Singapore Food Tour - 7 Hawker Center Foods You HAVE To Try (Americans Try Singaporean Food)

We set out to try as much Hawker Center food in Singapore as possible in one day. We wanted the most affordable way to show off the cuisine in Singapore, so we ate where the locals eat their meals.
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[@cswong71]

Tip for saving table so both of you can go exploring together - put an inexpensive thing on the table like a packet of tissue paper or cheap umbrella on it :). Chope (unofficial self-reservation lol) the table while you are away

[@JacobandJennyTravel]

Yes we started doing this!! It is so smart! Thanks for the tip :)

[@maya-db3gv]

you guys missed out on malay food…would recommend trying out mee rebus, nasi lemak, nasi padang

[@JacobandJennyTravel]

That is good to know, thanks for the recommendations :)

[@eshw23]

Two of my favorite travel couples.

[@MrRaymond72]

Should try 1) Hainanese chicken rice 2) Laksa 3) Lor Mee 4) Oyster Omelette 5) Prawn Noodles 6) Hokkien Mee 7) Satay 8) Fried Carrot Cakes 9) Wanton Mee

[@JacobandJennyTravel]

We will put those on our list for next time we visit Singapore! Thank you so much for the recommendations :)

[@Jinkypigs]

Yes. And that is just scratching the surface

[@sudheshkumar732]

Thank you for visiting Singapore. I loved your vlog. We locals always go to our hawker centres as we can have varieties inexpensive food options. I like the way you guys went all the way out to look for hawker food. We have many more hawker centres all around Singapore where u can find good and cheap food.

[@JacobandJennyTravel]

We are so glad you enjoyed it :) all the food in Hawker Centers has been delicious! Thanks for watching!

[@angeluscorpius]

The Singaporean in me wants to give you a litany of places to try, food to sample, but that would take hours and so I shall resist. What you need is simply the willingness to try anything, and be able to take spicy food. Which you have shown in this video! So no problem there. I just have one suggestion, which may be the best suggestion you get, or it may be the worst -- Besides trying the things that really looks good to you, you may want to make a point of trying ONE thing a day that you DO NOT THINK you would like (if it is not too expensive). Another strategy is to ACTIVELY TRY TO FIND THE WORST FOOD to try... :-) (Or the worst described or worst named food you can find). And as a counter check, you should BOTH agree to try it (just in case one of you is too adventurous, the other will be the "voice of prudence"). One more tip: If there's a queue, the food's probably outstanding! Join the queue, talk to the people in the queue, ask them what's good, and how best to eat the food (combination, sauces, add-ons, etc). EVERY Singaporean thinks that they are an expert in Singapore food, and if you find someone in a line, he (or she) probably thinks he/she knows the best way to enjoy that dish and will be happy to educate a clueless tourist! I look forward to your next video: The Worst Food We tried in Singapore! 🙂

[@JacobandJennyTravel]

The worst foods in Singapore would make an awesome video!!! We love that idea! Thank you for the advice and for watching :)

[@s_shaleh]

So sad that you guys skipped Malay food but, oh well. The next time you both are here again, you can try going to the Kampung Gelam/Arab street area. There are plenty of restaurants and cafes selling middle-eastern and authentic Malay food. Kampung Gelam was historically a settlement for the Malay/muslim community here. There's also Geylang Serai but since Kampung Gelam is located right in the heart of the city, it makes it much more accessible and convenient to get to compared to Geylang Serai. The nearest MRT station would be Bugis and actually it's within walking distance to the Little India area. 😊

[@JacobandJennyTravel]

We will for sure have to get Malay food the next time we are in Singapore! I am sure it is delicious! Thanks for all the great information :)

[@naz756]

In SG, the weather changes within a day - eg. sunny in the morning, cloudy at noon and raining in the evening. So it’s best to carry a foldable umbrella all the time; we do use it to shade from the sun too 😉

[@JacobandJennyTravel]

That makes sense!! It’s amazing they have the coverings for rain or sun! Thanks for watching :)

[@LinksRoyal]

do consider trying Roti Prata its like the local version of Naan bread with curry chicken or fish the next time you have indian food! ( Plain or with egg )! welcome to sg!

