Hungry while you’re in Singapore? Perhaps
you’ve checked into a hotel and don’t wish to eat the boring hotel food or
room service?
One of the best things about Singapore is
the variety of snack foods we have here. From Malay to Chinese to Indian
snacks, you'll find them all on the island.
Well, this article introduces you to some of
the best snack places in Singapore. Check them out the next time you’re in
need of a quick snack.
1. Bengawan Solo
Bengawan Solo sells many ‘nonya’ (Peranakan Chinese) snacks and pastries that will surely delight adults and kids alike. I’ve been eating snacks from Bengawan Solo since God knows when. It’s one of my favorite snack places and I always go there is I’m starving and have no food in the fridge.
2. BreadTalk
A relatively new place,
BreadTalk sells all manner of breads to Singaporeans. Recently, the brand name has expanded to other countries in Asia. The flagship product here is called the ‘Pork Floss Bun’ which is filled bread with butter sprinkled with bits of pork floss. Certainly something that you want to try – it tastes pretty interesting. The ‘Pork Floss Bun’ is not one of my favorites, but some folks really, really love it.
3. Jollibean
Jollibean is found mostly in air-conditioned shopping malls and sells small cakes that are filled with cheese, chocolate or kaya (a traditional spread made from coconut milk). It’s another one of my favorites – kids will love the cakes for their cute, easy-to-eat shape.
4. Old Chang Kee
Old Chang Kee is a household name in Singapore. This place sells small, deep fried stuff
Siew Mai (pork balls), curry puffs, spring rolls and fishballs. You can find one prominent Old Chang Kee stall right outside the Heeren shopping centre along Orchard Road. Check it out if you want to know what traditional Singaporean food is – in every sense of the word.
5. Ya Kun Kaya Toast
Ya Kun is the name of a coffeeshop owner who made toasted bread filled with
kaya (a traditional spread made from coconut milk). I used to eat it when I was young with my Dad and I can tell you – you’ve never tasted bread this good. The combination of toast, butter and
kaya – and a hot cup of coffee – is simply heaven on earth. The traditional coffeeshop has been torn down and replaced by a franchise called Ya Kun Kaya Toast. I find the franchised version of the bread less tasty, but still good enough for newcomers to this interesting snack.
Conclusion
Well! Now you know which places Singaporeans go to get quick snacks. I love the places listed above and you should certainly check them out if you’re in Singapore and get a chance to do so.
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