Top 7 Hidden Michelin Hawker Stalls in Chinatown You Must Try

## Why Singapore Hawker Culture is UNESCO World Heritage In December 2020, Singapore's Hawker Culture was officially inscribed onto UNESCO's Representative List of the Intangible Cultural Heritage of Humanity. But with over 110 hawker centres and more than 6,000 food stalls across the island, where should a first-time or returning traveler begin? The answer is undeniably **Chinatown Complex Hawker Centre** at Smith Street — the largest single hawker centre in Singapore, housing over 220 stalls under one roof! --- ### 1. Liao Fan Hawker Chan (The S$4 Michelin Pioneer) Located on the 2nd floor (Unit #02-126), this was the very first hawker stall in the world to be awarded a Michelin Star in 2016. * **Signature Dish:** Soya Sauce Chicken Rice with braised peanuts and dark sauce. * **Insider Tip:** Arrive before 10:45 AM or join our morning walking tour to bypass the lunch queue. --- ### 2. Lian He Ben Ji Claypot Rice Cooked over red-hot charcoal embers in traditional earthenware pots for over 25 minutes. * **Signature Dish:** Mixed Claypot Rice with Chinese sausage, waxed duck, and marinated chicken chunks, drizzled with fragrant lard oil. * **Wait Time:** Often 45–60 minutes unless pre-ordered! --- ### 3. Ann Chin Popiah Founded in 1958, Ann Chin makes paper-thin popiah skins by hand on cast-iron hotplates daily. * **Taste Profile:** Crunchy jicama, sweet bean sauce, crushed peanuts, and boiled egg wrapped fresh to order. * **Price:** S$2.50 per roll. --- ### 4. Shi Xiang Ge (Shanxi Biang Biang Hand-Pulled Noodles) Run by an ex-Crystal Jade restaurant chef, this humble stall serves thick, chewy ribbon noodles drenched in fiery chili oil, braised pork ribs, and aged vinegar. --- ### Want the Ultimate Guided Tasting? Avoid wandering aimlessly or guessing which queue is worth the wait. Join our **Chinatown Heritage & Michelin Hawker Food Walk** led by licensed STB guides, with four dishes pre-arranged and included!