Singaporean Cuisine

24 dishes · Community built

Singaporean Dishes

#1

Chilli Crab

Singapore's national dish — whole mud crab cooked in a thick sauce of tomatoes, chilli, egg and garlic. Not actually ver...

#2

Laksa Singaporean

Singapore's curry laksa is richer and creamier than Malaysian versions — thick coconut milk broth with prawns, cockles, ...

#3

Hainanese Chicken Rice

Singapore's other great national dish — poached chicken on fragrant rice cooked in chicken stock and fat, with three dip...

#4

Bak Kut Teh

Pork ribs simmered in a herbal broth of garlic, pepper and Chinese medicinal herbs — a breakfast dish eaten by Teochew l...

#5

Kaya Toast

Singapore's beloved breakfast — toast spread with kaya (coconut jam made from coconut milk, eggs and sugar flavoured wit...

#6

Singaporean Mee Rebus

Yellow noodles in a thick, sweet-spicy potato-based sauce, topped with egg and tofu.

#7

Singaporean Murtabak

A stuffed, pan-fried flatbread filled with spiced minced meat and egg, a popular Singaporean hawker dish.

#8

Curry Puff

A flaky, spiral-layered pastry filled with spiced potato and curried chicken.

#9

Ice Kacang

Shaved ice piled with sweet beans, jelly, and syrups, a colorful Singaporean dessert.

#10

Singaporean Nasi Lemak

Coconut rice served with fried anchovies, peanuts, egg, and sambal, a beloved Singaporean breakfast.

#11

Popiah

A fresh spring roll filled with braised turnip, egg, and shrimp, wrapped in a thin crepe skin.

#12

Singaporean Fish Ball Noodles

Thin egg noodles tossed in a light sauce, topped with springy fish balls and fish cake.

#13

Chwee Kueh

Small steamed rice cakes topped with preserved radish and chili, a classic Singaporean breakfast.

#14

Satay Bee Hoon

Thin rice noodles smothered in a rich peanut satay sauce with cuttlefish and pork.

#15

Kueh Lapis

A dense, multi-layered spiced cake, baked one thin layer at a time.

#16

Fish Head Curry

A large fish head simmered in a tangy, spiced curry with okra and eggplant.

#17

Roti Prata

A crispy, flaky flatbread, often served with curry for dipping, reflecting Indian influence.

#18

Singaporean Char Kway Teow

Stir-fried flat rice noodles with dark soy sauce, shrimp, egg, and bean sprouts, a Singaporean hawker classic.

#19

Rojak

A mixed fruit and vegetable salad tossed in a thick, sweet-savory shrimp paste dressing, topped with crushed peanuts.

#20

Carrot Cake Fried

Stir-fried radish cake with egg and preserved radish, despite the name containing no carrot.

#21

Or Luak

A savory oyster omelette with a starchy, slightly crispy texture, a beloved Singaporean hawker dish.

#22

Otah

Spiced fish paste mixed with coconut milk, wrapped in banana leaf and grilled.

#23

Singaporean Satay

Skewered, grilled meat marinated in turmeric and spices, served with a rich peanut sauce.

#24

Bak Chor Mee

A noodle dish tossed in a tangy vinegar and chili sauce, topped with minced pork, mushrooms, and pork liver.

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