A Foodie's Guide to Singapore

Singapore is a foodie paradise, offering a wide variety of cuisines influenced by Chinese, Malay, Indian, and Western cultures. There are Michelin-starred restaurants and humble hawker stalls to suit every palate. Here's a guide to the must-try dishes and food spots in Singapore:

1. Chicken Rice

Arguably Singapore's most iconic dish, Hainanese Chicken Rice is a must-try. Enjoy tender poached chicken served with fragrant rice, a flavorful chili sauce, and ginger paste.

• Where to Try: Tian Tian Hainanese Chicken Rice (Maxwell Food Centre), Boon Tong Kee.

2. Chili Crab

A national favorite, chili crab features fresh crab cooked in a sweet and spicy tomato-based sauce. Pair it with mantou (fried buns) to soak up the delicious gravy.

• Where to Try: Jumbo Seafood, Long Beach Seafood.

3. Laksa

This spicy noodle soup is a fine combination of Chinese and Malay flavors, with rice noodles immersed in a rich coconut curry broth topped with prawns, fish cakes, and cockles.

• Where to Try: 328 Katong Laksa, Sungei Road Laksa.

4. Satay

Skewered and grilled to perfection, satay is a delight served smoky with peanut sauce, cucumber, onions, and rice cakes.

• Where to Try: Lau Pa Sat (Satay Street), East Coast Lagoon Food Village.

5. Roti Prata

A popular Indian flatbread, roti prata is crispy on the outside and soft on the inside. Enjoy it with curry or opt for sweet variations like chocolate or banana prata.

• Where to Try: The Roti Prata House, Springleaf Prata Place.

6. Kaya Toast and Kopi

Start the day with this classic Singaporean breakfast. Kaya toast features bread slathered with coconut jam and butter; soft-boiled eggs accompanied by a cup of kopi, or local coffee.

• Where to Try: Ya Kun Kaya Toast, Toast Box.

7. Char Kway Teow

This stir-fried noodle dish came about by tossing together flat rice noodles with soy sauce, bean sprouts, eggs, Chinese sausage, and cockles. It is a smoky and savory delight.

• Where to Try: Hill Street Fried Kway Teow, Outram Park Fried Kway Teow Mee.

8. Hokkien Mee

A savory combination of yellow noodles and rice vermicelli stir-fried with prawns, squid, and a rich seafood stock, often served with sambal and lime.

• Where to Try: Geylang Lor 29 Hokkien Mee, Nam Sing Hokkien Fried Mee.

9. Ice Kacang

Cool down with this sweet, colorful dessert of shaved ice that is topped with syrups, jelly, red beans, corn, and ice cream.

• Where to try: Mei Heong Yuen Dessert, Ah Chew Desserts.

10. Durian

Also called the "King of Fruits," durian is a polarizing delicacy due to its potent odor and creamy texture. Eat it fresh or have it in desserts like durian puffs and cakes.

Where to Try: Geylang Durian Street, Goodwood Park Hotel.

Best Hawker Centers in Singapore

No trip to Singapore is ever complete without visiting its world-famous hawker centers, which offer affordable, authentic local dishes:

• Maxwell Food Centre

• Lau Pa Sat

• Old Airport Road Food Centre

• Chinatown Complex Food Centre

• Tiong Bahru Marke

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