Food near Chinatown MRT station

Quick answer: the nearest hawker centre or food court to Chinatown MRT is Hong Lim Food Centre (hawker centre), about 152 m away, roughly a 3 minute walk. OpenStreetMap lists 606 named food places within 600 m of the station. Distances below are straight-line from the station, and walking times allow about 80 m a minute plus a minute to leave the station, so real walks can take a little longer.

Food near Chinatown MRT: Chinatown station on the Singapore MRT map
Food near Chinatown MRT: find Chinatown and nearby stations on the interactive MRT map.

Hawker centres and markets near Chinatown MRT

Name Type Distance Walk
Hong Lim Food Centre Hawker centre 152 m 3 min
People's Park Market 205 m 4 min
Chinatown Complex Foodcourt Hawker centre 272 m 5 min
Maxwell Food Center Hawker centre 433 m 7 min
Amoy Street Food Centre Hawker centre 570 m 9 min
Market Street Hawker Centre Hawker centre and market 573 m 9 min

Food courts and fast food

Name Type Distance Walk
Burger King Fast food 113 m 3 min
McDonald's Fast food 117 m 3 min
KFC Fast food 134 m 3 min
Subway Fast food 154 m 3 min
Hong Hock Eating House Coffee shop 155 m 3 min
Outram Park Fried Kway Teow Fast food 159 m 3 min
Holland village nasi Lemak Fast food 224 m 4 min
Duck Master Fast food 236 m 4 min
Muslim food@people's Park Fast food 264 m 5 min
Nasi Lemak Fast food 272 m 5 min
S11 Food court 326 m 6 min
Burger bar New York Fast food 343 m 6 min
Tiong Shian Seafood House Food stall 348 m 6 min
K88 Coffee House Coffee shop 350 m 6 min
Tiong Shian Food Court Food court 353 m 6 min

The table shows the nearest 15 of 105 food courts, coffee shops, stalls and fast food outlets in the map data within 600 m.

Downtown Line map with all stations, including Chinatown
Downtown Line map, with Chinatown station. See the Downtown Line page for every stop.
North East Line map with all stations, including Chinatown
North East Line map, with Chinatown station. See the North East Line page for every stop.

Cafes and restaurants by cuisine

OpenStreetMap lists 495 restaurants and cafes within 600 m of Chinatown MRT. These are the nearest in each cuisine group, using the cuisine tags in the map data.

Chinese

  • Dong Bei Ren Jia: 2 min walk
  • Coconut Chicken Hot Pot: 2 min walk
  • Spring Court Resaurant: 2 min walk
  • Si Wei Mao Cai: 2 min walk
  • Dong Fang Cai Guan: 2 min walk
  • Tian Fu Hua Ren: 2 min walk
  • Sichuan Village Restaurant: 2 min walk
  • Chong Qing Grilled Fish: 2 min walk

Japanese

  • Genki Sushi: 2 min walk
  • Sukiya Gyudon (Chinatown Point): 3 min walk
  • Menya mlMusashi Bukotsu: 3 min walk
  • Nanbantei Yakitori: 3 min walk
  • Tendon Kohaku: 3 min walk
  • Bijin Nabe: 4 min walk
  • Waku-Shin: 4 min walk
  • Koji Sushi Bar: 4 min walk

Coffee shops

  • Community Coffee: 2 min walk
  • Starbucks: 3 min walk
  • Ya Kun Kaya Toast: 3 min walk
  • The Coffee Bean & Tea Leaf: 3 min walk
  • Rough Guys Coffee: 3 min walk
  • Toast Box: 3 min walk
  • Plus Coffee Joint: 4 min walk
  • Maxi Coffee Bar: 5 min walk

Korean

  • Togi Korean Restaurant: 3 min walk
  • Jang Won Korean Restaurant Pte Ltd: 3 min walk
  • Gum Gang Won Korean Fusion Restaurant: 4 min walk
  • Ajoomma Korean Charcoal BBQ: 5 min walk
  • Wang Dae Bok Korean BBQ Restaurant: 6 min walk
  • Ssikkek: 7 min walk
  • Baekjung: 7 min walk
  • Go! K, BBQ Korean Restaurant: 7 min walk

