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1. Local Favourite Food
2. Places to Eat
3. Restaurants
4. Supper
One of the best things about being in Singapore is undoubtedly the food. It is no secret that Singaporeans eat and drink with a passion. For the newcomer, deciding where and what to eat can be an intimidating, yet at the same time, exciting experience.
Singapore’s multi-cultural diversity is reflected in the
variety of local cuisine it has to offer, from Chinese to Malay, Indian to
Peranakan. Singapore cuisine has influenced one another for decades. Foreigners
who visit Singapore ought to try out some of our local delicacies.
Some of Singapore delicacies include Satay (Originated by the Malays, but also sold by Chinese these days), Roti Prata (Indian "pizza"), Fried Kway Tiao (fried black noodles- normally served with cockles), Hokkien Noodles (seafood noodle delight), Hainanese Chicken Rice, and some of our local desserts like Ice Kachang (flavoured ice with ingredients like red bean and jelly), Chendol (coconut based dessert), Grass Jelly (a refreshing black jelly that cools down on a hot day) and Tao Suan (bean in sticky paste, topped by fried dough).
But if you choose to dine in a fine restaurant, it's definitely more with the comfort and ambience to go along with. We have a list of the recommended restaurants here in Singapore, if you can't decide where to eat, here's where we're to help.
Local Favourite Food |
 Bak Kut Teh
 Bak Kut Teh is a Chinese pork ribs soup cooked in herbs like five spices, star
anise, cinnamon, clove, fennel seeds, dang gui, pepper and garlic.
It is eaten with rice and other accompaniments including fried dough and salted
vegetables. It is also sometimes served with Chinese tea, as many believe that
Chinese tea (particularly Tieguanyin) dissolves the copious amount of fat
consumed in this pork-laden dish.
Char Kway Teow
 Char Kway Teow is a savoury sweet noodle dish.
It consists of yellow noodles and broad wide noodles cooked together with pork
lard, sweet sauce, dark sauce, bean sprouts, eggs, Chinese sausages, fish cakes
and optional cockles.
Chilli Crab
 Crabs that are being cooked in thick tomato and
chilli based gravy. The crab is covered with plentiful of gravy and the crab
meat is best eaten with the gravy. A pleasant accompaniment is the fried
‘man-tou” (fried buns) which is best eaten with the thick gravy.
Many seafood restaurants offer this delightful dish.
Hainanese Chicken Rice
 This dish is originated by the people in China,
Hainan Island and has since then been Singaporeans regular dish eaten usually
for lunch or dinner. It is mainly cooked with garlic, scallion and ginger and
the rice is cooked till fragrant.
It is commonly found in hawker centres, coffee shops and restaurants.
Hokkien ‘Mee’ (Noodles)
 Hokkien Mee dish is cooked with yellow noodles
and white noodle cooked with prawn stock, bean sprouts, prawns, squids, eggs and
spring onions.
It is eaten with lime squeezed on the noodle dish giving it a slight tangy taste
to the noodles and best eaten with sambal chilli.
Fish Head Curry
 Fish Head Curry is a dish where the head of a
fish, particularly red snapper is semi-stewed in thick curry gravy and lady’s’
fingers, brinjals are added to the dish. It is best eaten with white rice.
There are various versions to this dish, particularly the Indian, Chinese and
Peranakan versions which may differ in terms of the curry gravy.
Fried Carrot Cake
 Fried carrot cake is a favourite dish among many
Singaporeans. It is flour mixed with radish and fried with dark sauce, turnip
and sweet sauce and topped off with spring onions (‘black’ version), or fried
without the sweet sauce (‘white’ version).
Rojak
 A tasty local infused salad consisting of fruits,
fried dough fritters, turnips, bean sprouts, cucumbers topped off with prawn
paste and crushed peanuts. The gravy has a unique flavour that will entice one’s
appetite for more.
Rojak can sometimes be found at hawker centres and coffee shops.
