#Singapore eats

[chefsloan]

Singaporean Chicken Rice with the fam @AberdeenDelicious in Scarborough (2023).

[springtomorrowfoodtravel]

If you’re anything like me, you can’t resist the allure of a scrumptious seafood feast. Whenever my folks and I gather for a meal, it’s always seafood that takes the spotlight. And when our family and friends from afar come to visit us here in Singapore, you can bet your fins that we whisk them away to indulge in the finest seafood delights too. With our collective experiences and unwavering passion for all things seafood, we’ve embarked on a quest to curate the 25 absolute best seafood restaurants in Singapore. So, whether you’re a local or a visitor craving an unforgettable dining experience, join us as we dive into the vibrant world of seafood delights in this seafood lover’s paradise.

[u3pxx]

and uhhh feel free to add in the tags too what your answer is + where you are from + when did you first learn how to use them! or whatever

[lilithism1848]

[russilton]

George and Lewis on Friday in Singapore 🥺 (source)

[cruella-devegan]

D'life Signature 蔬品軒 / Singapore

Xiao long bao at vegan yum cha 🥟

[ranilla-bean]

as an east asian in atla fandom, it is very jarring to see most often self-identified white fans bang on about "racism" in how fandom conceives of, for instance, the appearance of certain characters since they may or may not fit into certain racial stereotypes. i don't often find these critiques credible because the logic is unsound and belies deeper homophobic or racist tropes that the white person in question has not investigated more deeply.

when i think about my (asian-specific) racial concerns about this fandom, it's in things like orientalism or, conversely, a complete unwillingness to engage with the "exotic" logics of east/southeast/south asian cultures. i don't want to call out specific posts but there was one quite recently that gained a lot of traction, in which a number of views were expressed that grossly (and at times offensively) misrepresented a facet of asian cuisine/dining culture, in a way that suggested most of the people who engaged with the post had hardly even tried asian cuisine. i and some other asian fans spoke out against it in the notes, but we were the vast minority.

things like this concern me. i'm one asian here and i really can't speak for every asian's opinion on this. but i am concerned. do white fans engage meaningfully with the cultures/people represented in atla, in the first place? if not, why are they presuming to speak on behalf of fans who are asian? is there a genuine engagement with concerns of racism, or are they crying racism for clout?

[hamameiji]

happy happy happy birthday sayo ang inumin sayo ang pulutan 🎉🎂

[miutonium]

Tell me one of your favorite and least local dish!

Omg nobody asked me this before but djfjslaksla okay so like there's this one dish that i really really like its Chicken Coconut Curry with Green Chilli (or in my native language its called Masak Lemak Cili Api) and oh god Im so obsessed with this dish, if I ever go to a local restaurant for lunch I will order this with sides of white rice and spiced fried chicken. Idk how to explain the flavor but it doesnt taste like a curry really, its more like a creamy tumeric with a heavy hit of chilli (which is why it's yellow). I am a picky eater but I would literally add more rice if my mom ever cooks this at home.

Seasia cuisine is very flavorful and unique and I cant deny it but sometimes I just don't like some of it.

Everyone like Sambal Belacan (it's a sambal made of shrimp paste usually mixed with chillies, onions and lime juice) I dont really consider this as a main course dish but more like a side dish where you eat with raw veges and herbs or as an accompanying dish to white rice. I don't want to yuck someone's yum but for me it just smells too strong to me like if you ever smell shrimp paste you understand how overpowering the smell is. It's also usually made raw and not cooked on a stove and personally Im a bit picky when its related to raw food.

[rufusrant]

Book Depository closing down is my joker moment.

