Top 5 things to eat and drink in Singapore to get invigorated
The amazing city-state of Singapore is not only a financial hub and an important market for ideoli’s business; it’s also a foodie’s paradise!
This Southeast Asian island may be small in square footage, but it has some of the best food and drink in the world that invigorate us when we travel there for work. With its history as a trading port and British colony and its many cultural influences such as Chinese, Malay and Indian, Singapore has a unique food scene, and you can get amazing meals at its famous hawker markets where small vendors churn out big flavors.
Five of our favorite dishes or drinks to indulge in include:
1. Chili Crab:Calling all seafood lovers! You must try Singaporean chili crab, one of the most famous dishes in the country. This dish usually uses mud crabs stir-fried in a sweet, savory and slightly spicy tomato and chili sauce.
2. Hainanese Chicken Rice: Another one of Singapore’s most famous dishes is Hainanese chicken rice, which comes from immigrants from the Hainan province in China. This dish centers around chicken and rice, where the rice is cooked using some of the stock the chicken was poached in, giving it a delicious flavor. The chicken and rice are then served together with a chili and garlic dipping sauce, as well as usually soy sauce and fresh ginger.
3. Bak Kut Teh: If you’re looking for a hearty meal, dive into a bowl of Bak Kut Teh, which translates to meat bone tea. Although there’s no tea in this dish, you’ll enjoy pork ribs cooked in a complex, herb-infused broth.
4. Kopi O: In addition to food, Singapore has many famous drinks, with Kopi O being one of our favorites. It’s a simple drink—just coffee with sugar—but it’s invigorating, and Singapore has a great coffee culture that you don’t want to miss out on.
5. Bandung: As a company that focuses on design, we appreciate beautiful products, and bandung is one of the prettiest drinks you’ll find in Singapore. This beverage, which is also popular in neighboring countries, consists of either evaporated or condensed milk with rose cordial syrup, giving it a beautiful pink color that’s totally Instagram-worthy.
Next time you’re in Singapore, try one of these amazing dishes or drinks, and let us know what you think!
