8 Dishes You Should Try in Singapore

Singapore is a small country but it has a lot of interesting things. This place is a crossroads of culture so wherever you come from can easily integrate. And with cuisine, too, in Singapore, you can enjoy both Indian, Chinese and Malaysian cuisine ... Good food in Singapore can be found everywhere, from luxurious restaurants to restaurants at the popular market. Here are the special dishes of the lion island that you must definitely enjoy if you have the opportunity to come to this country.

1. Murtabak

Comes from India, Murtabak is sold at every flea market and street in Singapore. Murtabak is a side dish of fried bread, inside is a mixture of chicken or beef marinated with spices and herbs, sometimes with cheese. This dish is often served with a bowl of fish curry with aromatic Indian spices. You should try it when come to Singpore.

2. Nasi Lemak

One of top 10 dishes you should try in Sigapore is Nasi Lemak. Thi is a traditional Singaporean dish wrapped in banana leaves and sold along the streets all day. Inside the banana leaves is the aromatic coconut cooked rice, with spicy sambal sauce, a little dried anchovy, fried fish and eggs.

3. Kaya Toasts and Coffee

Kaya is the most popular type of breakfast in the lion island. Slices of bread are baked on charcoal or grilling, covered with slices of cold butter and lots of "kaya" - a traditional jam made from coconut and eggs.

Kaya Breakfast is also eaten with boiled eggs and coffee, this is the favorite breakfast style of Singaporeans for generations. And you can enjoy this kind of breakfast at every roadside cafe when come to Singapore.

4. Durian in Singapore

Singapore's national theater was built in the shape of durian fruit, which is enough to show how much this fruit is loved by the people here.

In Singapore, durian is a popular fruit and the price is also very affordable. The taste of durian makes diners split into two extremes, one is crazy and one can't stand it. If you love this fruit, you should go looking for desserts made from durian such as durian cream su, durian crepe, ice cream, durian shaved ice ... 

5. Laksa

Laksa vermicelli is orange-red and you might think it will be extremely spicy, but the truth is that this dish is only mildly spicy. Laksa is a noodle dish originating from the Peranakan people - the Chinese settled along the Malacca Strait.

A bowl of Laksa will consist of a seafood broth with coconut milk, rice noodles, fish cake, bean sprouts, tofu and a bit of sambal. The blend of this flavor is very "addictive" for people to enjoy.

6. Chili Crab

Chili Crab is one of the most famous Singaporean dishes in the world. This dish has been raised to become a symbol of this island nation. If you are coming to Singapore for the first time, this is definitely a dish that you would be highly recommended to everyone.

In addition to the traditional flavor, you can eat spicy crabs variations with black pepper or salted egg yolk. Don't forget to try it when you have a trip to Singapore.

7. Char Kway Teow

Although a bit greasy, Char Kway Teow is still one of the most popular Singaporean dishes. Char Kway Teow is stir-fried noodles with seafood, eggs, soy sauce and spices.

Char Kway Teow comes from poor farmers and fishermen who use leftovers to stir fry together. Today, Char Kway Teow has been cooked towards healthier, less greasy and more greens.

8. Ice Kachang in Singapore

Singapore is a tropical country with hot weather all year round and these colorful shaved ice bowls have been a favorite beverage for generations. Kachang shaved ice first appeared in the 50s - 60s of the last century, sold in street vendors.

A typical Kachang bowl will have shaved ice, colorful syrup, sweet corn, palm kernel and a little condensed milk, sometimes with jelly and fruit on the bottom. Grated ice is high into the shape of a mountain, let's eat slowly lest it "get cold".