[@JacobandJennyTravel]

That sounds delicious!! Thanks for the suggestion :)

[@yourtrustedpersonalityguide]

Thank you for visiting Singapore. 1) Durian - If you don't like it, then you don't like it. It will not be justifiable to dislike something if you have not tried it. At least you've tried. Durian is my favourite. 2) It's a bummer that it was so wet when you filmed this footage. I hope you've enjoyed Singapore despite the wet weather. 3) Singapore is known as an expensive country. Public transport is affordable. Food prices at hawker centres have increased. Restaurants are expensive. However, the things that are sky high are residential housing and automobiles. 4) Your other video about the pros and cons of Singapore - There are indeed many rules in Singapore that could surprise (or shock) tourists. Some people dislike them, while others love them. This explains why Singapore is known for her reputation, safety, cleanliness, efficiency, productivity, and organised system. 5) There are indeed many sheltered walkways. Singaporeans are pampered. 6) Utensils - One piece of advice if you ever eat at hawker centres again: Avoid placing your utensils on your tray or on the table. They are full of bacteria.

[@JacobandJennyTravel]

This was great to read!! Thanks so much for your comment :)

[@nursek931]

You guys never cease to amaze me. I’m a very fussy eater. Lol. But your enthusiasm is great. Can’t wait to see what’s next to see and hear about. 💗 oh, new grandson pics up. 😍

[@JacobandJennyTravel]

You are so kind!! Thank you so much. We will have to go check out the pictures of your grandson, I bet there are adorable 🥰

[@stevebee5840]

Great video thanks guys enjoy your travels

[@JacobandJennyTravel]

We are so happy you enjoyed it! Thanks so much for watching :)

[@simplyme3306]

You can get chinese fried dough in many hawker centres, however they are usually sold as a breakfast item. In addition, most hawker centres are opened only till lunch. Only certain hawker centres open till past dinner.

[@JacobandJennyTravel]

Ah that makes sense!! Thanks for the information :)

[@ywping10]

It's not almost like it's purposely done so that there's hubs. It's intentionally done such that activities centers around certain hubs. The department responsible for our city planning is the URA which looks 50 years into the future. For any other tourists visiting who might see this comment, y'all could head on down to the URA center for a tour. :)

[@JacobandJennyTravel]

That makes sense!!! Thanks so much for sharing!

[@kelvgan]

Go to all the popular hawker centres in the heartlands island wide. You guys must explore all the affordable foods. Yum yum

[@JacobandJennyTravel]

We will! We are loving the hawker centers! Thanks for watching :)

[@davidhoo9093]

Wow...amaze by your adventurous food tour around some of the hawker centers in Singapore (you have only started to scratch its surface ..haha) Hope you both eat and enjoy the local food as much as possible. Even if you guys return to US, you could still find Singapore hawker center experience in NY city. We have a oversea franchise hawker ctr at manhattan, just open recently.

[@JacobandJennyTravel]

Oh wow we had no idea there was more around the world! Thanks for the information :)

[@huilinggoh2886]

You went to Adam Road Hawker Centre and didn’t try the main thing there - the Malay food especially the nasi lemak! That would have made your tour complete with the 3 main ethnic foods.

