In this country, the street stalls are not only a place to stop and enjoy delicious food, but also a gathering point for all social classes. Here, diners gather, dine and chat together, creating connections and exchanges through each simple but equally sophisticated street food. Let's explore the unique street food paradise in the "lion island" Singapore with Travellive!
Minced Meat Noodles - Ba Chor Mee
Topping the list of top street foods at the World Food Congress, Ba Chor Mee is waiting for you on your culinary journey in Singapore. This dish is a combination of rice noodles mixed with spicy sambal sauce, vinegar, soy sauce, minced pork, braised mushrooms, meatballs and sometimes fried anchovies (ikan bilis). Each noodle is soaked in flavor, the harmonious blend of ingredients will awaken the taste buds of diners.
The wide, golden, chewy and crispy noodles combined with rich soy sauce, minced pork, and soft, chewy pork liver will make you feel like you are enjoying a delicacy.
Hill Street Tai Hwa is the most famous minced meat noodle stall in Singapore, with 1 Michelin star. This means you may have to sacrifice 30 minutes to 1 hour to wait for your turn to enjoy this noodle dish. However, we can assure you that the wait is really worth it when you start to enjoy the wonderful taste of Ba Chor Mee here.
Hainanese Chicken Rice
If you happen to come across a stall displaying a row of succulent, cooked whole chickens, you are looking at one of Singapore’s most beloved specialties – Hainanese chicken rice. The classy dish comes in two delicious versions: steamed chicken and grilled chicken. Whichever version you choose, the delicious flavours come with rice cooked well with pandan leaves, ginger and chilies, and the sweet and salty taste of ginger soy sauce is an indispensable highlight.
The recipe for this dish comes from early Chinese immigrants from Hainan Island, on the southern coast of China.
In Singapore, there is a special place that cannot be missed when wanting to enjoy Hainanese chicken rice - that is Tong Fong Fatt restaurant. Here, the rice is cooked perfectly, from the soft, fragrant rice grains to the chicken meat soaked in spices. Dipping the meat with delicious soy sauce further enhances this wonderful flavor. In particular, adding a little spicy chili sauce, a spoonful of chicken rice will make you feel like you are stepping into culinary heaven.
Hokkien Mee - Hokkien Mee
Discover the unique flavours of Hokkien fried prawn noodles - a culinary icon that you cannot miss when you come to Singapore. The golden egg noodles are stir-fried deliciously, combined with prawns, pork broth, fish cakes, squid and pork slices. Of course, the signature flavour is the spicy sambal sauce and a touch of lime to balance the flavours.
This dish is usually served with sambal chili sauce and a squeeze of lime juice to enhance the richness of the flavor.
Each bite of crispy fried pork, combined with soft and chewy noodles, will bring an indescribable feeling of satisfaction to the taste buds of diners. And to find this wonderful taste, Chomp Chomp Hawker Centre in Serangoon Gardens is a destination not to be missed. You can find Ah Hock Fried Hokkien Noodles hidden away in the food centre at stall 27. With operating hours from 5:30 pm to midnight, this is a great choice for a delicious late-night meal.
Laksa
The spicy flavours of noodles, fried tofu, fish cakes, cockles, prawns and eggs, blend in a bowl of delicate coconut curry broth. This special dish has conquered the hearts of many Singaporeans and become a culinary icon. Discovering Laksa at hawkers is an experience not to be missed for every tourist when visiting the Lion Island.
Traditional Singaporean Curry Laksa (Katong Laksa) uses rice noodles, coconut milk, fried tofu, a few slices of fish, prawns and cockles.
Among the famous places for Laksa, 328 Katong Laksa is the most notable. The excellent broth is marinated in a fresh prawn spice mixture, not too diluted by coconut milk. Notably, the Laksa at this restaurant made even famous chef Gordon Ramsay "fall" in the SingTel Hawker Heroes competition. Thanks to its unique flavor and excellent quality, 328 Katong Laksa has achieved the number 1 position in the hearts of Laksa lovers in Singapore.
Char Kway Teow
As one of the most popular street foods in Singapore, the big flat rice noodles have won the hearts of many diners. This dish is stir-fried over high heat with various ingredients such as fish cakes, bean sprouts, cockles, Chinese sausages and eggs. In particular, the flavor of Char Kway Teow will be more special if it is cooked on a large cast iron pan. The sound of the pan crackling when the fat boils, the aroma emanating from the dish will stimulate all your senses, from sight, smell to hearing and all of that can happen even before you actually taste this dish.
In the past, Char Kway Teow was mainly made by fishermen and farmers in the evening to earn extra income. They often used leftovers from meals to make this dish, so it has a mixture of many ingredients.
If you are in Chinatown, try the Outram Road Fried Kway Teow Mee at Hong Lim Complex. This place is famous for its great taste, so it is not surprising to see long queues if you visit during lunch time. This is a testament to the popularity and appeal of this noodle dish in Singapore.
Pork Rib Soup - Bak Kut Teh
Bak Kut Teh - Pork Rib Soup is not only a tonic but also has a delicious taste, so it is very popular and loved in Singapore. This dish is also called "pork bone tea", although it does not contain tea, it is eaten with white rice or noodles, fried breadsticks and green vegetables, often used for breakfast or dinner.
The soup is simmered for many hours in a sauce containing garlic, onions, pepper, and a little secret seasoning with other herbs and spices such as cloves, cinnamon, coriander... All the ingredients blend together harmoniously, creating a soup with a mild, sweet yet rich flavor.
Bak Kut Teh, also known as pork bone tea/pork rib soup, is a popular dish in Singapore and Malaysia of Chinese origin.
Founder Bak Kut Teh is one of the highly rated places to enjoy this dish. The restaurant has become a familiar place for many customers, including the famous Taiwanese star - Jay Chou. The spicy pork rib soup is truly an experience not to be missed in the journey to explore Singaporean cuisine.
