Chinatown is one of Singapore's most popular food havens. From local food stalls with the most local flavors, established restaurants, to trendy cafes with the latest sophistication, the traditional meets the modern here, and the choices are endless. Don't know where to start? Don't worry, follow our guide to Cowmouth and you won't miss anything!

As one of the oldest cultural neighborhoods in Singapore, Chinatown is a diverse ethnic melting pot and a great place to explore Singapore's rich food culture.

For a more varied selection, head to Chinatown Complex Market & Food Centre. The largest hawker centre in Singapore, it is home to more than 200 food vendors serving a variety of sweet, salty and spicy Singaporean staples. We recommend you visit Lian He Ben Ji Claypot and try the claypot rice that made the Michelin Must-have list.

Alternatively, you can go to Spring Court. Founded in 1929, this Chinese restaurant has been serving classic traditional food for 90 years. Try some of the most iconic local dishes here to give your taste buds a different thrill, such as claypot chili crab and crispy fried goby (marbled goby), both of which are popular seafood staples among diners.

For something lighter, share plates of delicious snacks with family and friends.

Indulge in such specialties as crispy egg tarts, garlic steamed pork ribs and shrimp dumplings at Yum Cha Chinatown. Tip: This is the perfect place for breakfast.

Do you love dessert? Well, then you must get a bowl of sugar water from the Sweet Garden. From an old Chinese sugar and water store, Wei Xiang Yuan has evolved into a chain of dessert shops. Its signature desserts include the traditional dessert of rock sugar bird's nest and poi, as well as a variety of hot and cold desserts such as the new durian mochi and Snowflake ice (available in a variety of flavors such as lychee and green tea), which originated in Taiwan.

For an authentic Singaporean breakfast like a local, head to Tong Ah Eating House on Keong Saik Road. Founded in 1939, this traditional coffee shop has been serving hot, local coffee and delicious, crispy coya (a traditional jam made with coconut milk and eggs) toast for decades.

Esquina restaurant on Jiak Chuan Road is the ideal place to try some delicious tapas. First-time guests and large groups of friends who want to sample a variety of delicacies may consider ordering from the restaurant's tasting menu. Meru cod Iberico ham, pork cheek and octopus in grilled corn sauce are all signature delicacies worth trying.