Fill up your tummy

After sharing with you some shopping places and attractive leisure places at Sentosa, what are we going to share with you next? It’s none other than your favourite – FOOD! One of the reasons why tourists come to Singapore is to enjoy the sumptuous foods that we offer. Since this topic is very wide, we are going to narrow it down to the local delights in Singapore. Under the local delights, there are the Chinese, Malay and Indian delights.

Let's start off by introducing this Chinese delight called Fried Carrot Cake (also known as Chai Tow Kway).

Isn’t it delicious? Previously, this dish was known to be a breakfast dish for the locals. Nowadays, you can observe the people enjoying at any time of the day. So, what is so special about this dish that makes the people come back for more? Even before this dish is served, the aroma hits and tempts you the moment you walk past the hawker store. The interesting part comes when you are eating it. The combination of daikon cakes and chopped preserved radish brings out a chewy, yet crunchy sensation. In addition, it brings out the layered texture. Chopped garlic and eggs are added enhance the overall appeal and taste of the dish. For those who wants to enjoy the dish like the locals, a dash of chilli can be added in to have a kick to your taste buds. One more thing to take note is that this dish is offered in 2 cooking methods: white and black. The white version focuses and brings out the original taste of the dish, whereby the black version, with the addition of special dark sauce brings out the flavour of the ingredients. You must be dying to know where to enjoy this delicious dish in Singapore? Below are two websites that show the location of famous food stores offering this dish in Singapore and the other information regarding it.

Location of famous food stores offering Fried Carrot Cake: http://www.goodfood.sg/carrot_cake

Other information regarding Fried Carrot Cake: http://lifestylewiki.com/Fried_Carrot_Cake

Another Chinese delight to introduce to you all is Char Kway Teow (also known as Stir-fried Ricecake Strips).

Does this picture look appealing to you? I am sure it does. Previously, this dish was served mainly to the Chinese labourers. Nowadays, everyone from any race gets to enjoy this dish as long as the person is at a restaurant or food centre in Singapore. This dish is unique in the way that there is a variety of ingredients added to it, which makes it appealing and attractive to us. The two ingredients that make people get addicted to this dish are the kway teow and the cockles. The kway teow is fried in a special sweet sauce that brings lingers in your taste buds. It is then fried over high heat with crunchy bean sprouts, chewy fish cake and most importantly, the fresh and sweet cockles. The moment the cockles touch your lips and reach your mouth, the sweetness of the shell fish will sweep you away from your seat. Cockles are always a must when ordering this dish as this is one of the main ingredients that keep the locals and tourists coming back for more. If you are a fanatic of spicy food, get the cook to add in a little chilli into it so that the spiciness will bring out the flavour of the dish. This dish is best when it is eaten as soon as it is cooked. Where do you suppose to find this irresistible dish in Singapore? Below are two websites that show the location of famous food stores offering this dish and other information regarding it.

Location of famous food stores offering Char Kway Teow: http://www.goodfood.sg/char_kway_teow

Other information regarding Char Kway Teow: http://lifestylewiki.com/Char_Kway_Teow

Next on, the Malay delight that we are going to introduce is the Satay.

Yummy and extravagant! Previously, this dish was commonly prepared by the Malays. Nowadays, anyone in Singapore can prepare it as long as you have the necessary ingredients, cooking utensils and skills. However, it is advisable to enjoy this dish at a Malay store so as to obtain the finest and best quality satay. So, what makes this dish more unique than the other ordinary dishes? Not only you get to eat the scrumptious grilled satay, you are also given a bowl of spicy peanut sauce to dip the fresh satay in to enjoy this heavenly-paired dish. Without the grilled satay or the bowl of spicy peanut sauce, you would just simply miss out something in your life! In addition, the satay comes in three main flavours: chicken, mutton and beef. Remember not to give it a miss or you would be sorry to yourself. Below are two websites that show the location of famous food stores offering this dish and other information regarding it.

 

Location of famous food stores offering Malay Satay: http://www.goodfood.sg/satay

 

Other information regarding Malay Satay: http://lifestylewiki.com/Satay

We are now moving on to introduce the next Malay delight called Nasi Lemak (also known as Rice in Cream).

Credits: http://blog.saimatkong.com/index.php/2008/01/page/2/

Sedap (Very delicious)! Previously, this dish was known to be a common breakfast dish prepared by the Malays. Nowadays, this dish is prepared by anyone and can be eaten at any point of the day. However, it is advisable for you to eat this dish at a Malay store so that you are able to experience the original taste of this spectacular dish. This is perhaps one of the most popular Malay dishes among the locals and tourists. Therefore, what makes this dish so popular? The rice in this dish is not just ordinary rice, but it is soaked in coconut cream to let you enjoy and learn the true multipurpose of rice. The ingredients added to this dish bring up the real beauty of this dish. Not only that, most of the ingredients are also spicy to hype you up or else you would feel that life is simply just too plain. Besides that, this dish is available in two other versions. One of them is the Indian Nasi Lemak that is similar to the original version; however it does not have beef in it to suit the Hindus. On the other hand, the Chinese Nasi Lemak is quite different from the original dish as it is a non-halal version containing pork. Thus, it is worth giving a try on these two versions. So, what are you waiting now? Spice up your life with this dish if you are feeling uneasy! Below are two websites that show the location of famous food stores offering this dish and other information regarding it.

