The best supper spots in Singapore for late-night dining

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Call it Little Vietnam if you please, late-night dining here transports you to the bustling streets of Hanoi where the scent of charcoal-smoked meats permeate the air. Serving up authentic Vietnamese barbequed street food, sink your teeth into tender cuts of meats with various homemade marinades. Hot tip, don't forget to dip into the sauces on the side – look out for the green zesty chilli that pairs perfectly with the flavourful meat wrapped in crisp lettuce. And if you're in need of some soup, the nourishing herbal sliced beef pho also does the trick.

Open 24 hours

This retro American diner in Serangoon serves up all-day breakfast platters, pancake stacks, and juicy burgers 'round the clock. Cosy up in one of its old-school booths under the glow of neon lights and wolf down staples like chicken and waffles, loaded spuds, or the classic grilled cheese. Skip the calorie counting here, because the only right way to enjoy American comfort food is with a milkshake in hand, and we hear Joji's banana milkshake is a big hit, finished off with a layer of chocolate drizzle.

Open till 4am 

The chain has made a name as one of the go-to supper spots in the country, so don’t be surprised to find a queue well into the early hours for a seat at Swee Choon Dim Sum. The cult supper hotspot at Jalan Besar is a hit with the post-clubbing crowd, university students, and night owls that flock to the restaurant for its signature mee-suah kueh, Portuguese egg tarts, chee cheong fun, custard-rich liu sha bao, and all forms of dim sum that you can dream up.

Open till 3.30am

If you’re put off by the snaking queues that form at this famed heritage nasi lemak stall, try popping by during odd hours of the night. Boon Lay Power Nasi Lemak is a true gem for Westies, and it opens all day every day, so you can still enjoy its power-packed plates of fragrant coconut rice even way past midnight. It comes with a dollop of quintessential sweet-spicy sambal, along with a wide variety of toppings – fried chicken, fish, otah, and more — that you can load up your plate with. 

Open 24 hours

Serving an assortment of grub from local Chinese delights to Western fare, this trusty halal establishment with outlets in Changi Village and Geylang East Avenue 3 is a beloved favourite of night cyclists (at its Changi branch) and dim sum fans alike. Its extensive menu promises something for everyone, whether it's prata, roti john, barbecued seafood dishes like sambal stingray, chicken rice, oyster omelette, or fried kway teow that you're craving. Be warned though — a food coma very likely awaits you afterwards after you're done devouring each dish.

Open till 3am and 6am (Centrepoint)

It's a no-brainer – steamboat makes for the perfect hangover cure. All Beauty in the Pot outlets are open until 3am islandwide, except for The Centrepoint outlet, which stays open until 6am. The best part? After 10.30pm, diners enjoy a 20 percent discount on food ingredients for the broth. All-time favourite soup bases include the Beauty Collagen Broth and Spicy Nourishing Broth. Add on premium ingredients like Kurobuta pork, assorted fresh fish, tofu, vegetables and more. Pro tip: order some ramen noodles to cook in the spicy broth — you won't regret it.

Open till 3.30am from Sunday to Thursday and 4am from Friday to Saturday 

There's nothing quite as warm and comforting as a bowl of porridge in the middle of the night. Head down to Eminent Frog Porridge for an award-winning supper — it made it to the Michelin Bib Gourmand 2019 list and sees regular customers daily. It's famous for its spicy kung pao version, cooked in dried chilli and soy sauce. But those who want something milder can opt for the version where chillies are substituted with ginger and spring onions. Squeamish about eating frog legs? The delicious sauce that it's stewed in will make you throw all caution to the wind. 

Open till 3am

The stretch of eateries across from Beauty World Centre is no stranger to tummies starving in the middle of the night. Most places like Joo Seng Teochew Porridge and No.5 Bukit Timah Live Bull Frog Claypot Porridge stay open past midnight but Al-Azhar is open till the wee hours of the morning — 3am to be precise. Order up your favourite prata, naan, maggi goreng, and other indulgent supper munchies. The calorie-laden garlic naan and butter chicken set is our pick after a night out.

Open till 3am

Consider yourselves lucky if you're not met with a queue here. The brightly-lit Yaowarat Thai Kway Chap is one of the rare places in Singapore where you can find authentic Thai kway chap, recognisable by its flat noodles rolled up into a cigar-like shape. The peppery broth is a solid perk-me-up after a wild night out, sure to jolt the senses while offering some warm comfort. Complete the meal by ordering up side dishes like fish sausages, intestines, and our favourite — the crispy Thai pork belly that comes with a punchy dark soy chilli dip. 

