How Much Food Does a Free Range Chicken Eat
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When "Makan" or "have you eaten", is the main greeting in Singapore, that immediately tells you something about the importance of food in the country.
On our quest for authentic food in Singapore, we were surprised by the depth and diversity of the local flavors.
Food in Singapore has cultural influences from everywhere and have been assembled together to create something totally unique. You'll find Chinese, Indonesian, Southern Indian influences and not surprisingly, a significant Malay influence.
Choosing the 12 authentic food and dishes to highlight was actually a really difficult task. The country offers so much to choose from, and there are many similarities to the food in Malaysia.
This list is by no means exhaustive, but it does take you on a culinary journey across the island to taste the best authentic Singapore food.
Ready to explore Singaporean cuisine? Let's go!
1 – Chili Crab – The National Dish of Singapore
A 2011 CNN poll ranked the World's 50 Best Foods and Singapore Chili Crab made the list at number #35.
Your visit to Singapore will not be complete without trying this iconic Singaporean seafood dish, known as Singapore's national dish.
While there are many ways to cook up the delicious crab, the two most famous styles are Singapore crab with a spicy tomato chile sauce and crab with black pepper sauce.
This dish is said to have been invented in 1956 by a couple who ran a pushcart. The husband asked his wife to experiment with other methods of cooking crab other than steaming.
After adding chili to stir fried crab in tomato sauce, their crabs became wildly popular.
Later, a local chef added a slight twist to the dish using sambal sauce (local chili and shrimp paste), tomato paste and eggs to cook the gravy. This has now become the version most commonly served in Singapore.
Our friend Sheena, a teacher in Singapore who writes at etsyexplores.com, guided us through the Singapore chili crab scene.
Our Singapore crab experience took place at Mellben Seafood, one of the Singapore must-eat restaurants.
We ordered both the chilli crab and the claypot crab vermicelli soup also called claypot crab bee hoon. The dishes were accompanied with salted egg yolk green beans.
The crabs were gigantic in size with the most juicy and succulent chunks of meat we have ever eaten.
The chili crab is actually not chili or spicy despite its name. It is slathered in a thick delicious chili paste perfect to dip fried buns called mantous, served with the crab.
The amazingly delicious and flavorful broth of the claypot crab bee hoon soup made us melt from the first spoon of soup.
The milky aromatic broth filled with meaty and chunky pieces of crab took us straight to culinary heaven.
Combined with the delicate rice vermicelli noodles, we couldn't help but keep slurping away at this delightful Singapore food soup.
Where To Eat Chili Crab in Singapore
Mellben Seafood is a local Tze Char restaurant also spelled Che Char or Zi Char. These uniquely Singaporean restaurants serve home style dishes in more elaborate settings than hawker centers.
The prices are also more expensive than hawker centers, but cheaper than upscale restaurants.
Hawker centres are large food courts in Singapore where they serve mostly street food.
This particular location was in Toa Payoh, a residential neighborhood. In the open courtyard setting are several restaurants, hawker stalls, fruit stands, and local shops.
Mellben Seafood TPY
Address: Blk 211 Toa Payoh Lorong 8 #01-11/15, Singapore 310211
Hours: Daily, 4:30pm to 11:30pm
Average Food Price: SGD 55, approx $39.70 USD
Jumbo Seafood
While we didn't eat here, Jumbo Seafood is also recommended by locals for their award winning Singapore chili crab.
Jumbo Seafood
Address: East Coast Seafood Center, Blk 1206 East Coast Parkway #01-07/08, Singapore
Hours: Daily, 5:00pm – 11:00pm, Sunday's, 12:00pm – 12:00am
Average Food Price: SGD 50, approx $36 USD
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2- Hainanese Chicken – Chicken Rice from Hainan Province
This is one of my favorite local Singapore foods. What I love about Hainanese chicken is that it is as succulent as it is simple. It practically melts in your mouth!
Hainanese chicken is a rice dish with juicy steamed white chicken cut into thin pieces. The chicken is served over fragrant rice with light soy sauce.
The dish is topped with cilantro and sesame oil, and accompanied by a garlic-chilli sauce. The rice is cooked in the chicken broth with ginger and pandan leaves giving it its unique fragrance.