Roti Prata
 Roti Prata originates from Southern India and is
a type of Indian pancake made of flour. It comes with a variation of fillings
including egg, cheese, banana, onions, meat or even topped off with a scoop of
ice cream. It is served with hot curry gravy. Some people prefer to eat it with
sugar.
Satay
 Satay is a dish consisting of bite-sized pieces
of meat grilled on skewers. They come in chicken, mutton, pork and beef. It is
served with a flavourful spicy peanut sauce, slices of cucumbers and onions.
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Places to Eat |
Cafes
A growing favourite with the young working crowd. Designer coffee places like Starbucks, Coffee Bean & Tea Leaf and Coffee Club have become the in places to hang out with friends. Most cafes serve Western food like sandwiches, pizzas and pasta.
Coffee Shops
These can be found in most housing estates outside the city and are usually located on the ground floor of apartment blocks or in 2-storey. Even till today, Singaporeans gather at coffee shops not just to eat and drink, but also to chat or even play a game of checkers. Although the older coffeehouses are slowly being phased out, they are still the place to go if you want to get cheap and good food served with a slice of true Singapore life, not forgetting the thick, black local coffee that comes in a porcelain cup.
Fast-food
A favourite with children and teenagers, fast food arrived in Singapore in the late 70s and is today a familiar sight everywhere. There’s McDonald’s, Kentucky Fried Chicken (KFC), Pizza Hut, Burger King, MOS Burger and much much more.
Hawker Centers and Food Courts
Together with hawker centers, food courts are the people’s main eating choice when dining out. You can find hawker food widely available here, a meal averagely costs about $3 or more. Food courts are usually found in shopping malls, and are air-conditioned and thus more expensive. For example, a plate of noodles that cost $3 in a hawker center may cost $4 in a food court. The choice of food is also more cosmopolitan, with some food courts even offering Italian, Korean, Japanese and Greek cuisine all in the same place. Be warned: at the more popular food courts, you could find people waiting behind you for your seat; so if you like to take your time, go during off-peak hours. Unlike hawker centers, you have to carry your own food to your table.
Food courts generally can be found in most shopping centres. There are usually at least one hawker centers in every HDB housing estates. Like Ang Mo Kio, Ghim Moh, Marine Parade, Old Airport Road, Whampoa. Enjoy your Singapore food discovery! For hawker centers, refer to some of the popular ones below:
 Adam Road Food Center
This hawker center was recently upgraded. With a new facade and more parking space, it is very popular with lunch time crowds. More than 50% of the stalls serve Malay or Indian food. Good Nasi Goreng, Roti Prata, western food can be found here. Do not miss the BBQ seafood and the famous Nasi Lemak stall!
Location: Junction of Dunearn Road and Adam Road.
Chomp Chomp Food Center
Located at Serangoon Garden, this hawker center was recently upgraded. Wide variety of food at a reasonable price. Many stalls from the Botanic Garden hawker center had migrated here.
Location: Serangoon Garden.
Lau Pa Sat Food Center
Lau Pa Sat is the largest remaining Victorian filigree cast-iron structure in Southeast Asia. Located in the heart of Singapore's business district, it is a favorite meeting place of the locals. Built in 1894, Lau Pa Sat was a wet market and has now been restored and converted into a food centre offering a wide variety of local food.
Location: Boon Tat Street, Shenton Way, Robinson Road.
Getting There: Take the MRT to Raffles Place Station (EW14) and walk towards Robinson Road.
Newton Circus Food Center
The most well known hawker center in Singapore. If you are a seafood lover, do not miss this place, lots of BBQ seafood stalls can be found here. There are also many variety of food, including Hokkien Prawn Noodles, Fish Porridge, Chicken Rice and many more.
Location: Newton Circus, entrance at Cavenagh Road.
Getting There: Take the MRT to Newton Station (NS21).