[whilstiveputdownthisfic]

from Niall's IG stories

Friday, May 10th, 2024; as of 11:39 am edt

[formulaonedirection]

hiiii, I am travelling to Singapore for the Grand Prix this year and was wondering if you had any recs of things I should do while I’m there? 🩷

helloooooo omg how fun!! I love the Singapore GP it's really fun and it's such an accessible circuit. Tbh I'm the worst person to ask because a) i love niche boring stuff b) the only things my friends and I do in Singapore is eat and hang out because that IS the national past time but let me see hmmmm

I'll just recommend some stuff that's not like. Gardens by the Bay. Sentosa. Universal Studios. The Zoo. All VERY nice places tbh and highly recommend but these are just some tiny Nadia-based reccs that you might not get from a google-able list I guess?? If you're here for a short time and you're only at the Marina Bay Sands/CBD area that's totally fine but just know that that IS the most expensive area of Singapore.

Well if you're here for a while and you're a history person I'd recommend going to the National Museum and then right down the road from there is Peranakan Museum which is tiny but fun. The National Museum is one of my favourite buildings in Singapore I just think it's so beautiful. And if you REALLY like history and museums I'd super recommend the Asian Civilisations Museum which is criminally underrated imo. If you're staying near the circuit the National Gallery is literally right there you can even pop in in the morning before the race, there's some really good local and southeast asian art in there if that's your thing.

My personal favourite place to have a wander is the Botanic Gardens. If you're a picnic person just grab some bits and bobs from Cluny Court (Plain Vanilla cupcakes are soooo good. And there's another really good bakery on the second floor) and have a nice picnic and stroll in the garden. It's pretty massive so make sure you know what you're getting into. Do NOT go on a weekend. That's crucial.

The whole Kampong Glame/Arab Street/Haji Lane is a vibe 100%. Get some boba from PlayMade, get some teh sarbat from the old man that's been serving tea there forever. There's this really good burger place like right near the mosque it's called Mahmud's Tandoor I'm obsessed with it. DO NOT let the Turkish restaurants hassle you be strong! There's some thrift stores there too but it's mostly like really good food, really nice art. The Malay Cultural Centre is like a really nice space too if you need a break.

If you want local food I'd rather you go to Maxwell's then Lau Pa Sat I actually HATE Lau Pa Sat it's theeee definition of a tourist trap. Newton Food Centre which is where they filmed that scene in Crazy Rich Asians is like fine too if you're looking for local food. If you want LOCAL LOCAL come to Al Azhar at Bukit Timah because I'm literally telling people that the steamboat fish that's there is Michellin star good. That's also a good frog porridge place down the road if you're feeling adventurous.

And my last recc is the Tiong Bahru area which is the area I used to work at. If you want cute little souvenirs or local bits and bobs there's a very cute store called Cat Socrates that I buy everything from. The Plain Vanilla there is also BEAUTIFUL it's my favourite cafe to work at. There's also like beautiful street art all along the whole area so it's just nice to walk around cause it's all just nice shophouses and art. And then there's Tiong Bahru Market which has some of the best local food. Go in the morning for this.

If you want like fancy food recs that aren't local food but are like actually good and not a scam, my personal favs are Miznon on Stanley Street, Ms Maria and Mr Singh, Five Oars Coffee Roasters on Upper East Coast. Oooh if you go to Neptune on East Coast Road you can see the pretty Peranakan buildings.

UHM YEAH! Singapore is really beautiful but VERY warm please bring sunscreen. PLEASEEEE venture outside the circuit area if you have the time because while that area is gorgeous I just think places like Haji Lane, or Tiong Bahru, or Bukit Timah, or East Coast Road are just so much more local. (Any Singaporeans reading this you know what I mean la. Nice Local. I'm not gonna recommend them to go to the coffee shop downstairs your house k)

[mangostar]

vermicelli r my favourite noodles ever

[superchlorine]

contemplating the edibility of my phone

[formulabaddie]

i say this with the most affection possible because i love him …. CARLOS WOULD IGNORE TEAM ORDERS IF A WIN WAS ON THE TABLE FOR REALISTICALLY THE FIRST TIME ALL SEASON