Eating might be our undisputed ‘national pastime’, but our second-favourite thing to do, arguably, is to snap pictures of our meals – because pics or it didn’t happen, right? Whether it’s a bowl of prawn noodles, or a lavish spread of hawker favourites for sharing, we simply love letting the world know where and what we’re eating.
Online platform Preply has taken the liberty to analyse hashtag data of all hawker centres in Singapore, to find out which one people are talking about the most on social media. And according to the results, Maxwell Food Centre is crowned the most Instagrammed of the lot, appearing in a total of 13,200 posts. Surprised?
In fact, it is not only the most Instagrammed hawker centre, but also the most well-rated, with over 86 percent of diners rating it four stars or higher. Some commonly frequented stalls include Tian Tian Chicken Rice, Maxwell Fuzhou Oyster Cake, and Zhen Zhen Porridge, among others. While it’s a magnet for the surrounding office crowd, it also attracts a significant amount of tourists who are exploring the nearby Buddha Tooth Relic Temple and Chinatown area.
Following closely behind is Satay by the Bay, right next to Gardens by the Bay, with 12,400 posts on Instagram. The hawker centre is a popular pitstop for cyclists and joggers taking a break after working up a sweat, or for families and tourists looking for a more affordable dining option around the area. Smoky satay sticks fanned by hand and barbecued seafood like stingray and prawns are the main attraction here – the perfect accompaniment for its breezy, waterfront location.
Third on the list is none other than Tiong Bahru Market, with a whopping 11,800 Instagram posts. The market is steeped in history and has been a cornerstone of the neighbourhood since the 50s, seeing it through its changes and development over the years. Long queues are guaranteed at Jian Bo Tiong Bahru Shui Kueh for its fluffy steamed rice cakes and generous toppings of preserved radish, while Lor Mee 178 is a soft spot among locals for its thick yellow noodles drenched in gravy and deep-fried shark nuggets.
Here’s the full list of the top 10 most Instagrammed hawker centres in Singapore:
- Maxwell Food Centre
- Satay by the Bay
- Tiong Bahru Market
- Newton Food Centre
- Old Airport Road Food Centre
- Amoy Street Food Centre
- Hong Lim Market and Food Centre
- Golden Mile Food Centre
- Malaysian Food Street
- Tekka Centre
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