Char siew (barbecued pork), sio bak (crispy roast pork), roast duck and their siblings are among Singapore's most beloved hawker staples, found everywhere from old-school charcoal roasters to Michelin-recognised stalls. This guide gathers well-regarded, currently-operating spots spread across the island, from Old Airport Road and Chinatown to Ang Mo Kio and Serangoon. Details like hours and prices change often, so it's worth confirming directly before you make a trip.
Last verified: September 2026. Hours and prices can change — we re-check our guides regularly, but do confirm before a special trip.
- Roast Paradise
- 88 Hong Kong Roast Meat Specialist
- Fook Kin
- Fu Shun Shao La Mian Jia
- Char Siew Lang
- Check the list above for charcoal-roasted options.
- 335 Hong Kong Roasted Meat
- Kay Lee Roast Meat Joint
- Hiang Ji Roasted Meat & Noodle House
- Tham's Roasted Delights
- Kim Heng Roasted Delights
The list
Roast Paradise KL-style char siew & roast meats · $
Hawker stall known for KL-style caramelised char siew, run by two young hawkers at Old Airport Road Food Centre.
- Cuisine: KL-style char siew & roast meats
- Price: $ · Char siew roast pork rice around $5.80
- Must-try: Char siew roast pork rice, Char siew
- Where: 51 Old Airport Road, #01-121, Old Airport Road Food Centre, Singapore 390051
- Area: Old Airport Road
- Nearest MRT: Dakota
- Hours: Daily 10:30am to 7pm
- Halal: No
88 Hong Kong Roast Meat Specialist Hong Kong-style roast meats · $$
Popular shophouse eatery serving Hong Kong-style char siew and crispy roast pork.
- Cuisine: Hong Kong-style roast meats
- Price: $$ · Char siew roast pork rice around $7.50
- Must-try: Char siew roast pork rice, Roast pork (sio bak)
- Where: 308 Lavender Street, Singapore 338814
- Area: Lavender
- Nearest MRT: Bendemeer
- Hours: Daily 10am to 9pm
- Halal: No
Fook Kin Roast meats (modern coffee-shop style) · $$
Contemporary roast-meat spot on Killiney Road serving char siew and roast pork rice.
- Cuisine: Roast meats (modern coffee-shop style)
- Price: $$ · Char siew and roast pork rice around $12.30++
- Must-try: Char siew, Roast pork (sio bak)
- Where: 111 Killiney Road, Singapore 239553
- Area: Killiney / Somerset
- Nearest MRT: Somerset
- Hours: Daily 11am to 9:15pm
- Halal: No
Fu Shun Shao La Mian Jia Cantonese roast meats & noodles · $
Well-priced roast-meat stall at Maxwell Food Centre serving char siew and roast pork rice.
- Cuisine: Cantonese roast meats & noodles
- Price: $ · Char siew shao rou fan around $4.50
- Must-try: Char siew shao rou fan, Roast meat noodles
- Where: 1 Kadayanallur Street, #01-71, Maxwell Food Centre, Singapore 069184
- Area: Maxwell Food Centre, Tanjong Pagar
- Nearest MRT: Maxwell
- Hours: Mon-Fri 12pm to 5pm, Sat 11:30am to 8pm
- Halal: No
Char Siew Lang Char siew & roast meats · $
Coffee-shop stall in Ang Mo Kio serving char siew and roast pork rice.
- Cuisine: Char siew & roast meats
- Price: $ · Char siew and roast pork rice around $6
- Must-try: Char siew, Roast pork rice
- Where: 340 Ang Mo Kio Avenue 1, #01-1697, Maxim Stars Coffee Shop, Singapore 560340
- Area: Ang Mo Kio
- Hours: Thu-Tue 11am to 6pm
- Halal: No
Foong Kee Traditional Charcoal Roaster Charcoal-roasted meats · $
Long-running charcoal roaster at Commonwealth Crescent Market known for its char siew.
- Cuisine: Charcoal-roasted meats
- Price: $ · Char siew and roast pork rice around $6
- Must-try: Charcoal char siew, Roast pork (sio bak)
- Where: 31 Commonwealth Crescent, #02-90, Commonwealth Crescent Market and Food Centre, Singapore 149644
- Area: Commonwealth Crescent
- Nearest MRT: Commonwealth
- Hours: Tue-Sat 11am to 2pm
- Halal: No
335 Hong Kong Roasted Meat Hong Kong-style roast meats · $
Hong Kong-style roast meat stall inside Chinatown Complex serving char siew and roast pork.
- Cuisine: Hong Kong-style roast meats
- Price: $ · Char siew and roasted pork rice around $5.50
- Must-try: Char siew, Roasted pork rice
- Where: 335 Smith Street, #02-181, Chinatown Complex Market and Food Centre, Singapore 050335
- Area: Chinatown
- Nearest MRT: Chinatown
- Hours: Daily 1:30pm to 9:30pm
- Halal: No
Kay Lee Roast Meat Joint Cantonese roast meats · $$
Long-established roast-meat institution on Upper Paya Lebar Road known for char siew and roast pork.
