during the night, when the satay vendors set up stalls outside, the colorful lights will invite the entire mob to submerge in the spices.

Roof view of Lau Pa Sat — Image credits: Wikimedia Commons

The market is one of the oldest Victorian design structures built using pre-fabricated cast iron. It was designed as per the vision of the British architect George Coleman, who was also the designer of many of the colonial buildings of Singapore. The exterior design of the food market looks like it belongs to a Victorian seaside town. Its ornate cast-iron pillars hold up a terracotta roof with a distinctive clock tower.

One can reach Lau Pa Sat easily since it is a 5-minute walk from Raffles Place MRT station. It is recommended to go after 7 pm, as this is when Satay Street opens. Located just behind the building, the road is closed from traffic every evening. It is during this time, the sellers set up their barbeques and tempt you in with tasty meat on a stick.

Quick Tip!

Try out the Hainanese chicken and rice, served by Whampoa Nanxiang. The Malaysian favorite roti, carrot cake, chilly crab, Prata, and Laska at Mohamed Restaurant are must-try dishes for dinner.
Your breakfast will be incomplete without kaya toast, the reinterpretation of colonial jam toast. It is famous for the spread with a paste made of coconut and egg accompanied by Kopi-O, a Malaysian style coffee.
Grab the best snack at the Powder Puff and the Jolly staff Visa Fortune. Their curry puffs and sweet potatoes will surely take you to heaven!

One of the stalls in Lau Pa Sat — Image Credits: Flickr

Beautify your evening with live music, vivid lights, and exotic food. Walk inside the market to reach the stalls that are set up in rows leading to the center of a hexagonal building. There are plenty of stalls to choose from, so roam around and find your perfect appetite. The prices are reasonable, with dishes starting from about $5. You can find the food recommendations on boards displayed in the center. There’s also a map at the junction that will help you navigate.

Lau Pa Sat is hands down the best place to satisfy the taste buds of the food lovers! Head to the Pickyourtrail website and start planning your trip to Singapore right away!