Urban Hawker

"Singaporean street food-inspired food hall launched in 2022." - Megan Murphy

"After spending an entire day reveling in holiday cheer on Fifth Avenue, it can be refreshing to step away for a bite. Though Urban Hawker, a Singapore-style food hall, isn't technically in Rockefeller Center, it’s just about a five-minute walk away—and it has some excellent take-out options, including our favorite Hainanese chicken in the city. It’s an even better option if you’re in the neighborhood with a big group: there are 15 vendors and everyone will find something they like. There are tables too, though it can be tricky to grab one at peak meal times. Cocktails are available at the in-house Sling Bar." - bryan kim, will hartman, hannah albertine, kenny yang

"The one our readers cared about most? The opening of Urban Hawker, a Singaporean food hall with a connection to Anthony Bourdain." - Luke Fortney

"If you’re with a group of people who can’t agree on something to eat or who don’t have the patience for a full sit-down meal, Urban Hawker is a great choice. This sprawling food hall is inspired by Singapore’s hawker markets, and there’s a high concentration of excellent food here (also: free WiFi and nice public restrooms). We especially love the chicken and rice from Hainan Jones, and the pork adobo from Tradisyon. " - carina finn koeppicus

"Midtown is now home to Urban Hawker, NYC’s first Singapore-style hawker food hall. The project was initially conceived in part by Anthony Bourdain, who enlisted entrepreneur KF Seetoh to help pursue his dream of delivering Hainanese chicken rice and spicy chili crab to New Yorkers who don’t have their own travel TV shows. The food hall hosts 17 vendors, many of whom came straight from Singapore. Check out our list of favorites, then eat your way through Singapore, Malaysia, the Philippines, and the rest of Southeast Asia. " - Team Infatuation