Singapore is a dynamic island that has become over time a melting pot of food culture throughout Asia. The cuisines found here show us how Singapore’s ethnic diversity influences the food people eat.

It is probably one of the few places not only in Asia, but in the world, which is influenced by so many cultures and ethnicities at the same time. There are flavors of Chinese, Malaysian, Indian and various other cultures in the food, with differentiating qualities and tastes.

In addition to visiting the beautiful scenery and museums, there are two things you cannot miss when you are in Singapore: shopping and food. To make it easier for you, we’ve listed the top 10 dining experiences you should try when visiting Singapore. Have a nice trip.

1. Dine at the Singapore Flyer

The Singapore Flyer has long been an integral part of the Singapore skyline. Declared to be the world’s first complete butler dining experience, the Flyer will allow you to see Singapore and its breathtaking views from inside the largest giant observation wheel in Asia. Dine at the Singapore Flyer is a food experience you need to try when traveling to Singapore.

2.  Dine at the top of a “supertree” at IndoChine Supertree

IndoChine SuperTree is a restaurant at the top of central Supertree and the highest in Gardens by the Bay. The best time to go here would be for dinner as all the trees light up, creating a truly gourmet view.

3. Eat at a hawker center like the locals

You can’t really explore the Singapore food scene unless you’ve eaten at a small hawker center. Hawker centers are nothing more than Singaporean food courts that look like kopitiams, but larger.

Hawker centers are the hangout for locals’ daily meals, with some of the cheapest food you’ll find in Singapore.

If you are someone who likes to experience the food and culture of a place like its locals, then this is a Singaporean dining experience that you cannot afford to miss. Discover the best hawking centers in Singapore here.

4. Eat, shop, and then eat some more at Holland Village

Holland Village is a place in Singapore famous for its shops and restaurants.

You can find all the famous outlets in the food chain here, ranging from the metro to Häagen-Dazs, as well as a kopitiam and a food court. In the same area, you can also find some of Singapore’s most famous bars, making Holland Village a one-stop shop for all your gastronomic needs. When you come to Singapore, don’t forget to try this food experience .

5. Visit an Old Chang Kee Outlet

545/5000Old Chang Kee is not only so named, it is actually very old.

It was created in 1956, which makes it older than Free Singapore (Singapore is celebrating its 50th anniversary of independence this year). Old Chang Kee specializes in puffs, such as Curry’O and Chilli Crab’O. And you’ll see many kids snacking on their OnStiks, which come in flavors like OnStik Fish Ball, OnStik Chicken Wrap, OnStik Spicy Squid, and more.

6. Dine in the sky in the Singapore Cable Car

The Singapore Cable Car is one of Singapore’s biggest tourist attractions for all cable car enthusiasts.

The most interesting thing about this cable car ride is that it includes an additional package – a romantic dinner for 2 people. The special treatment begins just after you board, with a 90-minute trip while the cable car makes 3 round trips between Mount Faber and Sentosa.

Enjoy looking down on Singapore while you enjoy a dinner that most people only dream of.

7. Eat candies at Sentosa and feel like a kid again

Okay, there is no way not to plan a day trip to Sentosa – the idea behind it is to let go. Everything you do here is going to be crazy fun, extremely adventurous and sure to give you an adrenaline rush.

Take candy from Candylicious to get a sugar rush and feel like a little child. After that, enjoy Skyline Luge, iFly Singapore, Megazip Adventure Park and all that Sentosa has to offer. Later, relax on the beach. Sounds like the perfect day

8. Try Chinese food in Chinatown

Chinatown is essentially a flea market where you can buy souvenirs, but all this shopping can be exhausting…

So when you’re tired, head to the Chinatown hawking center and grab an authentic Chinese bite – you’ll feel like you’re in China. There are many Chinese restaurants in Singapore that you need to try at least one.

9. Go to the Singapore Food Festival

The Singapore Food Festival is a month-long show running from late June to late July, or July to August, just in time for your summer vacation. The festival is organized by the Singapore Tourism Board and showcases various favorite dishes that have helped make Singapore cuisine what it is today.

Other events at this annual festival are weekly events, themed celebrations, island-wide contests and various cooking workshops. This is also one of the top 10 food experiences you need to try when coming to Singapore.

10. Eat Durian in Singapore

Durian is a fruit native to Southeast Asia and is considered to be the “king of fruits” by the locals. Widely sold in Singapore, it is deeply loved and deeply hated by Singaporeans: deeply loved because of its taste and deeply hated because of its disgusting smell. Resentment goes all the way since durians are not even allowed inside the Singapore MRT (Mass Rapid Transit).

But if you can overcome the smell, try this fruit. Only then will you understand why some people love it so much, despite its smell.