Lau Pa Sat is a famous hawker centre at 18 Raffles Quay in Singapore. It has been a national monument since 1973. Also known as Telok Ayer Market, it attracts several food lovers from different parts of the world. The building has an octagonal architecture with ornate columns handcrafted by the architect James MacRitchie in 1894.
This place offers an attractive and friendly atmosphere. Numerous food stalls in the octagonal hall of Lau Pa Sat offer different tasty dishes. If you want to try local and offbeat cuisine, you can go to Noodle Evolution. Ang Hapang Kainan, The Beef House, Indian Classic Cuisine AS, and Thunder Tea Rice are other popular spots.
One of the much-loved food items here is Hainanese chicken rice and the Malaysian roti prata from Stall 61. Some of the other must-try dishes are chilli crab, Laksa, carrot cake, kaya toast, and Kopi-O. If you want an evening snack, you can taste curry puffs from Stall 24. For those booked budget-friendly Singapore tour packages, a visit to Lau Pa Sat offers not only a glimpse into the city's rich history but also a chance to savor its diverse culinary delights.
The market has for some time been changed over into a peddler focus offering the best of neighborhood food. So taste a super cold brew and appreciate a plate of Hainanese chicken rice as you delight in the exquisite old-world appeal of Singapore's loveliest sustenance court.