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This is a call to all food lovers and greedy-guts from Singapore and abroad.
Singapore Food Festival is a massive draw for both locals and visitors and this year it won’t fail the hungriest expectations.

Makan Trip to Singapore
For those food travelers who can’t make it through the whole festival, we’ve set up two weekend itineraries for them to explore the best of Singapore’s local foodin just three days.
Come and take a walk down memory lane from Indian, Nonya to Chinese gastronomies and all in between. Discover and rejoice in dishes from the past,local favourites and their modern twist.
It will all start at Chinatown Food Street on 11 July but the food frenzy will spread throughout the island, from Chinatown and Little India to Orchard Road, Sentosaand beyond. There will be some memorable gastronomic experiences but the places are limited, so read this article and be ready to enjoy the best of the makan season in Singapore.
On the newly renovated Chinatown Food Street on Smith Street, the Singapore Chinese Dialect Heritage Feast will showcase up to 20 dishes from the olden days such as Paper Baked Chicken and Hakka Rickshaw Noodles, which was rickshaw pullers’ favourite. Adding to the bygone ambience, visitors will be greeted on the launch day by samsui women and coolies characters, these communities from the past, who formed the early foundation of Singapore’s workforce. (11-20 July 2014 from 11am-11pm).
This year at the Singapore Food Festival 2014, the Indian cuisine will be represented by Suvai 2014. Organised by the Indian Chefs Culinary Association (ICCA) of Singapore, Suvai, which means flavour, showcases the diversity ofIndian cuisine in Singapore and also comprises of cooking competitions and master classes by three international chefs. Look out for the signature dishes Grilled Roulade Prata by Chef Sultanul Arfin, Trio of Assorted Rice by chef Rajeswary Sinan and Mutton Briyani by Dr. Chef K. Damodaran. (Little India, 17-20 July 2014)
Nonya cuisine, which is one of the most vibrant elements of the Peranakan culture will amble the roads of Singapore from Clark Quay and Orchard Road toVivoCity and AMK Hub. Expect not only traditional Nonya delights but also some exciting modern creations such as the Buah Keluak ice cream by Chef Malcom Lee from Candelnut Kitchen. (Nonya Mobile 12-17 July 2014)
For the first timers to Singapore, they must absolutely register to the ION Orchard Local Food Trail, which takes place only from Mondays to Fridays during the Festival. This is a fantastic opportunity to enjoy for free a series of sampling and demonstrations of Singapore favourite food including Kaya Toasts, Peranakan Kueh, Chili Crab (ION Orchard B4, 11 July and 14-18 July 2014, 11.00-11.45am; +65 6238 8288).
For a bold take on Singapore local food, head one level up to ION Orchard South East Sliders @ ION ORCHARD. Chef Damian D’Silva came up with some innovative creations with pastry pockets filled with Beef Rendan or Chicken Debal, that will certainly draw the youths and street food advocates. (ION OrchardB3, 11-20 July 2014 from 10am to 10pm).
BBQ by the Beach is another stirring highlight of the Singapore Food Festival 2014. Dine in style while catching the romantic sunset at Palawan Beach. Only four dates and already one sold out! So don’t delay, get your tickets fast! (Palawan Beach, 11,12,18 and 19 July 2014). Watch our video and get into the island mood!
If you prefer to experience the Singapore Food Festival during the weekend because of time constraints or work commitments, we’ve set up two long-weekend itineraries that require to make your stopover to Singapore from Friday morning until Sunday late afternoon.
3pm During the SFF 2014 the best Indian cuisine in town will be found at the first edition of Suvai 2014 in Little India. There will be plenty of activities, hands-on cooking classes, masterclasses, live bands and it will last until late at night.
2pm Spend the rest of your day on Sentosa Island with a BBQ by the Beach dinner. But if you didn’t manage to get your ticket, no worries you’ll always find a relaxed and nice restaurant on the beach to satisfy your munchies.
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