Lau Pa Sat, the octagonal Victorian cast-iron market at 18 Raffles Quay in the heart of Singapore's CBD, houses more than 80 stalls under one heritage roof and stays open around the clock. By day it feeds office crowds with hawker classics and international bites; by night, the adjoining Boon Tat Street closes to traffic and transforms into the famous open-air Satay Street. Stalls, hours and prices change often, so it's always worth confirming with the stall 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
Satay Street (Boon Tat Street) Satay / grilled skewers · $$
Boon Tat Street closes to traffic each night for an open-air row of around nine satay carts, one of Lau Pa Sat's signature experiences.
- Cuisine: Satay / grilled skewers
- Price: $$ · Sold per stick, typically in sets of 10
- Must-try: Chicken satay, Mutton satay, Prawn/seafood satay
- Where: Boon Tat Street (alongside 18 Raffles Quay), Singapore 048582
- Area: Lau Pa Sat
- Nearest MRT: Telok Ayer / Downtown
- Hours: Weekdays from 7pm, weekends from 3pm, until around 3am
- Halal: Muslim-friendly
Lao Fu Zi Fried Kway Teow Char kway teow · $
Long-running stall dishing out wok-fried char kway teow and laksa.
- Cuisine: Char kway teow
- Price: $ · Around $7.50 and up
- Must-try: Fried kway teow, Laksa
- Where: Stall 74–75, 18 Raffles Quay, Singapore 048582
- Area: Lau Pa Sat
- Nearest MRT: Telok Ayer / Downtown
- Hours: Sun–Fri 11:45am–10pm, Sat 1pm–10pm
- Halal: No
Thunder Tea Rice Hakka · $
Serves the herbaceous Hakka rice bowl thunder tea rice; described as pork-free.
- Cuisine: Hakka
- Price: $ · Around $6.20–$9.90
- Must-try: Thunder tea rice
- Where: Stall 25, 18 Raffles Quay, Singapore 048582
- Area: Lau Pa Sat
- Nearest MRT: Telok Ayer / Downtown
- Hours: Daily 10am–10pm
Nasi Lemak Ayam Taliwang Malay / Indonesian · $
Malay-Indonesian stall serving nasi lemak with Lombok-style taliwang chicken.
- Cuisine: Malay / Indonesian
- Price: $ · Around $6.90–$8.50
- Must-try: Nasi lemak ayam taliwang, Chicken fillet curry rice
- Where: Stall 71, 18 Raffles Quay, Singapore 048582
- Area: Lau Pa Sat
- Nearest MRT: Telok Ayer / Downtown
- Hours: Daily 9am–12am
- Halal: Muslim-friendly
Seng Kee Local Delights Local hawker mixed · $
All-day stall covering local favourites like fried kway teow, laksa and Hokkien mee.
- Cuisine: Local hawker mixed
- Price: $ · Around $6–$6.80
- Must-try: Fried kway teow, Laksa, Hokkien mee
- Where: Stall 10, 18 Raffles Quay, Singapore 048582
- Area: Lau Pa Sat
- Nearest MRT: Telok Ayer / Downtown
- Hours: Daily 8am–10pm
- Halal: No
Qiu Lian Ban Mian Noodles (ban mian) · $
Handmade-style ban mian noodle soups, including a tom yum version.
- Cuisine: Noodles (ban mian)
- Price: $ · Around $5.90–$7
- Must-try: Ban mian, Tom yum ban mian
- Where: Stall 16, 18 Raffles Quay, Singapore 048582
- Area: Lau Pa Sat
- Nearest MRT: Telok Ayer / Downtown
- Hours: Daily 10am–8pm
- Halal: No
Rokus a.g.b. Korean fusion · $$
Korean-fusion stall known for tteokbokki burgers and folded kimbap.
- Cuisine: Korean fusion
- Price: $$ · Around $5.90–$13.90
- Must-try: Tteokbokki burger, Jumeokbap rice bowl, Folded kimbap
- Where: Stall 24, 18 Raffles Quay, Singapore 048582
- Area: Lau Pa Sat
- Nearest MRT: Telok Ayer / Downtown
- Hours: Daily 11am–10:30pm
- Halal: No
Kallang Airport Wanton Noodle Wanton noodles · $
Classic wanton mee with fried and boiled wantons.
- Cuisine: Wanton noodles
- Price: $ · Around $4.50–$6.80
- Must-try: Wanton noodle, Fried wantons
- Where: Stall 57, 18 Raffles Quay, Singapore 048582
- Area: Lau Pa Sat
- Nearest MRT: Telok Ayer / Downtown
- Hours: Mon–Sat 9:30am–8pm
- Halal: No
Swatow Bai Le Braised Duck Teochew braised duck · $
Teochew-style braised duck rice, noodles and kway chap, open late.
