10 Places To Get Your Roti John Fix In Singapore

There are several dishes loved in Singapore that have contested origins. Hainanese chicken rice and chilli crab are but two that are in the scuffle. If there was a dish that was truly Singaporean, roti john could be one. There are several origin stories explaining how roti john was first incepted, one of which included a Malay hawker cobbling the dish together by slathering minced meat, onions, and eggs onto a French loaf to recreate a hamburger for an Englishman named John.

Regardless of how the dish came into existence, roti john is, unfortunately, not as well known as many other local delights. It is such a pity as roti john is a hearty meal of fried bread accented with the umami goodness of meat and eggs. It is served either with a chilli-based dipping sauce or a combination of mayonnaise with ketchup or chilli sauce, both further amping roti john's charm and taste.

To remedy this problem, we're giving the savoury and moreish dish a shout-out below. Keep scrolling for the 10 spots to find roti john in Singapore.

1. Nur Jannatun Naim Roti John

Nur Jannatun Naim Roti John serves up various foods, but people return and gladly queue for the roti john (from $5). The hawker stall near Bedok Reservoir MRT dresses up its roti john with cheese, adding aroma and umami to the decadent dish. The accompanying chilli sauce isn't storebought either and has a sweet and spicy quality that complements and balances the eggy goodness of the roti john. Besides roti john, Nur Jannatun Naim offers Western food such as Chicken Cutlet, Fish & Chips, and Sabsuka.

Nur Jannatun Naim Roti John is at 511 Bedok North Street, #01-12 Bedok North 511 Market, Singapore 460511.

2. Rosy & Nora

Haig Road and its adjacent area, Geylang Serai, have no lack of good food. So if you want to add to your list of must-eats there, head over to Rosy & Nora for its roti john. The usual mayonnaise and chilli or tomato sauce topping is also skipped here in favour of a sweet chilli sauce that cuts through the richness of the entire dish. If you're still feeling peckish, the Ball Kentang, featuring mashed potato with minced beef and broth, is another must-try.

Rosy & Nora is at 14 Haig Rd, Haig Road Market & Food Centre, Singapore 430014.

3. The Bread Gang

Bread is at the centre of what The Bread Gang offers. But the humble roti john experience is elevated here, with options such as the Roti John Cheeseburger ($8.50) or the Roti John Nacho Cheese ($7.50), the latter of which is doused with heady amounts of the savoury sauce. There are also pizza and black pepper options, among a few others. Otherwise, The Bread Gang offers burgers and Western food, too.

The Bread Gang is at 235 Jurong East Street 21, Aiman Cafe, Singapore 600235. Visit its Instagram for more information.

4. Prata Alley

Previously located in Clementi, Prata Alley has since relocated to Alexandra Road, where it continues to offer hearty Indian Muslim fare. Roti john is, of course, on the menu, where it is known as Big John ($10.90). You can choose between mutton or chicken bistik as the filling and it comes with a side of flavoured chips and house salad. If you're still hungry, tuck into prata, biryanis and more before washing it all down with a teh halia.

Prata Alley is at 321 Alexandra Rd, #01-07, Singapore 159971. Visit its Facebook for more information.

5. A. Rashid Khan

A. Rashid Khan is more known for its mutton soup, or sup kambing, But if a bowl of soup is barely enough to satiate you, add a plate of roti john from them to complete the meal. There are two versions of roti john (from $4) to pick from - Normal or Special, each with the option to add cheese. The mayo and cheese sauce topping is also swapped out for a housemade chilli sauce for added kick.

A. Rashid Khan is at 503 W Coast Dr,#01-58 Ayer Rajah Food Centre, Singapore 120503.

6. Haji Kadir Food Chains

Dating back to the 1950s, Haji Kadir Food Chains is known for its sup tulang. Besides the fiery red dish though, Haji Kadir Food Chains offers a wide variety of Malay and Indian Muslim dishes, one of them being the roti john (from $6.50). Here, you get to pick what kind of protein you want stuffed into the fried baguette, ranging from mutton and chicken to tuna and steak. The Roti John Combo ($12) comes with a fried egg and fries, and steak is an option for those especially famished.

Haji Kadir Food Chains has multiple locations in Singapore. Visit its Instagram for more information.

7. Springleaf Prata Place

Springleaf Prata Place is a beloved purveyor of crispy and flaky prata. But among its extensive menu that includes the likes of biryani, murtabak, and various stir-fried dishes is the roti john ($7.70). There are three options to pick from: Chicken, Mutton, and Portobello for those who are vegetarian.

Springleaf Prata Place has multiple locations in Singapore. Visit its website for more information.

8. Master Prata

Master Prata is now headed by third-generation owner, Asraf Jahabar, but its history dates back to the 1930s. Besides prata, roti john (from $7.50) is another popular item on the menu. Master Prata uses soft buns instead of French loaf, resulting in a gentler, moreish chew. There are also multiple fillings to pick from. The usual chicken and mutton mince are available alongside the steak-filled Roti John Steak Power Beef or Roti Hohn Steak Power Chicken (from $14.50).

Master Prata is at 321 Alexandra Rd, #01-02 Alexandra Central Mall, 159971 and 04 Sembawang Road, #01-24/25, Sembawang Shopping Centre, Singapore 758459. Visit its Facebook for more information.

9. Srisun Express

If you ever find yourself hankering for roti john at 4am, don't fret as you can easily satisfy the craving at Srisun Express, which opens 24 hours. Srisun Express started out in Hougang in 2012 and has since expanded to five locations. There are five roti john (from $4.50) flavours to pick from: Plain with egg only, mutton, chicken, sardine, and Impossible meat.

Srisun Express has multiple locations in Singapore. Visit its website for more information.

10. Alsalam Restaurant

Alsalam Restaurant is a chain of franchise eateries with various branches around Singapore, two in Tampines, and one in Kembangan and East Coast. There are three roti john (from $6) iterations here — plain, with chicken or sardine and Special. Alsalam Restaurant also offers mamak classics such as prata, thosai, and biryani.

Alsalam Restaurant has multiple locations.