[@JacobandJennyTravel]

Dang it! We will have to get Malay food the next time we are there! Thanks for watching :)

[@bobosofyan5801]

Love the video

[@JacobandJennyTravel]

We are so happy you enjoyed it! Thanks for watching :)

[@goggles7777]

Everything when you eating Look yummy

[@JacobandJennyTravel]

It was all delicious!! Thanks so much for watching :)

[@safrisaleh412]

Singapore 🇸🇬 is a diverse nation whose food culture is a melting pot of flavors and aromas. The island nation is famous for its simple yet tasty street food, including Chinese, Indian, Malay, and Indonesian cuisines. Why is food culture important in Singapore? Food has always been an integral part of Singapore's culture and heritage. Our ancestors brought with them diverse tastes in food when they settled in Singapore. What is the famous food of Singapore? Chicken rice. What's unique about Singapore food? Singaporean cuisine is a combination of Chinese, Malay, Indian and other influences. It is characterized by its use of spices, herbs and other flavourful ingredients. Dishes such as chili crab, laksa and Hainanese chicken rice are staples of Singaporean cuisine. Evolved from street food culture, hawker centres have become markers of Singapore as a multicultural city-state, comprising Chinese, Malay, Indian and other cultures. Hawkers take inspiration from the confluence of these cultures, adapting dishes to local tastes and contexts. 15 Best Singaporean Foods & Dishes •Hainanese chicken rice. •Chilli crab. •Laksa. •Char kuay teow. •Hokkien prawn mee. •Barbecued stingray. •Fish head curry. •Satay.

[@JacobandJennyTravel]

That all sounds delicious! We love the hawker centers, they are so delicious and cheap!🙌🏼

[@WITYTRAVELS]

Noooooo, that's the worst when the spot you want to eat at is closed. Also, thank God Jacob has great navigation skills to get you to all the Hawker Centers, even when it is raining.

[@JacobandJennyTravel]

Jacob is the best navigator! I would be lost without him 😂 so sad we didn’t get our fried dough sticks lol

[@jeffreyseah5237]

Welcome to Singapore!

[@JacobandJennyTravel]

Thank you so much! We are loving it 🇸🇬

[@simroysten7963]

Chinatown Complex 02-135 (2nd floor) for cheaper/better dumplings and Char Kway Teow 02-173, and for dessert sweet rice dumpling in peanut soup same place.

[@JacobandJennyTravel]

Great to know! Thank you for sharing :)

[@Cyphre21]

You have to visit Katong on the East Coast. Chicken Rice at Katong Shopping Center is nice!

[@JacobandJennyTravel]

We will check it out! Thanks for the tip :)

[@mhanwen4899]

Hello what's up Welcome to Singapore, hope you enjoy and have fun,😅😀

[@JacobandJennyTravel]

We are having a great time, Singapore is amazing :) thank you so much!

[@indian2003]

Soursop is a fruit similar to the noni fruit, sort of sweetish sour taste. You can get them in slices at some stalls.

[@JacobandJennyTravel]

We will have to try that! Thanks for the tip :)

[@joshualee8151]

hahahaha what did u expect... they have 2 seasonal monsoon seasons! 🤣hope u finally understand that SEA has popup storms galore!!! bahahahaha first video i seen from ur channel and i think ima enjoy ur singapore series

[@JacobandJennyTravel]

Haha you are right! But we actually loved the rain since we are from the desert! We are so glad to hear that, thank you so much friend :)

[@bluePigeon-jm5pm]

there it's what to eat because locals are so lucky not to have to cook at home mostly : 3 meals a day they be at hawker centers. In the west you spend time shopping for food then cooking and even packing for lunches for work and the kids' schools

[@JacobandJennyTravel]

That is nice to be able to have somewhere so affordable to eat at all the time! And delicious too!

[@scorpio573]

This guy looks like Theo Walcott from Arsenal Football Club.

[@JacobandJennyTravel]

Haha that is awesome! Thanks for watching :)

[@mydearginx]

Not sure if u guys are still in Singapore but u gotta try the salmon porridge (all salmon belly inside) at Tiong Poh Road, Ah Chiang Porridge

[@JacobandJennyTravel]

That sounds great. We will have to try it next time we are in Singapore! Thanks for the recommendation! :)

[@maocat6606]

Do buy a little foldable umbrella each. U can bring them to neighbouring countries too.

