4 Uniquely Singaporean Snacks To Eat This National Day
Makan chilli crab taco, durian kaya toast, hae bee hiam pasta and more.
The patriotic Kaya Durian Toast ($3.20 for two pieces) from Ya Kun features a layer of pure D24 durian pulp sandwiched between two slices of bread and the brand’s signature coconut-pandan spread. We haven’t tried it, but we’re told it’s “rich and creamy with a hint of bitterness”. Not diet food, obvi.
Available till Aug 9, at all Ya Kun outlets except Ang Mo Kio MRT, Golden Shoe Car Park, Gleneagles Hospital and Singapore Poly. Tel: 6222-4567. www.facebook.com/yakunkayatoasts
Makan chilli crab taco, durian kaya toast, hae bee hiam pasta and more.
Chilli Crab Taco
Enjoy quirky National Day-inspired tacos at hip Mexican joint Super Loco Customs House. The Chilli Crab Taco ($10) stars fresh mud crabmeat sautéed with habanero chillies and sprinkled with bits of toasted mantou. There’s also a fun Kaya Toast Taco ($7) with house-made kaya, custard and croutons. If you're dropping by on Aug 9, you’ll have to fork out $25 for an ‘entrance ticket’ (which includes a drink) — because you get an unobstructed view of the NDP fireworks here.
Aug 7 to 12, Mon-Fri noon-2.30pm, 5pm-midnight; Sat 6pm-midnight. Super Loco Customs House, #01-04, 70 Collyer Quay, S049323. Tel: 6532-2090. www.customshouse.super-loco.com
Hae Bee Hiam Pasta
Hello Kitty Orchid Garden cafe has rolled out two new pasta dishes with a local twist: the hilariously named Shrimply The Best ($17, pictured), spaghetti tossed with hae bee hiam (spicy dried shrimp), sambal and, um, teriyaki chicken thigh for a fusion Japanese twist. And the One Nation with Kitty ($17), diced chicken bak kwa with macaroni and cheese.
Available till Aug 31, Hello Kitty Orchid Garden #01-22 Arrival Hall Central, Terminal 3, Singapore Changi Airport. Tel: 6241-6127. www.hellokittyorchidgarden.com
Laksa Risotto
Italian restaurant Monti is throwing a 'Singapura Festino' bash from Aug 5-8. Food and cocktails are priced at a friendly $10 each, which you buy from specially set up ‘hawker’ stalls at the restaurant’s rooftop and lounge. The catch: you'll have to stand and eat. Mod Italian/Singaporean bites to look forward to: this Laksa Risotto with Coconut Powder, Iberico Pork Satay and Gula Melaka Panna Cotta. On National Day itself, Monti offers a fancier five-course sit-down dinner ($120) which comes with a bird's eye view of the fireworks.
Aug 5-8, 3pm-11pm. Monti, The Fullerton Pavilion, 82 Collyer Quay, S049213. Tel: 6535-0724. www.monti.sg
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