Joanna James
You will find numerous reasons to hop over different roads in Singapore from its agricultural marvels, heritage buildings, and immersive indoor attractions. Don’t worry if you don’t find anything to watch out for while you are here as you will find delectable local food to try out.
Have you ever wondered what makes the mouthwatering Singaporean Chilli Crabs so special? They are stir-fried in a thick sauce, vinegar, tomato paste, and a mixture of sambal and egg. Come prepared to get your hands dirty as you extract that fresh, firm, and savoury meat. Don’t worry if you cannot get enough of the sauce they serve. Fried mantous will be served alongside. You will find different venues offering chilli food like chilli crabs. If you are staying at one of the many 3 star hotels in Singapore the likes of Travelodge Harbourfront, it’s just an 11-minute drive to a famous seafood spot in Clarke Quay.
You shouldn’t be surprised to hear that this dish is popular as the national food in Singapore. This filling yet scrumptious dish gives you the taste of ginger, chicken broth and the aroma of pandan on a bowl of rice. As a tip of advice, eat a spoonful with ginger and chilli dip.
Here is a top choice for those who are in search of a quick brekky fix. Kaya Toast is a popular morning street food in Singapore. Entice your taste buds with this thin melt-in-your-mouth toast served with a thick jam made with coconut, sugar, egg, slabs of butter, and coffee.
Feel the taste of Malaysian flavors while you are in Singapore. This popular brunch item is refreshing and filling simultaneously. Its rice cooked in a pandan leaf and coconut milk will give you a one-of-a-kind taste of local food. You will find a variety of sides from sambal chilli, deep-fried anchovies with peanuts, omelet, and fresh cucumber.
The flavorful dish of har Kway Teow is something you should not miss while you are in Singapore – you will know why! You can find this dish in hawker centers. It is a stir-fried plate of rice noodles cooked in dark soya sauce, blood cockles, prawns, bean sprouts and egg. You’ll certainly love this Unami flavor.
If you are a person who is looking for a dish with that broth, this will not be your choice. Wanton Mee is served dry and these springy egg noodles are soaked in soft dumplings, sauce with flavourful barbecued pork or char siew, and leafy greens.
A must-have street food for lunch! This flavourful dish is made with love as the cooks spend hours getting its famous thick sauce of coconut milk and spices. As you dig your fork into tender beef chink, you will understand why you’ll love this dish.
Also known as the Asian croissant, the Roti Prata is another brekky staple in Singapore. This famous South Indian delicacy is fried on a griddle with clarified butter, ghee, and egg. It is served with a side of mutton curry, fish, or sugar.
Get ready with your senses to taste a crazy rich Asian-style! Chomp down on sticks of smoked meat or satay paired with peanut sauce. This dish is usually served with diced cucumber, rice cakes, and tons of onions on the side. A must-try quintessential Singaporean street food!
If you are craving unami flavours, try out a Bak Chor Mee dish – also known as minced pork noodles. An excellent choice for a late-night nosh. The dish is blanched egg noodles tossed in black vinegar, chilli paste and oil. It is served with sliced and minced deep-fried lard and pork dumplings.
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