This traditional food in Singapore comes from the Chinese immigrants from the province of Hainan in Southern China. They kept the traditional methods of cooking the chicken and the rice which gives this dish its unique flavor.
Our visit to Singapore would not have been complete if we did not eat at Tian Tian, ranked one of the best hawker food stalls in Singapore.
Where To Eat Hainanese Chicken Rice in Singapore
Tian Tian is celebrated for its Hainanese chicken rice. It has been popularized by celebrity chefs like Anthony Bourdain as well as voted by locals as the best chicken rice in Singapore.
After waiting in line, we sat down to enjoy the most tender chicken and flavorful rice that exceeded all other chicken and rice dishes we previously had. Satisfied and content, we recognized that same look in diners eating close by.
Tian Tian
Address: Maxwell Road Food Centre, 1 Kadayanallur St, Singapore
Hours: Everyday, 8:00 am – 11:00 pm
Average Food Prices: About SGD 3.50, approx $2.50 USD
In Singapore, you will find many places where you can have Hainanese chicken rice. Every Singaporean has their own favorite Hainanese chicken stall.
While Tian Tian was our favorite, we also discovered the Eng Kee food stall at Eunos hawker centre where we were staying.
Like at Tian Tian, you also have to wait in line at this popular vendor to get this famous local Singapore food.
Eng Kee – Eunos Food Hawker Centre
Address: Eunos Food Center, 7 Eunos Crescent, Singapore
Hours: Everyday from 6am to 10pm
Average Food Prices: About SGD 2.80, approx $2.00 USD
RELATED: The Best 6 Hawker Centres to Eat in Singapore
3- Nasi Lemak – Famous Malay Local Dish
Nasi Lemak is a Malay dish, a very popular food in Singapore. There are several ways of preparing Nasi Lemak. At the core, it is a rich rice dish cooked in coconut milk and pandan leaf.
This popular Singapore food is typically served with deep-fried fish or chicken wings, grilled fish paste, fried anchovies and peanuts, eggs, cucumber slices, and sambal (spicy chilli paste).
Flavorful and rich, this hearty dish and best eaten when you have a big appetite.
Where To Eat Nasi Lemak in Singapore
Nasi Lemak Kukus
This local joint and self-service concept is quite popular with Singapore locals. With your Singapore dish, you can have unlimited rice and sambal chili sauce.
With this option, you can have Nasi Lemak with different sides and taste the local specialties all on one plate.
From experience, we found the steamed rice to be quite addictive. When you taste it once, you'll want to have more.
For the sides, we recommend the lamb and the anchovies. These two local Singapore foods were definitely our favorites.
The food and concept is quite uniquely Singaporean and you won't be disappointed either by the decor.
The illustrated walls, where customers can write messages, makes this local restaurant a unique venue for your food travels to Singapore.
Nasi Lemak Kukus
Address: 229 Selegie Road, Singapore
Hours: Monday to Saturday from 12:00pm to 10:30pm, closed on Sundays
Average Food Prices: About SGD 4.00, approx $2.9USD
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4 – Otak-Otak – A Nyonya Cuisine Specialty
Otak Otak is a popular classic Nyonya specialty that can be found in Malaysia and Singapore alike.
Nyonya cuisine refers to the cuisine from the descendants of the early Chinese immigrants who settled in Malaysia and Singapore.
The cuisine is the result of blending Chinese ingredients with various distinct spices and cooking techniques used by the Malay.
Otak Otak actually means "brains" in Malay due to its texture and shape. Not to worry however, this food in Singapore has nothing to do with brains.
This popular Singapore food is grilled or steamed fish cake made with the fillet of fish which is mixed with tapioca starch, and wrapped in a banana leaf.
This Singaporean dish can be eaten as a snack or as a main meal with a side of rice or rice noodles.
We enjoyed this dish as an appetizer and we found it light and refined in taste. A nice treat to open up to Nyonya flavors.
READ MORE: Discovering Nyonya Food in Malaysia
Where To Eat Nyonya Food in Singapore
Guan Hoe Soon is a Nyonya restaurant located in the Joo Chiat foodie neighborhood of Singapore. Open since 1953, it is one of the oldest Nyonya restaurants in Singapore.
