Usual ingredients include chilli, coconut milk, ginger, garlic, lemongrass, turmeric, galangal, belacan (shrimp paste), and various spices.
Flavors include aromatic, spicy, savory, and sweet elements, seeking a balance of different tastes.
Reserving tables with tissue packets, umbrellas, or ID cards ("choping") occurs before ordering food. Return trays and clear your table after eating. Cash is common for payments, though e-payments are appearing more.
A service charge (10%) and GST (9%) typically appear on the bill. No need for added gratuity. Chopsticks and spoons are common. Do not stick chopsticks upright in rice, this resembles funeral practices. Do not put your feet on chairs. Maintain cleanliness during your meal, as public hygiene is highly valued.
Breakfast is often light. Lunch and dinner are main meals, with dinner often later (7 PM to 9 PM). Supper (late-night snack) is popular, especially at food courts, which may operate late.
A signature dish of crab cooked in a savory, sweet, and spicy tomato-chilli sauce. Enjoy it with mantou (fried buns).
Jumbo Seafood (mainland), Palm Beach Seafood (mainland).
A hot coconut milk-based noodle soup, typically containing thick vermicelli, prawns, fish cake, and cockles.
Hawker centers across Singapore; Sentosa food stalls.
Poached chicken served with fragrant rice cooked in chicken broth, garlic, and ginger, with chilli sauce, dark soy sauce, and ginger paste.
Widely available at hawker centers. Resorts World Sentosa's Malaysian Food Street occasionally features a stall.
Toasted bread with kaya (coconut jam) and a slice of butter, usually served with soft-boiled eggs.
Shaved ice desserts with various toppings and sweet syrups. Chendol has green rice flour jelly, coconut milk, and palm sugar.
Experience exquisite cuisine and elegant settings for special occasions.
A balance of quality food, comfortable ambiance, and reasonable pricing.
Affordable meal choices without compromising on local flavors.
A wide spectrum of international cuisines is available, including Italian, Japanese, American, Korean, and Mediterranean.
These options present notably within Resorts World Sentosa and larger hotels.
Many establishments specialize in specific international culinary traditions, guaranteeing authenticity.
Check hotel listings for their themed restaurants.
Traditional wet markets do not appear on Sentosa.
An indoor food court in RWS, like a Malaysian street.
Numerous kiosks and cafes dot the island for quick snacks.
For authentic, affordable hawker fare, visit mainland centers.
Awareness is growing, but clear communication of dietary needs is advisable.
Dedicated gluten-free restaurants are rare, but some modern restaurants include options.
Carry a Translation card with your specific dietary restrictions.
This ticket helps convey details to the servers.
Apps like HappyCow list restaurants with vegan or vegetarian menus, simplifying your search.
HalalAdvisor and similar platforms provide listings of certified halal eateries.
Excellent culinary lessons that focus on Singaporean, Malay, Chinese, or Peranakan cuisine are available on mainland Singapore.
Food tours are available on the main landmass Singapore, focusing on hawker centers, cultural precincts, or specific food themes.
Farm visits are limited in urbanized Singapore. Some small farms or urban gardens offer tours, but this is not a main tourism-related activity, and none are on Sentosa.
Located at S.E.A. Aquarium (RWS), this restaurant includes dining with a view of marine life through a large aquarium panel.
An immersive dining background.
Tanjong Beach Club, FOC Sentosa, Rumours Beach Club present waterfront dining with a lively atmosphere.
Offers casual to chic dining experiences.
Many hawker stalls prefer cash; e-payment options are increasing throughout the island.
For fine dining or popular restaurants, making reservations in advance is often recommended.
Often, you order at the stall, tell your table number, and they supply it to you.
For an authentic street food experience, visit mainland hawker centers like Lau Pa Sat or Newton Food Centre.