Zion Road Riverview Food Center
People working around Orchard and Great World City usually drive or walk to this hawker center for lunch. You can find a wide variety of food here.
Location: Zion Road, directly opposite Great World City.
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Restaurants |
Restaurants
These range from the cheaper and more informal, like Spaggedies or La Smorfia (Italian) and Ponderosa (Western) to the decidedly posh and budget busting, like The Pinnacle. Whatever the cuisine, the budget or the occasion, there’s definitely more than a few to choose from. Craving to have a hearty meal but don't know where to dine? We have a hearty list of selected (only the best) restaurants and hotels which serves up good buffets.
Buffet listings
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Don Quijote
17 Lorong Kilat, #01-09
Singapore 598139
Tel: (65) 6465 1811
Web:
www.don-quijote-restaurants.com
Open from Tuesdays to Sundays
Lunch: 11.30am to 2.30pm
Dinner: 6.00pm to 10.30pm
Sunday Brunch: 11.30am to 3.00pm
Don Quijote, named after the chivalric main character in a
fictional Spanish novel titled “El ingenioso hidalgo Don Quijote de la Mancha”,
is an authentic Spanish restaurant located at Upper Bukit Timah Road. Famed for
our critically acclaimed tapas and traditionally made Spanish fare like the
Paella Valencia, Don Quijote offers an extensive Spanish menu including over
twenty five tapas, savoury soups, fresh seafood and salads, delectable pastas
and very succulent meats.
Only the freshest ingredients are used in making each and
every dish. Complete your gastronomic adventure with selected choice wines, a
bar that pours the best cocktails and Sangria that's absolutely divine. At Don
Quijote, we import our own Spanish wines, never compromising on quality and
always making sure they complement the food we offer.
Don Quijote's contemporary and friendly setting appeals to
one and all and combined with fine Spanish fare, you'll be set for a truly
indulgent dining experience.
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SERENITY SPANISH BAR &
RESTAURANT
#01-98/99 VivoCity
Singapore 098585
Tel: 6376 8185
Fax: 6376 8184
Email:
serenity_restaurant@yahoo.com.sg
Cuisine
Serenity Spanish Bar & Restaurant serves authentic Spanish fare. The menu has a
wide range of tapas, salads, mains and other Spanish delicacies. Serenity
Spanish Bar & Restaurant specialty is paella and serves the most authentic and
best tasting paella in Singapore because SERENITY uses the best and freshest of
ingredients, and prepares each dish to exacting standard. Paella is a national
dish of Spain, originated from the city of Valenciana. The critical ingredient
for paella is rice and it must be “Bomba” rice from Valenciana – Spain.You will
enjoy the graded Spanish Black Pig Ham, cut and served in front of you to add a
memorable dining experience to your meal. Furthermore, we have wider range of
imported Spanish cheese and Chorizo for your selection.
Bar
Serenity Spanish Bar & Restaurant offers a plethora of specially imported wines,
beer and spirits from mainly Spain and around the world, to maximize our
valuable customers’ satisfaction. SERENITY serves specially concocted cocktails
such as Sangria, Spanish Bullfrog, Ibiza Fantasy to pair with your tapas.
Tapas
Tapas are small Spanish savoury dishes, typically served with drinks at a bar;
they are an integral part of socialising the Spanish way and they can form an
entire meal, ranging from simple bits and pieces such as olives or cubes of ham
and cheese to more elaborate preparations like mussels in white wine broth or
chef creation chicken quesadillas (Panado de Panquo). Tostapas, Croqueta de
Pollo,Empanadillas and Gambas Al Ajillo are the most favoured tapas choices.
Black Pig Ham
The taste of Plato de Jamon Iberico is almost beyond the description while the
ham itself is sliced paper thin and served as a tasty appetizer. This Black pig
Spanish Ham literally melts in your mouth; it has so much flavour you will think
you are nabbing on some well-aged cheddar.
