Nasi lemak might be Malaysia’s national dish, but Singaporeans love the sedap Malaysian dish just as much. When directly translated, the Malay word sedap means delicious.
So what is nasi lemak? It is a fragrant rice dish cooked in coconut milk and pandan leaves, served with other ingredients such as sambal chilli and eggs. Every eatery has its own rendition, but you usually can customise the nasi lemak with your preferred ingredients.
From Chong Pang Nasi Lemak to Mount Faber Nasi Lemak, here is Uncover Asia’s guide to 10 late-night nasi lemak eateries in Singapore that are still open after 2:00am.
1. Bali Nasi Lemak – Juicy kecap manis fried chicken
Bali Nasi Lemak is a local gem tucked away in the Geylang precinct. The specialty nasi lemak eatery is open from 5:30pm till 4:00am daily – which makes it a great dinner and supper spot. If you haven’t heard, their kecap manis fried chicken is to die for. The poultry is cooked in a special wheat flour batter over medium fire to retain the meat’s juiciness. The succulent deep-fried chicken is then tossed in sweet black sauce and served atop fluffy Thai basmati rice.
Visitors can expect to pay around S$5 to S$7 for a meal here. Just the thought of Bali Nasi Lemak’s food makes my mouth water!
Opening Hours
Daily: 5.30pm – 4:00am (Closed on Sundays)
Address: 2 Geylang Lorong 15 Singapore 388596
Contact: +65 9069 6881
Nearest MRT Station: Aljunied
2. Chong Pang Nasi Lemak – Opens till 7:00am every day
Chong Pang Nasi Lemak has been serving one of the best nasi lemak dishes in Singapore since 1973. The late-night restaurant opens from 5:00pm to 7:00am every day, and is unsurprisingly a favourite supper spot amongst north-side dwellers. Prices typically range from S$4 onwards – depending on what ingredients you order to go along with your rice.
After decades of honing their recipes, Chong Pang Nasi Lemak has perfected their deep-fried chicken wings and you certainly will regret not ordering them (S$1.20 per chicken wing).
Opening Hours
Daily: 5:00pm to 7:00am
Address: 447 Sembawang Road, Singapore 758404
Contact: +65 9655 1868
Nearest MRT Station: Yishun
3. Fong Seng Nasi Lemak – A favourite amongst NUS students
Located just behind the National University of Singapore (NUS), Fong Seng Nasi Lemak is an ideal dining spot for those who live near Kent Ridge. While the rice unfortunately lacks the coconut aroma, Fong Seng Nasi Lemak makes it up with its awesome selection of delicious ingredients such as chicken wings and otah. In fact, the chicken wings are so yummy that many NUS students are often seen ordering numerous chicken wings as takeout snacks.
Opening Hours
Daily: 6:00am – 4:00am
Address: 22 Clementi Road, Singapore 129757
Contact: +65 6774 1429
Nearest MRT Station: Kent Ridge
4. Mount Faber Nasi Lemak – Located in the heart of Chinatown
Mount Faber Nasi Lemak is situated in Chinatown and its huge red signboard is unmissable. Order their nasi lemak set (S$6), which comprises an egg, homemade fish otah, crispy fried chicken wing, peanuts and fried anchovies. Alternatively, customise your nasi lemak with other ingredients such as fish cake and curry vegetable etc. Customers can also opt for bee hoon instead of rice.
Opening Hours
Monday to Thursday: 11:00am – 4:30am
Friday: 11:00am – 5:00am
Saturday: 4:00pm – 5:00am
Sunday: 4:00pm – 4:00am
Address: 47 Kreta Ayer Rd, Singapore 089006
Nearest MRT Station: Outram Park
5. Ponggol Nasi Lemak Centre – An award-winning eatery
Source: Ponggol Nasi Lemak
Award-winning Ponggol Nasi Lemak has three outlets in Singapore – and its Kovan and Tanjong Katong outlet opens till 3:30 and 2:30am respectively daily. During peak hours, you will spot a long snaking queue at the shopfront – a testimony to the eatery’s popularity.
