3 Foods to Try at Singapore’s Hawker Stalls

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Hawker stalls in Singapore represent one of the greatest food traditions in the world. They offer delicious, authentic meals cooked in the most beautiful way that have been feeding locals for generations and always amaze travelers. Here are some of the dishes you must try—but there are many more that deserve your attention, too.

Bak Kut Teh

Don’t leave Singapore without trying their famous pork ribs soup. The legend claims that the soup was created when a hungry beggar came by a pork noodle store, and the owner wanted to do his best to feed him even though he was poor. He then cooked some pork bones and added spices he had around—like star anise and pepper—which resulted in a soup that’s popular to this day.

Wanton Mee

This wanton noodle dish is believed to be influenced by Hong Kong cuisine, but it’s an essential part of Singaporean culture today. It’s eaten “dry”—without the liquid—with added sweet or spicy sauce.

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Still the Best in the East, some say Singapore! When it comes to old school Wanton Mee, Koung’s should pop up quite quickly. Koung’s has been around for close to half a century, older than some national monument. Uncle Koung continues to make his own Char Siew and chilli, beat that. Even till now, he still insist on cooking the lovely springy egg noodles personally and mixes them with the savoury and delicious sauce. The combination is just potent and exceptional. For a WTM critic like me, Koung is way up there on my list. After each visit, I would plot the next. Go during odd hours to beat the queue and get a decent car park. Long live WTM!! #noneedmeepok —————————————————- #wantonmee #oldschool #simplefood #hawkerfood #singaporefood #ourhawkerculture #koungwantanmee #foodporn #foodphotography #foodie #foodgasm #foodstagram #foodies #foodiesofinstagram #foodlover #foodblogger #foodpics #instafood #sgfood #foodsg #sgfoodlover #sgfoodblogger #sgfoodporn #sgfoodies #sgigfoodies #singaporefoodie #singaporeeats

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Dim Sum

Dim Sum also comes from the Chinese culture and it’s a set of small dishes eaten together. It can include dishes like BBQ Pork Buns, Siew Mai, Xiao Long Bao, etc.