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Eat Like a Local in Singapore

Eat Like a Local in Singapore

Bugis Market
Bugis Market

When you’re a guest at ibis Singapore on Bencoolen, finding local delicacies in the vicinity is a breeze. The best part is that every step you take is a cultural experience as the hotel is set in the heart of Bugis.
Kwan Im Thong Hood Cho Temple
Kwan Im Thong Hood Cho Temple

Be treated to a visual spectacle as you get to marvel at two iconic temples – Sri Krishnan Temple and Kwan Im Thong Hood Cho Temple – that set the backdrop before you make your way through colourful walkways.

You would be surprised to know what you can find in the buzzling streets of Bugis. It won’t be long before you find Albert Centre Market and Food Centre, a humble building that houses a variety of local Chinese, Malay and Indian food stalls. It is one of the most famous hawker centres in Singapore and a must visit in the area. There are more than 80 stalls for you to choose from so you’ll definitely be spoilt for choice.
Ice-Kacang
Ice-Kacang

Easily beat the Singapore heat with a bowl of ice-kacang, a childhood favourite among many Singaporeans. It is made of shaved ice topped with generous portions of red bean, glass jelly, attap chee (palm seed) and sweet corn drenched in different, colourful syrups and condensed milk. It is a perfect local dessert to satiate your sweet tooth.
Kway Chap
Kway Chap (Photo by danielfooddiary)

Kway Chap is a classic and traditional Teochew dish, which consists of pig innards, braised pork belly, pig skin, bean curd and hard-boiled egg. It is served with a bowl of rice noodles. 
Bak Chor Mee
Bak Chor Mee

Find one of the best Bak Chor Mee in Albert Centre Market and Food Centre. Bak Chor Mee is a noodle dish with minced meat, stewed sliced mushrooms and meatballs. You have the option to enjoy this dry or with soup. 
Indian Rojak
Indian Rojak

Don’t leave without tucking into a plate of Indian Rojak. The word ‘rojak’ means ‘mix’ in Malay and you get to do exactly that. Mix and match ingredients such as fried potatoes, fried bean curd, flour eggs, fried dough, and more. All to be eaten with a sweet and spicy peanut gravy.
Popiah
Popiah

Last but not the least, bite into the delightful Popiah, or spring roll. Finely grated turnip, peanuts, egg, sweet sauce and vegetables are rolled into a thin paper-like crepe made out of wheat flour. Wash everything down with a cup of fresh sugar cane juice, which is a great thirst quenching drink and helps to combat fatigue.

ibis Singapore on Bencoolen
ibis Singapore on Bencoolen

ibis Singapore on Bencoolen

Located close to Bugis, Bras Basah, Bencoolen and Rochor MRT stations, ibis Singapore on Bencoolen offers handy phones with unlimited internet access, free use of bamboo bicycles and reloadable EZ-link cards for public transport use. 

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