Kampong Gelam, Singapore

Lonely PlanetJul 10

What to eat and drink in Singapore

Spicy crabs, crispy flatbread, delicious curries and other flavorful favorites.

Home to well-known nasi padang restaurants

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Maxwell Food CentreMarketHawker center in Chinatown
Tian Tian Hainanese Chicken RiceFast foodFamous hawker stall, beat Gordon Ramsay
Roland RestaurantRestaurantCredited with creating chili crab in the 1950s
Long Beach SeafoodRestaurantCreated black pepper crab in 1962
Jumbo SeafoodRestaurantServes crabs downtown, on Orchard Road, and airport
Kampong GelamNeighborhoodHome to well-known nasi padang restaurants
Samy’s CurryRestaurantSouth Indian food on banana leaves
Na Na CurryRestaurantSeveral outlets with sourish asam-style fish-head curry
Sungei Road LaksaRestaurantLaksa cooked over a charcoal fire
Raffles Hotel Long BarRestaurantIconic bar for Singapore Sling
Nutmeg & CloveBarFounded by industry veteran Colin Chia, Nutmeg & Clove is a restaurant & cocktail bar that pays homage to Singapore’s…
Origin BarRestaurantCocktails inspired by local neighborhoods
Bar StoriesBarOffers bespoke cocktails
Mr and Mrs Moghan’sRestaurantTiny prata shop, a local favorite
Pow SingRestaurant
Nam KeeRestaurant
Boon Tong KeeRestaurant
Sari RatuRestaurant
Hajjah (HJH) MaimunahRestaurant
Geylang Serai MarketMarket
Haig Road Food CentreMarket
Ya Kun Kaya ToastCafé
Killiney KopitiamCafé
328 Katong LaksaRestaurant
Janggut LaksaRestaurant

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Lonely PlanetJul 9

10 fabulous things to do in Singapore

From the Gardens by the Bay to fabulous hawker food and adventures to nature reserves and offshore islands, here are the top things to do in Singapore.

Area where Malays and Arabs lived, around Sultan Mosque.

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Marina Bay SandsHotelResort with three towers and a waterfront light and sound show.
ChinatownNeighborhoodColorful neighborhood with temples, shophouses, restaurants, and bars.
Gardens by the BayParkFuturistic garden with plant-covered steel-framed Supertrees.
Little IndiaNeighborhoodStreet decorations in Singapore’s Little India.
Kampong GelamNeighborhoodArea where Malays and Arabs lived, around Sultan Mosque.
Singapore Botanic GardensParkOne of the few tropical gardens on UNESCO World Heritage list.
National Orchid GardenGardenHome to the world’s largest orchid display.
Chinatown ComplexMarketLargest hawker center with over 200 stalls.
Lau Pa SatMarketHawker center in an architecturally distinct building.
East Coast Lagoon Food VillageMarketScenic hawker center located by the sea in East Coast Park.
Newton Food CenterMarketFamous hawker center featured in the movie Crazy Rich Asians.
National Museum of SingaporeMuseumHouses multimedia exhibits tracing the state's history.
National GalleryMuseumCollection of Singaporean and Southeast Asian art.
Fort SilosoSightLast remaining preserved coastal fort in Singapore.
BattleboxMuseumFormer command center for British troops in Fort Canning Park.
Changi Museum & ChapelMuseumFeatures stories from POWs and a replica of Changi Murals.
Merlion statueSightIconic water-spouting statue in Marina Bay.
Helix BridgeSightBridge with DNA-inspired swirls in Marina Bay.
ArtScience MuseumMuseumLotus-shaped museum in Marina Bay.
Sultan MosqueSightMagnificent mosque in Kampong Gelam.
Tiong BahruTrain stationOldest neighborhood, now a mix of traditional and trendy shops.
Joo ChiatQuarterBest place to learn about Peranakan culture.
Flower DomeSight
Cloud ForestSight

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Condé Nast TravelerNov 20, 2025

This Asian Metropolis Is the Best City in the World for Shopping, Our Readers Say

The rise of East and Southeast Asia as shopping destinations is complete, but there are a few wildcards as well.

Ratianah Tahir cuts and embroiders kebayas

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ChinatownNeighborhoodVictor Lim's Peranakan Tiles Gallery
Little IndiaNeighborhoodMustafa Centre runs 24 hours
Kampong GelamNeighborhoodRatianah Tahir cuts and embroiders kebayas
Orchard RoadNeighborhoodMain shopping artery, features ION Orchard and Ngee Ann City
ION OrchardPlaceCurved glass mall on Orchard Road
Ngee Ann CityPlaceHome to Takashimaya department store
TakashimayaPlaceDepartment store in Ngee Ann City
Victor Lim's Peranakan Tiles GalleryPlaceRescues century-old Belgian tiles
Bussorah StreetNeighborhoodRatianah Tahir's atelier
Newton Food CentreMarketFamous from Crazy Rich Asians, serves satay
Elsewhere
MyeongdongTrain stationSeoul, South KoreaOlive Young flagship store, cosmetic innovation
Seongsu-dongNeighborhoodSeoul, South KoreaAmorepacific beauty lab, custom lipstick counters
AmorepacificPlaceSeoul, South KoreaBeauty lab in a former car repair shop
Gwangjang MarketMarketSeoul, South KoreaOld Seoul alleyways with vintage hanboks and food stalls
Olive YoungPlaceSeoul, South KoreaFlagship store serves as cosmetic innovation dashboard
CheongdamNeighborhoodSeoul, South KoreaPairs 10 Corso Como with Sulwhasoo flagship
SulwhasooPlaceSeoul, South KoreaFlagship store offers TUS Moon Jade Hand Service
GarosugilNeighborhoodSeoul, South KoreaTree-lined streets with Tamburins' sculptural perfume balms
TamburinsPlaceSeoul, South KoreaSells sculptural perfume balms
BukchonNeighborhoodSeoul, South KoreaAlleys hide appointment-only buncheong ceramics
YiyehaPlaceSeoul, South KoreaSells appointment-only buncheong ceramics
GranhandPlaceSeoul, South KoreaOffers personalized perfume engraving
10 Corso ComoPlaceSeoul, South Korea

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Kampong Gelam

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What to eat and drink in Singapore

10 fabulous things to do in Singapore

This Asian Metropolis Is the Best City in the World for Shopping, Our Readers Say