February 16th, 2009 Restaurants in Singapore
Singapore has over two thousand eating establishments and restaurants. Because the city is a melting pot of different cultures there is a great variety of choices including regional and international dishes. These meals are offered in a variety of settings including the best Singapore restaurants as well as hawker centers. There are many ethnic restaurants as well as places offering the newest concepts in fine dining. Meals come in a variety of price ranges.
Many ethnic dishes have crossed over cultures and become local specialties.
Singapore hotels host some of the countries finest restaurants. Often these spaces are rented out by the hotel to restaurant owners. Local shopping malls often have food courts serving piping hot local fast food. You will also find plenty of western alternatives including famous brands such as McDonalds and Burger King. Hawker centers are a popular choice for quick inexpensive meals.
Many restaurants are in the popular tourist centers however if you travel out into the suburbs you will also find many dining treats and great locations. In the city popular dining areas include Chijmes which is located in the Historic District and is a wonderful area to wander around and search for restaurants. The Singapore River is home to the Clarke and Boat Quays which are popular areas for restaurants. Chinatown is another popular area filled with unique Chinese restaurants. Holland Village in the north of Singapore is an area with a large amount of Western residents and has many bars and restaurants that cater to their tastes.
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