Fish head bee hoon, orh luak, thosai and century-old bak chor mee are among this year’s new Bib Gourmand picks. Here’s what to try at all 10
The Michelin Guide Singapore has recently announced its Bib Gourmand selection for 2026, with 10 new establishments joining the list and bringing the total to 97.
There are plenty of familiar Singapore flavours among this year’s additions, from fish head bee hoon and oyster omelette to mee siam, laksa, thosai and bak chor mee, alongside Hunan cuisine.
2026 is a milestone year for the guide, marking a decade since Michelin first arrived in Singapore. Seventeen establishments have earned a place on the Bib Gourmand list every year since its first edition in 2016 – an impressive streak in a dining scene that has changed considerably over the past decade.
Here are the latest additions, and why they’re worth seeking out.
Xiangyee
Xiangyee brings the heat of Hunan to Killiney Road, with pickled chillies, dried bamboo shoots and smoked cured meats sourced from the Chinese province.
Start with the steamed marble goby, brightened by a punchy pickled chilli dressing. Then go smoky and savoury with the preserved pork, sausage and fish, steamed with fermented black beans and dried chillies.
Address: 101 Killiney Rd, Singapore 239544
King of Laksa
King of Laksa gives the local classic a lighter spin without losing its richness. Its smooth, coconut-forward broth comes with a choice of prawns or blood cockles, with low-carb noodles available, while a punchy shrimp paste chilli brings extra depth and heat.
Address: Food Gallery (above ShengSiong), Block 118, Aljunied Ave 2, #02-100, Singapore 380118
Jia Xiang
For more than 50 years, Jia Xiang has kept its local favourites in the family, with the owner cooking from recipes passed down by her mother. The mee siam is the must order, pairing bee hoon with a spicy, sweet and tangy gravy, then topping it with hard-boiled egg and crisp pork crackling.
Address: Redhill Food Centre, 85 Redhill Lane, #01-35, Singapore 150085
Rajarani Thosai
Thosai and appam come freshly made here, with nearly 20 thosai fillings to choose from. Try the crispy cereal for extra crunch or the indulgent cheese, egg and butter combination, best eaten hot with generous dips of sambal and chutney.
Address: Tampines Round Market & Food Centre, 137 Tampines Street 11, #01-33, Singapore 521137
Xiu Ji Ikan Bilis Yong Tau Fu
Xiu Ji has kept things satisfyingly simple since the 1960s. It’s Hakka-style yong tau foo pairs fish-stuffed tofu with a clear broth and crisp ikan bilis. Add kway teow or bee hoon for a fuller meal, along with stuffed bitter gourd, aubergine and fish cake for a good mix of textures.
Address: Chinatown Complex, 335 Smith Street, #02-88, Singapore 050335
Yi Pin Wei Braised Duck Kway Chap
Yi Pin Wei leans into the pleasures of a good braise, with duck, tender pork trotter and chitterlings steeped in savoury flavour.
The kway chap set brings the different cuts together with silky rice sheets and a light herbal broth that cuts through the richness. Prefer to keep things simple? Have the braised meats over rice or with kway teow instead.
Address: Tampines Round Market & Food Centre, 137 Tampines Street 11, #01-40, Singapore 521137
Boon Keng Road Fish Head Bee Hoon
A comforting bowl of fish soup is the draw here, with Spanish mackerel, red grouper and regular grouper among the options. The fish comes with a rich, full-flavoured broth, with both poached and fried slices available depending on your preference.
Address: Block 416, Bedok North Ave 2, #01-53, Singapore 460416
Hup Kee Fried Oyster Omelette
Hup Kee has been doing one thing for around 50 years, and doing it well: fried oyster omelette. Its orh luak (oyster omelette) pairs crisp, browned edges with plump, juicy oysters, while a tangy chilli dip cuts neatly through the richness.
Address: Newton Circus Food Centre, 500 Clemenceau Ave N, #01-73, Singapore 229495
Seng Kee Black Chicken Herbal Soup
Six decades on, Seng Kee’s signature black chicken soup remains its calling card. The chicken is double-boiled with herbs for at least two hours, resulting in a deeply aromatic broth that’s generous enough to share.
Also popular is the pork offal mee sua (thin noodles made from wheat flour), where kidney and liver come with silky noodles in a savoury, herb-laced broth.
Address: 475 Changi Rd, Singapore 419892
Tian Nan Xing Minced Pork Noodle
A century of family history sits behind each bowl at Tian Nan Xing, now in the hands of its third and fourth generations. Springy noodles come loaded with pork dumplings and meatballs, all submerged in a hearty broth enriched with pork bones, garlic and plenty of minced pork.
Address: Kaki Bukit 511 Market & Food Centre, 511 Bedok North Street 3, #01-10, Singapore 460511
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