- Cuisine: Cantonese roast meats
- Price: $$ · Char siew shao rou fan around $7.80
- Must-try: Char siew, Roast pork (sio bak)
- Where: 125 Upper Paya Lebar Road, Singapore 534838
- Area: Upper Paya Lebar
- Nearest MRT: Tai Seng
- Hours: Tue-Sun 10:30am to 8pm
- Halal: No
Hiang Ji Roasted Meat & Noodle House Roast meats & noodles · $$
Roast-meat and noodle house in Toa Payoh serving char siew and roasted pork rice.
- Cuisine: Roast meats & noodles
- Price: $$ · Char siew and roasted pork rice around $7.90
- Must-try: Char siew, Roast pork rice
- Where: 190 Lorong 6 Toa Payoh, #01-512, Toa Payoh Mall, Singapore 310190
- Area: Toa Payoh
- Nearest MRT: Toa Payoh
- Hours: Daily 10am to 10pm
- Halal: No
Tham's Roasted Delights Cantonese roast duck & meats · $$
Hawker stall run by an ex-Imperial Treasure chef, serving Peking duck, black truffle roast duck and char siew.
- Cuisine: Cantonese roast duck & meats
- Price: $$ · Char siew rice around $5.50; Peking duck around $50; black truffle roast duck $28 (half)
- Must-try: Peking duck, Black truffle roast duck, Char siew shao rou rice
- Where: 421 Ang Mo Kio Avenue 10, Food Haus, Singapore 560421
- Area: Ang Mo Kio
- Nearest MRT: Ang Mo Kio
- Hours: Daily 6am to 11pm
- Halal: No
Kim Heng Roasted Delights Charcoal-roasted meats · $
Serangoon heartland stall of over 30 years known for charcoal-roasted char siew and pork ribs.
- Cuisine: Charcoal-roasted meats
- Price: $ · Char siew roasted pork rice around $5.80; pork ribs rice $4.80; duck rice $4.30
- Must-try: Charcoal char siew, Charcoal-roasted pork ribs, Roast pork
- Where: 214 Serangoon Avenue 4, #01-88, Singapore 550214
- Area: Serangoon
- Nearest MRT: Serangoon
- Hours: Daily 9:30am to 7:30pm
- Halal: No
At a glance: compare every spot
| Spot | Cuisine | Price | Area | Halal |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Roast Paradise | KL-style char siew & roast meats | $ | Old Airport Road | No |
| 88 Hong Kong Roast Meat Specialist | Hong Kong-style roast meats | $$ | Lavender | No |
| Fook Kin | Roast meats (modern coffee-shop style) | $$ | Killiney / Somerset | No |
| Fu Shun Shao La Mian Jia | Cantonese roast meats & noodles | $ | Maxwell Food Centre, Tanjong Pagar | No |
| Char Siew Lang | Char siew & roast meats | $ | Ang Mo Kio | No |
| Check the list above for charcoal-roasted options. | Charcoal-roasted meats | $ | Commonwealth Crescent | No |
| 335 Hong Kong Roasted Meat | Hong Kong-style roast meats | $ | Chinatown | No |
| Kay Lee Roast Meat Joint | Cantonese roast meats | $$ | Upper Paya Lebar | No |
| Hiang Ji Roasted Meat & Noodle House | Roast meats & noodles | $$ | Toa Payoh | No |
| Tham's Roasted Delights | Cantonese roast duck & meats | $$ | Ang Mo Kio | No |
| Kim Heng Roasted Delights | Charcoal-roasted meats | $ | Serangoon | No |
Your questions answered
What is the difference between char siew and sio bak?
Char siew is barbecued pork, typically marinated in a sweet-savoury sauce and roasted until caramelised, with a reddish, glazed exterior. Sio bak (roast pork belly) is prized for its crackly, crispy skin over layers of tender meat and fat. Many roast-meat stalls sell both, often over rice or noodles.
Are any of these char siew and roast meat spots halal?
No. Char siew, sio bak and Cantonese roast meats are pork-based, so none of the stalls in this guide are halal or Muslim-friendly. Muslim diners seeking similar flavours would need to look for dedicated halal-certified eateries offering beef or chicken alternatives.
Where can I find affordable char siew rice in Singapore?
Hawker-centre stalls tend to be the most wallet-friendly. Options in this guide such as Fu Shun Shao La Mian Jia at Maxwell Food Centre (around $4.50), 335 Hong Kong Roasted Meat at Chinatown Complex (around $5.50) and Roast Paradise at Old Airport Road (around $5.80) all sit at the lower end. Prices change, so confirm before you go.
What is the difference between charcoal-roasted and regular roast meats?
Charcoal roasting, used by stalls like Kim Heng Roasted Delights, imparts a smokier aroma and is more labour-intensive than gas or electric ovens. Fans often say it gives char siew a deeper caramelisation, though quality ultimately depends on the marinade and the hawker’s technique.
Do roast meat stalls sell out, and when should I go?
Popular roast-meat stalls often sell out well before their stated closing time, especially for prized cuts. Many keep shorter hawker hours or close on certain weekdays, and some premium items (like Peking duck) are limited or need pre-ordering. Arriving around lunch and checking opening days in advance is the safest bet.