Joanna James
Singapore is a multicultural nation with a diversified culinary scene. Indian, Western, Chinese, and Malaysian cuisines have all influenced the local cuisine. Below is a list of the top dishes in Singapore that you must definitely try out when in Singapore.
Nothing compares to a delicious dish of fragrant rice. With the inclusion of some soft juicy chicken pieces, this meal is simply exquisite. Whatever you do, you must try the Hainanese chicken rice when in Singapore. The rice is cooked in a flavorful stock, which packs this dish with flavour!
If you like seafood, Singapore has a particular treat in store for you. The perfectly cooked chilli crab is a must-try. These hard-shelled sea creatures are first simmered in a semi-thick gravy with a chilli-tomato base. Thereafter, the steamed crabs are broken open then stir-fried with eggs, chilli sauce, and some zingy ketchup. Although the term chilli crab may give the idea that it is quite fiery, it is not. Make sure you request freshly baked bread. Dip your bread in the delicious gravy and eat it up!
Laksa is a meal that combines the flavours of Malaysian and Chinese cuisines. When you request a bowl of Laksa, you will receive rice noodles in a flavorful coconut curry soup with fishcakes, eggs, chicken, and shrimp. It may also include a few tofu puffs and cockles. In addition, if you are searching for a more authentic eating experience in Singapore, you must head out to the best restaurants in CBD Singapore. But, you can also enjoy decadant treats in the comfort of your apartment with restaurants like Tablescape by Grand Park City Hall.
Yet another popular meal is char kuay teow, which consists of white noodles boiled with beansprouts, Chinese sausages, soy sauce, and clams. The taste is absolutely divine. The dish can be commonly found at any eatery or hawker booth. Furthermore, this meal has a smokiness to it that comes from cooking at high temperatures, which helps to lock in the flavour.
This is another must-try cuisine in Singapore. Stir-fried noodles with chicken, squid, prawns, chilli, soy sauce, and vinegar. The Hokkien prawn mee is served with lime wedges and a wonderful sambal sauce. What more do you need?
The grilled stingray is becoming a tourist favourite. They adore it. Commonly seen at Hawker booths, this meal is best served with thick sambal sauces composed of shrimp paste, tomatoes and chillies. The taste is spot on. The meat is then enveloped in a banana leaf and gently grilled tantalising your taste buds!
Asian cuisine is fond of its curries. So, when in Singapore, you must attempt the fish head curry. The fish head is prepared in a curry with several delectable ingredients. The curry is then served over freshly baked bread or rice. You will also receive a large glass of cool 'calamansi', which really is lime juice. This is yet another satisfying lunch option!
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