Singapore will be an alluring place for visitors who love food, as there is an abundance of delicious dishes to sample here; moreover, there are options for travellers with all kinds of budgets.

Chilli crab 

A renowned Singaporean dish is the delectable chilli crab, which may be regarded as an iconic local speciality. It is believed that this culinary creation was invented by a street vendor in the 1950s. Typically, this dish features fresh crabs and a gravy made with a combination of sambal sauce (with shrimp and chilli paste), eggs and tomato paste.

Hainanese chicken rice 

Another well-known local highlight is the much-loved Hainanese chicken rice. This dish includes slowly poached chicken and a portion of fluffy rice that has been pre-fried with chicken fat and cooked in chicken broth. A number of spices may also be included. When looking to try such dishes, consider staying at properties like Novotel Singapore on Kitchener; apart from having onsite dining venues and being an ideal choice for those in search of the best hotel breakfast in Singapore, it offers easy access to culinary hotspots, too.

Kaya toast 

Kaya toast happens to be a very popular breakfast speciality in the city-state. This culinary creation consists of pieces of toast that are spread with kaya (coconut jam) and cold butter. It is typically accompanied by a bowl of soft, half-boiled eggs. Naturally, kaya toast and fresh coffee are a great way to start your day!

Fish head curry 

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A great dish to try during your sojourn in Singapore is the distinctive fish head curry. This flavourful gastronomic creation combines influences from both South Indian and Chinese cuisines. Red snapper fish heads are often used to prepare this dish, along with spices, coconut milk and vegetables such as okra, eggplant and tomato.