[2025 Singapore Restaurant] Travel Guide for Chinatown Complex (Updated Jun)

Chinatown Complex in Singapore offers a wide variety of delicious food options. Some popular dishes to try include: Zhonghua La Mian - Chinese Noodles, "Xiao Long Bao" Soup Dumplings, "Hong You Chao Shou" Spicy Wontons in Red Chili Oil, and pan fried dumplings. Affordable and delicious. Liang Shi Fu Cheong Fun - Hong Kong style smooth rice rolls with localised special sauce. Recommended the original version so you can taste the unique sauce. Hawker Chan Liao Fan You Ji Fan - Michelin star Soy Sauce Chicken Rice. Always a long queue for their tender and flavourful chicken. Jia Ji Mei Shi - Economic fried bee hoon, congee, Taro Cake, Cheong Fun, Nyonya dumpling, Hokkien dumpling and more. #fallishere

#wheretogo #tripblazers Where to go? The Chinatown complex located at 335 smith Street is a place where tourists will visit. At the second floor is the place where you can find yummy food at an economical price. On level one, you can find shops selling traditional items. Just outside the Chinatown complex, is a street of the bazaar waiting for you to explore. On the weekends, the place would be more crowded with people, be it the locals or tourists. It is definitely a must go place in Singapore.

#citywalk My husband and I took a city walk around the Chinatown area. Once we came out of the Chinatown train station, we walked towards the lucky plaza entrance. We walked past several famous bak kwa stalls, such as the lim chee guan, fragrance, and the bee cheng hiang. There were few hot pot restaurant operating in this hours. Most importantly, we saw the happiness from the auntie singing on the street with her group of friends. It was very entertaining, and many people began to crows around her and took images and videos of her singing. It was an enjoyment for everyone. She sang it well and she acted well for the song.

Chinatown Complex is a delightful maze of food stalls, offering an overwhelming variety of options. With rows upon rows of hawker stalls packed into one location, the enticing aromas, sizzling sounds, and sheer number of choices can easily distract you. We visited in the morning and tried two standout stalls: a Taiwanese-style breakfast spot called 1030 Breakfast Shop and a crispy fried chicken stall named Big Dot Chicken. First stop: 1030 Breakfast Shop. This small stall specializes in Taiwanese breakfast that’s simple, hearty, and incredibly comforting. We sampled the Taiwanese egg pancake — soft and slightly chewy with crispy edges, filled with cheese and ham. It’s light yet satisfying, perfect for starting the day. The purple rice roll was packed with flavor and filling. Inside, it featured crunchy you tiao, fluffy egg, pickled vegetables, and floss, all tightly wrapped in warm, chewy purple rice. It’s a great option for breakfast on the go, holding together well. We also tried the black sesame toast, which was thick, slightly crisped, and generously spread with black sesame paste. Nutty, mildly sweet, and full of nostalgic flavor, it’s a must-try for black sesame lovers. The menu offers more variety than it initially appears, with other toast combinations, sides, and snacks available. This stall is perfect for a comforting breakfast that’s a bit different from the usual local fare. Next stop: Big Dot Chicken. The irresistible aroma of fried chicken will stop you in your tracks. This stall keeps it simple — fresh, perfectly fried chicken. We tried the chicken cutlet, served hot, golden, and incredibly crispy. The batter was light and well-seasoned, while the inside remained juicy without being greasy. Everything is fried to order, ensuring a satisfying crunch with every bite. Whether you choose to pair it with rice or enjoy it on its own, the chicken stands out on its own merit. If you’re craving something crispy and indulgent, this stall delivers. It’s affordable, fast, and straightforward — the kind of comfort food you’ll want to revisit. Overall, this short food trail at Chinatown Complex offered a nice balance — a warm and homey breakfast to start the day, followed by crispy and indulgent fried chicken to end on. While there’s plenty more to explore here, these two stalls are a great starting point if you find yourself wandering through the Smith Street side of the hawker center.

