A wide variety of cuisines...
...from all over the world! If you want to try different foods, Singapore is the place to go. I have had the privilege to sample foods from South Asia, East Asia, and Southeast Asia, often with a Singaporean twist. Sometimes I have opted for Western food as well, which is not to be missed here. I have even had a Brazilian-style dinner and Turkish ice cream. Drinks and desserts are also quite diverse and refreshing, especially for those who have a knack for sweeter fare. My experiences have been great indicators of the cosmopolitan nature of Singapore's food culture. From school canteens to hawker centers to sit-down restaurants, you can always find something new to satisfy your taste buds. And best of all, prices are very affordable!
Cuisine: Chinese
What: Generally consists of noodles or rice, some meat, veggies, and a warm, light broth on the side. Can be dry or soupy. You can use the traditional chopsticks and Chinese soup spoons to keep slippery noodles in place, or opt for a western fork and spoon, especially for rice.
Where you'll find it: "Hong Kong Delights," "Beijing Cuisine" (at PGP), "Chicken Rice" stalls
Price Range: $2.00 - $3.00 SGD
Chicken Hor Fun
Duck Rice
Cuisine: Indian
What: Rice variety and or naan bread; savory and sometimes spicy vegetable or meat dishes in curry sauce. Yogurt and dessert may come in a set. Fork and spoon used for consumption.
Where: Designated "Indian" food stalls
Price Range: $1.50 - $4.50 SGD (Larger price range accounted for by larger variability in presentation)
Vegetarian Indian Set
Cuisine: Malaysian/Indonesian
What: Rice with a spicy curry sauce; spicy or savory chicken; side of salad or other vegetables. Delicious for those who can handle it!
Where: "Muslim" stalls; "Ayam Penyet" is a great place to find Indonesian-style cuisine such as the steamed chicken on the right.
Price Range: $3.00 - $6.00 SGD
Steamed Chicken
Cuisine: Traditional Cool Desserts
What: "Snow cones"
Ice Kachang: Shaved ice over red beans, grass jelly and green rice flour jelly, special flavored syrups with creamed corn on top.
Chendol: Similar to ice kachang, but richer in flavor, with coconut milk and palm sugar replacing syrups and usually no corn. These desserts can also vary in presentation and extravagance (see chendol images below). :)
Where: Dessert stands
Price Range: $0.80 - $2.50
Ice Kachang: Shaved ice over red beans, grass jelly and green rice flour jelly, special flavored syrups with creamed corn on top.
Chendol: Similar to ice kachang, but richer in flavor, with coconut milk and palm sugar replacing syrups and usually no corn. These desserts can also vary in presentation and extravagance (see chendol images below). :)
Where: Dessert stands
Price Range: $0.80 - $2.50