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Singapore’s Chili Crab Wars: 5 Seafood Institutions That Live Up to the Hype
Straight off the boat. Five spots where freshness isn't a marketing claim.
Wei L.4 min read
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Rank No. 1 of 5
Maxwell Food Centre
Chinatown🔥 Local Legend
Tian Tian chicken rice and hawker icons.
- Pro-tip: Go on weekdays to avoid the queue.
- Best time: Late morning or evening
Rank No. 2 of 5
Burnt Ends
Chinatown🔥 Local Legend
World-famous BBQ — book ahead.
- Pro-tip: Go on weekdays to avoid the queue.
- Best time: Late morning or evening
Rank No. 3 of 5
328 Katong Laksa
East Coast🔥 Local Legend
Legendary laksa — spoon-only noodles.
- Pro-tip: Go on weekdays to avoid the queue.
- Best time: Late morning or evening
Rank No. 4 of 5
Lau Pa Sat
Marina Bay🔥 Local Legend
Satay street after dark.
- Pro-tip: Go on weekdays to avoid the queue.
- Best time: Late morning or evening
Rank No. 5 of 5
Jumbo Seafood
Clarke Quay🔥 Local Legend
Chili crab institution.
- Pro-tip: Go on weekdays to avoid the queue.
- Best time: Late morning or evening
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