[@JacobandJennyTravel]

That is a good tip! Thanks so much :)

[@ElopeStudio]

the rain is 100x better than the sun. the sun is scary AF

[@JacobandJennyTravel]

We totally agree! Haha! Thanks for watching!

[@Jinkypigs]

Pro tip, bring a small umbrella wherever you go in Singapore :)

[@JacobandJennyTravel]

That is a great tip!! Thanks for sharing :)

[@kapuhonu5402]

Jenny = ”yeah, you aren’t gettin’ any.”😂

[@JacobandJennyTravel]

Hahaha it was too good to share 🤤😂

[@faithchen9019]

Singapore rains 200+days a yr.. so be prepared for wet weather.. by the way, dough sticks are usually available in the mornings only.

[@JacobandJennyTravel]

It is for sure a rainy place, but it makes it green and beautiful! That makes sense they are only available in the morning. Thanks for watching :)

[@leekimpoh9942]

Yes, Singapore is expensive. But if you know your way, you still can get cheap stuff, be it food or whatever. By the way, there are many more better stalls that sell similar food as Hawker Chan. Enjoy.

[@JacobandJennyTravel]

The Hawker Centers have been delicious and cheap! We love that Singapore has so many of them!! Thanks for the tip! Have a great day :)

[@choonhockong8215]

Enjoy your hawker ctr varieties of food, East meet West.

[@JacobandJennyTravel]

It was all so delicious. We love that Hawker Centers have such a variety of food! Thanks for watching :)

[@js4058]

It's also worth spending 14 per pax to go up see 360 degree view on top of super tree observatiory. Go up the small staircase winding to the uppermost deck with total unblocked 360 views around 630pm to see both daylight and night views of the city and sea views

[@JacobandJennyTravel]

Wow I am sure the view is unreal 🤩 thank you so much for all the great suggestions :)

[@mandy_145]

I chanced upon your video. 1st time watching & I like both of you. One suggestion: whenever you need to locate a place/stall, etc…. feel free to ask people around you. Most of us are helpful.

[@JacobandJennyTravel]

We are so happy to hear you enjoyed the video! That is great to know, thanks for the tip :)

[@user-zj4zz2wd2m]

Next time u can try "chopping" (reserve) the seat/table by leaving your tissue pack on the empty table... .haha...Singapore culture😜

[@JacobandJennyTravel]

Hahaha yes!!! We have started doing that! Thanks for the tip ☺️

[@michaelseet9320]

go to the stalls that have the longest line..

[@JacobandJennyTravel]

That is a good strategy!!

[@Lucifer_morningstar_fallin]

I think nun is also called prata

[@JacobandJennyTravel]

That is good to know! Thanks for watching :)

[@quy1981vlog1]

hihi 😊

[@JacobandJennyTravel]

☺️☺️

[@quy1981vlog1]

@@JacobandJennyTravel helo you

[@landanmasuda2539]

Good video! Singapore is another good place to visit other than Thailand. Which would you rate higher Singapore or Thailand?

[@JacobandJennyTravel]

Oh man that is a hard question haha!! We love the beaches in Thailand but love that Singapore is so clean and innovative!😍

[@landanmasuda2539]

I understand. I would not expect an answer for one side of the other. I would also recommend the Philippines too. I had a friend as me which country I had to pick between Thailand and the Philippines. That was a tough question.

[@JacobandJennyTravel]

Yes we totally need to get to the Philippines!!! There is so many amazing places to explore! Did you enjoy the beaches in Philippines?

[@landanmasuda2539]

I went to the Philippines, but explored no beaches. Hawaii has good beaches already. I mostly went to Manila and Cebu.

[@andrewlee1579]

DO NOT eave your food unattended when there are birds around at hawker centers they will readily help themselves to your food.