Dedicated to Nyonya cuisine, you will find several Nyonya specialties to enjoy including the delicious otak-otak.
Guan Hoe Soon
Address: 40 Joo Chiat Pl, Singapore
Hours: Open everyday from 11:00 am to 3:00 pm and 6:00 pm to 9:30 pm
Average Food Prices: Expect to pay SGD8.00 for otak-otak appetizer ($5.80 USD). A meal will cost you around SGD $20.00 to $30.00, approx $15.00 to $20.00 USD)
5 – Bak Kut Teh – Pork Rib Soup
This humble dish of Chinese origin is one of the most popular Singapore foods. It is a popular street food in Malaysia and we actually had it in Kuala Lumpur, the capital.
Bak Kut Tey is a pork rib soup, made up of juicy pork ribs, simmered for hours in a rich herbal broth.
While it sounds simple, the soup is actually highly complex and demands the right amount of peppers, garlic among other ingredients to achieve the best flavors.
The name Bak Kut Tey, literally means meat bone tea and is in reference to the Chinese tea that is consumed with this dish.
We enjoyed this delicious soup and found the broth nice and peppery. Not spicy, but just the right amount of flavors for a nice bite.
Having boiled for hours, the pork was tender and literally fell off the bones.
Where to Eat Bak Kut Teh in Singapore
To taste this famous food in Singapore, here is the best spot recommended by locals to try: Bak Kut Teh.
Founder Bak Kut Teh
This restaurant has been serving Singapore Bak Kut Teh for over 40 years. It is an institution that is globally famous for its meaty, pork ribs simmered in a delicious broth using a family secret recipe.
Address: 347 Balestier Road, Singapore 329777
Hours: 12:00pm to 2:30pm and 6:00pm to 2:00am (Closed on Tuesday)
Average Prices: Expect to pay between SGD 6.50 to SGD 10.00 (approx $4.50 USD to $7.50 USD)
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6- Kaya Toast with Kopi – Best Singaporean Breakfast
Toast and coffee might not seem that exciting as a breakfast dish. But in Singapore, it is a national treasure.
We first tasted Kaya toast and Kopi or coffee when we landed in Singapore's Changi Airport and were immediately blown away. The taste and flavors are outstanding.
Kaya toast is a toasted bread with butter and kaya, a jam made from eggs, sugar, coconut milk and pandan leaves. Not too sweet, this is one of the most delicious jams we've had.
This breakfast dish is enhanced even further when paired with soft boiled eggs and a steaming cup of coffee or tea.
Kopi, the signature coffee drink comes with sugar, sweetened condensed milk and evaporated milk.
This Singaporean breakfast is the perfect start to a new day or a delicious snack in the middle of day.
Where to Eat Kaya Toast in Singapore
We ate this delicious Singaporean breakfast several times, and each time our appreciation for the flavors increased.
We stumbled onto Toast Box, while escaping the rain on a chilly afternoon and enjoyed Kaya Toast and hot Kopi in a cozy environment.
Ya Kun Kaya Toast is a popular Singaporean chain with locations throughout the city. At Changi Airport, be sure to make a stop at Wang Cafe for the last time or welcome breakfast into Singapore.
Toast Box
Address: More than 70 locations across Singapore
Hours: Daily, 8:00am – 10:30pm
Average Food Price in Singapore: Between SGD 2.00 for Kaya Toast and SGD 1.50 for Kopi, approx $1.44 USD to $1.10 USD
Ya Kun Kaya Toast
Address: Several locations throughout Singapore
Hours: Daily, 8:00am – 10:00pm
Average Food Price in Singapore: Between SGD 2.00 for Kaya Toast and SGD 1.50 for Kopi, approx $1.44 USD to $1.10 USD
Wang Cafe
Address: Changi Airport, Terminal 1, #01-02, Singapore
Hours: Everyday, 24/7
Average Food Price in Singapore: Between SGD 2.00 for Kaya Toast and SGD 1.50 for Kopi, approx $1.44 USD to $1.10 USD
7 – Murtabak – Stuffed Folded Omelette Pancake
We love Indian food, although most of the Indian dishes we've had have been mostly in the U.S. Murtabak, this famous Singapore food was new to the both of us and highly recommended as a dish not to miss in Singapore.
