Fatman Satay

Fatman Satay is Singapore's oldest surviving halal satay stall with a remarkable 76-year history dating back to 1948, originally founded at the legendary Satay Club at Esplanade and now operating from Old Airport Road Food Centre. This iconic Muslim-owned establishment has maintained its reputation as "No. 1 Fatman Satay" through decades of consistent quality, using traditional minced meat preparation techniques that set them apart from other satay vendors throughout Singapore. Operating Monday and Wednesday through Sunday from 7:00 PM to midnight (closed Tuesdays), Fatman Satay continues the time-honored tradition of using minced chicken or beef bound together to create their signature tender texture with an explosion of authentic spices that has remained unchanged for generations. The stall's distinctive preparation method ensures consistently tender satay with super smooth and flavorful peanut sauce that has earned loyal customers who travel from across Singapore specifically to experience this authentic taste that represents Singapore's original satay heritage. Named either for the original founder's physical appearance or derived from "Pak Mun" (meaning Uncle), Fatman Satay has become a cultural institution that bridges Singapore's hawker heritage with contemporary dining, maintaining exact taste profiles that connect multiple generations of satay lovers. What makes Fatman Satay extraordinary is their unwavering commitment to traditional preparation methods and authentic flavors that have survived nearly eight decades, proving that genuine culinary heritage and consistent quality can endure in Singapore's rapidly evolving food landscape while serving as a living testament to the importance of preserving authentic hawker traditions.