Open till 3.30am

Because calories don’t count after 10pm, grab your hungry friends and dig into a sloppy plate of curry rice at this iconic spot that's dubbed the mother of Hainanese curry rice in Singapore. Located at a corner shophouse unit along the bustling street of Mustafa Centre, each plate of rice here is drenched in its signature gooey and flavourful curry. It's typically served alongside cabbage and crispy pork chop, but there's also the option of adding on a sunny-side-up egg for that perfect mix of textures and flavours. A beautiful, satisfying mess.

Open till 6am

If you're in the area, this nasi lemak joint is simply a must-try. Open from 5pm, Chong Pang a popular stop for the dinner and supper crowd. Aromatic rice is served with fried chicken wings and sambal — a simple combination, but the devil is in the details. The chicken wings are always served crisp and warm, while the wildly addictive chilli leans on the sweeter side. There are plenty of side dishes to choose from, but the spicy stir-fried long beans and sambal brinjal seem to be the crowd's favourites. 

Open 24 hours

For nocturnal peeps, slurping down a hot bowl of noodles in the middle of the night sure hits the spot. You can do so at Ming Fa Fishball Noodles' Upper Thomson and Ang Mo Kio branches. Tuck into a hearty bowl of fishball noodle soup or Ming Fa's famous bak chor mee with Fu Zhou fishballs stuffed with a juicy, flavourful pork centre. The chain is known to serve noodles with a good dose of vinegar, just the way we like it. End the night — or start the morning — feeling fulfilled by the comforting meal. 

Open till 3am 

This old-school zi char joint is a haven for seafood lovers. The large dishes are perfect for sharing amongst family or bosom friends. Dig into saucy plates of chilli crab or black pepper crab, barbecued sambal stingray, and slurp up silky, gravy-laden strands of hor fun. Apart from seafood dishes, other worthy additions to your order include the signature prawn paste chicken, sambal kangkong, and a zi char staple — hotplate tofu. And there's more: customers also rave about Sin Hoi Sai's Guinness pork ribs and cereal sotong, so go ham or go home.

Open till 4am from Friday to Saturday and 2am from Sunday to Thursday 

If you like your prata crispy, here's a pretty reliable spot. A long-standing eatery at Upper Thomson, The Roti Prata House continues to be widely patronised by many and it’s not hard to see why. This prata place boasts a wide selection — from classic egg and plain prata, to sweet flavours like banana and chocolate. The eatery also serves other Indian and Malay dishes like maggie goreng, chicken biryani, and murtabak. You’re sure to have no problems knocking out afterwards.

Open till 2am

JB Ah Meng’s new digs might be cleaner, brighter, and bigger, but it hasn’t lost its appeal just because you can’t dine on the road anymore. The crowds keep coming back for unbeatable zi char dishes like san lou bee hoon — the pancake-resembling seafood noodle dish that’s the joint’s star — prawn paste chicken, salted egg prawns, and wok-tossed clams with copious amounts of garlic. It also does a killer rendition of white pepper crab that’s only mildly spicy, which allows for the natural sweetness of the crustacean to shine. 

Open till 3am

This is the less chaotic alternative to club or bar-hopping – unless you're stuck with a bunch of overcompetitive folks. Late-night dwellers are definitely familiar with this two-decade-old board games café. Don't expect much on the food front — instead, look to the shelves which are stocked with over 600 game titles, from the typical Pictionary and Jenga to newer games like Avalon and Codenames. If you’ve got the time to spare, go for the game packages that include food, drinks, and hours of fun – they’ll go by in a flash. 

Open till 2am 

Their thick juicy slabs of sambal stingray and deeply savoury kung pao frog legs are bound to send you into a fulfilling food coma. This roadside joint comes alive only when the sun goes down and that is when the marauding crowds arrive. But good things come to those who wait and while you're at it, cool down with a quirky yet refreshing concoction of ambarella juice.

Open till 1am except for Sunday till 12am

If you find the name familiar, this stall was actually set up by a relative of the original Song Kee Fishball Noodle owners. But things don’t differ much here — and when it's late at night, it doesn't quite matter anyway. Their famous fishballs, meatballs, and fish dumplings are still made by hand and served with springy noodles tossed with spoonfuls of homemade dried shrimp chilli paste. They're perfectly enjoyed with a splash of vinegar for an added zing.