[@JacobandJennyTravel]

Ahhh that is good to know! Those birds can be sneaky! Haha

[@ignatiuschua5268]

To use chopsticks, you must not hold it in the centre. It should be about two fingers width from the centre of chopsticks. One of the two chopsticks should not be moving at all. All the work is done by the other chopstick.

[@JacobandJennyTravel]

That is good to know!! Thanks for the information :)

[@ignatiuschua5268]

@@JacobandJennyTravel Are you still in Singapore?

[@RahimRahmat]

Wut?? No Malay/Indonesian food, but you folks like Spicy stuff??! You're missing out on some great stuff people! Please try them out when you can. Careful though, these days, it's hard to find authentic Malay or Indonesian food that was made correctly. You might want to read up on what's recommended around here.

[@JacobandJennyTravel]

We will for sure have to try some! We love spicy food! Thanks for watching :)

[@RahimRahmat]

@@JacobandJennyTravel Oh, I should mention, the easiest way to get that kind of food would be at and around the Geylang Serai Market and Hawker Centre. It's near Paya Lebar MRT, in case you need that info. Have fun!

[@Zulhardy]

"Mutton Brain" is most likely Mutton Briyani.

[@JacobandJennyTravel]

That is good to know! Thanks for the tip :)

[@sktanable]

I am local Chinese, Malay food is the best.

[@JacobandJennyTravel]

We will have to try that next time we are there! Thanks for the tip :)

[@myfortezza]

If you like good food and not picky… every hawker centre should have sup kambing (mutton soup), Indian rojak (fried food salad combo) or Chinese rojak (saucy salad combo). Avoid Michelin ones unless you mind long queues, shoddy service and possible attitude issues and some overpriced items. I’m a fan of going to good food places but not at the expense of my temperament.

[@JacobandJennyTravel]

We will for sure have to try those next time we are in Singapore! Thanks so much for the recommendations :)

[@applehead7942]

such a shame that you missed out malay cuisine when malay is the second largest population right after chinese. most chinese people would enjoy eating rendang beef from nasi padang malay stalls 😂 u may try them when youre in malaysia tho! hahaha

[@JacobandJennyTravel]

Haha yes we will try Malay food next time we are in Singapore or in Malaysia if we make it there first!! Thanks so much for watching :)

[@RonLarhz]

友记duck is a ripoff. They flatten the meat so that it look more than it is.

[@JacobandJennyTravel]

Ahh that is good to know! Thanks for the tip :) haha

[@RonLarhz]

@@JacobandJennyTravel Their taste is rather consistent (since from factory) but it's really not worth it. I avoid it as much as i can,unless my cravings is too much.

[@bensgoodeats1493]

That Michelin star soya sauce chicken had already lost their Michelin Award . Chicken not nice. Some tourists also complained not nice in their KZbin video

[@JacobandJennyTravel]

Hmm that is good to know! Thanks for the information :)

[@bensgoodeats1493]

@@JacobandJennyTravel Cheers

[@dkj6946]

Joe Biden visited the same hawker at Adam Rd

[@JacobandJennyTravel]

Oh wow!!! That is so cool! Thanks for the information :)

[@sansoo4976]

this is the same hawker centre that president Biden visited b4 he became president

[@JacobandJennyTravel]

That is so interesting and cool! Thanks for watching :)

[@piaklim3420]

Why Indian food first you guys are not in India

[@JacobandJennyTravel]

A good portion of Singapores population is Indian so we wanted to give it a try since it has such a big influence in Singapore ☺️

[@MelvinSimKH]

Why not? Singapore is multicultural and Indians make up a significant portion of our population. It’s a good place to start. I absolutely love Indian food. Good choice! Do try Malay food. That’s another favourite of mine. Adam food centre is famous for its nasi lemak. I usually wash it down with sugar cane juice or bandung, a rose syrup and milk drink unique to Singapore and Malaysia.

[@bluePigeon-jm5pm]

you didn't mention in US tax and on top 20% tipping in US restuarants

[@JacobandJennyTravel]

Haha yup!!