Any traveler’s ideal destination is Singapore. What better way to begin this wonderful adventure of the fascinating expedition than with a message that comes directly from the tastiest dishes in Singapore? A trip to one of the hawker centers or food courts at a mall will be both educational and delicious.

#11 most eaten/trending food in Singapore

1. Chilli Crab

A stir-fried crustacean delicacy known as Singaporean chilli crab is covered in savoury, hot, and sour tomato sauces. Seafood lovers must taste this Singaporean classic street cuisine, which is served with deep-fried buns called “mantou.”Crabs can be prepared in one of two ways in Singapore: with a black pepper sauce or a sweet, sour, spicy, tomato-like chili sauce. Crab bee hoon and salted egg crabs are only a couple of the many new, well-known variants that have been found.

Location: Long Beach King Seafood, 220 Stadium Boulevard 

Cost: approx  SGD 25-90

2. Hainanese chicken rice

Hainanese chicken rice, which was developed by immigrants from the island of Hainan in southern China, is regarded as one of Singapore’s national meals. It’s believed that this savory meal is consumed “everywhere, every day” in Singapore and can be found “anywhere, every day” on the island, from hawker stalls to restaurants. Steamed chicken and rice cooked in chicken stock are the main ingredients of Hainanese chicken rice, which is also garnished with cucumber slices and chili sauce.

Location: Tian Tian Hainanese Chicken Rice

Cost: approx 4.080 SGD/Plate

3. Char Kway Teow

This combination of noodles, flat rice, and egg noodles blended with proteins like egg, and Lap Cheong, which are Chinese sausages, will appeal to your palate. Additionally, bean sprouts and Chinese chives are included with it. Lard, the dish’s main ingredient, gives it its incredible flavor, but occasionally, for a healthier version, oil is substituted, and additional vegetables are offered in place of the protein. In order to enhance the scent, it is frequently served on a banana leaf with a wedge of lime squeezed on top.

Location: Outram Park Fried Kway Teow- Hong Lim Market and Food Centre  

Cost: approx SGD 8

4. Laksa

Laksa is a dish that originated in Malaysia and is now popular in Singapore and Indonesia in South East Asia. This comforting dish is essentially a hot noodle soup with a rich coconut milk curry broth that is prepared with fragrant herbs and has a striking red hue. Fish, poultry, or prawns can be used as a garnish.

Location: Katong Laksa, Wei Yi Laksa, Sungei Road Laksa

Cost: approx SGD 3.30 

5. Kaya Toast

The sole traditional breakfast in Singapore is Kaya Toast and Soft Boiled Eggs. It is just a loaf of white bread that has been toasted with butter and egg kaya or coconut. This popular Singaporean street snack can be made in many different ways, such as with brown bread or round buns. When dipping the Kaya Toast into the egg mixture for added flavor, the dish is occasionally combined with pepper and dark soy sauce. There are two colors of Kaya Toast: green, which is made of pandan leaves, and brown, which is made of brown sugar that has been caramelized.

Location: Chin Mee Chin Confectionery, East Coast Road

Cost: approx SGD 1-3

6. Bak Chor Mee

This wonderful dish, which literally translates to “minced pork with noodles,” is soupy, meaty, and noodle-y all at once! Slices of fish cake, liver, minced pork, and a special sauce that makes it steaming make up this Singaporean street snack. Although one can select between ketchup or chili and the many varieties of noodles, this dish is typically served dry to savor the full flavors of the sauce! The soup version with handmade noodles is one of the variations.

Location: Hill Street Tai Hwa Pork Noodle, Crawford Lane

Cost: approx SGD 17

7. Roti Prata

Every visitor to Singapore must try this delicacy from India! You should have a watering tongue and a want for more after savoring some crisp, crunchy, doughy, soft, and soft Pratas dipped in delectable and flavorful curry. This Indian flatbread/pancake, made of wheat flour and served with beef, chicken, fish, or vegetable curries, will linger in your mouth long after you’ve finished eating it.

Location: The Roti Prata House: 246M Upper Thomson Road, Singapore

Cost: approx SGD 14

8. Satay

This Singaporean street cuisine is a specialty composed of candied and skewered pork, poultry, beef, or mutton. Although it originated in Indonesia, satay is now widely available in both upscale restaurants and hawker centers in Singapore. Turmeric is used to marinade the meat before grilling it outside. This snack, which comes with peanut sauce, onions, and rice dumplings, may be had all day long, but order quickly because supplies are limited.

Location: Fang Yuan Satay, Toa Payoh Food Centre 

Cost: approx  SGD 20

9.  Wanton Mee

Wanton Mee is a staple of Singaporean street food culture. Some people like the dumpling portion, while others prefer the noodle’s texture. The vendor sells soup and Wanton chilly.

Location: Foong Kee Coffee Shop, 6 Keong Saik Road

Cost: approx  SGD 14

10. Bak Kut Teh

Pork rib soup with herbs and spices is a popular local meal. The soup’s ingredients include pork, offal, mushrooms, choy sum, tofu, and puffs. Cinnamon, cloves, garlic, fennel, and star anise are used to season it. In the assumption that tea will assist saturate a significant amount of fat in the soup, this dish is best enjoyed with a cup of tea. Although it can be consumed at any meal of the day, most people have Ban Kut Teh for breakfast.

Location: Ya Hua Bak Kut Teh: 7 Keppel Road, PSA Tanjong Pagar Complex, Singapore 

Cost: approx  SGD 20

11. Singapore Sling 

A must-try cocktail is the Singapore Sling, which was created here. The combination of tropical flavors in this cool cocktail makes it a favorite. This cocktail, which is made with gin, brandy, pineapple juice, syrup, and other specialty beers, is a must-have for any night out.

Location: Post Bar, Fullerton Square

Cost: approx  SGD 20