What are the best squid dishes in Singapore?

Based on diner recommendations, the best squid dish in Singapore is at Putien. We compared 8 restaurants serving squid dishes.

How much do squid dishes cost in Singapore?

Squid dish prices in Singapore range from SGD5.50 to SGD42.00 across 8 restaurants.

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Best Squid Dishes in Singapore

8 restaurants compared

Price range: SGD5.50 – SGD42.00

Avg recommendation: 90%

Top 5 Squid Dishes in Singapore (Quick Answer)

Based on diner recommendations across 8 restaurants:

Fresh Squid with Ginger and Spring Onion at Putien, SGD18.00
Grilled Squid at Bedok 85 Fengshan BBQ Stingray, SGD15.00 (Bedok)
Fried Squid with Curry Sauce at Butcher Boy, SGD20.00 (Outram)
Croquetas de Calamar at Carlitos, SGD12.00 (Joo Chiat)
Hotaru Ika with Lemongrass and Buerre Blanc at Whitegrass, SGD42.00 (City Hall)

Scroll down for detailed comparisons, prices, and diner tips for each restaurant.

All 8 Squid Dishes

Fresh Squid with Ginger and Spring Onion

Putien

SGD18.00

Tender squid sliced thin and quickly cooked, served with fragrant ginger and spring onion.

Tip: Don't overlook this simple dish. The squid quality is excellent and the minimal preparation lets it shine.

Grilled Squid

Bedok 85 Fengshan BBQ Stingray

Bedok·$

SGD15.00

Tender squid tentacles grilled over charcoal, seasoned with spices.

Tip: The key to good grilled squid is timing — overcooked squid becomes rubber. Fresh squid from quality stalls stays tender.

Fried Squid with Curry Sauce

Butcher Boy

Outram·$$

SGD20.00

Crispy squid finished with spicy curry sauce and burnt corn garnish.

Tip: The squid ink curry is what makes this special — don't just eat the squid without the sauce. They're designed together.

Croquetas de Calamar

Carlitos

Joo Chiat·$$

SGD12.00

Fried squid croqueta with creamy jet-black filling.

Tip: The black color comes from squid ink — if you're hesitant, ask the server to explain before ordering.

Hotaru Ika with Lemongrass and Buerre Blanc

Whitegrass

City Hall·$$$

SGD42.00

Tender firefly squid paired with fragrant lemongrass and refined butter sauce.

Tip: Hotaru ika is seasonal and delicate. Chef Yamashita sources it carefully — ask if it's available on the day.

#693% recommend

Nam Sing Fried Hokkien Mee

Old Airport Road Food Centre

Geylang·$$

SGD5.50

Thin vermicelli with thick noodles in umami-rich seafood broth.

Tip: Arrive before 11am or after 2pm. Expect 30-45 minute waits during peak lunch (11:30am-1:30pm). Nam Sing closes Monday.

#793% recommend

Cumi Bali

Tanjong Pagar·$$

SGD28.00

Whole squid grilled in a sweet black sauce made with Indonesian palm paste.

Tip: The whole squid is tender and not rubbery. The sweet black sauce is the magic — ask for extra on rice.

#885% recommend

Grilled Squid with Melon Chaat

Magpie

Tiong Bahru·$$

SGD25.00

Charred squid with Indian-spiced melon, yogurt, and chickpeas.

Tip: This dish is purely Chef Thomas—grilled squid meets Indian street food. It's unconventionally familiar in the best way possible.