Local Cuisine

Empty table setting with wine glass and red flower vase by window.

The “Bar Seat” Strategy: Where to Find Affordable Fine Dining in Singapore for Less (and Still Feel Fancy)
  • May 30, 2026
Posted By Selene Abellé
Grilled bacon-wrapped shrimp skewers and Japanese meat skewers at Cuppage Plaza Japanese izakaya in Orchard Singapore

Cuppage Plaza Food: Where Japanese Comfort Meals Hide Behind Orchard’s Bright Lights
  • May 19, 2026
Posted By Expat Life Team
Shukuu Japanese Izakaya and Bar exterior at Telok Ayer with Japanese mural and lively evening dining crowd in CBD

The ‘Kanpai’ List: Best Izakaya Singapore for Expats (Order This, Skip That)
  • April 21, 2026
Posted By Expat Life Team
Colorful Peranakan shophouses on Koon Seng Road Katong Singapore with pastel heritage architecture and traditional terrace houses

Local Tourism Singapore: Peranakan Heritage and Hawker Delights in Katong for Expats Exploring Singapore Culture
  • April 16, 2026
Posted By C.A. Lorin
Chef torching premium sushi over flame at omakase restaurant

The Omakase Singapore’s Expat Community Can’t Stop Talking About — Why Sushi Masa by Ki-setsu Earned Every Word
  • March 25, 2026
Posted By Expat Life Team
A vibrant brown bowl of colorful vegetable curry featuring broccoli, peppers, corn, potato, and fried pieces, topped with half a boiled egg. A plate of rice is seen nearby.

Chasing Warmth in a Bowl: The Story of Hokkaido Soup Curry
  • February 3, 2026
Posted By Expat Life Team
Fortune Centre Singapore, a yellow building with a striking white and yellow facade, stands out in the urban landscape.

Fortune Centre Food: Singapore’s Hidden Culinary Gem
  • January 23, 2026
Posted By C.A. Lorin
An image of a Hainanese Chicken Rice sitting on a tray ready to be served.

Must-Try Singapore Food: A Guide for Expats
  • November 27, 2025
Posted By Selene Abellé
Fresh seafood, including fish and shrimp, displayed on a stall directly next to active railroad tracks at a vibrant Asian wet market.

Wet Market 101: How to Shop Wet Market Like a Local
  • November 23, 2025
Posted By C.A. Lorin
Bustling lunch rush at Lau Pa Sat hawker centre in Singapore’s central business district, showcasing open air food courts and iconic hawker stalls serving hainanese chicken rice, char kway teow, nasi lemak, chilli crab, satay, hokkien mee, and other local dishes. Expats and locals gather around food stalls and street food vendors, enjoying delicious food and exploring singapore's hawker centres like Maxwell Food Centre, Tiong Bahru Market, Airport Road Food Centre, and Satay Street. A short walk from Marina Bay, City Hall, Orchard Road, and Tanjong Pagar, this must visit spot reflects singapore's identity and hawker culture. Surrounded by international schools, mass rapid transit, and the subway system, it’s a central location ideal for expat life, moving abroad, and discovering hidden gems. With most stalls recently renovated, and other stalls offering indian food and Chinatown specialties, hawker centers offer significant impact on expat packages, school fees, health insurance, employment pass, property cost, and living tips. Anthony Bourdain once praised singapore's hawker centers as a world-class destination to eat, make new friends, and connect with your home country. This hawker center guide offers advice on navigating services, food, business, and life in Southeast Asia.

Hawker Centre Guide for Expats: Singapore’s Food Paradise
  • September 18, 2025
Posted By Expat Life Team