Singapore

Singapore's food is as varied as its people, who come from the West, India, Indonesia, China, and Malaysia. Singapore is an opulent melting pot with marketplaces and food vendors selling a little bit of everything. It is home to the vibrant and well-organized Chinatown, lively Little India, and the eccentric Arab Street area.

In this glamorous city, where there are thousands of millionaires, there are plenty of upscale eateries. A lunch at the Raffles Hotel Singapore will cost you quite a few pretty pennies, and Orchard Road's upscale restaurants and shops make it simple to empty your pocketbook. But when eating delicious fish curries, Nasi Lemak, Hainanese Chicken, satay, fresh fruit, or noodles in a street market, you'll realize that delicious food doesn't have to be expensive. Kaya Toast is a fantastic cheap on-the-go snack you should try to savor the traditional flavor of Singaporean cuisine. This simple but delicious morning dish, which consists of toasted bread with butter and kaya, a jam that is not overly sweet, can be enhanced even more by adding soft-boiled eggs and a hot drink. Or for the best seafood, go to Boat Quay or Clarke Quay.