Italian

  • Saizeriya: 2 min walk
  • Aglio Olio: 4 min walk
  • Spizza: 5 min walk
  • Noti Restaurant & Bar: 5 min walk
  • Da Paolo: 5 min walk
  • Luka: 5 min walk
  • Cugini Trattoria Pizzeria: 5 min walk
  • Casa Tartufo: 7 min walk

Asian

  • Famouse Sungei Rd Trishaw Laksa: 3 min walk
  • Yi Su Pin 一素品: 4 min walk
  • Yummy Viet: 4 min walk
  • Boon Tat Street BBQ Seafood: 4 min walk
  • Tiong Bahku Ming Roast Duck: 5 min walk
  • Katong Keah Kee Fried Oysters: 5 min walk
  • Tiong Bahko Meng Roast Duck: 5 min walk
  • Ding Dong: 6 min walk

Indian

  • Prata Wala: 3 min walk
  • Spice 45: 4 min walk
  • Spice Table Indian & Mediterranean Grill: 5 min walk
  • Annalakshimi Janatha: 6 min walk
  • Food on Fire: 7 min walk
  • Shree Ganga: 8 min walk
  • Banana Leaf: 8 min walk
  • New Shah Alam Restaurant: 8 min walk

French

  • L'Angelus: 5 min walk
  • MERCI MARCEL CLUB STREET: 5 min walk
  • Les Bouchons: 6 min walk
  • Palace of Thai Chicken: 6 min walk
  • Le Carillon De L'Angelus: 6 min walk
  • Justin et Daryl, French Bistronomy: 6 min walk
  • My Awesome Cafe: 8 min walk
  • French Fold: 8 min walk

Other restaurants and cafes

  • Chiew Kee Noodle House: 2 min walk
  • Chop Wah On: 2 min walk
  • Momma Kong’s: 2 min walk
  • Mdm Yap's Cafe: 2 min walk
  • Yan Woo: 3 min walk
  • Chew Kee Eating House: 3 min walk
  • Paulinni: 3 min walk
  • Lotus Kitchen: 3 min walk

Getting there

Chinatown MRT station codes are DT19, NE4. The Chinatown MRT station page lists the station exits, so you can pick the one closest to where you want to eat. Attraction guides for this station: How to Get to Chinatown by MRT. Popular routes: Tampines to Chinatown by MRT, Jurong East to Chinatown by MRT, Bugis to Chinatown by MRT, Bayfront to Chinatown by MRT.

Tips

  • Hawker centres are busiest from 12pm to 1.30pm on weekdays, so come a little earlier or later for shorter queues.
  • Most stalls take cash and many also accept PayNow or cards, so carry some cash just in case.
  • Return your tray and crockery to the tray return points after eating.
  • Some stalls close on one weekday and popular ones can sell out early, so have a second choice in mind.
  • Opening hours as listed in OpenStreetMap: Maxwell Food Center: Mo-Su 08:00-22:00. Check with the venue before making a special trip.

Frequently asked questions

Where is the nearest hawker centre to Chinatown MRT?

Hong Lim Food Centre is the nearest hawker centre or market in the map data, about 152 m from Chinatown MRT, roughly a 3 minute walk.

Is there a food court at Chinatown MRT?

Yes. The map data lists 7 food courts and coffee shops within 600 m of the station. The nearest is Hong Hock Eating House, about 155 m away, a 3 minute walk.

How far is Hong Hock Eating House from Chinatown MRT?

Hong Hock Eating House is about 155 m from Chinatown MRT in a straight line, around a 3 minute walk.

What time do hawker centres open?

Most hawker centres open from early morning until the evening, but each stall sets its own hours, so opening times vary from stall to stall.

This page is part of our guide to food near MRT stations. For directions to attractions see how to get to places by MRT, plan a journey with our MRT routes, or find the closest station with MRT near me. Map data © OpenStreetMap contributors, retrieved November 2026.

Food place data © OpenStreetMap contributors, available under the Open Database Licence.

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