Singapore Food Festival

The Singapore Food Festival is an annual event that takes place every year from the end of June to the end of July. It is organised by the Singapore Tourism Board.^[1] Composed of weekly core events, themed celebrations, culinary workshops, and competitions organised island-wide, this month-long festival celebrates the local perennial food favourites that have given Singapore an international reputation of a diverse food heaven.^[2] In 2017 the theme was 'Savour Singapore in Every Bite.' ^[3] Some of the local features include: Hawker Wine Safari,^[4] Kueh Appreciation Day,^[5] the Singapore Tea Festival, the 50 Cents Fest^[6] and more.

Chilli crab, one of the main dishes featured in the Singapore Food Festival

Popular Dishes at the Singapore Food Festival

The Singapore Food Festival includes a diverse array of local cuisines, reflecting the nation's rich multicultural heritage which includes:

• Hainanese Chicken Rice: Tender poached chicken served with fragrant rice and accompanied by chili sauce and ginger paste.
• Chilli Crab: A signature Singaporean dish featuring succulent crab cooked in a spicy tomato-based sauce.
• Laksa: A spicy noodle soup with a rich coconut milk base, often garnished with prawns, fish cakes, and bean sprouts.
• Satay: Skewered and grilled meat served with a flavorful peanut sauce.