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Think you\u2019re a bona fide Singaporean just because you\u2019ve tried every popular local dish<\/a> under the sun? Think again! Living in a society obsessed with food<\/a>, there\u2019s always something new and strange to sample. Whether it\u2019s a peculiar, unconventional meal or not-so-famous dishes that get buried by the likes of chicken rice<\/a>\u00a0and chilli crab<\/a>, here\u2019s a list of underrated local food you should try at least once!<\/p>\n

Unique and underrated local food in Singapore to try<\/h2>\n

1. Geoduck clam<\/h3>\n
\"Geoduck
Once shelled, the geoduck clam (pictured centre) is sweet and briny, and can even be eaten raw like sashimi. Photography: Jumbo Seafood Singapore via Facebook<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n

What it is:<\/strong> A huge mollusc you can find resting suspiciously in the tanks of most Chinese seafood restaurants<\/a> (though it\u2019s actually native to North America!). Yeah, we know what it looks like, but trust us, the meat on the inside looks much more appealing. Once shelled, the crunchy flesh that\u2019s exposed is sweet and briny, and can even be eaten raw like sashimi.<\/p>\n

Where you can find it:<\/strong> Long Beach Seafood Restaurant<\/a>, multiple locations including Dempsey and Robertson Quay; Jumbo Seafood<\/a>, multiple locations including Ion Orchard and Riverside Point<\/p>\n

2. Pig’s organ soup<\/h3>\n
\"Pig's
Who’s up for pig’s organ soup? Photography: Choo Yut Shing via Flickr<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n

What it is:<\/strong> This Teochew dish comprises a clear, flavourful broth and a mix of pig offal. We’re talking liver, intestines, stomach and kidneys. Lean pork slices and meatballs are also served, often alongside vegetables, rice and chilli sauce.<\/p>\n

Where you can find it:<\/strong> Authentic Mun Chee Kee King of Pig\u2019s Organ Soup<\/a>, 207 Jalan Besar, Singapore 208893; Cheng Mun Chee Kee Pig\u2019s Organ Soup, 24 Foch Road, Singapore 209263<\/p>\n

3. Turtle soup<\/h3>\n
\"Turtle
Photography: Tan Ser Seng Herbs (Turtle) Restaurant<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n

What it is:<\/strong> A Chinese herbal broth that\u2019s boiled with the gelatinous and tender meat of soft-shelled tortoises, then mixed with herbs and ingredients like watercress and wolfberries. Consumed for its medicinal value, turtle soup is said to be beneficial for its cooling properties. Your conscience will be (mostly) clear too, as these turtles are purely bred as food, conforming to government guidelines.<\/p>\n

Where you can find it:<\/strong> Tan Ser Seng Herbs (Turtle) Restaurant<\/a>, 29 Lorong Bachok, Singapore 387791; Kent Thong Turtle Soup, #02-188, Chinatown Complex Food Centre, 335 Smith Street, Singapore 050335<\/p>\n

4. Frog porridge<\/h3>\n

What it is:<\/strong> Before you diss frog meat, we\u2019re here to say that it tastes just like chicken but with a springy texture and lesser bones. There are two types of claypot frog porridge styles \u2013 one cooked with congee and the other served as a side dish in a thick, gooey gravy with dried chilli and spring onions.<\/p>\n

Where you can find it:<\/strong> Geylang Lor 9 Fresh Frog Porridge, 235 Geylang Road, Lorong 9 Geylang, Singapore 389294; Eminent Frog Porridge, 323 Geylang Road, Singapore 389359<\/p>\n

5. Crocodile tail<\/h3>\n
\"Crocodile
Photography: Imperial Restaurant<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n

What it is:<\/strong> The soft, meaty part of the reptile that is considered a delicacy in some Chinese restaurants. Like turtles, crocodile meat is also lauded for its low saturated fat and cholesterol content. Before you ask, there are crocodile breeding farms in Singapore that ensure ethical supply of the meat as well.<\/p>\n

Where you can find it:<\/strong> Imperial Restaurant<\/a>, multiple locations including Great World and Ion Orchard; Very Lucky Turtle Soup, #02-38\/49, Berseh Food Centre, 166 Jalan Berseh, Singapore 208877<\/p>\n

6. Bird\u2019s nest soup<\/h3>\n

What it is:<\/strong> A tonic made using bird\u2019s nest, constructed naturally from the dried and hardened saliva of birds. Yum. Before you gag, take note that this sought-after TCM tonic is said to help promote overall immunity, enhance complexion, and even improve sexual performance. Want another round?<\/p>\n

