Lau Pa Sat (Telok Ayer Market) Tours and Tickets
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- Lau Pa Set is ideal for foodies and first-time visitors to Singapore.
- Bring cash, as not all vendors will take credit cards.
- Some vendors can be quite persistent when trying to attract customers.
- Boon Tat Street is closed to traffic in the evenings when the street market is set up.
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What is Lau Pa Sat (Telok Ayer Market), and where is it in Singapore?
Lau Pa Sat (Telok Ayer Market) is a popular hawker center, or food market, in a 19th-century Victorian building in Singapore. It’s located at 18 Raffles Quay, at the intersection of Boon Tat Street and Robinson Road in the central business district. The closest MRT stations are Raffles Place and Downtown.
What are the operating hours of Lau Pa Sat (Telok Ayer Market), and is it open every day?
Lau Pa Sat (Telok Ayer Market) is open 24 hours a day, every day. However, individual stalls have different opening times. Some stalls shut once they have sold out of their items. The Satay Street on Boon Tat Street opens at 7pm (or 3pm on weekends and holidays) and runs until 3am.
What types of food can you expect to find at Lau Pa Sat (Telok Ayer Market), and are there any must-try dishes?
Lau Pa Sat (Telok Ayer Market) offers a wide range of cuisines, including Chinese, Hong Kong, Malay, Indian, Korean, Japanese, Thai, Vietnamese, Filipino, and Western-style dishes. Some must-try dishes include Hainanese chicken rice, thunder rice tea, fried kway teow, nasi lemak, Hokkien mee, bak kut teh, and satay.
Are there any vegetarian or halal options available at Lau Pa Sat (Telok Ayer Market)?
Yes, Lau Pa Sat (Telok Ayer Market) offers vegetarian and halal options. Vegetarian stalls include Maya Veggie Delight (stall 47), Shree Bhaavan Pure Indian Vegetarian (stall 40), and Su Xiang Chinese Vegetarian Cuisine (stall 46). Halal options include A.M. Mohamed Food (stall 54), Ipoh Hainanese Chicken Rice (stall 14), and Turkish Cuisine (stall 70).
What is the best time of the day to visit Lau Pa Sat (Telok Ayer Market)?
Lau Pa Sat (Telok Ayer Market) is open 24 hours a day, though operating hours of individual stalls will differ. Some stalls close after they sell out, so it’s better to go earlier. Avoid the lunchtime rush during the working week by visiting in the mid-afternoon.
What is the history of Lau Pa Sat (Telok Ayer Market)?
Lau Pa Sat means “old market” in Hokkien. Originally, it was Singapore’s first wet market, built in the early 1800s. It was rebuilt in 1894 and retained its iconic octagonal design. It became a hawker center in the 1970s and was listed as a National Monument of Singapore in 1973.
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