Singapore Immigration check out Singapore Food Guide: Singapore brings together local flavors and delicacies from around the world, including Chinese, Malay, Thai, Indonesian, Indian, Western, and fast food. Due to its history, Singapore's culinary style and habits blend Malay and Chinese cooking characteristics, with "Nyonya food" being a representative cuisine. Today, we will take you through some of the local delicacies worth tasting.
Newton Food Centre
Also known as the "Newton Circle," it is one of Singapore's legendary hawker centers, leaving many local residents and foreign tourists lingering. It gathers a variety of delicacies, with seafood barbecue and satay being famous, as well as the renowned chili crab! Here you can see crowded lunch crowds, happy family gatherings, and young people coming for late-night snacks after clubbing; almost all dining needs can be met, and vendors selling various delicacies can be seen everywhere.
Address: 500 Clemenceau Avenue North
Arrival: Take the red North-South MRT line to NS21, Newton station. There will be signs at the exit. Walk along Scott Road for 2 minutes and cross the pedestrian bridge to arrive.
Business Hours: Daily 12:00-02:00 the next day
Average Cost: 10-30 Singapore Dollars
ION Orchard Shopping Mall
Located at Orchard MRT station, ION Orchard is one of the favorite shopping malls for locals in Singapore, gathering numerous flagship stores, concept stores, and fashion boutiques of the world's most popular brands. In the eight-story shopping space, you can wander through over 330 retail, dining, and fashion stores. The rich and diverse food court provides travelers with various delicacies, from well-loved local food to long-renowned international dishes. Present your passport at the Singapore Visitor Centre on the first floor of ION Orchard to redeem a tourist gift pack containing great deals from selected brands. For a single purchase of 5000 Singapore Dollars or more, you can enjoy exclusive luxury airport limousine transfer.
Address: 2 Orchard Turn
Arrival: Take the MRT to NS22 Orchard; it is right at the exit.
Phone: +65-62388228
Business Hours: Daily 10:00-22:00
328 Katong Laksa
This is a simply decorated restaurant where you can see the walls covered with photos of the owner and celebrities. The feature of Katong Laksa is that it can be eaten directly with a spoon because the rice noodles are all cut into pieces. Laksa is a staple food loved by people in Malaysia and Indonesia. The Otah at this shop is also very delicious, with a fresh and tender texture. Adding a cup of barley water or lime juice makes it perfect. Dig in; you will love tasting this food in the tropical weather.
Address: 51 East Coast Rd.
Arrival: Take bus 10, 10e, 12, 14, 14e, 32, or 40 to Katong Shop Ctr station, bus stop number 92101, and walk along East Coast Road for 4 minutes; from the green line Bedok MRT station, take bus 12, 14, or 32 to EastCoast Road, Roxy Square (bus stop number: 92119) and get off.
Business Hours: Daily 9:00-21:00
Average Cost: 10 Singapore Dollars
Apollo Fried Kway Teow
Just as the name suggests, "Fried Kway Teow" is an extremely common snack, but it is also one of the hardest to make well. The best "Fried Kway Teow" has a slight sweetness from seafood and Chinese sausage, a hint of soy sauce fragrance, and a touch of the steaming smoke from the wok. When the hawker is frying the Kway Teow, observe carefully; if he is focused and only fries a small portion at a time, then don't worry about how long the queue is, because you have definitely encountered a true master of Fried Kway Teow!
Address: Marine Parade Food Centre #01-174, Block 84 Marine Parade Central
Arrival: From the city center, take bus 36, 196, or 197 to Marine Parade Road, Opp Parkway Parade, cross the pedestrian bridge, and walk 20 meters into Marine Parade Centre; from the green line Bedok MRT station, take bus 36, 196, or 197 to Marine Parade Road, Parkway Parade (bus stop number: 92049), and walk 20 meters into Marine Parade Centre
Business Hours: 11:30-21:30, closed on Thursdays
Average Cost: 5 Singapore Dollars
A.L-Ameen Food Court
A 24-hour open-air style restaurant, a certain distance from the city center. Here, besides Indian food and teh tarik, you can also taste very delicious Malay food and unique drinks. Curry chicken, butter chicken, and roti prata are the signature dishes here, and the prices are cheap. Although the environment looks poor, there is no need to worry about food safety, as Singapore has very strict regulations on food.
Address: 2, 3, 4 Cheong Chin Nam Road
Arrival: Take bus 67, 75, 170, 171, 173, 184, 852, 961, or 961C to Opp Bt Timah Shop Ctr and get off
Phone: +65-64648052
Business Hours: 24 hours
Average Cost: 10 Singapore Dollars
Lao Ban Soya Beancurd
The beancurd here is sweet but not greasy, tasting more like pudding, and there are a variety of flavors to choose from. It is a very popular beancurd brand among Singaporeans, often requiring a long queue to buy, and they close once sold out. The stall at Maxwell Food Centre sells out by noon every day. Another location is at the Old Airport Road Food Centre near Dakota station.
Address: Maxwell Road #01-91 Maxwell Food Centre
Arrival: Take the purple North-East MRT line to NE4, Chinatown station, walk through Mosque Street, and walk along South Bridge Road for 6 minutes; or take bus 80 or 145 to Maxwell Road FC station, bus stop number 05269, and walk for 1 minute
Business Hours: Monday to Saturday 11:30–16:00, closed on Sundays
Average Cost: 1.5 Singapore Dollars
Ocean Curry Fish Head
The famous Singapore curry fish head is a culinary crystallization of the fusion of Indian, Chinese, and Malay cultures, which is why it is one of the hottest, most tempting, and most loved dishes in Singapore. This is an authentic Peranakan restaurant, where the curry fish head is served in large portions and at a relatively cheap price. In addition, the Otah here is also very delicious and worth tasting.
Address: 181 Telok Ayer St.(McCallum Street)
Arrival: Take bus 57, 131, 167, or 186 to Opp GB Bldg station, bus stop number 03151, walk along Bangkok Bank, turn left, and walk along McCallum Street for 2 minutes. Or take the green MRT line to Tanjong Pagar station, take exit G, and walk forward along TelokAyer Street to the McCallum St. intersection
Phone: +65-63249226
Business Hours: Monday to Friday 11:00-20:00, Saturday 11:00-14:00, closed on Sundays
Average Cost: 15-20 Singapore Dollars
