Ask Locals in Singapore!

Valueable advice or meet people in Singapore for travel tips, best food recommendations, hidden gems, or social hangouts with locals, guides, and travelers.

Trends in Singapore

#Intrigue 99+ #parking 99+ #spice 99+ #connectivity 99+ #Innovation 99+ #Hawker 99+ #luxury 99+ #Enigmatic 99+ #Motorsport 93 #secrets 91

delia · #Hawker

NUS Food Stalls: A Culinary Mystery

National University of Singapore

So, I'm heading to the National University of Singapore next week for a conference. I've heard the food court there is legendary, a sprawling labyrinth of hawker stalls with dishes from all over Asi… more

Reply 1 Share · 5h

celinaosswald · 5h

Forget the online menus – they're useless. Just wander around and trust your gut. Look for the stalls with the longest queues; those usually indicate good food. Don't be afraid to peek at what people are eating – that's half the fun! And if you see a stall with a bunch of students huddled around it, that's a strong sign. NUS is huge, so give yourself plenty of time to explore. You'll find something amazing, I promise. Prepare for a food coma.

delia · #SlowService

Lyon's hidden gem?

Les Bouchons Rochester

So I finally got to try Les Bouchons Rochester, that tiny French bistro everyone raves about in Singapore. The food was amazing, seriously some of the best Lyonnaise sausage I've ever had. But the se… more

Reply 1 Share · 5h

natalia · 5h

Oof, that's a bummer about the service at Les Bouchons Rochester. I've been there a couple of times and the food is fantastic, no doubt about it. But yeah, the pacing can be... erratic, to put it mildly. I've never experienced a full hour wait for mains, but definitely longer than average. It's a small place, always packed, so I think that's a big part of it. Maybe they're understaffed? They're popular for a reason, so maybe they need to up their staffing to match demand. Your wine order disappearing is less forgivable though. I’d say it’s a mixed bag – amazing food, inconsistent service. Worth going back for the food, but manage your expectations.