Singapore Food

Not many countries are as popular for their varied cuisines as Singapore. It is a country that prides in calling itself as the food capital of Asia. Singapore has a variety of places to eat and enjoy. Eating, many say is a national pastime in Singapore. No wonder, why not, when the choice is diverse and one can comb the streets serving Chinese, Malay, Indian, Japanese, American, French, Mexican and Mediterranean cuisine.

Singapore food is varied from Malay, Chinese, Indonesian, Peranakan, Indian, Thai, Japanese, Korean cuisine, and more. Singapore is also known for its vast array of hawker stalls. Restaurants and cafes in Singapore range from global franchises to gourmet delis to posh five-star settings. The country also promotes Singapore food with endless food promotions and tours, including the Singapore Food Festival in July.

One could literally comb the streets for good restaurants; there are so many in Singapore and they are easily accessible. The choice is so varied. One can also eat at road side stalls, which serve tongue tickling fare. In fact, street food in Singapore is considered to be cheap and best.  

One can easily find an endless variety of food, served hot or cold, at any hour of the day (or night).  Singapore being a cosmopolitan and multicultural city, visitors can expect a combination of flavors from around the globe. Singapore’s cultural diversity is very much reflected in the variety of food in Singapore it has to offer – Chinese, Malay, Indian, Peranakan and much, much more.

Some of the popular places to eat in Singapore

• Boat Quay & Clarke Quay
• Chijmes (30 Victoria Street)
• Guan Hoe Soon (East Coast)
• Jumbo Restaurant (near East Coast Parkway)
• Holland Village (Orchard Road)
• Newton Circus (Near Newton MRT)
• Qun Zhong Eating House (Neil Road)