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Must Eat in Singapore: A Food Lover's Guide to Singapore Food Festival 2023

Author

Angela

Published

July 12, 2023

Are you a food lover eagerly planning your next culinary adventure?

Look no further than Singapore, the food paradise renowned for its diverse and mouth watering cuisine. And there's no better time to visit than during the highly anticipated Singapore Food Festival 2023. In this blog, we present an enticing 3-day, 2-night itinerary packed with must eat dishes, ensuring you experience the best of Singapore's culinary offerings. Get ready to tantalize your taste buds with the unforgettable flavors of the Lion City!

Day 1: Delight in Local Flavors at Singapore Food Festival

Discover the iconic dishes that make Singapore's food scene truly remarkable.

Start your morning with a traditional Singaporean breakfast: kaya toast, soft-boiled eggs, and aromatic kopi (local coffee) at a charming kopitiam.

Ya Kun Kaya Toast Location: Marina Square Mall, 6 Raffles Blvd, #02-207A, Singapore 039594
Nearest Stop via FunVee Bus: Alight at Green route CH1/ Orange route MH1 (Bus stop 02089 outside Pan Pacific Hotel)
Click here for the FunVee Bus Route and Schedule

Indulge in an authentic street food experience at a bustling hawker center. Don't miss the Hainanese chicken rice, laksa, char kway teow, and flavorful satay skewers paired with peanut sauce.

Immerse yourself in the vibrant Peranakan cuisine during dinner. Try Godmama, one of the Top 11 Restaurants for Best Peranakan Food in Singapore located in Funan, which can be conveniently accessed by taking our FunVee Bus, alighting at Clarke Quay. Order the ayam buah keluak, babi pongteh, and end your meal with a bowl of Durian Creme Brulee.

Godmama Location: Funan, #04-07, 107 North Bridge Road Singapore 179097
Nearest Stop via FunVee Bus: Alight at Orange route MH10 (Bus stop 04143 outside Stamford Court) / Green route CH9 (Bus stop 04211 next to Sling Shot Clarke Quay)
Click here for the FunVee Bus Route and Schedule

The best way to travel around for all these food experiences is to go by our Singapore FunVee Hop-On Hop-Off City Sightseeing Bus Tour which allows unlimited hop on and off to your favourite food place.

Day 2: Dive into Singapore's Cultural Delights

Explore the cultural diversity of Singapore's cuisine and embark on a culinary adventure.

Start your day with a delightful dim sum brunch. Head to renowned dim sum establishments like Tim Ho Wan or Swee Choon Dim Sum for delicious har gow, siew mai, and liu sha bao.

Tim Ho Wan Location: Great World City #01-139, 1 Kim Seng Promenade Singapore - 237994

Nearest Stop via FunVee Bus: Alight at Green route CH13 (Bus stop 13121 opposite Great World City)
Click here for the FunVee Bus Route and Schedule

Swee Choon Location: 183/185/187/189/191/193 Jln Besar Singapore - 208882
Nearest Stop via FunVee Bus: Alight at Orange route MH13 (Bus stop 07539 next to Tekka Place) and walk 10-15 minutes.
Click here for the FunVee Bus Route and Schedule

Take a trip to Little India and savor the flavors of authentic Indian cuisine. Try South Indian thali, aromatic biryani, and don't forget to sample the delightful gulab jamun, a sweet confectionery where you are hit with the sweet flavor of milk and sugar and a hint of the rose and cardamom as they melt in your mouth.

Location: Little India Singapore
Nearest Stop via FunVee Bus: Alight at Orange route MH13 (Bus stop 07539 next to Tekka Place)
Click here for the FunVee Bus Route and Schedule

Indulge in a seafood extravaganza at the Jumbo Seafood. Feast on succulent award-winning chilli crab, black pepper crab, and butter prawns, accompanied by crispy deep-fried mantou buns.

Jumbo Seafood Location: 20 Upper Circular Rd, #B1-48, The Riverwalk, Singapore 058416
Nearest Stop via FunVee Bus: Alight at Green route CH8/ Orange route MH9 (Bus stop 04222 next to Central Mall at Clarke Quay)
Click here for the FunVee Bus Route and Schedule

Day 3: Explore Modern Culinary Gems

Experience the innovative and modern side of Singaporean cuisine.

Enjoy a delightful brunch at one of Singapore's trendy cafes in neighborhoods like Tiong Bahru or Duxton Hill. Savor dishes like eggs benedict and avocado toast, with a local twist of kaya French toast or laksa-infused eggs.

Dive into the fusion fare of modern Singaporean cuisine. Visit contemporary eateries like Wild Rocket or Labyrinth for inventive dishes like laksa risotto or chili crab pasta.

Tiong Bahru Bakery Location: 56 Eng Hoon Street #01-70 Singapore 160056
Nearest Stop via FunVee Bus: Alight at Green route CH12 (Bus Stop 06151 outside Miramar Hotel - 7-10 mins walk
Click here for the FunVee Open-top Hop-on Hop-off Bus Route and Schedule

End your culinary journey with a visit to a dessert haven like Janice Wong Singapore. Indulge in their signature Chocolate Bon Bons. Or go for some old-school desserts, like Mei Heong Yuen Dessert restaurant on Temple Street, Chinatown for some traditional fragrant and smooth peanut paste or steamed egg pudding.

Mei Heong Yuen Location: No. 63 - 67 Temple Street, Singapore 058611

Nearest Stop via FunVee Bus: Alight at Green route CH6/ Orange route MH7 (Bus stop 05241 opposite parking building block 333 entrance) and walk 5-7 minutes.
Click here for the FunVee Open-top Hop-on Hop-off Bus Route and Schedule

Mei Heong Yuen Chinese Singapore Traditional Dessert

Singapore Food Festival 2023

The Singapore Food Festival 2023 offers an incredible opportunity for food lovers to embark on a gastronomic adventure like no other.

Follow this 3-day, 2-night itinerary and immerse yourself in the diverse and tantalizing flavors of Singapore. From traditional breakfast delights to cultural feasts and modern culinary creations, you'll experience the best of Singapore's food scene. Book the FunVee™Hop-on Hop-off City Sightseeing Bus Tour to get around Singapore in a fun and easy way.

Don't miss out on this extraordinary festival and get ready to indulge in the must-eat dishes thatwill leave you craving for more. Start planning your trip to the Singapore Food Festival and explore the vibrant and diverse food landscape of the Lion City.

Book your tickets now and get ready to satisfy your food cravings in Singapore!