Selamat Datang ke Singapura !!!!

Food Culture of Singapore

INTRODUCTION
Singapore A Land of ethnic diversities A mixture of various varieties of cuisines Food is declared to be a National pass time by the locals !!!! The perfect place for new chefs to experiment with ingredients and styles

PLETHORA OF CUISINES
CHINESE INDIAN

MALAY

PERANAKAN

HISTORY OF SINGAPORE FOOD

In 1819, Sir Thomas Raffles sought to convert Singapore into a trading post for the EIC Immigrants from China, Malaysia, India and Indonesia flocked to the island nation Packed their distinctive cuisines and languages in their bags Led to marriages between different cultures

FOOD CULTURE FOOD COURTS

An amalgamation of 6 7 local cuisines all under one roof Weekly performances - Live music & bands Grab and Run culture prevalent Popular with locals, office goers and tourists alike

CHINA TOWN

LAU PA SAT

FOOD REPUBLIC

FOOD CULTURE FINE DINING

Sensory delight, pampering of soul, sumptuous and stylish environs Gourmet paradise & world class chefs Innovative, multi cultural at the same time authentic Most popular places to visit: Iggy s, Au Petit Salut, Broth

MUST VISIT FINE DINING

Chinese Yan Ting Jade Peach Garden @ 33 Western Original sin Infuzi Suburbia Indian Song of India French Au Petit Salut Italian Forlino il Lido Michelangelo's restaurant Thai Kha Other Graze Brazil Churrasco

POPULAR DISHES

Hainaniese Chicken Rice

Roti Prata

Barbecue Chicken Wings

Chicken Satay

SINGAPORE FOOD FESTIVAL

Singapore s Annual food festivity organised by the Tourism Board takes place every July Celebrates the local food favourites that have given Singapore an international reputation of a diverse food heaven. Comprises of themed celebrations, culinary workshops and competitions. One can never leave the place hungry !!!

CHINESE

CHINESE CUISINE
The most popular cuisine in Singapore. Connotation between Religious beliefs and food. Noodles signifies longevity, Oysters signifies good fortune and Fish signifies prosperity. 80 different styles of cooking. Cooking styles Based on RegionsGuangdong, Fujian, Teo Chew, Hainan and Shanghai.

CHINESE CUISINE

Popular dishes - Hainaniese Chicken Rice & Chilli crabs Popular estaurants - Wee Nam Kee Hainanese Chicken Rice Restaurant and Chang Cheng Mee Wah Caf. Average meal costs between 3 & 5 SGD at local food courts

HAINANESE CHICKEN RICE

CHILLI CRAB

INDIAN CUISINE

INDIAN CUISINE

Comprises of North Indian & South Indian cuisines Known for its fiery spices and tangy taste The famous Teh Tarik (tea) was brought to Singapore by the Indians The oldest Indian restaurant in Singapore is Komala Vilaas

INDIAN CUISINE

Must try dishes - Roti Prata, Curry Puffs and the Fish head curry. Famous restaurants Saravana Bhavan, Ananda Bhavan and Anjappar. Average meal costs between 4 & 6 dollars at local food courts.

ROTI PRATA

CURRY PUFF

TEH TARIK

Malay Cuisine

Malay Cuisine
An amalgam of traditional dishes from Penisular Malaysia It symbolises rich historical connection between the 2 countries. Key Ingredients Belacan, coconut , spices and herbs. Comprises of only Halal meat and no pork.

Malay Cuisine
Popular dishes include Satay Chicken, Beef Rendang, Nasi Goreng & Soto Ayam. Popular restaurants are Kampong Glam & Marina Bistro. Average meal costs between 3 & 5 SGD at local food courts.

Chicken Satay

Nasi Padang

PERANAKAN CUISINE

PERANAKAN CUISINE
Locally known as Nonya cuisine. It comprises of blending Chinese ingredients and wok cooking techniques with spices. Mainly originated from the Malay/Indonesian community. The food is considered to be tangy, aromatic, spicy and herbal.

PERANAKAN CUISINE
Popular dishes include Ayam Buah Keluak and Otak Otak. Popular restaurants include Peramakan and The Blue Ginger Restaurant. Average meal costs between 4-6 SGD at local food courts.

AYAM BUAH KELUAK

OTAK OTAK

Interesting Facts & Trends

Knives are a no-show Milo is omnipresent. Iggy's and Les Amis : among top 100 finest restaurants in the world Ambience range from subtle, classy to bizarre themes such as hospitals and clinics Most of the ingredients are imported and even the chefs Vegetarian society Singapore

Trivia ???

Singapore Style Noodles Singapore Sling Singapore Fried Kway Tiao

Bon Appetit to all !!!!!

Group Members
Ashima Srivastava Ajay Aswani Suhasini Gavarshetty Malavika Tewari Rajiv Sankaran

Seong Min Baek Ankur Asthana Gautam Nivsarkar Arjun Sahil Abrol