10 Best Hokkien Mee in Singapore
10 of the best fried Hokkien mee in Singapore, from smoky charcoal-fried plates in Geylang to dry, prawn-packed hawker stalls at Old Airport Road.
By Amir Wahab4 min read
Rankings and comparisons
Every LocalRank comparison, with the criteria we used, the evidence behind each entry and the date it was last checked, plus our best-of guides.
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Guides
Best of Singapore
Curated “best X in Singapore” guides: businesses we checked on their own websites, with what each one says it does and what to ask before you choose.
10 Best Yong Tau Foo in Singapore
From handmade Hakka stuffed tofu to Teochew fish paste, laksa gravy and dry bowls, here are 10 of the best yong tau foo in Singapore worth trying.
By Amir Wahab4 min read
10 Best Oyster Omelette in Singapore
A guide to the best oyster omelette in Singapore, from crispy to starchy orh luak at hawker icons in Newton, Toa Payoh, Chomp Chomp, Bedok and beyond.
By Amir Wahab5 min read
10 Best Carrot Cake in Singapore
Ten of the best fried carrot cake in Singapore, the savoury chai tow kway of radish cake, egg and chye poh, from white to dark-soy black hawker plates.
By Amir Wahab5 min read
10 Best Prawn Noodles in Singapore
Craving prawn mee or hae mee? Here are 10 of the best prawn noodles in Singapore, from heritage hawker stalls to island-wide names, served dry or soup.
By Amir Wahab4 min read
10 Best Bak Chor Mee in Singapore
From vinegary dry mee pok to soupy mee kia, here are 10 of the best stalls for bak chor mee in Singapore, spanning hawker centres across the island.
By Amir Wahab4 min read
10 Best Wanton Mee in Singapore
From springy dry bowls to KL-style dark sauce and fiery chilli, here are 10 of the best wanton mee in Singapore, from hawker stalls to institutions.
By Amir Wahab4 min read
10 Best Mookata in Singapore
Ten of the best mookata in Singapore, from charcoal Thai BBQ steamboat to halal-certified stalls, late-night supper spots and all-you-can-eat buffets.
By Amir Wahab5 min read
10 Best Nasi Padang in Singapore
A guide to the best nasi padang in Singapore, from heritage Kampong Glam and Geylang Serai stalls to sit-down Minangkabau restaurants for rendang and gulai.
By Amir Wahab4 min read
10 Best Fish Head Curry in Singapore
Ten spots for the best fish head curry in Singapore, from South Indian banana-leaf houses in Little India to Nyonya and Teochew claypot curry fish head.
By Amir Wahab5 min read
10 Best Korean Fried Chicken in Singapore
From halal chains and homegrown players to late-night chimaek bars, here are 10 of the best Korean fried chicken in Singapore, checked against their own sites.
By Amir Wahab4 min read
13 Best Ramen in Singapore
From Hakata tonkotsu to Niigata shoyu, shio, chicken paitan and tsukemen, here are 10 of the best ramen in Singapore, each checked against its own site.
By Amir Wahab6 min read
10 Best Peranakan Restaurants in Singapore
Ten Peranakan restaurants in Singapore for Nyonya classics like ayam buah keluak, babi pongteh and chap chye, from heritage shophouses to modern kitchens.
By Amir Wahab5 min read
10 Best Mexican Restaurants in Singapore
Ten of the best Mexican restaurants in Singapore for tacos, burritos and margaritas, from Duxton Hill taquerias to a modern cantina at Chijmes.
By Amir Wahab4 min read
10 Best Vietnamese Restaurants in Singapore
A guide to the best Vietnamese restaurants in Singapore, from mall pho chains and CBD lunch spots to banh mi specialists and family-run shophouses.
By Amir Wahab4 min read
10 Best Record Shops in Singapore
A guide to the best record shops in Singapore for new and second-hand vinyl, turntables and CDs, from audiophile boutiques to crate-digging warehouses.
By Amir Wahab4 min read
10 Best Homeware Shops in Singapore
The best homeware shops in Singapore for decor, tableware, textiles and accessories, from homegrown design labels to curated multi-brand stores.
By Amir Wahab4 min read
10 Best Art Supply Shops in Singapore
The best art supply shops in Singapore for paints, brushes, canvas, paper and craft materials, from Bras Basah fine-art stores to craft superstores.
By Amir Wahab4 min read
10 Best Sneaker Shops in Singapore
A guide to 10 of the best sneaker shops in Singapore, from hype boutiques and multi-brand chains to streetwear stores and consignment resale specialists.
By Amir Wahab4 min read
10 Best Wine Shops in Singapore
A guide to the best wine shops in Singapore, from value online cellars with islandwide delivery to fine-wine merchants for Bordeaux, Burgundy and Champagne.
By Amir Wahab4 min read
10 Best Kitchenware Shops in Singapore
The best kitchenware shops in Singapore for cookware, knives, bakeware and tableware, from Chinatown trade suppliers to baking specialists.
By Amir Wahab4 min read
10 Best Sanitaryware Shops in Singapore
The best sanitaryware in Singapore: one-stop bathroom-fittings stores and luxury showrooms for basins, toilets, taps and showers, checked on their own sites.
By Amir Wahab4 min read
10 Best Musical Instrument Shops in Singapore
Compare 10 musical instrument shops in Singapore for guitars, pianos, keyboards, drums and band and orchestral gear, each checked on its own website.
By Amir Wahab4 min read
10 Best Waxing Salons in Singapore
Compare 10 established waxing salons in Singapore for Brazilian, body and facial waxing, from islandwide chains to boutiques, hard wax and sugaring options.
By Amir Wahab5 min read
Compared on evidence
Comparisons
ComparisonElectrical
Electricians in Singapore: Eight Companies Compared on Published Evidence
Singapore law makes it an offence to knowingly engage an unlicensed electrician — and almost nobody publishes anything you could check. We researched twelve and compared the eight whose published evidence could be compared fairly.
- 1Repair.sg
- 2AVV Electrical
- 3FixMove
8 researched
ComparisonPlumbing
Plumbers in Singapore: Four Companies Compared on Published Evidence
There is no official list of plumbing companies in Singapore, and almost none of them publish a price. We researched ten and compared the four whose published evidence — who they are, what they do, how they quote and what they guarantee — could be compared fairly.
- 1Active Plumbing
- 2Wong Plumber
- 3Mr Plumber
4 researched
ComparisonAircon Servicing
Aircon Servicing in Singapore: Six Companies Compared on Published Evidence
There is no official register of who services air conditioners in Singapore. We found companies four ways, researched twelve, and compared the six whose published evidence could be compared fairly — what they charge, under what conditions, and what they promise if the work fails.
- 1Lion City Aircon
- 2SJR Air-Conditioned
- 3338 Aircon
6 researched
ComparisonPest Control
Pest Control in Singapore: Seven NEA-Registered Operators, Compared on Published Evidence
Every operator here is on NEA's current register. We compared what they publish — services, coverage, contact routes and whether their details match the government record — not the quality of their work, which we did not test.
- 1Pestbusters
- 2Aardwolf Pestkare
- 3Origin Exterminators
7 researched