C. WHERE TO DINE

Discover all the eating places and restaurants in Singapore

It is commonly known that Singaporeans eat to live as well as live to eat , and they eat and drink with great passion. The dining scene is developing and changing , from the old days road side stalls to today’s modern food courts and restaurants.

Singapore is best for those who appreciate and enjoy Asian food , the varieties include Chinese , Malay , Indian , Thai , Vietnamese , Indonesian and other food.

Deciding what to eat and where to dine can be intimidating and an exciting experience at times , even to the locals here. The average Singaporeans prefer either hawker stalls or food courts. Restaurants and other higher end dining places are also their favorite during festive seasons or occasions.

Below is a list of places where you can find all varieties of Singapore food :

Restaurants

There is a wide range of restaurants in Singapore , ranging from the least expensive and informal settings to the fine dining category , with world class wine selections. Singapore is a Garden city surrounded by sea. Dining in some excellent environment , like in garden parks , beside golf courses or by the seaside are favorite choices among locals as well as tourists. Many people would agree that Singapore is one of the food city in the world , and almost any international cuisine are available in many of the restaurants here.

Cafes

The favorite hang out among younger generation here. Many of these cafes like Coffee Bean , Starbucks have wireless surfing capability. Most of these cafe serve beverages and western food and snacks.

Fast Food Chains

The number of fast food outlets that serve sandwiches and burgers has increased significantly in the past few years. Macdonalds , Kentucky Fried Chicken , Burger King and Pizza Hut are a favorites for kids and teenagers.

Food Courts

Many of these food outlets are air-conditioned and are located at shopping malls or within Mass Rapid Transit ( MRT ) stations. Mostly local food , similar to those serve in hawker centers - prices are generally more expensive though , because of the better comfort compared to open air hawker stalls.