Hawker Centres Singapore & Hawker Stalls

The ultimate guide to Singapore’s vibrant hawker culture. Discover iconic food centres like Maxwell Food Centre, Amoy Street Food Centre & newton food centre, where street food vendors serve authentic local dishes. Explore bustling food stalls and experience the rich traditions of hawker culture at popular spots like Lau Pa Sat and the many hawker centres that drive crazy rich asians bonkers.

Our Mission for Hawker Food Culture

We aim to showcase the rich diversity of Singapore's hawker centres, highlight the incredible local cuisine and Singaporean hawker fare they offer, and preserve the stories and traditions behind these beloved local foods, inviting you to embark on unforgettable food adventures.

Our Vision for Hawker Food Culture

To be the world's premier platform celebrating Singapore's hawker heritage, where every hawker's story is told, every dish is discovered, and future generations continue to cherish and support this UNESCO-recognized cultural treasure.

Meet Our Authors

The Singapore Hawkers Team

We’re a passionate collective of food lovers, storytellers, and cultural preservers united by our love for Singapore’s hawker heritage. Our team combines decades of hands-on hawker experience, food journalism expertise, visual storytelling, and community engagement to celebrate and protect this treasure. From capturing the perfect wok hei moment to documenting generational recipes, we work together to ensure every hawker’s story is told with warmth, authenticity, and respect—inviting the world to discover the incredible diversity and rich traditions of Singapore’s beloved food centres.

Mei Lin Tan - Your Hawker Culture Guide

Mei Lin Tan is a 34-year-old Singaporean food writer who grew up helping her parents at their hawker stall in Toa Payoh. With over a decade exploring every hawker centre across the island, she brings warmth, authenticity, and genuine passion to sharing the stories behind Singapore’s beloved street food culture. Her mission is to preserve hawker traditions while helping everyone discover the incredible diversity of local cuisine, from legendary Maxwell Food Centre favorites to hidden neighborhood gems.

Kenji Lim - Food Photography & Visual Storytelling

Kenji Lim is a 29-year-old visual artist and photographer specializing in hawker food culture. Born and raised in Geylang, Kenji developed his eye for detail while documenting his grandmother’s famous char kway teow stall. He captures the sizzle, steam, and soul of hawker cuisine through his lens, believing that every dish tells a story worth preserving. With a background in culinary arts and digital media, Kenji brings hawker food to life visually, helping readers taste the experience before they even visit. His work has been featured in regional food publications and cultural exhibitions celebrating Singapore’s street food heritage.