Get to know the staples
Chicken rice brings poached chicken, fragrant rice and punchy condiments together. Laksa offers another route: rice noodles in a coconut curry broth with toppings that can include prawns and cockles.
Taste across the day
Keep kaya toast and roti prata on your tasting list. Rather than rushing through every signature dish at once, give breakfast, noodles and a sit-down dinner their own space.
Explore a neighbourhood
Katong–Joo Chiat combines Peranakan shophouses, cafés and heritage streets. Make a meal part of a longer neighbourhood visit, then leave time to wander between stops.
Share a seafood table
Chilli crab is a meal to share, with buns for its sauce. Ask the restaurant about the crab's weight, total price and dietary requirements before placing your order.