PrintWhat to do/where to eat advice for Singapore?
I have friends moving to Singapore. As a going away gift, I'd love to give them some insider tips on what to do, where to go, where to eat when they get there, and any links to cool/helpful/informative sites or recommendations of good books is much appreciated. They love to cook, eat and drink. They're a fun-loving mid-30s couple with a dog. He'll be teaching at the college level. Not sure if she's found anything. Thanks in advance!
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13 Comments:
Oh and is there anything that a Texan/American would have difficulty getting there that should maybe be included in a care package?
JoAnn at 10:05AM on 06/28/07
tell them to get ready to pay high prices for alcohol.... and hevens forbid if they smoke I thik its the most expensive place to buy cigs in the world...about 10 bucks a bpack....as its much more expensive there than in the US of A.... the indian food in little india is fairly fun to eat...
Kbear919 at 12:06PM on 06/28/07
The Indian food in Little India is great. They is also a hawker stall food court near the 1st subway stop in Little India (I'm defining first assuming you are on the subway, or MRT, from downtown).
I'm seriously jealous. Singapore is fantastic I think. The food... Indian, Chinese, Malaysia, international. It's all there!
Your friend will have no problem getting any products he/she needs in Singapore. There are more malls there you can imagine. I once walked to 3 different malls without stepping outside. My girlfriend was psyched that they have a Kiehl's.
NSW at 12:51PM on 06/28/07
Whew, typos galore. I'm tired.
NSW at 12:53PM on 06/28/07
Thanks, y'all!
JoAnn at 2:16PM on 06/28/07
We (my wife and I) travel the world . . . but Singapore is not, nor ever will be, on our itinerary.
But, I hope that you find some really good food there.
And we hope that you return home with your good health.
DocChuck at 5:47PM on 06/28/07
I suggest the Chomp Chomp hawker centre in my hometown Serangoon Gardens. People travel from across Malaysia to eat there!
Fabulous BBQ stingray, Hokkien noodles, prawn noodle soup, Chye Tow Kuay, rojak, everything.
And check out this website http://www.makansutra.com/
Maybe you could but them the guides as a gift?
turkiyaki at 9:45PM on 06/28/07
Make sure that if you're sending them anything you don't send chewing gum! The Singapore gum ban is no joke and the fines are surprisingly hefty. Also, DocChuck,why are you so opposed to going to Singapore?
Mitsi at 10:16AM on 06/29/07
I love to go to Singapore because they have a great food scene there. At this point in time (although this is slowly changing..) there isn't much to do there anyway but eat!
try:
WEE NAM KEE - for hainanese chicken rice
RAFFLES HOTEL - for a decadent sunday brunch featuring a foie gras station whipping up several different ways with duck liver
KOPITIAM - airconditioned food courts all over the city that make decent hawker food. i think it's a good place to start before going out to the streets.
IVINS - a small joint that's a bit hard to find but with great peranakan food (that's about as "native" singaporean as you get)
i agree with turkiyaki ... do check out makansutra.com.
oh, as for touristy stuff to do, some musts are: a walking tour of chinatown and little india, and the duck tour (amphibious truck).
doctorj at 10:34AM on 06/29/07
Thank you everyone! Love the makansutra guide. Will def pick one up for them.
JoAnn at 5:28PM on 06/29/07
Hi, I hope I'm not too late on this. I have a very detailed 4-part post on Singapore on my blog. Check it out!
southeaststar at 7:47PM on 06/29/07
Thank you southeaststar. I will send them the link!
JoAnn at 12:31PM on 07/01/07
Singapore is a fantastic city. I highly recommend www.chubbyhubby.net
He has a great blog that reviews the many dining experiences to be had.
littleredbike at 4:32PM on 07/01/07