While Singapore is known for its vibrant travel scene, the culinary scene here is unparalleled. In my Singapore food guide here, I introduce just a few of my favorite things to eat there. 

From Michelin-starred restaurants to humble street food vendors, the city-state offers a gastronomic feast that will leave you wanting more. 

Singapore’s cuisine is a diverse cornucopia of colors, textures, and flavors, making it an absolute gourmet heaven. This culinary mecca boasts an array of diverse cuisines that will leave you spoilt for choice. 

So, loosen your belts and prepare yourselves for a lip-smacking culinary adventure in this Singapore food guide. 

If you are looking for the best food in Singapore, then here is a list of the best Singapore food to try while you are in Singapore. 

Bak Kut Teh

Each country in Asia has its unique soup or broth to call its own. In Singapore, local food, Bak Kut Teh makes this treasured cut., literally meaning “meat bone tea”. This spicy and flavourful meat broth can be served as a pure broth or a clouded soup. Though there are many variations across households, there is no denying that this humble soup of sorts is food for the soul. In Singapore, you can find locals eating piping hot kut tehs at all times of the day. But if you are looking for a truly satisfying experience on your Singapore holiday, then there is nothing better than a piping hot bowl of kut teh on a rainy day. 

Where to try it? A few recommended restaurants to try Bak Kut Teh are House of Bak Kut Teh, Rong Hua Bak Kut Teh (Marina Square), Song Fa Bak Kut Teh and Ng Ah Sio Bak Kut Teh. 

Mud Crabs

 Mud crab is one of Singapore’s best-loved dishes. You simply cannot miss it! It’s served in either chili or pepper sauce, and it’s one of the most popular dishes on any foodie’s list who is visiting Singapore. Mud crab is a classic dish that’s loaded with herbs and spices. It can be a bit messy to eat, but the flavor is so good that it’s worth the effort.

Where to try it? For a taste of the best mud crab in town, places to eat in Singapore such as No Signboard Seafood, JUMBO Seafood, and Red House Seafood are just your ticket. 

Laksa

When you’re in Singapore, there’s no better comfort food than Laksa, and it’s easy to see why. It’s one of the most popular dishes in all the Singapore food guides, so much so that you’ll find people lining up outside your favorite restaurant just to get a bowl of it. Laksa is the epitome of comfort food. It is a creamy, 

spicy, and coconut-infused soup that’s packed with flavor. Traditionally, the broth is the same, but you can change it up by adding seafood, meat, or herbs. 

Where to try it? For the best Laksa in Singapore, head to the streets where Michelin star hawkers will offer you a feast for the senses. A few recommended restaurants to try laksa are 328 Katong Laksa, Depot Road Zhen Shan Mei Claypot Laksa, and Famous Sungei Road Trishaw Laksa. 

Bak Chor Mee

Also known as minced meat noodles, this iconic street food is Singapore’s unique take on simple noodles. Tangy, savory and spicy are a few words that begin to describe the complex amalgamation of tastes and textures in this dish. Lauded for its flavor-packed goodness, this soupy noodle dish comes topped with an assortment of braised vegetables, herbs, and minced meat. Finished off with some fish sauce, the dish tastes like a mouthful of heaven. Trust me, Bak chor mee is unlike any other noodle dish you have tasted. I am already drooling!!! 

Where to try it? I would recommend Bak Chor Mee (Kovan Hougang Market), Jin Minced Pork Noodle and 58 Minced Meat Noodle (Taman Jurong Market and Food Centre) as preferred restaurants to try Bak Chor Mee. 

Wanton Mee

 Wanton Mee is a Cantonese dish that primarily traces its roots to Hong Kong. Nonetheless, the fondness for it in Singapore has only increased in recent years. The noodle is blanched and soaked in a steaming hot broth. The noodle broth by itself is so delicious that you will gulp it down as it is. But what makes this dish arguably the best food in Singapore is the stuffed wontons that render the perfect balance to the dish as a whole. One serving and you will come back wanting more. 

Where to try it? A few recommended restaurants to try wanton mee are Lo Chan Kee Cantonese Wanton Noodles, Wong Kee Noodle, and Noodle Evolution.

Roti Prata

 As effortless as it may appear, the Roti Prata has remained Singapore’s most beloved food. Overflowing with a great amount of ghee, this fluffy Indian bread is food for the soul. Typically paired with a gravy of sorts, the flaky and crispy prata is also served with a variety of dips, sambal, or pickles. If you want to take it to the next level, then the crispy egg prata is a winner. Most Indian restaurants in Singapore serve this delectable dish. The closest resemblance for me is a Mughlai Paratha we eat back here in India – damn tasty!!! 

Where to try it? I will suggest trying Roti Prata at Springleaf Prata Place, Mr. and Mrs. Mohgan’s Super Crispy Roti Prata, and Mr. Prata. 

Hainanese Chicken Rice

 Simplicity is key to great food and when on a Holiday in Singapore, nothing is more welcoming than a generous serving of spicy Hainanese chicken paired with a bowl of hot steamy rice. Succulent and tender chicken pieces are steamed and then blanched in a hot and spicy vinegary sauce, garnished with some sprouts and herbs. The enticing aroma of chicken is so tantalizing that you can smell it miles away. This local food is a must-try on every Singapore visiting foodie’s list. You simply cannot miss this!!! 

Where to try it? My few recommended restaurants to try Hainanese chicken rice are Chin Chin Eating House, Nam Kee Chicken Rice Restaurant, and Tian Tian Hainanese Chicken Rice. 

Orh Luak

 If you are a seafood lover, then the oyster omelet, or Orh Luak as it is locally known is a must-try dish. Unlike any other regular omelet, the eggs are stir-fried with fresh oysters, spring onions, and spicy chili sauce, giving it that zingy taste. The best way to relish this Singapore food is with a serving of hot sauce. 

Where to try it? For a truly authentic taste of Orh Luak which I tried, head to the streets where the hawkers will offer you a sensory feast. A few recommended restaurants to try orh luak are Ang Sa Lee Fried Oyster, Ah 

Satay

 As I ventured through the winding streets of Singapore’s culinary heart, I immersed myself in the aroma of seasoned meat cooking on grills and barbecues, you will too. One of my favorite & popular street foods in Singapore is Satay. Traditionally cooked with chicken, Satay is the counterpart of the Middle Eastern kebab that is marinated in a unique blend of local spices and cooked over hot coal. As hot fans blow away excess heat from the coals, the smoky flavor gets infused in the meat rendering it a distinctive charred taste. The perfect way to enjoy satay is to top it off with a dollop of sambal and wash it down with a pint of beer or a glass of local rice wine.

Where to try it? A few recommended restaurants to try satay at Lau Pa Sat Satay, Chomp Chomp Satay, and Chuan Kee Satay. 

With bustling streets and hawkers on every corner, with fancy Michelin-star restaurants and numerous joints serving delicious food, where to eat in Singapore can never be a question. With this Singapore food guide, I hope this will come in handy during your trip to Singapore. 

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Blog post is written by: Mohana Gupta