There are many activities to mark the 55th birthday of Singapore — from watching the National Day Parade to enjoying the iconic fireworks display — but what could be more Singaporean than celebrating with good makan?

At Kallang Wave Mall, you can find Singapore cuisine to satisfy even the pickiest eater. From selecting your ingredients for yong tau foo to customising your kopi order, there is a whole range of local favourites for both young and old.

Whether you’re dining in or celebrating National Day in the comfort of your home, savour these local dishes and support local businesses while you’re at it.

Encik Tan

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A list of favourite Singaporean food is incomplete without the popular laksa. The spicy noodle dish that we know and love is a must-eat when celebrating Singapore’s birthday. Order a bowl of Encik Tan’s Laksa ($4.20) and dine in the first-ever outlet of the halal-certified hawker-style restaurant at Kallang Wave Mall. Finish your meal with a cup of good Singaporean kopi.

Unit number: 01-32
Contact: 6730-1155

Fun Toast

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Start your day right with the ultimate Singaporean breakfast: kaya toast with soft-boiled eggs and a cup of kopi or teh on the side. Whatever time of day you’re having this, make sure to get it from Fun Toast. The classic coffeehouse offers Fun Toast Sets, which includes the crowd favourite Kaya Butter Toast ($5.20). Also worth trying is its signature Yuan Yang Soft Bun set ($5).

Unit number: 01-39
Contact: 9061-5526

My Kampung

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Can’t decide on a single dish to eat? Make your own with yong tau foo. The beauty of this Hakka treat lies in the personalisation of your bowl of ingredients — and the selection is varied too. You get to pick your main carb, fresh produce, deep-fried meats, various fish cake products, sauce and soup. The bowl’s capacity is the limit. For a filling bowl of yong tau foo, head on over to My Kampung, the fuss-free food court of the Yu Kee group. Price starts from $4.20.

Unit number: 02-16
Facebook: www.facebook.com/MyKampungSG

Old Chang Kee

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Be transported to the rustic kampung life in the Kallang Wave Mall outlet of Old Chang Kee. The iconic snack chain launched its first kampung-style nasi lemak store in the mall, where you can step back in time. Enjoy Old Chang Kee’s Curry Puff ($1.60) or get a Curry Chicken Set ($6.90). You can also find a variety of Old Chang Kee snacks — from fried chicken to seafood on sticks — that range from $1.50 to $3.10.

Unit number: 01-20
Contact: 6702-3148

Old Street Bak Kut Teh

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People often have bak kut teh for its signature peppery or herbal broth. But how does a bowl of dry bak kut teh sound? You can find out at Old Street Bak Kut Teh, which serves both soup and dry versions. The restaurant, which specialises in the so-called bone broth, is offering set meals for the whole family to feast on. These come with its special dry bak kut teh as well as the traditional Teochew variation that is accompanied by youtiao. Set meals start from $12.20.

Unit number: 01-22
Contact: 6438-6886

Yu Kee Specialities

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From its humble beginnings as a hawker pushcart stall, Yu Kee Specialities is now a beloved brand that serves quality braised duck rice. The restaurant is known for cooking its braised duck with the traditional Teochew method. While the protein is undoubtedly the star of the restaurant, one shouldn’t overlook the more than 10 different types of herbs and spices used for its braised sauce. Yu Kee also has a speciality chilli that you can pair with any item on the menu. Get the Half of Whole Duck Braised Set at $58, exclusively for delivery on foodpanda.

Unit number: 02-12
Website: www.yukeegroup.com.sg