Singapore's Burmese (Myanmar) food scene is anchored by Peninsula Plaza and the neighbouring Peninsula Shopping Centre near City Hall — a warren of family-run restaurants, grocers and stalls locals call "Little Myanmar" — with more spots dotted across Clementi, Toa Payoh, Woodlands and the west. Most are humble, wallet-friendly eateries serving national favourites like mohinga (fish noodle soup), lahpet thoke (fermented tea leaf salad) and Shan noodles, while a small number, such as Burma Social, reimagine these flavours in a modern sit-down setting. Hours, prices and even locations change often at these small businesses, so it's worth calling ahead before you go.
Last verified: September 2026. Hours and prices can change — we re-check our guides regularly, but do confirm before a special trip.
The list
Burma Social Modern Burmese · $$$
A stylish sit-down restaurant and bar that elevates Burmese classics like tea-leaf salad and coconut noodles for a night out.
- Cuisine: Modern Burmese
- Price: $$$ · Small plates from ~S$10; mains ~S$22–34
- Must-try: Signature Burmese Noodles, Burmese Tohu (tofu), Tibetan Momos
- Where: 34 Tras Street, Singapore 079026
- Area: Tanjong Pagar
- Nearest MRT: Tanjong Pagar
- Hours: Lunch 11:30am–3pm daily; dinner 6pm–11pm (Sun–Thu), till 12am (Fri–Sat)
- Halal: No
Inle Myanmar Restaurant Burmese · $
The best-known name in Little Myanmar, widely reviewed for a broad, authentic spread of Myanmar home-style dishes.
- Cuisine: Burmese
- Price: $ · Most dishes ~S$7–12
- Must-try: Mohinga, Tea leaf salad (Lahpet Thoke), Curry noodle with chicken
- Where: 111 North Bridge Road, #B1-07A, Peninsula Plaza, Singapore 179098
- Area: City Hall
- Nearest MRT: City Hall
- Hours: Daily 11am–10pm (hours vary; check ahead)
Mandalay Style Myanmar Restaurant Burmese · $
A long-running Peninsula Plaza favourite opposite Inle, praised by regulars for ingredient quality and hearty soups.
- Cuisine: Burmese
- Price: $ · Dishes ~S$7–15
- Must-try: Chicken leg soup, Deep-fried Myanmar tofu
- Where: 111 North Bridge Road, #B1-01, Peninsula Plaza, Singapore 179098
- Area: City Hall
- Nearest MRT: City Hall
- Hours: Mon–Fri 11am–10pm; Sat 10am–10pm; Sun 9am–10pm
Burma Social (Siglap) Modern Burmese · $$$
The east-side outlet of Burma Social, highly rated for the same modern Burmese plates and weekend brunch by the coast.
- Cuisine: Modern Burmese
- Price: $$$ · Small plates from ~S$10; mains ~S$22–34
- Must-try: Burmese Noodles, Burmese Fried Rice, Burmese Tofu
- Where: 907 East Coast Road, #01-02, Singapore 459107
- Area: Siglap / East Coast
- Nearest MRT: Marine Parade (TEL)
- Hours: Dinner 6pm–11pm daily (till 12am Fri–Sat); lunch 11:30am–3pm Wed–Sun; closed Tue
- Halal: No
Little Myanmar Halal Foods Burmese (Halal) · $
A Muslim-owned Burmese stall run by ex-engineer Kyaw Kyaw Lin, one of the few places for halal Shan noodles and coconut laksa.
- Cuisine: Burmese (Halal)
- Price: $ · Noodles from ~S$6
- Must-try: Shan noodles, Myanmar coconut laksa
- Where: 328 Clementi Avenue 2, #01-220, Singapore 120328
- Area: Clementi
- Nearest MRT: Clementi
- Hours: Tue–Sat 9am–8:30pm; Sun 9am–7:30pm; closed Mon
- Halal: Halal
Mother's House Myanmar Cuisine Burmese · $
A northern coffeeshop stall highlighted by Seth Lui for authentic Burmese noodles far from the Peninsula Plaza crowd.
- Cuisine: Burmese
- Price: $ · Noodle bowls ~S$6–10
- Must-try: Warm tofu with rice noodles, Coconut noodle (Yangon-style laksa)
- Where: 190 Woodlands Industrial Park E5, #01-01, Woodlands Bizhub, Singapore 757516
- Area: Woodlands
- Nearest MRT: Woodlands
- Hours: Daily 11am–8:30pm (hours vary; check ahead)
Kay-Tu Myanmar Cuisine Burmese · $
A west-side favourite for gutsy Burmese offal dishes and Sunday chicken biryani.
- Cuisine: Burmese
- Price: $ · Dishes ~S$7–10
- Must-try: Assorted pig organs, Myanmar chicken biryani
- Where: 5 Soon Lee Street & 90 Boon Lay Place, Singapore
- Area: Jurong / West
- Nearest MRT: Pioneer / Boon Lay
- Hours: Soon Lee St: daily 11am–10pm; Boon Lay: daily 10am–9pm
- Halal: No
Shwe Kant Kaw Myanmar Cuisine Burmese · $
A no-frills Clementi coffeeshop stall serving keenly priced mohinga and tea leaf salad to the local Myanmar community.