Location of famous food stores offering Nasi Lemak: http://www.goodfood.sg/nasi_lemak_halal_malay


Other information regarding Nasi Lemak: http://lifestylewiki.com/Nasi_Lemak

Finally, we are touching our beloved Indian delight which is called Mee Goreng (also known as Fried Noodles).

Tempting and irresistible! Previously, this dish was solely sold by the Indians. Nowadays, time has changed as the Malays are also selling this dish slightly different from the original style. So, what makes this dish more significant than the other dishes? Before consuming this food into your hungry stomach, you must always make sure to squeeze out the lime juice to further enhance the unique flavour of this dish and to kill the germs in it. This cannot be applied to most of the other dishes. Also, this dish is fried with chilli and tomato to induce the sweetness and spiciness so that you can indulge yourself by consuming this significant dish. You can never find this type of combination in other dishes! Since this may be your first chance trying out this exclusive combination, why not you take a break and come here to indulge in this dish? It is definitely worth it! Below are two websites that show the location of famous food stores offering this dish and other information regarding it.

Location of famous food stores offering Mee Goreng: http://sg.88db.com/Food-Entertainment/Hawker-Food/ad-1155499/

Other information regarding Mee Goreng: http://www.streetdirectory.com/travel_guide/singapore/local_food/429/mee_siam_mee_goreng.php

Lastly, we are presenting you the last Indian delight called Roti Prata (also known as Flatbread).

Credits: http://visit-sg.blogspot.com/2008_10_01_archive.html

Picture can be deceiving too, don’t you agree? Previously, this dish was served with a plain flavour only. Nowadays, this dish comes in different flavours. Some of these flavours include banana, durian, chocolate, garlic and more. Even though these flavoured pratas are different from the original prata, they have similar size and texture when compared to the original prata. No one dares to criticise the original prata as it has its own hidden beauty. When you are eating it, you are able to feel the crispiness of the original prata that enriches your mouth. If you feel that something is missing to spice your life, a bowl of Indian curry will always come in hand. The only difference between the original prata and the flavoured prata is that the flavoured prata comes with an additional characteristic that liven up your taste buds when you put it into your mouth. Isn’t it magnificent? The crispiness and the flavour of the prata indulge you to the fullest, leaving you speechless. Typing out here does not really bring up the true beauty of the food. Therefore, you must specially take a trip down to here to it yourself. No worries. Below are two websites that show the location of famous food stores offering this dish and other information regarding it.

Location of famous food stores offering Roti Prata: http://www.goodfood.sg/roti_prata

Other information regarding Roti Prata: http://lifestylewiki.com/Roti_Prata

That's all folks! We hope you enjoy reading up this issue regarding Local Delights. Do look forward to our next issue!

Take A Little Trip around Singapore Town

Here is something that I advice you never to miss when you are in Singapore. The duck tours. This tour will allow you to view Singapore on both land and on the water.

I queued up for the tickets at Suntec city, right outside food republic. There is usually a lot of people queuing for it you will need to be patient here. And when you get to the counter, you may want to ask the counter for information on whether there are any packages on promotion. And if you are lucky, you may be able to get some good deals. However, when we went, we did not get any discount, it was still worth it though.

You will board into this boat and car mutated vehicle for your journey. This vehicle is noted to be able to go on the land and into the water too. Isn’t it cool?

This tour will bring you around the city hall area and to the marina bay in the waters. It would be so cool as you will be able to have a look of the merlion, esplanade and even our very first floating stadium from the water.

The tour package would include a tour guide who will explain about the various places that you will go by. Even as a local myself, I learnt a lot on this trip. I enjoyed myself and I am sure you will to.

If you are worried of getting wet (There might be some splashes what the vehicle go in and out the water), fret not, you will be able to purchase raincoats from the counter. However, if you would like to buy it in a less expensive price, you may buy it are carfour in suntec city mall. There is also plastic curtain on the vehicle for you to pull down but, I encourage you not to do so as it will block the view.

Hippo tour is made specially for you! It will bring you to various attraction in the city, heritage areas and even all the way to sentosa. These tours are carried in double story buses that has a roof-less upper story.

I went on the city tour and it brought be around city hall and also to the orchard area. If you are unsure of where you would want to go, I would encouage you to go for the this tour first before you embark in you adventure in singapore. Even as a local, I found out more shopping destinations that I have never been before during the tour.

If you want to learn the culture of singapore, you may want to take the heritage hippo tour that beings you around the heritage sites of singapore including chinatown and kampong glam.

The Sentosa rhino feeder allows you to travel from the city/orchard all the way to sentosa in a fully air conditionaled bus. These bus is equiped with digital screening of videos of singapore in 8 languages.

There is even a night tour (Moonlight Adventure) for you to go on if you want to enjoy the night scenery in singapore

The best thing about these bus rides is that you and board it at many boarding points.

The latest addtion to the tour family would be the Hippo Rive Cruise. Take a ride at the river cruise or a traditional bumboat at night to see some of the Singapore’s iconic such as the Esplanade. You could experience again the original grandeur of old Singapore when cruising down Singapore River with its restored century-old shop houses on the banks. Well, when I can’t afford to go to Venice for a gondola rides, this is what is available in Singapore.

The best thing about this tour is that you can board the bus at various bus boarding points near various hotels.

Let me give you a tip on how to enjoy it all in an economical way. Buy the Singapore Pass at the Visitor centre at the airport or the city area. With that, you will be able to have unlimited access to all the above tours with just S$63. Trust me, you will be amazed. Click here for more information.

For the route map of various hippo tours and the boarding point, click here.
For the bus schedule, click here.