#singaporeguide Tucked away in the heart of Chinatown Complex Food Centre, 1030 Breakfast Shop brings a comforting taste of Taiwan to the local breakfast scene. This humble stall opens early and draws a steady stream of regulars who know where to find a satisfying morning bite. One of their signatures is the Taiwanese-style egg pancake (蛋饼) — soft, slightly chewy, and pan-fried to golden perfection. It’s usually filled with options like cheese, ham, or floss, offering a warm, savoury start to the day. If you’re after something more substantial, the purple rice roll (饭团) is a solid choice. It’s packed with crunchy you tiao, fluffy egg, and savoury fillings all tightly wrapped in nutrient-rich purple rice — equal parts wholesome and hearty. Don’t miss the black sesame toast, either. Thick, crisp-edged, and slathered with aromatic black sesame paste, it’s a simple yet addictive treat that pairs perfectly with a warm drink. Beyond these highlights, the menu is filled with other Taiwanese breakfast staples — from crispy hash browns to a variety of toasts topped with floss, cheese, or sweet spreads. Whether you’re craving something light or more indulgent, 1030 Breakfast Shop has a comforting option ready for you. It’s a quiet gem worth checking out if you’re in the area early. Come hungry — you might just find your new favourite way to start the day.

From the rooftop of Chinatown Complex, the view of Singapore’s dazzling downtown skyline stood in striking contrast to the heritage shophouses below. Walking through Chinatown’s bustling streets, the air was filled with the aroma of sizzling hawker delights and the chatter of market vendors. Modern skyscrapers loomed above, but the heart of old Singapore pulsed strong here. A city of contrasts, perfectly captured! #singaporetrip

#favouriteitinerary Chinatown Complex is a vibrant landmark in Singapore, with a rich history that dates back to the 1980s when it was built as part of an effort to preserve the cultural heritage of Chinatown while modernizing the area. The complex now mainly houses bustling hawkers that has become one of the most famous food destinations in Singapore. The hawker center is renowned for its diverse array of affordable, local delicacies that showcase the melting pot of Singapore’s culinary heritage. Many iconic dishes such as char kway teow (stir-fried noodles), chilli crab, laksa, and satay can be found here, prepared by skilled chefs who often have decades of experience. What makes the food special at Chinatown Complex is the deep connection to tradition—many of the hawkers continue to serve recipes passed down through generations. The mix of heritage and affordability makes Chinatown Complex a place that captures the essence of Singapore’s food culture, blending old and new in both its food offerings and its historical significance. Walndering around its shops sometimes give you good bargain for daily goods and products. Truly a hidden gem for foodies and cheap shopping.

#favouriteitinerary A simple yet nostalgic Chinese New Year decoration in Chinatown Complex include the traditional elements like red lanterns, casting a warm glow. The shops and walls are adorned with delicate gold, red stickers and red banners featuring symbols of prosperity, good fortune, and happiness. Particularly like their God of Fortune Statue decoration in the middle of the complex. Paper cutouts of auspicious animals (snake), flowers, and calligraphy are also available as decorations and for purchase at its various Chinese shops.

A Food & Culture Haven in Singapore 🌟 What to Explore at Chinatown Complex 🍜 Try Famous Hawker Food Chinatown Complex is home to over 200 food stalls, serving some of Singapore’s best street food. Don’t miss: ✅ Hawker Chan’s Soya Sauce Chicken Rice – The world’s first Michelin-starred hawker meal! 🌟🍗 ✅ Laksa, Hainanese Chicken Rice, and Satay – Authentic flavors at budget-friendly prices! 🍢🍲 🛍️ Shop at the Wet Market & Local Stalls On the ground floor, you’ll find a traditional wet market selling fresh seafood, meats, and exotic fruits. There are also stalls selling souvenirs, antiques, and Chinese herbs, perfect for culture lovers! 🎁🐉 🍵 Experience Traditional Tea Houses & Culture Head to one of the Chinese tea houses nearby for an authentic tea-tasting experience. You can also explore heritage shops and temples around Chinatown to learn more about Singapore’s rich history. 🍵🏛️ 📍 Location & How to Get There • Address: 335 Smith Street, Chinatown, Singapore 🇸🇬 • Nearest MRT: Chinatown Station (DT19/NE4) 🚇 • Opening Hours: 8:00 AM – 10:00 PM daily (Varies by stall) #singaporetrips #travel #foodmarket #wetmarket #chinatown #chinesefood #foodandculture #singapore

