A Feast for the Senses: Getting a taste for Singapore
Food has a sacred status
in Singapore and eating is considered a favourite national pastime, with most locals found gathering over a plate of something scrumptious to eat. Positioned at the heart of Asia,
Singapore blends its many vibrant cultures and influences into a melting pot of varied cuisines and delicious flavours. This culinary mecca offers a variety of experiences, from high-end celebrity chef restaurants through to hawker centres, which serve up local traditional dishes for just a few dollars.
Hawker Centres For a uniquely Singaporean food
experience head to one of the many hawker centres located around the city. It is at these bustling food hubs where you will experience
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the real tastes, sights and sounds of Singapore. Filled with all local walks of life from schoolchildren to businessmen – hawker centres are the beating heart of Singapore offering cheap, no-frills tasty fare to all. Communal sharing of the
tables is the norm, as is plastic furniture and lots of noise. But despite their rough around the edges appearance, hawker centres deliver delicious, hearty cuisine and impeccably high hygiene levels. Don't be shy and ask a local
what you should try as most hawker centres offer their own specialities, or order a favourite dish such as Malaysian Nasi Lemak or Ayam Buah Keluak, a Peranakan staple.
Celebrity Chef Restaurants On the other end of the foodie spectrum, but equally ingrained in
