A foodies travel guide to Singapore.

The people of Singapore love to eat and food plays an important part of the culture in this island nation. The rich melting pot of cultures that has shaped Singapore means that it is possible to indulge in cuisine from all over the world there. All of the food in Singapore is very high quality, while there are dishes and establishments available to suit all budgets. People who have annual travel insurance will be able to have fun exploring Singapore and its culinary delights safe in the knowledge that they are fully protected every step of the way.

Visitors to Singapore who want to enjoy the ultimate Singaporean dining experience should head to Clarke Quay. A large number of outdoor restaurants line the river here and dining on freshly caught seafood such as the Singaporean classic chilli crab is an experience that should not be missed. Diners can also work up an appetite by taking a scenic stroll alongside the river before their meal.

People who have a taste for authentic Chinese cuisine should check out Chinatown. This vibrant section of Singapore boasts a large number of authentic restaurants that specialise in cuisine such as Cantonese, Huananese, Hainanese and Szechuan. This is also a great place to sample freshly steamed dim sum at a pavement restaurant while watching the world go by.

Little India is another vibrant district where the sights, sounds and smells of India have been transported to the island nation of Singapore. Most of the restaurants here cater to Singapore’s large Tamil population and are cheap and authentic, while a number of upmarket Indian restaurants can also be found scattered throughout the district.

Visitors who want to pause for a cheap bite to eat while exploring Singapore are sure to love the nation’s hawkers centres. These cafeteria-like establishments offer a whole host of cheap and tasty dishes to choose from. Hawker centres are great places to sample some of Singapore’s most celebrated dishes such as Hainanese chicken rice, juicy sliced duck with rice or noodles, satay, bak cor mee, laksa and mee pok. Hawkers centres can be found in most sections of the city and are open both in the daytime and in the evening. Another cheap if less atmospheric option is to check out the dishes served in the food courts of Singapore’s shopping malls.

Having a famous Singapore Sling.

Real foodies who want to get a taste of Singapore will want to make sure they time their trip to coincide with the Singapore Food Festival. This vibrant event lasts throughout the whole of the month of July and attracts thousands of people from all around the world. The Singapore Food Festival is the time for local chefs to show off their skills and the event features food tastings and competitions galore. Oh and lastly, don’t forget to pop into the Long Bar at Raffles Hotel for a famous Singapore Sling!