Singapore is a melting pot brimming with tourists, locals and expats from all over the world, and these people naturally have diverse eating habits. Through the centuries, the Chinese, Malays, Indians and foreigners (Westerns) have influenced Singaporean food recipes and there is no doubt that Singapore is a foodie’s paradise.

Singaporeans love to eat out and there is a feast of multicultural cuisine waiting for them in restaurants and especially in hawker centers and food courts. Here is a list of the main types of food you can feast on in Singapore:

1. Malaysian Food: Malaysian food, also known as Malaysian food, is popular in Singapore simply because Malaysia is a neighbor of Singapore and there are many Malays living there; Malaysian spice sauces are mixed with belachan which is made from small shrimp and Malaysian desserts are usually based on coconut milk, palm sugar and freshly grated coconut. Then, of course, there are also rice and noodles, which any Malaysian cannot live without. All of these go to make for an exotic dining experience. Some Malaysian foods you must try in Singapore: Laksa (coconut-based sauces) and Satay (grilled and skewered meat).

2. Chinese Food: The Chinese have been in Singapore since the last seven centuries and their influence on Singaporean food recipes is authoritative. Chinese food can be subtle and neutral (Cantonese), or it can be fiery (Szechuan). Rice is a staple in any Chinese dish and you can try the following dishes to get a taste of the Chinese influence: shark fin soup, spring rolls (Cantonese: subtle flavor); Fried Hokkien Mee (noodles, vermicelli, chili sauce, garlic, prawns, pork and everything else); and Teochew food like steamed fish and braised duck.

3. Indian Food – South Indians (mostly Tamilians) immigrated to Singapore in the 1940s and their influence on Singaporean cuisine is undeniable. In fact, there is an area in Singapore (around Serangoon Road) that is known as Little India. You must try the South Indian Dosas, Idlis and Vadas served with chutneys and chutneys, as well as the North Indian Tandoori Chicken (chicken covered in a spicy paste and cooked in a clay oven).

4. Nyonya Food: Nyonyas are half Malay, half Chinese people who cook very hot and spicy food loaded with ginger and turmeric. His recipes are creative and the cooking methods are elaborate. Some of the famous Nyonya dishes that you must relish are: Enche kabin (small pieces of chicken marinated in soy sauce and oysters) and Chicken Kapitan (chicken curry made with tamarind juice, candela, fresh turmeric root and belachan (paste). shrimp)).

Apart from these, Singapore also offers Western cuisine comprising of American, British, and Italian dishes. There are fast food centers, food courts, hawker centers, restaurants and you name it. As we said above, Singapore food recipes suit all types of food lovers. Enjoy.