The rice here is so damn tasty because top-grade grains are cooked in freshly squeezed coconut milk. Nasi lemak sets here range from S$4.30 to S$5.70, which in our humble opinion is very affordable. Definitely order Set 2 (S$4.70) which includes their fresh chicken wing – crispy on the outside tender on the inside, you will be hankering for more. We also urge you to top up your meal with their spicy nonya-style mackerel fish otah.
Opening Hours
Daily: 5:30pm – 3:00 am (Closed on Thursdays)
Address: 965 Upper Serangoon Rd, Singapore 534721
Contact: +65 6281 0020
Nearest MRT Station: Kovan
6. Power Nasi Lemak – Delicious, runny eggs and crunchy ikan bilis
Power Nasi Lemak is the solution to west-siders’ late-night hunger pangs. The no-frills hawker stall sits in Boon Lay Food Village, and opens till an unearthly 3:30am every single day. Their chicken nasi lemak set will only set you back S$3.50 and includes aromatic fluffy rice, a runny egg, well-marinated chicken, crunchy peanuts, flavourful ikan bilis and a dollop of sambal chilli.
Opening Hours
Monday: 4:30am – 3:30am
Tuesday to Sunday: 6:30am – 3:30am
Address: #01-106, 221B Boon Lay Pl, Singapore 642221
Contact: +65 6266 4466
Nearest MRT Station: Lakeside
7. Sin Kee Nasi Lemak – Opens at 5AM, perfect for post-clubbing
A popular option for early birds (and late ones) this stall is famous for their economical bee hoon, noodles and nasi lemak. The latter done here is immensely flavourful despite it being simple and affordable. Their rice is decently fragrant but it’s the ingredients (and homemade sambal) you choose to pile on that make all the difference. They’ve got a wide selection to choose from but just make sure you don’t skip their fried chicken wings. Their peanut porridge is said to be really good as well so if you’ve got the appetite for it, go ahead and supplement your nasi lemak meal with it—it’s a stunning combination we swear.
Opening Hours:
Friday to Wednesday: 5:00 am – 1:00 pm
Closed on Thursdays
Address: 41A Cambridge Road, #01-34 Pek Kio Market & Food Centre, Singapore 211041
Nearest MRT Station: Farrer Park
8. Changi Famous Nasi Lemak – Opens 24/7
An iconic nasi lemak joint that sees consistency long queues—a testament to its legendary status—Changi Famous Nasi Lemak is where it’s at for fragrant coconut rice with crispy ikan bilis, lip-smacking good sambal and well-marinated chicken wings. They get all the components just right and they’ve been doing so for ages now. The best part? They’re open 24-hrs.
Address: Changi Village Hawker Centre, 2 Changi Village Rd, Singapore 500002
Opening Hours: 24-Hrs
9. International Muslim Food Stall Nasi Lemak – Gem in Changi Village
At Changi Village Hawker there are several nasi lemak stalls fighting for business. With the three notable ones being, International Muslim Food Stall Nasi Lemak, Sri Sujana and Mizzy Corner Nasi Lemak. Long-time patrons would recall that International Muslim Food Stall Nasi Lemak’s Stall used to be situated at the corner of the hawker centre but ever since the place underwent a renovation, they have relocated to a different part of the food centre. For the love of proper nasi lemak, one replete with fluffy, aromatic rice, appetising sambal chilli and crispy chicken wings you can dream about, this is one hard to beat.
Address: Changi Village Hawker Centre, 2 Changi Village Rd, #01-03, Singapore 500002
Opening Hours: 9AM – 3PM, 6PM – 12AM (Tue to Fri), 9AM – 7PM (Sat), Closed on Sundays & Mondays
Contact: +65 8400 6882
10. Mizzy Corner – Operates till 1AM Daily
As far as nasi lemak goes, you could try a handful from reputable stalls and chances are you’ll find them all similar to a certain extent. What makes Mizzy Corner stand out though, is their choice of rice. They use long grain basmati rice and boy, does it make all the difference. Their sambal strikes a good balance between sweet and spicy and pairs exceptionally well with their coconut-infused rice.
Address: Changi Village Hawker Centre, 2 Changi Village Rd, #01-26, Singapore 500002
Opening Hours: 7.30AM – 1AM (Daily)
Contact: 9816 4419
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