#singaporetrip Chinatown Complex is where Singapore’s culture truly bursts into color! From the vivid yellow and blue facade to the bustling energy within, this place feels like a celebration of traditions and modernity. I explored the vibrant food stalls and picked up a few unique trinkets to take home. Every corner is Instagram-worthy, and the energy is infectious. 📍 Tip: Don’t leave without trying the authentic hawker food inside!

#newyearnewtrip Chinese New year would not have been complete if you have not gone to the Chinatown area to shop for new year goodies and snacks . At the level one of the Chinatown complex, you will be welcomed by a strong auspicious red colour of good fortune banners all around the place. Most of the shops there have brought in various kinds of Chinese New year items. From the banners with auspicious wordings such as good health, good business, good wealth, to the snake design red packets. For the children, you can also get the snake soft toys , as this year is the year of the snake. Be sure to bring them back and bring luck back to your house too.

#newyearnewtrip At one corner of the Chinatown complex located at the first floor, you can find the Chinese New year booths here. There is a huge god of fortune standing there sharing his luck and wealth with everyone. There is also a beautiful Chinese New year flower with lights lit up. In addition, if you are curious to find out more about your own Chinese zodiac sign in this year of the snake , you can read them there too. You can read more about your luck, health, wealth, and fortune, on those Chinese zodiac write up there. Be sure to take pictures of them and share it with your friends to let them as well too.

#newyearnewtrip Located at the second floor of the Chinatown complex at the Smith street, you can find many local dishes here. The hawker place is a great place to try out affordable and tasty foods that the locals like. There are more than hundreds of food stalls here. Be sure to come early, as some of the popular food stalls would have long queues. You can try out the bak ku teh, fried kway teow, Chicken rice, yam cakes, nasi lemak, satay , laksa, and many others. The place can be very crowded during lunch time hours. You can also grab a light bite there. Try out the fragrance nanyang coffee as well as buying some curry puff or you tiao to eat as your light snacks.

#เที่ยวสิงคโปร์ Chinatown Complex Food Centre เป็นหนึ่งในฟู้ดคอร์ทที่ได้รับความนิยมมากในสิงคโปร์ ด้วยความที่เป็นอาหารราคาประหยัด แนว Hawker และโลเคชั่นอยู่ใจกลางย่านไชน่าทาวน์ เดินทางสะดวก จึงมีคนมาที่นี่มากมายในแต่ละวัน ไฮไลท์ของที่นี่ก็อยู่ที่ร้านอาหารซึ่งมีให้เลือกมากมาย หลากหลายทั้งคาวและหวาน ร้านมิชลินก็มีหลายร้าน ทั้ง Hawker Chan, Woo Ji Cooked Food, Liao Fan Hong Kong Soya Sauce Chicken Rice and Noodle, เสี่ยวหลงเปาร้าน Zhong Guo La Mian Xiao Long Bao ฟูดเซนเตอร์นี้อยู่ที่ชั้นสองของอาคาร Chinatown Complex ซึ่งอยู่ด้านหลังวัดพระธาตุเขี้ยวแก้ว สามารถเดินทางมาได้ด้วย MRT ลงสถานี Chinatown หรือ Maxwell แล้วเดินประมาณ 5-7 นาที เวลาเปิด-ปิด 8.00-21.00

