Joanna James
Foodies to Singapore are never left unappeased as the city-state is home to a vibrant street food scene, from flavoursome Laksa to pleasing rice dishes. Stroll the atmospheric streets of the glamorous Lion City to explore and discover the mouth-watering street foods galore awaiting your indulgence.
The dish of Laksa is a quintessential noodle dish famous in Singapore. It is a local delicacy savoured throughout Southeast Asia, especially in Indonesia, Malaysia and Singapore. No visit to the Lion City would be complete without tasting a bowl of delectable Laksa. The dish is known for its rich and spicy broth and has become increasingly popular over time. There are numerous regional varieties of Laksa that differ in flavours and ingredients. For instance, Curry Laksa, also known as Curry Mee, is made with the addition of coconut milk and curry, giving it a unique taste.Where to find the best Laksa: 328 Katong Laksa, 51 E Coast Rd, Singapore
Char for “stir-fried” and kway teow for “flat rice noodles” — Char kway teow is a stir-fried rice noodle dish that has its roots in Maritime Southeast Asia of southern China. Despite the vague theories about the origin of the dish, Char kway teow is an irreplaceable street food both in Malaysia and Singapore. The dish’s wide popularity has given rise to a multitude of regional varieties, but its primary ingredients, flat rice noodles, shrimps, eggs, cockles, bean sprouts, chives, and Chinese sausages, remain consistent across almost all variations.
Where to find the best Char kway teow: Hong Lim Market & Food Centre, 531A Upper Cross St, Singapore
A popular breakfast choice in Singapore, Kaya Toast is anything but similar to your ordinary toast. Two slices of toasted bread with butter and kaya, traditionally served with coffee and soft-boiled egg, it is your classic breakfast to be had in the Lion City. Treat yourself to a delectable dish of Kaya Toast and retreat to one of the finest places to stay in Singapore the likes of Value Hotel Nice.
Where to find the best Kaya Toast: Ya Kun Kaya Toast, 2 Orchard Turn, #B4-49, Singapore
As the name gives it away, the origin of the scrumptious rice dish traces back to the tropical island of Hainan in south China and is heavily influenced by its traditional Wenchang chicken dish. In modern-day Singapore, the widely favoured Hainanese Chicken Rice comes to life in the form of bite-sized pieces of steamed and poached chicken served next to a bed of white fluffy rice — a treat undoubtedly unmissable on your Lion City experience.Where to find the best Hainanese Chicken Rice: Maxwell Food Centre, 1 Kadayanallur St, Singapore
Strolling the atmospheric streets of Singapore, vibrant Chilli Crab is a guaranteed sight awaiting you on the streetside. The stir-fried crab dish is a creation of cuisines of both Singapore and neighbouring Malaysia, the origin of which could be traced back to the early 1900s. Amongst everything that comes together to bring the delectable dish to life, its succulent, spicy sauce is the most distinctive.
Where to find the best Chilli crab: JUMBO Seafood, 1206 ECP, #01-07/08 East Coast Seafood Centre, Singapore
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