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The Layover: Singapore

1. Grand Hyatt Singapore

8.6
10 Scotts Rd, Singapore
Hotel · Orchard Road · 116 tips and reviews

Travel ChannelTravel Channel: This is where Tony stayed on his visit & was upgraded to the presidential suite. As seen on Travel Channel’s The Layover with Anthony Bourdain.

2. The Fullerton Hotel

8.9
1 Fullerton Square (Financial District), Singapore
Hotel · Financial District · 145 tips and reviews

Travel ChannelTravel Channel: Recommended by Travel Channel host, Anthony Bourdain.

3. Tiong Bahru Market & Food Centre

8.3
30 Seng Poh Rd, Singapore
Food Court · Central Region · 316 tips and reviews

Travel ChannelTravel Channel: Enjoy an inexpensive meal of steamed rice & preserved pickles at an indoor food stand. As seen on Travel Channel’s The Layover with Anthony Bourdain.

4. Koh Brother Pig's Organ Soup

5.8
#02-29, Tiong Bahru Market & Food Centre (30 Seng Poh Rd.), Singapore
Soup Spot · Central Region · 11 tips and reviews

Travel ChannelTravel Channel: Tony tries some rice and Chestnut sausage. As seen on Travel Channel’s The Layover with Anthony Bourdain.

Chin Chin Eating House is one of The Layover: Singapore.

5. Chin Chin Eating House

7.4
19 Purvis Street, Singapore
Hainan Restaurant · Downtown Core · 69 tips and reviews

Travel ChannelTravel Channel: This eatery, established in 1953 is home to famous chicken rice. Most people still speak the traditional dialect of Hainanese here. As seen on Travel Channel’s The Layover with Anthony Bourdain.

6. CÉ LA VI Singapore

7.7
1 Bayfront Avenue, Singapore
Rooftop Bar · Financial District · 410 tips and reviews

Travel ChannelTravel Channel: One of the newest and highest bars in Singapore. As seen on Travel Channel’s The Layover with Anthony Bourdain.

7. Samy's Curry

8.2
25 Dempsey Rd, Singapore
Indian Restaurant · Tanglin · 70 tips and reviews

Travel ChannelTravel Channel: Try fish head and rice. As seen on Travel Channel’s The Layover with Anthony Bourdain.

Geylang Claypot Rice is one of The Layover: Singapore.

8. Geylang Claypot Rice

639 Geylang Rd (Geylang Lorong 33), Singapore
Chinese Restaurant · Central Region · 34 tips and reviews

Travel ChannelTravel Channel: A local favorite in Singapore’s red light district. As seen on Travel Channel’s The Layover with Anthony Bourdain.

9. Arab Street

Arab St (Kampong Glam), Singapore
Road · Central Region · 72 tips and reviews

Travel ChannelTravel Channel: This street is full of tea joints, cafés & hookah bars. Try some pulled tea – which is a frothy black tea with condensed milk. As seen on Travel Channel’s The Layover with Anthony Bourdain.

10. Mustafa Centre

7.4
145 Syed Alwi Rd., Singapore
Department Store · Central Region · 516 tips and reviews

Travel ChannelTravel Channel: Wander through this 24-7 emporium that sells nearly everything imaginable. As seen on Travel Channel’s The Layover with Anthony Bourdain.

Changi Village Hawker Centre is one of The Layover: Singapore.

11. Changi Village Hawker Centre

7.5
2 Changi Village Rd, Singapore
Food Court · Changi · 177 tips and reviews

Travel ChannelTravel Channel: Home to the best Nasi Lemak in the area. Well worth the wait. As seen on Travel Channel’s The Layover with Anthony Bourdain.

Singapore Changi Airport (SIN) is one of The Layover: Singapore.

12. Singapore Changi Airport (SIN)

8.8
Airport Boulevard, Singapore
International Airport · Changi · 2666 tips and reviews

13. Wanderlust

6.9
2 Dickson Road, Singapore
Hotel · Little India · 32 tips and reviews

Travel ChannelTravel Channel: Recommended by Travel Channel host, Anthony Bourdain.

14. Tanglin Halt (Commonwealth Drive) Food Centre

1A/2A/3A Commonwealth Dr., Singapore
Food Court · Central Region · 91 tips and reviews

Travel ChannelTravel Channel: The Original Peanut Pancake comes recommended by Travel Channel host, Anthony Bourdain.

15. Bismillah Biryani

7.8
50 Dunlop St. (Perak Rd.), Singapore
Indian Restaurant · Little India · 68 tips and reviews

Travel ChannelTravel Channel: Recommended by Travel Channel host, Anthony Bourdain.

16. Singapore Botanic Gardens

9.3
1 Cluny Rd, Singapore
Botanical Garden · Tanglin · 243 tips and reviews

Travel ChannelTravel Channel: Recommended by Travel Channel host, Anthony Bourdain.

17. Singapore River Bumboat Ride

(59 Boat Quay), Singapore
Boat or Ferry · Downtown Core · 3 tips and reviews

Travel ChannelTravel Channel: Recommended by Travel Channel host, Anthony Bourdain.

18. Kilo

#02-01 Sam Tat Building (66 Kampong Bugis), Singapore
Restaurant · Central Region · 66 tips and reviews

Travel ChannelTravel Channel: Recommended by Travel Channel host, Anthony Bourdain.

19. Candlenut Kitchen

25 Neil Rd, Singapore
Asian Restaurant · Chinatown · 11 tips and reviews

Travel ChannelTravel Channel: Recommended by Travel Channel host, Anthony Bourdain.

20. Bar Stories

7.9
55-57A Haji Ln (Between Northbridge Street and Baghdad Street), Singapore
Cocktail Bar · Central Region · 95 tips and reviews

Travel ChannelTravel Channel: Recommended by Travel Channel host, Anthony Bourdain.

21. Night Safari

7.8
80 Mandai Lake Rd, Singapore
Zoo · Central Catchment Nature Reserve · 200 tips and reviews

Travel ChannelTravel Channel: Recommended by Travel Channel host, Anthony Bourdain.

22. Cafe Pal

43 Middle Rd #01-00, Singapore
Café · Downtown Core · 13 tips and reviews

Travel ChannelTravel Channel: Check out this restaurant in the Colonial District for a “quiet and refined” breakfast. As seen on Travel Channel’s The Layover with Anthony Bourdain.