Where you can find it:<\/strong> Eu Yan Sang<\/a>, multiple locations including Jewel Changi Airport and Chinatown Point<\/p>\n

7. Hashima<\/h3>\n
\"Hashima
Photography: Ah Chew Desserts<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n

What it is:<\/strong> A soup \u2013 normally served as a Chinese dessert \u2013 that uses the dried fatty tissue found near the fallopian tubes of frogs. Also known as \u2018snow jelly\u2019. Bizarre, we know. However, it\u2019s believed to improve kidney and lung function, enhance memory, and even stabilise hormonal levels during menopausal periods. This sweet treat<\/p>\n

Where you can find it:<\/strong> Ah Chew Desserts<\/a>, multiple locations including Bugis and Somerset; Jurong Frog Farm<\/a>, available online<\/p>\n

8. Satay bee hoon<\/h3>\n

What it is:<\/strong> No beating around the bush. The moniker describes exactly what you get \u2013 rice vermicelli (bee hoon) drenched in a sweet and spicy peanut gravy (satay sauce). This underrated local food is said to be the amalgamation of Teochew and Malay cuisine and is served with bean sprouts, cuttlefish, prawns, cockles, kang kong and pork slices.<\/p>\n

Where you can find it:<\/strong> Bak Kee Satay Bee Hoon, #01-40, Redhill Food Centre, 85 Redhill Lane, Singapore 150085; Sin Chew Satay Beehoon, #02-162, Bukit Timah Market & Food Centre, 51 Upper Bukit Timah Road, Singapore 588172<\/p>\n

9. Kambing soup<\/h3>\n
\"Kambing
Photography: Shellfish via Flickr<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n

What it is:<\/strong> A perfect accompaniment to a rainy day, kambing soup<\/a> is essentially mutton soup with fork-tender goat meat in a thick, hearty broth. It\u2019s usually served with French bread. Dunk the fluffy bread into the broth to enjoy all the spices from the soup in one flavour-packed bite.<\/p>\n

Where you can find it:<\/strong> Soup Kambing Haji M. Abdul Razak, #01-03, Upper Boon Keng Market & Food Centre, 17 Upper Boon Keng Road, Singapore 380017; Bahrakath Mutton Soup King, #01-10, Adam Road Food Centre, 2 Adam Road, Singapore 289876<\/p>\n

10. Lontong<\/h3>\n

What it is:<\/strong> This sinful bowl of bite-sized rice cakes is bathed in a spicy coconut vegetable stew and topped with sambal and toasted desiccated coconut.<\/p>\n

Where you can find it:<\/strong> Warong Wak Nakem, #01-311, Marine Terrace Market, 50A Marine Terrace, Singapore 441050; Nusa & Tara, #01-22, ABC Brickworks Food Centre, Blk 6 Jalan Bukit Merah, Singapore 150006<\/p>\n

11. Indian rojak<\/h3>\n
\"Indian
Photography: Ministry of Rojak<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n

What it is:<\/strong> This is nothing like the rojak with sweet peanut sauce but it adopts the same concept of mixing everything together. A combination of prawn fritters, potato, tofu, fish cake, sotong and hot dog is deep-fried, chopped into bite-sized pieces and served with a sweet-spicy red gravy. It\u2019s the perfect side dish to share with big groups.<\/p>\n

Where you can find it:<\/strong> Haji Johan Indian Muslim Food, #01-254, Tekka Centre, 665 Buffalo Road, Singapore 210665; Ministry of Rojak<\/a>, #B2-02, Northpoint City, 930 Yishun Avenue 2, Singapore 769098<\/p>\n

12. Lor mee<\/h3>\n

What it is:<\/strong> The Hokkien hawker noodle dish is raved about for its thick, starchy and viscous gravy that\u2019s perfectly balanced with vinegar, chilli and garlic. It\u2019s usually served with noodles and a hard boiled egg, plus fish cake, pork slices, fried wontons, ngoh hiang (meat rolls) and prawns, just to name a few.<\/p>\n

Where you can find it:<\/strong> Xin Mei Xiang Zheng Zong Lor Mee<\/a>, #01-116, Old Airport Road Food Centre, 51 Old Airport Road, Singapore 390051; Lor Mee 178, #02-23, Tiong Bahru Food Centre, 30 Seng Poh Road, Singapore 168898<\/p>\n

13. Oyster omelette<\/h3>\n
\"Oyster
Photography: Paolo Paraiso via Flickr<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n

