Joanna James
Singapore is loved for its heritage of diverse cultural traditions most reflected in the nation's food. This makes Singapore a foodies paradise, a place to savour a perfect blend of Chinese, Malay, Tamil, and Peranakan cultures reflected in the mouthwatering fare on offer.
Laksa in Singapore is a staple, and if it is your favourite noodle dish, it's time to try it in Singapore and savour the difference. Laksa is a type of noodle soup made with thick creamy coconut cream and chilli for a spicy kick. It's enhanced with fish sauce and served with big chunks of seafood like prawn, cuttlefish, cockles, and fishcake. It's a type of comfort food you will crave every time you want something warm and soothing for the soul. Some of the best laksa can be found at hawker food stalls as it's a popular street food, however, if you are exploring Singapore's heritage do check out the Tablescape and Bar; it's among the best City Hall restaurants Singapore has to offer. City Hall is a great place to explore the nation's culture and top restaurants serving authentic fare with a modern twist. It's also a central location to base yourself and is home to popular hotels like Grand Park City Hall.
When in Singapore, you must try kaya toast with eggs, if not you are missing out on a large part of the country's traditional meals. Kaya is a type of custard-like jam that's made with aromatic pandan leaves and coconut cream. The hot toast is layered with kaya over which a generous dollop of butter is added to treat your taste buds to a smooth rich golden flavour. To make it even better the toast is paired with poached eggs and a steaming mug of kopi which is the local version of coffee and cream.
This dish was invented in Singapore by a chef named Cher Yam Tian. You can taste the original recipe at the Roland Restaurant run by Roland Lim son of Cher Yam Tian. The dish was invented in the 1950s and was sold from a seafood cart operated by its inventor. Today the restaurant is an icon in Singapore and one place you must visit if you are a serious foodie. The famous chilli crab is cooked with big juicy mud crabs and comes smothered in a thick spicy gravy made up of chilli sauce and egg.
Chicken rice, for locals, is the national dish and only in Singapore will you find the best versions of it. The top restaurants in City Hall area of Singapore are well-versed in serving flavoursome chicken rice as they follow traditional recipes cooking methods.
Roti prata is a type of stretchy roti made with flour and oil, they are small disk-shaped flatbreads that are ideal for mopping up thick gravy. There is nothing to beat a meal of prata, and a spicy gravy which you enjoy eating with your hands at a popular eatery in Little India.
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