The single place that kept coming up to have Murtabak was Zam Zam, an Indian Muslim restaurant with an international reputation.
Murtabak is like a huge and stuffed pancake filled with either chicken, beef, and mutton, which are the most popular fillings. However, you can also find venison and sardine versions as well.
At Zam Zam, we ordered their signature chicken Murtabak. Given this calorie-laden and oversized dish, we opted to share just one.
There is everything to like about Murtabak. Layers of crispy buttery naan pastry with a golden, flaky appearance. Bursting on the inside are chunks of succulent chicken, folds of egg and sweet onions, and spices that give it an orange glow.
The Murtabak comes with a bowl of thick chicken curry, that pairs perfectly with the chicken.
While Murtabak is flavourful on its own, it reaches a higher level of deliciousness when coated liberally with the curry sauce.
Where to Eat Murtabak In Singapore
Singapore Zam Zam
This is one of the most well-known restaurants in Singapore for murtabak and also one of the oldest restaurants, founded in 1908.
At Zam Zam, watch the theatrics of different vendors flipping dough and sizzling flatbread. It is truly fascinating to watch the preparation of Murtabak.
Address: 679 North Bridge Road, Singapore
Hours: Daily, 7:00am to 11:00pm
Sizes: Five different size: Small, Medium, Large, Special, Super Special
Average Food Price In Singapore: Prices range from SGD 6.00 to SGD 17.00, approx $4.30 USD to $12.30 USD
AUTHENTIC FOOD QUEST RECIPE: Make chicken murtabak at home using our simple recipe. Murtabak Recipe – How To Make Delightful Singapore Chicken Folded Flatbread
8- Biryani – Aromatic Fried Rice Dish
Biryani is a fried rice dish of Indian Muslim influence and a popular food in Singapore. The rice used is a distinctive long grain rice, usually Basmati rice which cooks to a light and fluffy texture.
Meats can be added and the most popular is chicken, mutton or fish.
The spices used are heavy in flavor with cinnamon, cloves, nutmeg and bay leaves. In one dish, the rice is served with the accompanying chicken or mutton curry.
Where to Eat Biryani in Singapore
You'll find Biryani served at several Singapore hawker centers. We enjoyed this simple and delicious dish at Eunos market food centre, where we stayed.
Listed below are additional recommendations given to us by locals of the best places to have chicken biryani.
Allauddin's Biryani, Tekka Food Center
Address: 665 Buffalo Rd, #01-229, Tekka Food Centre, Singapore
Hours: Daily, 9:00am – 8:00pm
Average Food Price in Singapore: Between SGD 4.50 – SGD 6.50, approx $3.25 USD to $4.70 USD
Singapore Zam Zam
Address: 679 North Bridge Road, Singapore
Hours: Daily, 7:00am to 11:00pm
Average Food Price in Singapore: SGD 6.50, approx. $4.70 USD
9- Roti Prata – South Indian Flatbread
Roti Prata is a signature Singapore food. It is also extremely popular in Malaysia where it goes by the name Roti Canai.
Its history can be traced back to the Indian subcontinent as well as Pakistan.
The meaning of Roti Prata is simple. Roti means roti or bread and Prata means flat. The Indian version is known as Paratha.
This local Singapore food is a simple and tasty dish. The pancake-like flatbread is served with a meat-based or vegetable-based curry.
You simply tear up slices of the roti and dip it into the delicious curry and have a light meal or a filling snack. Tasty and flavorful, this was one of our local favorite Singapore foods.
Where to Eat Roti Prata in Singapore
Komala Vilas Restaurant
This popular Indian restaurant in Little India, serves delicious and inexpensive South Indian and North Indian vegetarian foods.
Address: 76-78 Serangoon Road, Singapore
Hours: Daily, 7:00am to 11:00pm
Average Food Prices in Singapore: range from SGD 6.00 to SGD 17.00, approx $4.30 USD to $12.30 USD
Singapore Zam Zam
Address: 679 North Bridge Road, Singapore
Hours: Daily, 7:00am to 11:00pm
Average Food Price in Singapore: Prices range from SGD 6.00 to SGD 8.00, approx $4.30 USD to $5.80 USD
10- Fried Hokkien Mee – Famous Singapore Stir Fried Noodles
Hokkien Mee, a dish found in Malaysia and Singapore originated from Hokkien, in the Southern province of China.
