Like other large cities especially in Asia, Singapore has its distinct menu,food dishes which are not found anywhere else. The local cuisine is a combination of Malay, Singapore and other south Asian foods, is called the Peranakan cuisine. Many people are tired of cooking at home, so they prefer to eat out with their family members and friends. In other cases, they want home delivery of their meal. They would prefer to order popular Singapore local delights due to multiple reasons. Some of the most popular dishes at the local restaurants in Singapore are discussed below.
Local food
While there are many restaurants in Singapore offering a wide variety of dishes and cuisine from different countries, many people prefer to order the local Peranakan cuisine because it is affordable and healthier. Peranakan cuisine is the local cuisine, which uses ingredients which are grown or found in and around Singapore. So these ingredients are fresh, with nutrients, since they are locally grown. They are also costing less since they are local, and not transported over long distances. Hence in addition to the locals, even people from other countries prefer to order from a Peranakan food restaurant when in Singapore.
Main dishes
The main dish for the meal, either lunch or dinner is the Nasi Lemak Set which is a rice dish infused with coconut milk, served with eggs,cucumber slices, peanuts and other items. The rice is served with crab bee hoon, a rice vermicelli dish with mud crab served in a clay pot with milk broth. The rice can also be complemented with Har Jeong Kai Chicken wings, which are prepared with prawn paste. These chicken wings can be also served in a burger and are affordably priced. Other peranakan snacks which are available are the ma ling crisps for luncheons, the crab wontons which are steamed dumplings. Sambal fish balls are a popular snack which are tasty and not very spicy
Desserts
After the main meal, the customer can choose from a wide range of sweet desserts which also use fresh local ingredients. Durian Pengat is a popular dessert which is soft and creamy. Gula Melaka is another popular jelly which is served with coconut cream and gula drops which are hand made.The customers can also choose from different cakes including sliced cakes inspired by local delicacies like the Pulut Hitam and Gula Melaka. Only a limited quantity of cakes and desserts are prepared daily by the restaurant to ensure that customers get the most delicious and fresh desserts.
Drinks
Customers can also choose from a wide variety of beverages to complement their meals. The Kopi Macchiato is a coffee, prepared Italian style, using the kopi gao available locally. The katong jelly is another unique dish. Some restaurants have specially formulated drinks like the Teh-o-peng. The Sng Muay Pop is a drink which combines lime,sour plum and soda. It also includes small ice balls, which make it a popular drink during summer, when temperatures in Singapore are higher. The ais ball with ice is another item ideal for customers in summer. Some of the other drinks are also served with ice balls.
