To de-stress, some travel, and some eat. If you do both, congratulations! This article is a godsend. Although Singapore is a food haven with delectable local delights, there are times where we crave for that jajangmyeon we had on our last trip to Korea, or that freshly sliced sashimi from Japan a few years back. We want the OG or none at all.
Unless you always have a few thousand dollars and a lot of time to spare, chances are you’re not going to be able to travel just for the meal. Lucky for you, authentic international cuisines are available in Singapore as well, if you dig deep enough.
American
Hands up if your childhood dream was to have a birthday party at McDonald’s to be seen as a “cool kid”.
We’ve been exposed to McDonald’s, KFC and Burger King from a young age but there’s so much more to American cuisines than fast food restaurants. Research revealed that the most popular food Americans love is pizza, steak and hamburgers respectively. However, Americans love their chicken wings too; buffalo wings to be exact. If you’re on a carb-free diet, you’d be thrilled to know that Wingstop serves authentic chicken wings from America.
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With chicken fried to perfection and a wide selection of flavors and sauces to choose from, Wingstop will definitely leave you returning for more. Wingstop can easily be identified from their aviation-themed decor but in case you miss it, the aroma of freshly made chicken wings is bound to linger in your nose. Salivating at the thought of it? Fancy a free taste of the wings? We want to know!
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Japanese
If you’ve ever been to the land of the rising sun, Japanese food definitely needs no introduction. Sushi, sashimi, takoyaki, ramen, shabu shabu and tempura are crowd favorites but the spotlight today is on yakiniku (Japanese Barbecue) because they’re pretty under-rated. And, well, pricey.
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Tenkaichi is definitely worth a shot if you love your wagyu. The restaurant offers 3 types of buffet – Shabu Shabu, Deluxe and Premium to suit every palate and price point. Wagyu is often associated with being “expensive” but Tenkaichi offers promotions from time to time. This means premium wagyu without breaking the bank; count me in!
Thai
Thailand is not only a shopping paradise. The land of smiles is also home to flavorful, spicy and exotic dishes. If fried insects are not much of a challenge for you, step up your game with our list of exotic dishes available in Singapore.
Pad Thai and Green Curry have been crowd favorites up until Mookata broke the peace. Though it’s been a couple of years since Mookata (aka Traditional Thai BBQ-cum-steamboat) made waves, they are not leaving any time soon.
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Craving for some Thai grilled meat? Siam Square Mookata, one of the pioneer Mookata Restaurants in Singapore, is worth a visit. If you’ve been there, you’d know their signature chili sauce is to die for. With 10 outlets scattered across our little red dot, there’s no reason to miss it! Here’s why you should visit their outlet at Downtown East – you’ll get a free meal!
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Hawaiian
If you’re thinking pineapples on pizza, good guess, but that’s not what we’re going for today.
Fans of sashimi will find joy with Poke, a Hawaiian dish that consists of diced raw fish served alongside rice and other sides such as avocado, lettuce and pineapples to name a few.
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Fans of this dish can get their poké fix at a few locations i.e. Aloha Poké, Poke Theory and Poké Lulu to name a few. However, if you want the full experience, Ola Beach Club serves a variety of Hawaiian-inspired dishes and drinks, complete with a sea view. Located within Sentosa, Ola Beach Club is the perfect place to chill out and relax with your loved ones. If you’re thinking of heading down, you’ll be thrilled to know that their strategically placed sun beds and swimming pool is free-for-use as well!
Mexican
We Asians love our rice, but in Mexico, their love for vegetables such as corn, beans and tomatoes know no boundaries. If salsa and guacamole strikes a chord with you, Mexican cuisine is definitely up your alley!
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Common spots to get your taco or burrito fix include Guzman Y Gomez, Muchachos and Super Loco. You can even get it from Stuff’d if your wallet is on a diet. But if you’re in search of someplace new to impress your friends, Los Jefes Taqueria should definitely be on your list. Though the restaurant is comfortably located in the West at NEWest Mall, Easterners need not feel left out because they’re available on Deliveroo under Deliveroo Editions in Katong. Hooray!
Fun fact: Los Jefes Taqueria has been supplying authentic Mexican ingredients locally for 15 years!
Thinking of trying these cuisines out for yourselves? Let us know which is your favorite dish!