Hokkien Mee is prepared differently depending on where you have it. In Singapore, it is a stir-fried dish made of a combination of egg and rice noodles. It comes with prawns, squid, oysters, spring onions and fresh lime.
The dish is served with a thick and fragrant sauce made from fresh shrimp and dried prawns.
On the side is a sambal sauce with red chilis and a light soy sauce for additional flavoring.
Where to Eat Hokkien Mee in Singapore
Kim's Hokkien Mee is a famous local joint at the corner of a busy street. You will not miss the flashy neon sign with the name "Mr Kim." We got this recommendation from our Airbnb host, a local Singaporean.
The open air seating is inviting and you will find several variations of Kim's Hokkien Mee on the menu.
Rich and creamy, this Hokkien Mee will satiate your hunger. Enjoy it with fresh coconut juice.
Kim's Hokkien Mee
Address: 62B Jalan Eunos, Singapore
Hours: Open everyday from 11 am to 1 am
Average Food Prices: Expect to pay between SGD8.00 – SGD 12.00, approx $5.78USD – $8.66 USD
11- Char Kway Teow – Famous Local Singapore Food
Char Kway Teow is one of the most popular dishes found in both Singapore and Malaysia. This dish is part of the Singapore food culture.
This is a stir-fried dish made of flat rice noodles, with prawns, eggs, slices of Chinese sausages, bean sprouts, Chinese chives, shrimp paste. It is stir-fried over very high heat with a light and dark chili soy sauce.
It is hard to resist a delicious plate of Char Kway Teow. We named it the Pad Thai of Malaysia.
If you love fried noodles, you will love this dish. It can be quite fatty but it is truly exceptional.
Where to Eat Char Kway Teow in Singapore
Chon Hiang is a famous Char Kway Teow food stall in the East Coast Lagoon Food Village, one of the best hawker centres.
Ms. Mui Mui, a second generation hawker, is known for her cooking skills. And her food stall was recommended to us by several locals.
While we didn't eat Char Kway Teow in Singapore, we ate it several times in Malaysia. Focused on the unique food specialties and authentic food in Singapore, we skipped it.
However, if you make it to this relaxing hawker center by the beach, don't forget to visit Ms. Mui Mui food stall.
Chon Hiang
Address: 1220 East Coast Park Service Road, Singapore
Hours: Open everyday, 10:30 am – 2:00 am
Average Food Prices: starts at SGD3.00, approx. $2.20 USD
12 – Pork Satay – Singapore's Favorite Late Night Food
Pork Satay is a grilled bamboo skewered pork served with spicy dipping sauce. The sauce is made of a combination of soy and peanut sauce with chili.
This classic Singaporean street food It is often served with cucumber and onion. It is a great snack to enjoy on a late night.
Where to Eat Pork Satay in Singapore
One of the best places to have Pork Satay is at Satay by the Bay. Not only will you have the choice of six satay food stalls, you will also enjoy the Gardens by the Bay .
Wander through the different food stalls and sample the different skewers. Let your nose and taste buds guide you. Besides pork, you can also try beef, chicken, mutton and prawns satay.
Address: 18 Marina Gardens Dr, Singapore 018953
Hours: Everyday from 8pm to 11pm and until 2am on weekends and Wednesdays
Average Food Prices in Singapore: About SGD0.70 / per skewer, approx $0.50USD
In Summary
Singapore is a paradise for food lovers. The country's multi-ethnic culture has resulted in a variety of unique flavors and dishes.
In one of the most exciting cities for food, be prepared to eat and leave room in your belly for more.
There are not many places in the world, where you can eat the diversity of high-quality dishes for under $5.00 USD.
With the variety of dishes that we have presented, we trust you will have a true taste of the diversity found in local Singapore food.
Have you had any of these Singaporean dishes before? Which food in Singapore tempts you the most? Let us know in the comments below.
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Curious by nature, Rosemary loves exploring new flavors and connecting with locals. She shares her insights and culinary finds from her travels to inspire people to connect local through food.
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