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Singapore Food Tour: Hidden Culinary Gems
5.0
7 Ratings
Singapore
Experience the true flavors of Singapore with an authentic food tour led by a local student. Discover hidden gems and learn about the city’s culture and history.
Experience the true flavors of Singapore with an authentic food tour led by a local student. Discover hidden gems and learn about the city’s culture and history.
Duration:
4 hours
Cancellation:
24 hours
Highlights
- Nicoll Highway - The operator will first meet you at the train station. You will then embark on a culinary journey, sampling a variety of local foods that are not widely known to tourists. Between tastings, you will visit unique attractions that offer insights into Singaporean culture and history.
- Beach Road - Explore a food center filled…
- Nicoll Highway - The operator will first meet you at the train station. You will then embark on a culinary journey, sampling a variety of local foods that are not widely known to tourists. Between tastings, you will visit unique attractions that offer insights into Singaporean culture and history.
- Beach Road - Explore a food center filled with hidden local delicacies. The tour will then proceed to a distinctive “Army Market” before visiting a traditional bakery cherished by locals.
- Jalan Besar - The tour includes stops at three eateries in this area.
- Little India - Discover unique Indian street snacks that even locals may not know about. The tour will include a visit to a Hindu Temple to learn about its culture and for photo opportunities. The tour concludes with a selection of Indian sweets and desserts.
What's Included
- Private Tour (Only you and your tour guide)
- At least 8 tastings of unique & non-touristy food
- Vegetarian alternatives
- Primarily a walking tour with 1-2 public bus rides
- Snacks
- Private Tour (Only you and your tour guide)
- At least 8 tastings of unique & non-touristy food
- Vegetarian alternatives
- Primarily a walking tour with 1-2 public bus rides
- Snacks
What's Not Included
- Additional food and drinks from those provided in the tour
- Transportation fees on public bus (About $1-$2)
- Gratuities
- Additional food and drinks from those provided in the tour
- Transportation fees on public bus (About $1-$2)
- Gratuities
Additional Information
If you’ve ever searched for the “Must-eats” of Singapore, you’re likely familiar with the usual offerings - chicken rice, carrot cake, roti prata, satay, and more. Most tours guide you to these popular dishes, ones you already know about and could easily find on your own. What is being offered here is something unique, “Off the Menu.” For those seeking…
If you’ve ever searched for the “Must-eats” of Singapore, you’re likely familiar with the usual offerings - chicken rice, carrot cake, roti prata, satay, and more. Most tours guide you to these popular dishes, ones you already know about and could easily find on your own. What is being offered here is something unique, “Off the Menu.” For those seeking a genuinely authentic culinary adventure, this is the perfect choice.
No one understands Singapore’s cuisine better than a local. These tours are intimate, personal, and crafted to make you feel like you’re dining with a local friend, venturing beyond the standard tourist path. You’ll discover intriguing dishes you’ve never encountered and savor at least 10 of the city’s best-kept secrets. Additionally, there will be stops at fascinating attractions like Singapore’s own army market, providing insights into the local culture and history.
Location
Nicoll Highway
Republic Avenue
The exact meeting point is at Exit A of Nicoll Highway MRT Station
Upon request, guide can provide directions on how to get to the meeting point from the guest’s hotel.
Cancellation Policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
Customer Ratings
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(7 Ratings)
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Klauskr9207nt
Oct 28, 2025
We'll be back! - There were three of us for dinner at the Hotel Ostermann. The menu is very rich, and there is something for every taste. The price-performance ratio is reasonable.The staff were very friendly, and also responded to extra requests (e.g. pepper sauce to the STeak) in consultation with the kitchen.
This Service was even free!!!!
We spent a very nice evening at the Hotel Ostermann!
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Ford_s
Apr 26, 2024
Fun delicious food tour - We had a great time with our guide, Chi an, Who was very engaging and informative about the places and foods that we ate at. We went through the areas of Singapore that i have never visited, which made it very special. . At the end Chi An texted us the places that we ate at. This was one of the highlights of our trip. Highly recommend it.
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Y8400ovsuem
Feb 25, 2024
Fabulous food tour with great guide. - Chi an was a fabulous tour guide through the less touristy food centres in Singapore. He was an absolute delight to be with. He looked after us very well and was so respectful, polite and knowledgeable about Singaporean food and culture. We highly recommend Chi an to anyone wanting to experience a fabulous eating tour through this diverse city.
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Stay01130686462
Jan 22, 2024
Great food tastings with an excellent local guide! - I cannot recommend this food tour enough! Chi An gave us the best time, it was the perfect introduction to Singaporean food and city knowledge. We visited a multitude of different eateries across Kampong Glam and Little India, it didn't feel rushed or we was visiting the usual tourist haunts. Chi An came across as a personal friend and really made the experience special for us. Thankyou so much!
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Stephenmullins
Jan 18, 2024
Fun and Informative Food Tour - We thoroughly enjoyed our food tour with Chi An. We made six separate stops and tried about 15 or 16 different food and beverage items. Chi An ensured that we tried a combination of typical Singaporean items as well as some more exotic dishes. We also appreciated Chi An for revising his itinerary to accommodate my wife who is a vegetarian. During our food stops, we had plenty of time to talk not only about the food, but also about the daily life of Singaporeans. Overall, the tour was fun and informative. We highly recommend it.
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Darkturin
Nov 15, 2023
Food, food, food and some milk - This was the first food tour we ever did and it was all that it promised. The foods that we had were quite unique and tasty. We tasted a variety of things you would never think of getting in Singapore, since we didn’t even know they existed. The food ranges from proper dinner food to desserts to biscuits. Everyone gets their fair share of what they like.
The tour itself is very well organized. The meeting point is clear. We got contacted beforehand, got every necessary information and were asked if we had any dietary restrictions. Chi An is very passionate about his tour and the food Singapore has to offer. The tour gets adjusted to your likings and food allergies if you have any.
We had an extremely relaxing afternoon and nothing felt rushed or hasty. We tried some food, talked about it and everything else that was on our minds and then we went on to the next location. It was a good mix of sitting and eating and walking or bus rides.
We highly recommend this tour if you like good foods in even better company.
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Ericsoles1
Sep 20, 2023
Hidden gem of a food tour! Would highly recommend! - This is one of the best food tours me and my wife have ever gone to. This is the 3rd time we have visited Singapore yet our tour guide Tsai manages to surprise us with local delicacies that we have never heard of! Not only was he extremely friendly, he was very passionate about introducing us to the local culture and food as well. The food seemed to be endless and he brought us to so many non-touristy spots and it truly felt like an authentic local experience.
Our tour guide told us that he was still a university student here in Singapore and that he was new to this platform. However, despite being new, we could see how dedicated he was to making the tour experience an enjoyable one. He mentioned that many of the food tours in Singapore were bringing travelers to already well-known tourist food spots and hence he wanted to offer them something different. We loved the variety of dishes and we truly enjoyed every single one of them! After the tour, Tsai even helped us plan the rest of our trip and gave us recommendations of what else to do and eat.
Please do support Tsai! We were left with a memorable experience and we highly recommend other travelers to include this in their itinerary as well!
(PS... this goes without saying but please come on the tour with an empty stomach haha!)
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