- Cuisine: Teochew braised duck
- Price: $ · Around $5–$5.50
- Must-try: Braised duck rice, Kway chap set
- Where: Stall 9, 18 Raffles Quay, Singapore 048582
- Area: Lau Pa Sat
- Nearest MRT: Telok Ayer / Downtown
- Hours: Daily 9am–12:30am
- Halal: No
iEat Kitchen Zi char / stir-fry rice · $
Cooked-to-order rice and hor fun plates including salted egg chicken.
- Cuisine: Zi char / stir-fry rice
- Price: $ · Around $6.80
- Must-try: Salted egg creamy diced chicken rice, Chicken cutlet hor fun
- Where: Stall 56, 18 Raffles Quay, Singapore 048582
- Area: Lau Pa Sat
- Nearest MRT: Telok Ayer / Downtown
- Hours: Daily 10am–10pm
- Halal: No
Maya's Veggie Delight North Indian vegetarian · $
North Indian vegetarian stall known for its vegetarian biryani.
- Cuisine: North Indian vegetarian
- Price: $ · Around $7
- Must-try: Vegetarian biryani
- Where: Stall 47, 18 Raffles Quay, Singapore 048582
- Area: Lau Pa Sat
- Nearest MRT: Telok Ayer / Downtown
- Hours: Daily 8am–10:30pm
Butter & Cream Bakery Bakery / dessert · $
Pastry stall for doffins, lava tarts and muffins; described as pork-free.
- Cuisine: Bakery / dessert
- Price: $ · Around $2.90–$3.20
- Must-try: Hokkaido doffin, Salted egg lava tart
- Where: Stall 5–6, 18 Raffles Quay, Singapore 048582
- Area: Lau Pa Sat
- Nearest MRT: Telok Ayer / Downtown
- Hours: Mon–Thu 10am–9pm, Fri 10am–10pm, Sat–Sun 10:30am–10pm
At a glance: compare every spot
| Spot | Cuisine | Price | Area | Halal |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Satay Street (Boon Tat Street) | Satay / grilled skewers | $$ | Lau Pa Sat | Muslim-friendly |
| Lao Fu Zi Fried Kway Teow | Char kway teow | $ | Lau Pa Sat | No |
| Thunder Tea Rice | Hakka | $ | Lau Pa Sat | — |
| Nasi Lemak Ayam Taliwang | Malay / Indonesian | $ | Lau Pa Sat | Muslim-friendly |
| Seng Kee Local Delights | Local hawker mixed | $ | Lau Pa Sat | No |
| Qiu Lian Ban Mian | Noodles (ban mian) | $ | Lau Pa Sat | No |
| Rokus a.g.b. | Korean fusion | $$ | Lau Pa Sat | No |
| Kallang Airport Wanton Noodle | Wanton noodles | $ | Lau Pa Sat | No |
| Swatow Bai Le Braised Duck | Teochew braised duck | $ | Lau Pa Sat | No |
| iEat Kitchen | Zi char / stir-fry rice | $ | Lau Pa Sat | No |
| Maya's Veggie Delight | North Indian vegetarian | $ | Lau Pa Sat | — |
| Butter & Cream Bakery | Bakery / dessert | $ | Lau Pa Sat | — |
Your questions answered
Where is Lau Pa Sat and what's the nearest MRT?
Lau Pa Sat is at 18 Raffles Quay, Singapore 048582, in the CBD. The closest MRT stations are Telok Ayer and Downtown, with Raffles Place and Shenton Way also within walking distance.
What are Lau Pa Sat's opening hours?
The market building is open 24 hours, though individual stalls keep their own hours. Confirm timings with a specific stall before visiting, as they vary and change over time.
What is Satay Street and when is it open?
Each evening, Boon Tat Street beside Lau Pa Sat closes to traffic and satay carts set up for open-air dining. It typically runs from around 7pm on weekdays and 3pm on weekends, until late.
Is there halal food at Lau Pa Sat?
There are Muslim-friendly options such as Malay-Indonesian rice stalls and the night-time satay carts, but many stalls serve pork. Always check each stall's own halal signage or certification before ordering.
Is Lau Pa Sat expensive?
Most stalls charge typical hawker-centre prices, with many mains around $5–$10. It sits in the CBD so a few concepts run higher, but it remains an affordable place to eat.