- Cuisine: Burmese
- Price: $ · Dishes from ~S$5
- Must-try: Mohinga, Tea leaf salad
- Where: 325 Clementi Avenue 5, #01-155, Kimly Coffeeshop, Singapore 120325
- Area: Clementi
- Nearest MRT: Clementi
- Hours: Daily 9:30am–9pm
Nang Myanmar Kitchen Burmese · $$
A well-rated Toa Payoh coffeeshop stall (sharing space with XianYu Gang) known for daily-made Burmese pork curry.
- Cuisine: Burmese
- Price: $$ · Dishes ~S$6–12
- Must-try: Burmese pork curry, Burmese noodles
- Where: 94 Lorong 4 Toa Payoh, #01-04, Singapore 310094
- Area: Toa Payoh
- Nearest MRT: Toa Payoh
- Halal: No
Zay Yar Restaurant Burmese (Halal) · $
Often cited as one of the only halal Burmese eateries in town, on the upper floor of Peninsula Plaza and Muslim-friendly.
- Cuisine: Burmese (Halal)
- Price: $ · Budget; dishes from ~S$6
- Where: 111 North Bridge Road, #03-20/21, Peninsula Plaza, Singapore 179098
- Area: City Hall
- Nearest MRT: City Hall
- Hours: Daily 9:30am–9:30pm
- Halal: Halal
Yanant Thit Restaurant Burmese · $
A small Peninsula Plaza basement eatery serving everyday Myanmar dishes, noted for its fried catfish with chilli sauce.
- Cuisine: Burmese
- Price: $ · Budget; dishes from ~S$6
- Must-try: Fried catfish with chilli sauce
- Where: 111 North Bridge Road, #B1-07, Peninsula Plaza, Singapore 179098
- Area: City Hall
- Nearest MRT: City Hall
- Hours: Daily 9am–9pm
At a glance: compare every spot
| Spot | Cuisine | Price | Area | Halal |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Burma Social | Modern Burmese | $$$ | Tanjong Pagar | No |
| Inle Myanmar Restaurant | Burmese | $ | City Hall | — |
| Mandalay Style Myanmar Restaurant | Burmese | $ | City Hall | — |
| Burma Social (Siglap) | Modern Burmese | $$$ | Siglap / East Coast | No |
| Little Myanmar Halal Foods | Burmese (Halal) | $ | Clementi | Halal |
| Mother's House Myanmar Cuisine | Burmese | $ | Woodlands | — |
| Kay-Tu Myanmar Cuisine | Burmese | $ | Jurong / West | No |
| Shwe Kant Kaw Myanmar Cuisine | Burmese | $ | Clementi | — |
| Nang Myanmar Kitchen | Burmese | $$ | Toa Payoh | No |
| Zay Yar Restaurant | Burmese (Halal) | $ | City Hall | Halal |
| Yanant Thit Restaurant | Burmese | $ | City Hall | — |
Your questions answered
Where can I find the best Burmese food in Singapore?
The heart of the scene is Peninsula Plaza (111 North Bridge Road) and the adjacent Peninsula Shopping Centre near City Hall MRT, an enclave known as ‘Little Myanmar’ packed with restaurants like Inle and Mandalay Style. Beyond the city, look to Clementi (Little Myanmar Halal Foods, Shwe Kant Kaw), Toa Payoh, Woodlands and the west (Kay-Tu), plus modern Burma Social in Tanjong Pagar and Siglap.
What Burmese dishes should I order?
Start with mohinga, the fish-and-noodle soup considered Myanmar's national dish, and lahpet thoke (fermented tea leaf salad). Other favourites include Shan noodles, coconut chicken noodles (ohn no khao swe), Burmese tofu made from chickpeas, and Nan Gyi Thoke. Many stalls also do a good Burmese-style biryani and sweet, milky Myanmar tea.
Is there halal Burmese food in Singapore?
Yes, but options are limited. Little Myanmar Halal Foods in Clementi is Muslim-owned, and Zay Yar Restaurant on the upper floor of Peninsula Plaza is frequently described as a halal Burmese eatery. Many other Burmese places serve pork or alcohol, so halal status is not guaranteed — always confirm current certification or ingredients directly with the restaurant before visiting.
How much does Burmese food cost in Singapore?
Most Burmese eateries are very affordable: expect roughly S$5–12 for a noodle bowl or rice dish at Peninsula Plaza and neighbourhood coffeeshop stalls. Sit-down modern spots like Burma Social are pricier, with small plates from around S$10 and mains in the S$22–34 range, so a full meal there can run S$30–50 per person.
Do I need to make a reservation, and are there queues?
The stalls and casual restaurants at Peninsula Plaza and in the heartlands don't take reservations; they can get busy at lunch and on weekends, especially with Singapore's Myanmar community, so go early or expect a short wait. For a table at Burma Social, booking ahead is recommended. As small businesses, opening hours and locations can change, so it's wise to call and confirm before heading down.