传统美食指南 • Traditional Culinary Journey
Authentic dishes that define our culinary heritage
点心 • Dian Xin
Delicate steamed and fried delicacies served in traditional bamboo steamers, perfect for sharing during yum cha (tea drinking).
传统面条 • Traditional Noodles
Hand-pulled and machine-made noodles in rich broths, representing generations of culinary tradition passed down through families.
传统甜品 • Traditional Sweets
Sweet treats that mark special occasions and daily life, from festival mooncakes to refreshing bean-based desserts.
Authentic food courts preserving traditional recipes and culture
Singapore's largest traditional wet market and hawker center, housing over 200 stalls serving authentic Chinese, Malay, and Indian cuisine under one historic roof.
Famous for traditional kaya toast and local coffee
Award-winning Hainanese chicken rice since 1950s
Handmade fish balls and heritage noodle recipes
One of Singapore's oldest hawker centers, famous for its traditional Hainanese chicken rice and attracting food lovers from around the world.
World-famous chicken rice featured by Anthony Bourdain
Traditional Teochew porridge and side dishes
Authentic wok hei flavors and fresh seafood
The art of Chinese tea appreciation and traditional kopitiams
中国茶 • Zhong Guo Cha
Experience the ceremonial art of Chinese tea appreciation, featuring premium teas from different regions of China.
传统咖啡店 • Traditional Coffee Shops
Historic coffee shops that preserve the traditional social culture of morning coffee and breakfast gatherings.
Respectful ways to enjoy traditional Chinese cuisine
Never stick chopsticks upright in rice bowls. Rest them on the chopstick rest or bowl rim when not in use.
Tap two fingers on the table when someone pours tea for you. This shows gratitude and respect.
Dishes are meant to be shared. Use serving spoons and chopsticks, not your personal ones.
It's acceptable to lift bowls to drink soup directly, and slurping noodles shows appreciation.
Guided tours and hands-on experiences to deepen your food culture knowledge
3-hour guided tour
Explore traditional hawker centers and heritage restaurants with a local food expert guide.
2-hour hands-on class
Learn to make traditional dim sum with professional chefs in a heritage kitchen setting.
1.5-hour cultural session
Learn the art of Chinese tea ceremony with premium teas and traditional teaware.
Embark on a culinary journey through generations of traditional recipes, cultural stories, and authentic flavors that define Singapore's Chinatown.