Singapore Singapore Tourism There are many delicious foods in Singapore, but if you go to Singapore, you should definitely go to a food court or food center called a hawker to get cheap and delicious food. This time, I went to Chinatown Complex, so I'll share what it was like there. 📍 Chinatown Complex 📍 335 Smith St, Singapore 050335 Chinatown Complex is actually the largest hawker center in Singapore, with about 230 stores! It's in Chinatown, so you can eat delicious Chinese food at reasonable prices. It was a little far from lunchtime, but there were quite a few customers and it was very lively. In addition to eating, you can also shop, and there was a wide range of shops, from general stores to clothing stores. #Singapore #SingaporeTourism #SingaporeTrip #TianTianHainaneseChickenRice #MaxwellFoodCentre #Hawker #SingaporeHawker #ChinatownComplex #TravelwithMe

The Buddha Tooth Relic Temple in Singapore is a place where incense burns vigorously every day, wooden fish sounds are heard, and wonderful music is chanted. People of different races come here to pray. As the saying goes, sincerity is the key to success. It is said that many people pray here and their prayers are answered! Therefore, many Chinese people from different countries come here to pray! Built in 2007, the Buddha Tooth Relic Temple is located in Chinatown, Singapore. Its interior design is exquisite and the Buddhist art and history on display are rich and colorful, vividly telling cultural stories from hundreds of years ago. The Buddha Tooth Relic Temple is five stories high and each floor is open to visitors. The interior decoration of the temple is amazing and gorgeous. Each Buddha statue is made very delicate, exquisite and solemn. It is worth a careful look. . The fifth floor is a sky garden with various orchids in full bloom. There is also a prayer wheel in the Wanfo Pavilion. Many people come here to turn the wheel. One turn represents one chanting. This is one of the attractions that you cannot miss when exploring Chinatown! Free admission Opening hours:7:00-17:00 Address:Buddha Tooth Relic Temple and Museum288 South Bridge RoadSingapore058840 Temple prayer

#2024wish My 2024 travel wish is to visit Zhejiang .I would like to try out their local dishes there and visit their museum and landmark there. I hope to be able to know new friends there who will be able to bring me tour around the area just like a local there. When the Chinese new year festive season is approaching, you can see that many shops at the Chinatown complex are ready to bring in the new year decorative items. Here at the level one of the complex you would be able to find many kinds of banners that you can put at your house during the festive season for luck and prosperity . The prices are very affordable too.

#2024wish My 2024 travel wish is to visit Melbourne. I would like to visit their attractions and their shopping malls. I hope to try out their food there too. The Chinatown history and gallery is located at the Chinatown complex. At level one of the building, you will be able to find out more about the history of Chinatown. From its past to its current development. There are also many images of how Chinatown looks like in the past. If you are interested to find out more about their past and its transition to the present moment, you should visit the exhibition gallery. It will be a very educational tour for you to expand your knowledge about Singapore Chinatown.

#2024wish Embark on a festive shopping at Chinatown Complex as we usher in the Year of the Dragon! Chinatown Complex is a treasure trove of authentic Chinese New Year decorations, offering a genuine and immersive shopping experience. From intricately crafted traditional lanterns, ornate banners to zodiac toy plush, each piece reflects the rich cultural heritage and traditions of the Lunar New Year. Beyond the decorations, shopping at Chinatown Complex offers a cultural immersion experience. . 📍Chinatown Complex 335 Smith St, S050335

#wheretogo #tripblazers Where to go? At block 335 Smith Street, you will find many yummy foods. It is one of the most popular food halls in Chinatown. During the weekends, you can see that many locals and tourists are dining under one roof. Long queues can be seen circulating the eatery house. If you have no idea what to eat, you may want to try out those foods which have lots of people lining up. This may indicate that the food is yummy. Visiting this eatery with your friends so that everyone can have a share of each dish. If you are driving, the carpark is located at the 3rd and 4th level.

Chinatown Complex is one of the iconic hawker centre in Singapore. one of our favourite is the Zhong Guo La Mian Xiao Long Bao. which is located right opposite the Liao Fan Soya Sauce Chicken. the mini dumplings , 10pcs only cost $7. they are in the michilin guide as well. Dont get cheated as there's another similar xiaolongbao shop nearby. Must get it from this authentic shop. besides, the Ah Balling peanut is also one of the must try.