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MICHELIN Guide Singapore 2025 Bib Gourmand Adds 11 New Eats

SG 2025 Bib Gourmand List

The MICHELIN Guide Singapore 2025 Bib Gourmand list features 89 establishments, with 11 new entries, including two that moved up from the MICHELIN Selected category. This recognition celebrates eateries offering exceptional food at wallet-friendly prices.

Announced on 17 July 2025 ahead of the full MICHELIN Guide 2025 release on 24 July, the Bib Gourmand list continues to highlight the strength of Singapore’s hawker culture and diverse culinary scene. Over 70% of this year’s picks are street food stalls, cementing Singapore’s reputation for quality casual dining.

New Additions to Watch

Of the 11 new entries, Boon Tong Kee (Balestier Road) and Ji Ji Noodle House moved up from the MICHELIN Selected category:

  • Boon Tong Kee continues to impress with its signature boiled chicken, tender meat, and robust zi char offerings.
  • Ji Ji Noodle House, around since 1965, is known for its wanton noodles, served dry or in soup with char siew and pork crackling.
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Nine brand new Bib Gourmand establishments have also joined the list:

NameCuisineHighlights
JungleThaiModern Thai dishes like chargrilled pork jowl, yellow crab curry
Kitchenman Nasi LemakMalaysianFragrant rice with sambal, ayam berempah, rendang chicken
KotuwaSri LankanMust-try crab curry and hoppers
Lao Fu Zi Fried Kway TeowHawkerBlack or white versions with wok hei and blood clams
Nam Sing Hokkien Fried MeeHawkerSignature Hokkien mee in prawn broth since 1960
Sin Heng Claypot Bak Koot TehHawkerPeppery bak kut teh, sesame oil chicken, local stir-fry dishes
Song Kee Teochew Fish PorridgeHawkerMackerel-loaded porridge with umami-rich broth
To-Ricos Kway ChapHawkerBroad noodles with pork belly and intestines in soy marinade
Wok Hei Hor FunHawker30-year-old favourite serving wok-charred rice noodles

The MICHELIN Guide’s continued focus on affordable eateries not only validates the culinary craft of heritage hawkers but also applauds the new generation of chefs keeping traditions alive. As Gwendal Poullennec, MICHELIN Guide International Director, puts it: “This expansion is a testament to Singapore’s unwavering commitment to preserving its hawker culture.”

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