What it is:<\/strong> Also known as orh luak, this eggy, starchy dish is dotted with plump, briny oysters. The rubrics of a good omelette have to be the freshness of the oysters, the firmness of the omelette and, not to forget, the tangy chilli sauce.<\/p>\n

Where you can find it:<\/strong> Ah Chuan Fried Oyster Omelette, #01-25, Kim Keat Palm Market & Food Centre, 22 Lorong 7 Toa Payoh, Singapore 314022; Huat Heng Fried Oyster, #01-26, Whampoa Makan Place, 90 Whampoa Drive, Singapore 320090<\/p>\n

14. Roti jala<\/h3>\n
\"Roti
Photography: The Malayan Council via Facebook<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n

What it is:<\/strong> This savoury crepe stands out for its bright yellow colour (from turmeric powder) and cool net design (apparently inspired by the nets of Malaysian fishermen). It\u2019s usually served with potato, chicken, fish or mutton curry. We don’t understand why this local food is underrated \u2013 it’s tasty!<\/p>\n

Where you can find it:<\/strong> The Malayan Council<\/a>, multiple locations including Bussorah, Winstedt and Dunlop; Warung Yes Boss, #02-141, Geylang Serai Market & Food Centre, 1 Geylang Serai, Singapore 402001<\/p>\n

15. Appam<\/h3>\n

What it is:<\/strong> Often eaten for breakfast, it\u2019s a fermented rice batter pancake with crispy edges and a soft, fluffy centre. While it\u2019s good with curry, we like it dipped in coconut milk and some orange sugar.<\/p>\n

Where you can find it:<\/strong> Ananda Bhavan Restaurant<\/a>, multiple locations including Syed Alwi Road and Serangoon Road; Deen\u2019s Food Stall Appam Specialist, #01-273, Tekka Market and Food Centre, 665 Buffalo Road, Singapore 210665<\/p>\n

16. Seafood white bee hoon<\/h3>\n
\"Seafood
Photography: Seafood White Bee Hoon via Facebook<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n

What it is:<\/strong> We\u2019re unsure of its origins, but there\u2019s no need to ponder too much when this plate of goodness is in front of you. The dish is served with a medley of seafood \u2013 think clams, prawns, crayfish and squid, plus egg, veggies and even fried lard. But the secret is in the rich seafood broth and tangy chilli sauce.<\/p>\n

Where you can find it:<\/strong> White Restaurant<\/a>, multiple locations including Sembawang, Punggol and Suntec City; East Seafood White MeeHoon, multiple locations including Toa Payoh and Whampoa<\/p>\n

17. Tulang merah<\/h3>\n
\"Tulang
Photography: Tash Tish Tosh via Facebook<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n

What it is:<\/strong> Beef or mutton bones stewed in a sweet-spicy, red soup of mutton stock, infused with cumin, coriander, ground chilli paste and other spices. Get your hands dirty while devouring the fatty meat that slides off the bone. And you\u2019ll need a straw to suck out the gooey, buttery marrow from the bone. Tip: Save your white top for another day.<\/p>\n

Where you can find it:<\/strong> Haji Kadir Food Chains, multiple locations including Lavender and Tampines; Tash Tish Tosh<\/a>, multiple locations including Bugis and East Coast<\/p>\n

18. Kway chap<\/h3>\n
\"Kway
Photography: Charles Haynes via Flickr<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n

What it is:<\/strong> A Teochew dish of braised pig organs like kidneys and intestines, alongside fatty pork strips, tau pok, tofu and eggs in a black sauce. Usually served with flat noodles.<\/p>\n

Where you can find it:<\/strong> Garden Street Kway Chap<\/a>, #01-21, Serangoon Garden Market & Food Centre, 49A Serangoon Garden Way, Singapore 555945; 284 Kway Chap, Blk 284, Bishan Street 22, Singapore 570284<\/p>\n

19. Mee siam<\/h3>\n
\"Mee
Photography: Delicious via Facebook<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n

What it is:<\/strong> Among the Malay noodle dishes, most people wouldn’t consider having mee siam unless it’s the only choice left. That’s too bad ‘cos they’re missing out on this underrated local food. At first bite, you get sweet and sour flavours that go surprisingly well together. The accompanying chilli lends a spicy touch to the dish, while the bee hoon absorbs everything perfectly.<\/p>\n

Where you can find it:<\/strong> Delicious, #02-02, 6 Tanjong Pagar Plaza, Singapore 081006<\/p>\n

Whaddya say, game to try these underrated local foods in Singapore?<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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