Singapore has a kaleidoscope of food cultures. Physically, Singapore neighbors Malaysia and Indonesia. Historically, it has so close association with UK, India, China and Arab countries. But, Singaporean food has something special that marks off from others and is ruthlessly mouthwatering even without strong condiments often used in many other Southeast Asian countries. Singaporean food would definitely find its niche for someone who wants exotic Southeast Asian cuisine experience and ultimate savory gastronomy.
1. Chili Crab
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Singapore is "the country of Chili Crab". It's like a "buy-or-regret home" item on tourists' shopping list. In a sense, Chili Crab can be reckoned a mixture of Malay and Indonesian cuisine. Try rice with the sauce upon finishing the crabs. The sauce is the key ingredient that makes this delicacy so exceptional, so don't leave anything on your plate.
2. Fish Ball
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Although Fish Ball is widely loved by many Southeast Asians, Singaporean Fish Ball is all the more special for the hot soup that comes with it. Indeed, no better hangover buster exists in the world than the chewy fish balls and a sip of the hot soup. Fish Ball can be found anywhere from street food stalls to food courts in shopping malls, usually reasonably priced at only 5 SGD, more or less.
3. Laksa
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It's so wrong to say the trip is done without trying Laksa when you travel a Southeast Asian country. Laksa is a noodle-based dish adored by Southeast Asians, the taste of which has a subtle variation depending on region. Singaporean Laksa is characterized by its rich flavored and spicy soup thickened by coconut milk.
4. Satay
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Satay is skewered meat allegedly derived from Kebab introduced by Arab merchants in the past. Each ingredient is well-cut in a bite-size and cooked over a charcoal fire.
5. Yakun Kaya Toast
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Don't downplay it just because it's a toast. A Singaporean traditional jam Kaya will introduce you to a whole new dimension of toast. Kaya jam contains coconuts and eggs and Kaya toast dipped in a soft-boiled egg is an excellent meal substitute.
6. Singapore Sling
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Singapore Sling is a gin-based cocktail particularly loved by many female drinkers. A bartender working at Singapore's famous Raffles Hotel first conceived the recipe that includes cherries, lemons, and pineapples that all together make it sour and sweet. Of course, it's not at all wrong for men to try.
7. Bak kut the
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It's a stamina enhancing food omnipresent in Singapore. It consists of meaty pork ribs plunged in an oriental medicinal herb soup. One bite of the soft meat dipped in the rich flavored soup will make your eyes open and drool for the next bite.
8. Fish Head Curry
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I would say it's a combination of the best parts of Indian, Chinese and Malay cuisines. You will experience the three different cuisines in this one curry-based dish containing a fish head and vegetables. Although the taste of it is somewhat different depending on region (Little India, Chinatown, or downtown Singapore), they all have one same feature in common: spiciness.
9. Tiger Beer
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It's like a Singapore's national beer. It has somewhat weak taste like many other Southeast Asian beers, but that's what makes the best combo with Chili Crab or other seafood-based dishes. It's much better with an ice-filled beer cup. It's the #1 beer in Singapore and definitely worth trying.
10. Fried Carrot Cake
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Although it looks nothing like a cake, Fried Carrot Cake boasts of its tremendous popularity among Singaporean folks. There are two kinds of Fried Carrot Cakes. Black Fried Carrot Cake includes fried carrot, daikon, and egg with sweet soy sauce. The other one is White Fried Carrot Cake and it is cooked without soy sauce. Good news for health freak travelers!
11. Teh Tarik
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It's a Singapore's staple beverage concocted from condensed milk and black tea. It can be commonly found in cafes, but also at street beverage carts. You can order either hot or cold one and with milk or without milk depending on your own taste.
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Written by Marcus
He was born in Singapore and went to schools in China and Australia. Having Engineering background, he have worked in Japan and South Korea before finally settled in Seoul. When he is not working, he loves to go on a quick trip to anywhere he wants to go with his beautiful wife.
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