South East Asian Trips

Singapore is known as the melting pot of cuisines. In this country you will find quality Chinese, Malay, Indian, Japanese, Italian, French, American and other food items. Eating Out in Singapore is a great culinary experience. Most food items in Singapore are eaten by fork and spoon. The noodle dishes usually come with chopsticks and Indian food can be eaten by hand though you can definitely use a fork and spoon. When you are eating in a group, serving dishes are always shared. Try to make your Singapore Tours during the Singapore Food Festival which is held every year in July.

When you are Eating Out in Singapore try some of the local cuisines. The coffee shops or kopitiam in this country sell much more than coffee. They are actually mini-hawker centers with half a dozen stalls that sell breakfast of kopi (strong, sugary coffee), some kaya (egg-coconut jam) toast and runny eggs. Starbucks and other local cafe chains such as Coffee Bean and Tea Leaf can be found in any shopping mall. Food courts are to be seen in the basement or top floor of nearly every shopping mall.

While Eating Out in Singapore go to some of the leading international fast food chains like McDonald's, Carl's Jr., Burger King, KFC, MOS Burger, Dairy Queen, Orange Julius etc. These are also found in the various shopping malls. Apart from that, savor some of the unique delicacies of Singapore . Bengawan Solo is the Singapore version of Indonesian cakes and Chinese pastries. Bread Talk is the much talked about "designer bread" chain that has taken Singapore by storm. This bread is baked on the premises and is very sweet to taste. Jollibean are fresh soy drinks, bean curd and tasty mee chiang kueh Chinese pancakes.

Old Chang Kee can be another option for you when you are Dining in Singapore . Old Chang Kee is renowned for their curry puffs and sells other deep-fried stuffs. On the other hand Ya Kun Kaya serves the classic Singaporean breakfast all day long. Killiney Kopitiam offers kaya toast, kopi and ginger tea with ice or without ice.

There are several Dining options in Singapore . Singapore offers a wide variety of full service restaurants that caters to all types of taste and budget. Seafood restaurants are a common specialty over here as Singapore is a maritime city. The country has for tourists Chinese-influenced Singaporean classics like chilli crabs, gourmet items like Sri Lankan giant crab or shark's fin. However, these items can be very expensive. The well known seafood restaurants are all clustered on the East Coast but if you are looking for ambiance then the riverside restaurants at Boat Quay and Clarke Quay are best for you.

On your Singapore Travel you will also notice that the Singaporeans love their high tea. In the classical form, the finer hotels across the island serve tea with a range of British-style snacks and sweet pastries like finger sandwiches and scones. Chinese dim sum and various Singaporean dishes are also served with tea. However, many restaurants only serve high tea during weekends and the hours may be very limited. Eating Out in Singapore can be fun if you are trying the buffets. The international buffets in Singapore offer a wide variety of dishes from Western, Chinese,Japanese and even local food at a fixed price. Some of the popular chains are Sakura, Bali Thai Restaurant, Singapore and Lemongrass Thai Restaurant Singapore .

If you need a gastronomic guide to the various culinary delights that span this island, then you've come to the right place!

From hawker centres to foodcourts to restaurants, this article will give you an idea of the places to get delicious food in Singapore.

Hawker Centres

One of the long standing staples of the local food scene, the hawker centre is a traditional eating place found in housing estates like Ang Mo Kio and Clementi.

They offer a huge variety of food, from satay, nasi lemak to fish and chips. I typically eat at these places with my family in the weekends.

Foodcourts

Foodcourts tend to be air-conditioned and sitting in shopping malls like Bugis Junction, Raffles City or Takashimaya Shopping Centre.

Typically, they sell food like the hawker centres, but they are pretty consistent in their offerings. What you see in one foodcourt will typically be offered in another one.

Fast Food

You will be familiar with this one - we're talking about McDonald's, Burger King and Kentucky Fried Chicken. Your kids and family members will love these if you cannot find time to check out local fare.

Cafes

There are various cafes that sit around the island, such as Starbucks, The Coffee Bean and Tea Leaf.

Restaurants

There are thousands, I repeat, thousands of restaurants in Singapore. You can savor the taste of Chinese, Malay, Indian, Western and all sorts of fusion food. Since the restaurants are too various to mention, you can check out this guide to help you along.

Conclusion

Well! That's a whole lot of eating places, huh? Remember, never fret if you cannot find food in Singapore. Most likely, there is a very decent eating place near where you stand. Happy eating!