Singapore’s iconic dishes such as chilli crab, laksa and chicken rice have attracted the pickiest of tongues, including Gordon Ramsay and Anthony Bourdain. Whether you’re a homesick Singaporean craving a taste of home or a curious food adventurer seeking bold flavours, you can still get an authentic taste of Singapore without having to travel to the Lion City.
These Singaporean-inspired restaurants scattered across the world will transport you to the heart of Singapore’s vibrant food culture with sizzling satay skewers, mouthwatering laksa, and fragrant Hainanese chicken rice.
As its name suggests, the specialty at Hainan Jeefan Shokudo is a Singaporean favourite: Hainan-style softly simmered chicken served with fragrant rice. It’s not just chicken rice, however: This welcoming Singapore-style eatery also has an impressive selection of Singaporean food classics, such as aromatic curries, stir-fries, and flavourful laksa noodles. If you’re in Japan during the summer, note that most patrons flock to the cozy outdoor terrace for a delightful dining experience.
Hainan Jeefan Shokudo is located at 6-11-16 Roppongi, Minato-ku, Tokyo.
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Nestled in the luxurious InterContinental Kaohsiung, the HAWKER (好客) Singaporean Restaurant brings the tantalising taste of Singapore’s renowned hawker centres to Kaohsiung. Partnering with the Singapore Tourism Board, Scoot Airline, Tiger Beer, Nestle and InterContinental Singapore, this gourmet restaurant is helmed by Chef Kelvin Wong with extensive experience in Southeast Asian cuisines. Expect signature Singaporean staples like grilled satay, Hainanese chicken rice and Milo Dinosaur made sustainably with local Taiwanese ingredients.
HAWKER (好客) Restaurant is located at InterContinental Kaohsiung, No. 33號, Singuang Rd, Qianzhen District, Kaohsiung City, Taiwan 806.
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Located in the upscale 5-star hotel Park Hyatt Chennai, Mr Ong’s delivers delicious dishes rooted in Singapore’s fast-paced hawker-style food, with culinary inspiration from Singapore, Malaysia and Indonesia. Overlooking a serene lily pond, you can enjoy Singapore’s specials such as satay lilit, nasi goreng and laksa, all prepared thoughtfully and sourced locally.
Mr. Ong is located at Park Hyatt Chennai, 39 Velachery Road, Near Raj Bhavan, Chennai, Tamil Nadu, India, 600032.
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In a charmingly transformed turn-of-the-century horse stable along Chapel Street’s foodie haven, Hawker Hall beckons with a whimsical fusion of Singaporean and Malaysian hawker centre delights. Prepare yourselves for a gourmet adventure as Hawker Hall’s banquet setting transports you to the energetic and flavour-packed world of Singapore’s authentic hawker markets.
Whether you crave the bustling kampong vibe or authentic tastes of Singaporean cuisine, they’ve got you covered with interactive food stations, banquets and event catering selections. Additionally, they’ve added an Australian twist with an impressive lineup of craft beers, exquisite wines and zesty Asian-inspired cocktails that will tantalise your taste buds.
Hawker Hall is located at 98 Chapel St, Windsor VIC 3181, Australia.
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After a sleepless night indulging in the endless entertainment in the opulent Las Vegas, nothing’s better than a taste of home to keep you grounded. Conveniently located within Resorts World Las Vegas, Famous Foods Street Eats offers a curated selection of Southeast Asian treats, bringing the chaos of vibrant street markets to the wild and extravagant Las Vegas. This collection of pan-Asian eateries serves up innovative and scrumptious concepts crafted by renowned chefs across the world including the famous Boon Tong Kee chicken rice and Geylang Claypot rice. It’s truly a delightful feast for both the palate and the senses.
Famous Foods Street Eats is located in Resorts World Las Vegas, 3000 S Las Vegas Blvd, Las Vegas, NV 89109, United States.
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We can’t miss Singapore’s oldest cafe in the US, the Killiney Kopitiam. For over a century since its establishment in 1919, Killiney Kopitiam started from a humble offering of kaya toast and kopi (coffee) to its hearty offering of Singaporean dishes including laksa and chicken rice today. Famous for its traditional Nanyang-style kopi and charcoal-grilled kaya toast, Killiney Kopitiam’s legacy continues today to share classic Singaporean dishes and connect across cultures.
Killiney Kopitiam is located at 552 Waverley St. Palo Alto, CA 94301
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Curated by KF Seetoh, founder of the World Street Food Congress and Makansutra, Urban Hawker takes Singaporean fare to new heights in the heart of New York.
Stemming from Anthony Bourdain’s dream of Asian street food markets in the US, Urban Hawker features pioneering stalls from the UNESCO-recognised hawker culture of Singapore. This groundbreaking culinary haven showcases a dazzling array of 17 stalls, each representing essential cuisines from Malay, Peranakan, Chinese, Indian, and beyond, delivering an explosion of flavours. From mouthwatering classics to innovative twists, Urban Hawker brings the spirit of Singapore’s open-concept food courts to the Big Apple.
Urban Hawker is located at 135 West 50th Street, New York, NY 10020
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Starting off as an artisanal cheese and charcuterie marketplace, Jeanne and David, the couple behind Kiss My Pans, couldn’t help but reminisce about their 12 years spent in the Little Red Dot Singapore, especially the culinary delights. Their bold introduction of Singaporean kuehs and kopis soon proved to be a hit in Toronto’s culinary scene, especially with the closely-knit Asian community. With their menu expanding to include a spicy beef rendang and laksa on the weekends, they’ve even got a dedicated section for Peranakan-inspired tiffin homeware for a true Nanyang taste.
Kiss My Pans is located at 567 College Street, Unit #1, Toronto, Ontario M6G 3W9
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In the heart of Rue Jean Pierre Timbaud, one of the most vibrant streets in Paris, The Hood lies as a catalyst of cohesion, inclusivity and exploration of Asian cultures and food. Co-founded by Khanh-Ly Huynh, the winner of Masterchef France in 2015 and Pearlyn Lee, a Singaporean banker-turned-entrepreneur, The Hood Paris brings people together with speciality kopi and Southeast Asian flavours, including kaya, pandan and Hainanese chicken rice. You can’t resist this effortlessly chic Singaporean cafe in Paris.
The Hood is located at 80 Rue Jean-Pierre Timbaud, 75011 Paris, France
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In London, a capital city representing diverse cuisines and cultures from Iceland to India, Singapore Garden is a beacon for excellent Straits-style cooking. Waitresses in traditional batik will serve some of Singapore’s iconic tastes, with delectable dishes including sweet pulut hitam, spicy Singapore laksa and tender pork satay. Highly rated by Time Restaurant’s Giles Coren, this upscale restaurant infused with Singaporean influences is a must-visit in culinary capital London.
Singapore Garden is located at 83 Fairfax Road, London NW6 4DY
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