There used to be many turtle soups in the Jalan Besar area, but today only two stalls remain. One of them is Fu He, who is one of the oldest tenants here and has been around for over 30 years. It has two stalls, one which is the claypot rice and tze char section, while the other does herbal soups. They are best known for their exotic meat such as the Nourishing Turtle Soup which is said to detox b...

Another spot for turtle soup is at Havelock Road Food Centre. The turtle meat at this stall is tender while the soup is light-bodied, savoury and sweet with some light herbal notes. It is perfect to pair together with their fluffy yam rice and garlicky chilli sauce! Address: 22A Havelock Road, #01-04, Singapore 161022 Opening Hours: 9 am–3 pm Wed to Sat. Closed Sun to Tues

Helmed by a husband and wife duo, Kent Thong Turtle Soup has a history of over 30 years. Using only farm-bred turtles which have a lower calorie content, higher protein and less fat, the mildly herbal turtle soup is light and sweet with chunky meat and soft gelatinous skin that goes well with a bowl of rice. You can also top up to have turtle eggs added into your soup! Apart from turtle soup, the...

Tucked away in a corner of Sin Huat Eating House in Geylang is Kin Turtle Soup. Served in a piping hot claypot, the soup here is refillable, free of charge! Delightfully light and clean yet flavourful, this would appeal to those who do not fancy overly thick and rich flavours. Filled with turtle meat and turtle skin that goes very well with their tangy chilli, this is one meal that will leave you...

Turtle soup is one of those things that are getting increasingly hard to find in Singapore, but one place where you can still get it is Kok Kee Turtle Soup. Touted for their medicinal properties, the meat is braised until tender with herbs and spices and the soup is rich with collagen. The stall also sells black chicken and ginseng chicken soups, which is delightful with a bowl of yam rice. Add...

Ser Seng Herbs has its origins as a push cart stall in the 1940s, and the time-tested recipe includes over 20 different types of herbs, simmered for more than 12 hours daily! Every bowl comes with a generous amount of protein-packed turtle meat, collagen-filled turtle skin, flavourful turtle eggs, and meticulously cooked traditional broth. If you’re up for a gastro-adventure, there are also soups...

Did you know that a serving of turtle soup contains 154kcal, 0% fat, and is low in cholesterol? Turtle skin is also high in collagen, which is rumoured to be good for skin, bones and joints when eaten. Past patrons of Tai Seng Herbal Turtle Soup includes superstars whose photos you can see proudly displayed on their wall. The portion that they serve is adequate for two, and it has a variety of tur...

Not to be confused with Ser Seng Herbs, Tan Ser Seng is run by another branch of the family and the first to cook turtle soup in a claypot. Rich and hearty, this bowl of superior soup is simmered for hours with an abundance of quality herbs and ingredients, and it’s packed full of collagen and health benefits. The turtle meat is succulent and tender, while the jelly pieces are smooth, firm and spr...

Home to many drool-worthy eats, Very Lucky Turtle Soup is located on the second floor of Berseh Food Centre. The stall has a history of over 40 years, helmed by Uncle Chu who specialises in herbal stews that are chock full of Chinese herbs. With an XO drizzle, this one of the best turtle soups in Singapore with a sweet and savoury taste that just beckons you to have more mouthfuls. Their turtle me...