Open till 1.30am

It might be too hot to enjoy a piping bowl of soup during the day, but the cooler weather at night makes it perfect for slurping up a bowl of Seng Kee’s famous herbal mee sua. Each bowl of nourishing soup comes swimming with vermicelli and slices of pork, kidney, and liver. Others make their way down for their herbal black chicken soups boiled with herbs like ginseng or cordyceps. Not in the mood for soup? Seng Kee’s rendition of the fried beehoon will give JB Ah Meng a run for its money. 

Open till 12am except for Thursday

Ponggol Nasi Lemak's other chains have regular operating hours, so make sure to head down to the original stall at Mee Sek Food Court along Upper Serangoon Road. There’s always a snaking queue during dinner time, but since it opens till midnight, going down for supper allows you to skip the crowd and get your nasi lemak fix. Their selection is extensive, but must-haves include the fried chicken wing and otah, along with a heaping spoonful of sambal. 

Open till 2am

When the craving for midnight munchies hits, Supper Deck will always be there for you. This place serves both local and international grub at an affordable price. Notable dishes include the Nasi Goreng Paprik and seafood aglio olio. This humble eatery is also a great place for you to hang out with your friends over good food and endless cups of teh tarik through the night.

Open till 5am

Adorned with fairy lights and an aesthetically pleasing interior, this cafe serves up delicious comfort food while you get your fill of quirky photos for the ‘gram. Open till 5am daily, chow down western fusion delights such as Tom Yum Seafood Pasta and Baked Salmon till your hearts content. End your night on a sweet note with a plate of Molten Chocolate Lava Cake or Homemade Apple Crumble. 

Open till 2am from Friday to Saturday and 1am from Sunday to Thursday

Despite ramen being a popular late-night food in Japan, that's unfortunately not quite the case in Singapore. Thankfully for us, The Ramen Stall exists, and unlike its name, it serves more than ramen. Chicken and beef-based ramen are popular choices, but the restaurant also serves an equally enjoyable dry ramen. The Ramen Stall’s range of sushi also runs the gamut from prawn tempura rolls to soft shell crab maki, but to really fill your belly, go for the teppanyaki beef or the kaisen don. 

Open 24 hours

On late nights or early mornings when you crave prata, make a dash to Srisun Express. Open all day, every day, this bustling restaurant serves South and North Indian comfort food, as well as some Malaysian, western, and local dishes. Despite the wide diversity of food, nothing beats a plate of good ol’ prata — maybe even with egg or cheese — with its extensive range of curries. To top it off, get a tall milo tower to share with your other supper-hungry friends.  

Open till 2am on Friday and Saturday

The Dim Sum Place is one of the few Halal-certified dim sum joints in town, and probably one of the rare spots you can enjoy a Halal xiao long bao. Drop by on Fridays and Saturdays – its operating hours extend till 2am, allowing you and your friends to enjoy everything from steamed dumplings to modern dim sum variants like deep-fried siew mai. Nothing beats steaming hot dim sum after a night of joyful inebriation.

Open till 2am from Friday to Saturday and 1am from Sunday to Thursday

Sometimes all you're craving at midnight is spicy food, and when that time comes, some Chong Qing-style grilled fish might just do the trick. Choose your preferred fish whether it's golden snapper or marble goby, and pile on your favourite side ingredients — from crab sticks to beancurd skin, enoki mushrooms, and black fungus. With over seven different flavours and spice levels, you can customise your grilled fish just the way you like it, whether you're after a mild pleasant kick, or if you're looking for a real challenge that'll work up a sweat. Make sure to order a plate of the chain's ever-popular la zi ji or Sichuan mala chicken to complete the experience.

Open 24 hours

No matter the time of day, you’re sure to find a crowd gathering at Fei Fei Wanton Mee for a good ‘ol bowl of char siew noodles. Now that the eatery opens 24/7, you can wolf down a bowl of wanton noodles for supper or even as a really early breakfast meal. Each bowl comes loaded with roasted pork and vegetables, but nothing beats the homemade fried wontons that somehow always manage to retain their crunch despite being mixed with copious amount of chilli sauce and dark soya sauce.

Open till 4am

For a comforting Chinese feast in the wee hours, nothing beats a steaming bowl of porridge and a fleet of humble yet hearty dishes. That a meal for two will only clock in at about $20 makes a trip to this supper haunt even better. Joo Seng’s star dish, besides the porridge, of course, is the braised duck leg. It’s fall-off-the-bone tender and swimming in a savoury-sweet soya sauce base. The minced pork with black bean — another Teochew porridge staple — is flawless too. But whatever you do, it’s obligatory to request an additional bowl of dark zhup – you’ll be liberally ladling that into your bowl, trust us.