Travel Guide
Hawker Centres (Maxwell & Lau Pa Sat)
Everything you need to know — hours, tickets, tips, and how to make the most of your visit.
Overview
About Hawker Centres (Maxwell & Lau Pa Sat)
Open-air food courts that are core to Singaporean daily life, serving Chinese, Malay, and Indian dishes side by side at low prices; several hawker stalls, including Hill Street Tai Hwa Pork Noodle, have earned Michelin recognition.
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Insider Knowledge
Travel Tips
Maxwell Food Centre's Tian Tian Hainanese Chicken Rice is famous - expect a queue.
Lau Pa Sat's outdoor satay stalls open in the evening and close off the street to traffic.
Bring cash - many stalls still don't accept cards.
Go outside peak lunch/dinner hours to skip the longest lines.
Common Questions
Frequently Asked Questions
Some stalls do, but many are cash-only.
Opening Hours
Maxwell Food CentreDaily, roughly 8:00 AM - 10:00 PM (stall hours vary)
Lau Pa SatOpen 24 hours; satay street active in the evening
Individual stall hours vary - some close one day a week on rotation.
Ticket Prices
EntryFree
Typical mealSGD 4-8 per dish
Hawker food is some of the most affordable dining in Singapore.
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