Singapore Travel Blog

One of the joys of travelling is trying out the local cuisine, and Singapore is rightly famous for its food. The city’s mix of ethnic cultures makes for a varied culinary landscape, so have fun checking out some of our picks of the must-try local dishes of Singapore. Chilli Crab Fresh Sri Lankan crabs...

For an authentic shopping experience away from the organised calm of the air-conditioned malls, head down to a local wet market to take in the sights and sounds of local Singapore. Named because of the vast quantities of melting ice, and the constant washing-down of the fish and meat stalls, the wet...

Singapore is not a cheap city by anyone’s standards. But for a city obsessed with designer brands and celebrity chefs, it is surprisingly easy to find cheap places to eat. For the most authentic culinary experience, all visitors should be sure to enjoy a meal in a local hawker centre at least once....

Singapore is a food-obsessed nation so you won’t have to travel far to come across food stalls and restaurants selling all manner of delicious delicacies. However, there are a few standout areas within the city that you shouldn’t miss if you are dedicated to tantalising your tastebuds. Little India...

Singapore is renowned for its diverse food scene and so out of town visitors are spoiled for choice when it comes to enjoying dinner here. A great experience for first-time visitors to Singapore is to visit a hawker centre. Singapore’s version of street food sees several food stalls all housed under...

Being an Asian city, lunch time treats in Singapore tend to be focussed around noodles, dumplings, soups and curries rather than the humble sandwich. You can find the odd sandwich shop, particularly in the financial district, where the large concentration of western foreigners make it worth their while,...

There are plenty of late-night dining options available in Singapore, so if you find yourself arriving on a middle of the night flight, or stumbling out of a club in the early hours of the morning, you don’t need to worry about going hungry. Clarke Quay is Singapore’s late night playground and so...

Wok and Barrel Once famed for its less-than-salubrious ‘karaoke bars’, the Duxton Hill enclave is currently undergoing a transformation that is seeing the flashing neon lights extinguished, and funky little restaurants appearing in their shadows. One such establishment is the Wok and Barrel, a minimalist...

Dr Leslie Tay is the author of Singapore’s most read food blog – the award-winning ieatshootipost.sg His blog focuses on tracking down the best Singapore food, in particular local food stalls, and includes some of the most mouth-watering photographs to grace the web. It attracts over 500,000 hits...

Singapore’s tropical climate with guaranteed warm evenings is perfect for alfresco dining under the stars throughout the year. Whether you choose a rooftop, riverside or garden setting, there is plenty of choice if you’re looking to escape the harsh air conditioning that Singapore is so famous for. Waterside...