Locally known as ‘hawker centre’, Lau Pa Sat Hawker Centre in Singapore is among the most famous food markets in the financial district of Singapore. It is truly a foodie’s heaven which is covered by tallest skyscrapers of the city. You may visit here to try several local dishes like satay, chicken rice, and kaya toast in Singapore family tour.
You can try these dishes at a lot of places in Singapore. But Lau Pa Sat is the best location as you can find them all at the same place. It is also known to have very romantic setting as compared to other hawker centers in the city. Satay vendors also set up their stalls at night.
Lau Pa Sat is located only 5 minutes of walking distance from Raffles Place MRT station on the Boon Tat Street corner. The food market seems to be like a sea-facing town from Victorian era from the outside. The terracotta roof is held by ornate cast iron pillars with a unique look of clock tower. It adds a small impact as compared to the nearby towers.
Stalls are setup inside Lau Pa Sat in rows which lead to the centre of hexagonal complex. You may be served with music in the background if you are lucky enough. There is a band plays in the centre during night time.
On your Singapore Lau Pa Sat Holiday Tour, you can find a lot of stalls. You can stroll around and see what’s hot and what others are enjoying. It is the best way to skip your food envy. The dishes are available at very cheap prices, i.e. starting from S$5. You can find recommendations in the display and it also has a map to roam around without getting lost.
Don’t miss Hainanese rice and chicken served by Whampoa Nanxiang (stall 52) and other stalls. Rice and chicken have the tangy, meaty flavor and it is definitely a simple and fail-safe option for a lot of visitors. Another great food to taste is ‘roti prata’, an all-time favorite and popular Malaysian dish available at Mohamed Restaurant (stall 61). Also taste the spicy chickpeas with prata curry served with fresh roti-bread, which is usually served at breakfast. But it can also make a good lunch to fill your tummy. Other dishes you can try here are carrot cake, chili crab, and Laksa (noodle dish dipped in curry sauce).