Location
Strategically located at a corner facing the yet-to-be opened Genting Integrated
Resort over at Sentosa, Serenity Spanish Bar & Restaurant is an oasis of “cool”
in bustling VivoCity. Situated only a short distance from Keppel Corp’s
Caribbean condominium, Serenity has opted for the charm and cuisine of Spain.
The seaside boardwalk and the Greek & Ibiza-style blue and white décor add to
the allure of the place.
Web: www.serenity.com.sg
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Supper |
Supper Place Recommendations
Looking for food in the middle of the night? We have a list of recommended supper places provided by Singapore Expats forum members. Note: we do not have the exact address.
| Supper Places |
Sorted by famous food |
| Ba Cho Mee (mince pork noodles soup) - Bedok Block 85 near the police station. |
| Ba Kut Teh - Balestier Road. |
| Beef Hor Fan - Geylang. |
| Beef Noodle (dry) - Lavender Food Square. |
| Duck Rice - Marine Parade hawker center, beside Parkway Parade. |
| Fish Soup - River Valley Rd. Near to the Boon Tong Kee chicken rice restaurant. Fish soup is good. |
| Frogs Legs Congee - Geylang. |
| Nasi Lemak - Boon Lay Shopping Centre opens only from 23:30pm. Food is hot, chilly is nice and not too spicy and price is good. Order the $2 Nasi Lemak package. |
| Nasi Lemak - Brighton Cres. |
| Nasi Lemak - Changi Village. |
| Nasi Lemak - Chong Pang, Yishun. |
| Nasi Lemak - Punggol. |
| Nasi Lemak - Fong Seng, near NUS, Pasir Panjang Road. |
| Or Mee Sua (Mee Sua in black soup) - Kembangan, Changi Road the Shell Station. |
| Paper Chicken - Ulu Pandan Road near Sunset Way, Clementi. |
| Roti Prata - Alif Restaurant, Bukit Gombak opposite Gombak MRT. |
| Roti Prata - Jalan Kayu. |
| Scissor Curry Rice - Kitchener Road. |
| Taiwan Porridge - Oasis, Kallang. |
| Teochew Porridge - Beo Cres. |
| Tissue Prata - West Coast hawker. |
| Wanton Noodle - Kok Kee, Lavender Food Square. |
| Wanton Mee - Old Airport Road hawker center. |
| Supper Places |
Sorted by restaurant |
| Adam Road Food Centre - Lots of Indian stalls. Try the Roti Prata. |
| Airfield Restaurant (Kopi Tiam) - Changi Village, located opposite the Shell Station, good western food, Fishball noodles, ample parking behind the coffeeshop, opens 24 hours. |
| Cafela - Jalan Kayu. They serve fantastic Nasi Lemak, best chicken wings and chilli you can find aorund. Also try their 'Dinosaur' drink- lots of Milo powder for the chocolate freak. |
| Coffeebean - Changi Airport Terminal 2. |
| Crystal Jade Kitchen (beside Orchard Emerald) - Good noodles and congee there. Try their US Beef noodles with ginger or Scallop congee. |
| Jalan Teck Whye - Under MSCP. Cheap and nice food. Jalan Tech Whye is in between Choa Chu Kang and Bukit Panjang. |
| Khattriya Restaurant - Jalan Kayu. Great paper Prata and thin crispy Prata. Also try the local version of Cappuccino, ‘Kopi-cino’ and ‘The-Cino’. |
| Mr Bean - Holland Village or Selegie. |
| NYDC - Holland Village opened till late on weekends only. |
| Swensen - Crown Prince Hotel, Orchard Road. |
| Thasevi Food Eating House - Jalan Kayu. They serve fluffy small-sized Prata, which is very crispy. |
| Yu Tiao Da Wang - 239 Geylang Road. Home made Bean Curd and Soya Milk. Taiwanese snacks like Carrot cake, Yu Tiao (fried cruller) and Mee Suah with oysters. |
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