1. Hai Di Lao Hotpot
Few things in life are as glorious as a 3am hotpot, and Hai Di Lao is happy to oblige. This beloved Sichuan steamboat chain always hits the spot, thanks to its flavourful soup bases and quality ingredients – think Wagyu beef, cuttlefish cakes and homemade tofu pudding. It’s worth ordering the house-made noodles just for the performance that comes with it: a young man acrobatically twirling and pulling the noodles right in front of your eyes.
Address: 3D River Valley Road, #02-04, Clarke Quay, Singapore 179023Opening hours: Daily 10:30am–6amWebsite: Hai Di Lao Hotpot
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Hotpot after midnight? Yes please! Photo credit: Hungry Go Where
2. Chicken Up
Tempted to grab some tasty fried chicken after midnight? Look no further than Chicken Up, which serves authentic, lip-smackingly good Korean fried chicken. If you love sweet and spicy flavours, opt for the Yangnyum chicken. You also can’t go wrong with the Ganjang wings, thanks to their irresistible soy-garlic marinade. Pair this fried chicken feast with some delicious watermelon soju and you’ll be in no rush to go home but you might just do a flight search to fly to Seoul!
Address: 48 Tanjong Pagar Road, #01-01, Singapore 088469Opening hours: Monday–Thursday 5:30pm–2am, Friday–Saturday 5:30pm–3am, Sunday 5:30pm–12amWebsite: Chicken Up
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Nothing beats Korean fried chicken at 3am. Photo credit: Chicken Up
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3. Swee Choon Dim Sum Restaurant
As any clubber worth their salt will tell you, Swee Choon is a haven for those seeking their late-night dim sum fix. Open till 6am, this Singaporean institution dishes up mouthwatering classics like char siew pau, salted egg yolk custard bun, and xiao long bao. Save some space for the red bean paste pancake – each bite is crispy perfection – or the weird but wonderful prawn and banana fritters. If you’re feeling too full to go home after all this feasting, you can always crash at the nearby Wanderlust, a quirky boutique hotel with charmingly retro décor.
Address: 183–191 Jalan Besar, Singapore 208882Opening hours: Daily 6pm–6am, closed on TuesdaysWebsite: Swee Choon Dim Sum
Gorge on delicious dim sum till dawn.
4. Spruce at Fire Station
Located in a former fire station, Spruce offers Italian and American comfort food in a cosy, relaxed environment – a far cry from the frenzy of most late-night dining spots. Get into the Yankee spirit by sampling juicy beef sliders, BBQ ribs or a smoky pulled pork burger. If pasta is more your thing, don’t miss the duck ravioli and three-cheese macaroni. Spruce is also a great spot for dessert lovers, but be warned: the silky decadence of the Double Chocolate Crunch cake is dangerously addictive.
Address: 260 Upper Bukit Timah Road, #01-01, Singapore 588190Opening hours: Monday 6pm–12:30am, Tuesday–Friday 11:30am–12:30am, Saturday–Sunday 9am–12:30amWebsite: Spruce at Fire Station
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Burgers are always the best after-party snack. Photo credit: Spruce at Fire Station
5. Ramen Keisuke Lobster King
You don’t have to fly Singapore to Tokyo for your ramen cravings. Noodle fiends will love this late-night ramen joint, which is chef Keisuke Takeda’s 10th outlet in Singapore. The crown jewel on the menu is the lobster stock ramen – and yes, it’s every bit as decadent as it sounds. All 4 available soup bases are drool-worthy, but if we had to pick one, it would be the Lobster Broth Ramen with Rich Creamy Soup. The exquisitely flavourful broth, combined with melt-in-your-mouth toppings like pork belly and chicken char siew, will make your tastebuds sing.
Address: 3C River Valley Road, #01-07, The Cannery, Clarke Quay, Singapore 179022Opening hours: Daily 6pm–5amWebsite: Ramen Keisuke Lobster King
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Ramen is the late-night supper of champions. Photo credit: Ramen Keisuke
6. Señor Taco
If you’re craving Mexican food in the wee hours of morning, make a beeline for Señor Taco. Here you can gorge on juicy fare like sizzling chicken fajitas and beef tongue quesadillas, while also indulging in a strawberry margarita (or two). For the ultimate taco fix, dig into the braised pork tacos or the signature Al Pastor tacos – a delicious medley of marinated chicken, pineapple, and coriander. And if you find yourself longing for an impromptu staycation in the hub of Singapore’s nightlife instead of a long flight to Mexico, why not treat yourself to the luxurious Park Hotel Clarke Quay for a few days?
Address: 3A River Valley Road, #01-07/12, Clarke Quay, Singapore 179023Opening hours: Monday, Tuesday, Thursday and Sunday 5:30pm–1:30am; Wednesday, Friday and Saturday 5:30pm–3:30amWebsite: Señor Taco
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It’s always taco time. Photo credit: Señor Taco
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7. Sin Heng Claypot Bak Kut Teh
Tucked away on Joo Chiat Road, this unpretentious joint keeps drawing the crowds thanks to its consistently delicious bak kut teh. Sin Heng Claypot offers two varieties of this eternally popular pork rib soup: the Hokkien version (more herbal) and the Teochew version (more peppery). Either way, once you try the bracing, spice-infused broth, you won’t want to stop at just one bowl.
Address: 439 Joo Chiat Road, Singapore 427652Opening hours: Daily 8:00am–4:00am, closed on Mondays
Bow down before the peppery goodness of bak kut teh. Photo credit: Kyle Lam / Flickr
8. New Mahamoodiya Restaurant
Open 24 hours daily, New Mahamoodiya restaurant is here to satisfy all of your roti prata cravings. Crispy on the outside and delightfully fluffy on the inside, one bite of this pure buttery goodness is sheer bliss. Try the egg and onion prata, which is especially delicious when accompanied by the tangy sambal dip. Sure, it’s a little off the beaten track, but the pleasure of eating authentic roti prata after midnight is well worth the effort.
Address: 335 Bedok Road, Singapore 469510Opening hours: Open 24/7
Count us in for roti prata at any time of night. Photo credit: Alpha / Flickr
9. Spize
Spize is synonymous with late-night comfort food of all stripes – from nasi goreng and roti prata to cheeseburgers. Craving a ribeye steak or bangers and mash? You got it. How about some char kway teow or roti john? Spize has that too. This popular hangout also serves classic kopitiam drinks like teh tarik and kopi cino in case you need a post-party boost. With such a staggering variety of options on the menu, it’s no wonder that Spize is a magnet for midnight owls.
Address: 409 River Valley Road, Singapore 248307Opening hours: Sunday–Thursday 12pm–5am, Friday–Saturay 12pm–6amWebsite: Spize
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Whether you’re in the mood for Asian or Western food, Spize has it all. Photo credit: Spize
10. District 10 Clarke Quay
For classic late-night fare, head over to District 10, which is conveniently located in Clarke Quay. Here you can tuck into finger-licking dishes like fish & chips, BBQ pork ribs and spicy chicken wings to your heart’s content. With 7 different beer buckets to choose from, it’s also the perfect place to bring your friends if you want to keep the party going.
Address: 3A River Valley Road, #01-11, Clarke Quay, Singapore 179023Opening hours: Wednesday & Friday 5pm-3am, Saturday 5pm-4am, Sunday – Tuesday & Thursday 5pm–2amWebsite: District 10 Clarke Quay
Fish and chips are the ultimate comfort food.
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Originally published on 3 July 2016 and updated in September 2017. Any prices are lowest estimated prices only at the time of publication and are subject to change and/or availability.
