Tiong Bahru Hawker Center is a casual outdoor food court on the second floor of a bustling market that is great for groups of friends.

Maxwell Food Center is a hawker center in the heart of Chinatown that’s great for groups wearing shorts who want to eat a table full of dishes.

YY Kafei Dian on Beach Road is a classic coffeeshop that specializes in kaya toast and dollar cups of local coffee.

Zam Zam is a very casual Indian-Muslim spot in Kampong Glam where you should bring a group and try as much as you can.

Sari Ratu is the best spot for nasi padang - a buffet-style Indonesian spot where you pile food on a plate - come with friends and plan to eat a lot.

Samy’s is a classic Indian curry house that’s heavy on the spice and light on the cutlery (you’ll eat off banana leaves) that’s great for big groups.

Coconut Club is a casual Singaporean restaurant in Ann Siang Hill that serves a nearly-perfect Nasi Lemak and is ideal for a small group lunch.