TOP Singapore Food Blog
Singapore is a vibrant island nation where food reigns supreme. From Michelin-starred hawker stalls to globally-acclaimed restaurants, the city state offers a wide variety of flavours and dining experiences. The Ordinary Patrons (TOP), an independent Singapore food blog, can be a guide to help you
Discover where ordinary locals eat: find the favourite neighbourhood eateries, hawker stalls and hidden gems beyond the tourist trail.
Decide what to eat and where to eat: Explore diverse cuisines, from East Asian or South American delights to Teochew or Hakka classics.
We update this blog periodically with fresh finds and revisits to old favourites.
Recent Posts
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We headed for lunch with 2026 (June) CDC Vouchers at Tiong Bahru market and food centre. Many of the stalls there accept vouchers. On this visit we tried… Read More »Lunch With CDC Vouchers at Tiong Bahru Market Food Centre - DYOB Salad at Cedele Star Vista : Our $13.80 Healthy Lunch
The DYOB Salad at Cedele Star Vista looked like a new feature at this familiar cafe at Buona Vista. “Design Your Own Bowl” is a salad made up… Read More »DYOB Salad at Cedele Star Vista : Our $13.80 Healthy Lunch - Bastille Bakery Cafe – a taste of the Left Bank in Joo Chiat
Joo Chiat has plenty of cafes. But Bastille, a French bakery cafe still manages to stand out. It occupies the unit once held by Blue Smoke, next to… Read More »Bastille Bakery Cafe – a taste of the Left Bank in Joo Chiat - Margarita’s Mexican Restaurant at Dempsey Hill
Margarita’s is a Mexican restaurant at Dempsey Hill that has been there for as long as we can remember. It is a place we occasionally return to for… Read More »Margarita’s Mexican Restaurant at Dempsey Hill
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