Are you planning to visit Singapore anytime sooner? What should you eat? Good food can make or break a traveler’s experience in an unfamiliar place. Aside from that, you learn more about the place or country each bite you take from their local cuisine. Allow us to introduce the top six best Singapore cuisine that you must try when visiting.

 

1.    Hainanese Chicken Rice

The rice is cooked using the chicken stock and the chicken is steamed before being served. It is one of the all-time favorite cuisines of local residents looking for a delicious and fulfilling lunch. One look at the steaming rice with oozing aroma and flavor, you’ll find yourself mouth-watering the dish.

 

2.    Chili Crab

Chili crabs are hard-shell crabs dipped in gravy with tomato chili base. The crabs are cracked before serving, making it easier for the guests to enjoy the meal. Upon opening, you will be greeted by the promising thickness of chili sauce and some eggs. Contrary to what the name implies, the crab isn’t that spicy that you wouldn’t be able to enjoy the food anymore. Just make sure that you grab some bread while eating it.

 

3.    Laksa

Laksa refers to rice noodles with spicy curry soup, some shrimp, fish cakes, chicken, and egg. It’s basically a combination of the Chinese and Malay cuisine. Since there are lots of version for Laksa, look for the Katong laksa once in Singapore. It is the traditional laksa where tofu puffs and cockles are added.

 

4.    Hokkien Prawn Mee

Hokkien noodles are fried, combined with pork, fish cake, squid, soy sauce, chili powder, and vinegar. Each serving also comes with a lime wedge and sambal sauce in order to lessen the oily taste of the dish. In Singapore, you can expect that their Hokkien Prawn Mee uses thick and flat noodles.

 

5.    Fish head curry

If you want to try eating a giant fish head with curry vegetables inside, this is the perfect dish for you. Accompanied with rice and calamansi juice, rest assured that it can fuel your energy to explore the rest of Singapore. It’s a South Indian cuisine with influences from both Chinese and Malay cuisine.

 

6.    Bak Kut Teh and Rice

   

For those looking for a wonderful breakfast, this is the perfect fish for you. Pork rib soup with Chinese spices and herbs and soy sauce, it can easily fulfill your stomach. It is one of the favorite breakfast meals of Singaporeans, accompanied by steamed rice. There are also other versions such as the Halal version that uses less chicken and lower level of cholesterol.

 

These are just some of the must-try cuisines when you are visiting Singapore. Fill your stomach and enjoy the rest of the day wandering Singapore as you mingle with different races and culture. Aside from the temples, picturesque nature views, and huge shopping malls, Singapore also offers the best local cuisine that every traveler, especially first-time visitors, must try and enjoy!