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Local Food Chain Outlets Singapore: 9 Chains, 167 Outlets (2026)

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By Web Admin · November 2, 2026

How to book Singapore's popular restaurants

Every outlet of 9 popular local food chains in Singapore, all 167 of them in one place. Most are walk-in only, so use the outlet finder to see the address, nearest MRT and opening hours before you go. Pick a restaurant below for its details, or search the outlet finder for a mall or MRT station near you. For every other chain, see our full restaurant reservations guide.

Quick answer: most Singapore chains now take bookings through their own site or a booking platform, but weekends and public holidays are often walk-in or queue only. Join a digital queue before you set off, not when you arrive, and book weekday slots at least a day ahead.

How to book each restaurant

Springleaf Prata Place

Prata · 9 outlets · walk-in

Walk-in. 9 outlets. NEWest at West Coast is open 24 hours.

How to book Springleaf Prata Place

Nanyang Old Coffee

Kopitiam · 4 outlets · walk-in

Walk-in. 4 outlets, with the flagship on South Bridge Road.

How to book Nanyang Old Coffee

Killiney Kopitiam

Kopitiam · 41 outlets · walk-in

Walk-in. 41 outlets, many closed on Sundays.

How to book Killiney Kopitiam

Old Chang Kee

Curry puffs & snacks · 79 outlets · walk-in

Walk-in. 79 outlets. MUIS halal-certified.

How to book Old Chang Kee

Song Fa Bak Kut Teh

Bak kut teh · 16 outlets · walk-in

Walk-in. 16 outlets incl. the New Bridge Road original and Jewel.

How to book Song Fa Bak Kut Teh

Boon Tong Kee

Chicken rice · 8 outlets · walk-in

Call the outlet. 8 outlets. Balestier open till 11pm.

How to book Boon Tong Kee

Wee Nam Kee

Chicken rice · 3 outlets · walk-in

Call the branch. United Square, Geneo, 24h Changi T2 (airside).

How to book Wee Nam Kee

Five Star Hainanese Chicken Rice

Chicken rice and zi char · 3 outlets · walk-in

By phone. East Coast Road open till 2am.

How to book Five Star Hainanese Chicken Rice

Liao Fan Hawker Chan

Soya sauce chicken rice · 4 outlets · walk-in

Walk-in. Ex-Michelin-star Chinatown stall + 3 more.

How to book Liao Fan Hawker Chan

Find an outlet near you

Search all 167 outlets by restaurant, mall or MRT station, then tap one for its booking link, queue QR code, phone number and map.

Showing 167 of 167 outlets

Outlet lists come from each restaurant’s official website. Tap through to the restaurant’s page for its official booking and queue links.

Tips for getting a table

  • Book weekdays, queue weekends: many chains only take reservations on weekdays. On weekends and public holidays, join the digital queue from home.
  • Use the official links: every booking and queue link in this guide goes to the restaurant’s own site or its official booking platform. Avoid third-party pages that ask for payment to “secure” a slot.
  • Mind the grace period: chains usually hold a booked table for 5 to 15 minutes, and a queue number for a few minutes after you’re called.
  • Big groups: large parties and private rooms usually need an enquiry or a deposit, so check each restaurant’s page.

Frequently asked questions

How do I make a restaurant reservation in Singapore?
Most chains take bookings on their own website or through a booking platform such as Chope, inline or TableCheck. Some only run a digital queue, and some are walk-in only. Each restaurant page in this guide links to the official booking or queue page for every outlet.
What is a digital queue?
Instead of waiting at the door, you scan the outlet's QR code or open its queue link to get a number. You receive an SMS or call when your table is almost ready, then return within a few minutes.
Can I book restaurants on weekends and public holidays?
Often not. Many chains limit reservations to weekdays and switch to walk-in or digital queues on weekends and public holidays. Join the queue online before you leave home.

Last updated: November 2026. Outlet lists and booking rules come from each restaurant’s official website and booking pages. Policies can change, so confirm with the outlet before you go. Where To Eat is independent and not affiliated with any restaurant listed.