Destination: Lau Pa Sat

Lau Pa Sat means ''Old Market'' in the hokkien dialect. This was Singapore's first wet market dating back over 150 years ago. Subsequently converted into a famous gourmet paradise. To get the full experience of the different kinds of food at Lau Pa Sat, we recommend going at night as the place is most lively at night.

We will recommend 5 of the must try dishes in Lau Pa Sat.

1) Laksa

This dish is of Peranakan origins which consists of thick rice noodles in spicy gravy fragrant with herbs and coconut milk.

2) Chilli crab

This dish originates from Singapore itself! Created in 1950 by a Singapore Chef called Cher Yam Tian. Mud crab are commonly used and are stirred fried in a semi-thick, sweet and savouring tomato and chilli based sauce. Despite its name, chilli crab is not a very spicy dish. This dish can be eaten with rice and the gravy is best eaten with ''Mantou''(chinese buns).

3) Satay

Also known as kebab in America. Satay is a dish of marinated skewered and grilled meats served with peanut sauce. Satay may consists of diced or sliced chicken,goat,mutton and beef. Served with raw onions, cucumber and ketupat(rice cakes).

4) Hainanese Chicken Rice

Hainanese chicken rice is a dish of Chinese origin most commonly associated with Hainanese cuisine, Malaysian cuisine and Singaporean cuisine. The rice used for this dish is cooked in chicken stock which will give a fragrant smell and flavour the rice. Chicken rice is best eaten with blended chilli and pounded ginger. For those who do not fancy spicy sauces or condiments can go for dark soya sauce with makes the dish equally tasty!

5) Ice Kachang (Local Dessert)

This is a dessert served in Malaysia and Singapore. Served with sweet flavoured syrup and jelly, this dish is sweet-tasting and is primarily ice served with 'kachang' The word 'kachang' is a Malay word for bean as well as nuts. There are other variety of ingredients that can be added to this dish such as grass jelly, sweet corn, durian syrup, chocolate syrup and ice cream!

There are many more local dishes available at Lau Pa Sat, a total of 120 over different food stalls! Some of the stalls are even open 24-hours. So after a night of fun and entertainment, drop by Lau Pa Sat for a late night supper with your friends!

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