10 Best Hotpot Restaurants in Singapore
Ten of the best hotpot in Singapore, from Sichuan mala and Japanese shabu-shabu to Thai suki, collagen broths and local fish-head steamboat.
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.
12 Best Cafes in Singapore
Twelve established cafes in Singapore for specialty coffee, weekend brunch and aesthetic hangouts, spanning Tiong Bahru, Jalan Besar, Bukit Timah and Dempsey.
By Amir Wahab5 min read
10 Best Kids Party Entertainers in Singapore
Compare the best kids party entertainers in Singapore, from birthday magicians and mascots to balloon sculpting, face painting and party packages.
By Amir Wahab5 min read
10 Best Live Bands in Singapore
Ten established live bands in Singapore for weddings and events — acoustic soloists, signature duos, jazz combos, string quartets and full party bands.
By Amir Wahab5 min read
10 Best Event Management Companies in Singapore
A guide to the best event planners in Singapore for corporate and private events — dinner and dance, product launches, conferences and roadshows.
By Amir Wahab4 min read
10 Best Bridal Studios in Singapore
Ten established bridal studios in Singapore for gown rental, made-to-measure and bespoke couture, plus packages with pre-wedding photography and makeup.
By Amir Wahab5 min read
10 Best Wedding Venues in Singapore
Ten of the best wedding venues in Singapore, from grand hotel ballrooms and heritage halls to garden estates and rooftop restaurants for every wedding style.
By Amir Wahab5 min read
10 Best Wedding Planners in Singapore
Ten established wedding planners in Singapore, covering full planning and day-of coordination plus styling, design and destination weddings.
By Amir Wahab4 min read
10 Best Wedding Videographers in Singapore
Ten established wedding videographers in Singapore for cinematic, documentary and same-day-edit wedding films, checked against each studio's own portfolio.
By Amir Wahab5 min read
10 Best Wedding Photographers in Singapore
Ten established wedding photographers in Singapore for actual-day and pre-wedding coverage, spanning photojournalistic, fine-art and editorial studios.
By Amir Wahab4 min read
10 Best Swimming Lesson Providers in Singapore
Compare the best swimming lessons in Singapore for babies, kids and adults, from SwimSafer group classes to private coaching, plus how to choose.
By Amir Wahab5 min read
10 Best Dance Studios in Singapore
Ten dance studios in Singapore for kids and adults, from exam-graded ballet to hip-hop, K-pop, jazz and adult swing, each checked against its own site.
By Amir Wahab4 min read
14 Best Art Classes in Singapore
Compare 14 of the best art classes in Singapore for kids, teens and adults, from children's drawing and DSA portfolio prep to adult fine art and art jamming.
By Amir Wahab6 min read
10 Best Music Schools in Singapore
Compare 10 music schools in Singapore for piano, violin, guitar and vocal lessons — kids and adults, group or private — each checked on its own site.
By Amir Wahab4 min read
10 Best Chinese Tuition Centres in Singapore
A guide to the best Chinese tuition in Singapore: 10 centres for PSLE, O-Level and Higher Chinese, covering oral, composition and how to choose.
By Amir Wahab4 min read
10 Best Science Tuition Centres in Singapore
A guide to the best science tuition in Singapore: 10 established centres for primary science and secondary and JC physics, chemistry and biology.
By Amir Wahab4 min read
10 Best English Tuition Centres in Singapore
A guide to English tuition in Singapore: 10 centres for primary, secondary and JC, spanning PSLE, O-Level and General Paper, each checked on its own site.
By Amir Wahab4 min read
10 Best Math Tuition Centres in Singapore
A guide to math tuition in Singapore: 10 real centres for primary, secondary and JC maths, spanning Singapore Math, Olympiad and H2 preparation.
By Amir Wahab5 min read
10 Best Car Audio Shops in Singapore
A guide to car audio in Singapore: 10 installers for head units, CarPlay, speakers, amplifiers, DSP and reverse cameras, checked against their own sites.
By Amir Wahab4 min read
10 Best Used Car Dealers in Singapore
Compare 10 used car dealers in Singapore - online marketplaces, distributor certified pre-owned programmes and independent Ubi and Leng Kee showrooms.
By Amir Wahab4 min read
10 Best Car Repair Workshops in Singapore
Compare the best car workshops in Singapore for accident, collision, mechanical and spray-painting repairs, and how to choose an insurer-authorised one.
By Amir Wahab4 min read
10 Best Car Rental Companies in Singapore
A practical guide to the best car rental in Singapore for short-term self-drive and chauffeur hire, from global brands to app-based car-sharing.
By Amir Wahab4 min read
10 Best Tyre Shops in Singapore
A guide to 10 trusted tyre shops in Singapore for new tyres, fitting, wheel alignment and balancing, each checked against its own website or listing.
By Amir Wahab4 min read
10 Best Car Coating Specialists in Singapore
Compare 10 specialists for car coating in Singapore: ceramic coating, graphene and paint protection film, each checked on its own website.
By Amir Wahab4 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