Amongst the many reasons to visit Singapore is the country’s diverse and mouth-watering range of food and beverages. Popular world over for its distinctive use of herbs and spices, Singaporean cuisine is considered to be truly delightful. Whilst many Singaporean restaurants have been set up in almost every corner of the world, nothing beats the experience of indulging in the authentic gastronomical delights put together in the country itself.
The Singapore Food Festival is a great way for locals and tourists in Singapore to explore and savour true Singaporean cuisine. Held each year by the Tourism Board of Singapore from June to July, the Singapore Food Festival is also a great time for farmers, restaurateurs and master chefs to come together to create a wonderful range of dishes whilst promoting their brands. Using traditional spices, the food found at the Singapore Food Festival is certainly for those who love their food hot and spicy. Comprising of a wide range of rice, noodles, meat and seafood, Singaporean cuisine features many dishes that are unique to the nation’s heritage as well as those that have changed and adopted new flavours through the influence of various immigrants and other nations in the region.
Throughout this exciting food festival, many events are held in the city that allow participants and guests to indulge and engage in the true art of cooking Singaporean food. Workshops as well as competitions are held across the country, and guests are able to learn about the history of Singaporean cuisine as well as experiment with the large number of dishes. Food stalls are set up especially for the events, selling some of the most-loved Singaporean dishes as well as international dishes. During this time period, many Singaporean restaurants also offer great deals and promotions. Some of the most sought after dishes at the festival are Bak Kut The, Fish Head Curry, Chicken Biriyani, Laksa, Rendang and the famous Singaporean Chilli Crab.
Tourists who wish to taste and explore authentic Singaporean dishes can be a part of this exotic food festival every July. There are many Singapore Boutique hotels that will ensure its guests a great stay during the festival. Restaurants in Singapore city are easy to find and there are many that are a short distance away from the main venues of the festival. The Hotel Fort Canning Singapore is an ideal choice for luxurious accommodation, good food and great facilities.
