Singapore Food Festival (SFF) is back in 2023 and it's the largest edition to date. Held at Bayfront Event Space, it features an impressive line-up of over 100 food & drink vendors.
While feasting on Singaporean cuisine, festival-goers will also enjoy live music and can sign up for workshops and masterclasses. There's even shopping to do! Head to the Gourmet Market to stock up on premium produce, or go down memory lane with nostalgic snacks at the SG Mama Shop.
The stalls are sectioned into seven zones including a Café Boulevard housing coffee and pastries by local brands, and a Sweets Alley dedicated to - you guessed it - desserts. It can be quite overwhelming to navigate some 100 stalls, so we've put together this list of our favourites stalls that you can zone in for.
P.S.: The pictured food images are of tasting portions. The actual dishes come in larger portions.
#1 Good Graces - dry laksa
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When a stall offers just one dish, you can be certain it will deliver, and this one certainly did!
This fancy Dry Laksa Goreng ($12) had noodles coated in a fragrant, dense and highly addictive rempah. This homemade spice is made with 15 carefully selected ingredients. It's served with four juicy prawns, a hard boiled egg, tau pok and fish cake.
#2 Chun Noodle Bar (Chun Feng Man Mian) - atas char siu noodles
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The Truffle Iberico Char Siu Noodles ($12) might be pricier than typical hawker fare but it fully lives up to its price tag. The bouncy noodles had a delightful truffle aroma with just the right intensity. Accompanying it were succulent char siew, wonton and veggies.
#3 Sourbombe Bakery - doughnuts in exclusive flavours
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This trendy bakery has introduced exclusive flavours of their popular sourdough bomboloni ($6 each) such as White Rabbit and Milo Dinosaur. These soft and pillowy doughnuts were generously stuffed with fillings that weren't too sweet - the ultimate Singaporean compliment for desserts!
#4 Jammy's - keto & vegan ice creams
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Craving desserts but not the guilt that comes with it? That might sound too good to be true but Jammy's proves otherwise. Their ice creams are keto- and diabetic-friendly, low carb and gluten-free. They also contain no sugar and have vegan options too. The cherry on top is that they taste just like their guilt-ridden counterparts!
#5 Whiskdom - cookies and brownies
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If you're in the mood for something thoroughly indulgent, do it right with Whiskdom's decadent cookies and brownies.
The chunky and decadent cookies come in two SFF-exclusive flavours: Stylo Milo and Kaya Cheesecake ($6.50 each).
#6 R&B Tea - bubble tea including a SFF-exclusive
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R&B Tea bubble tea might be widely available in Singapore but SFF is the only place you can get the Lychee Rose Mint Cooler ($7). We fell in love with this refreshing and lightly sweet beverage with soothing hints of mint and floral notes.
#7 HENG HENG KUEH - traditional kueh with a modern twist
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With 40 years building its expertise in kueh-making, HENG HENG KUEH is the place for delicious and fragrant kuehs from traditional ones to modern renditions. Go for the cute Kueh Skewers ($3 each, $8 for three) to try a variety of kuehs, the chewy Ondeh Ondeh (#3.20) or old-school Muah Chee ($5).
#8 Yew Kee x PastaGo - braised duck with pasta
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Yew Kee, a heritage brand established in 1961, is putting a spin on their braised duck with pasta by PastaGo.
Our recommendations are the Braised Duck Golden Kong Ba Bao ($9 for two) had large chunks of tender duck sandwiched between crispy buns, and the satisfyingly crunchy Pasta Fries ($8) served with spicy dipping sauce.
#9 Cheeky Bee Hoon - bee hoon and salted egg fried chicken
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Those craving fuss-free comfort food can head to this stall for their SFF-exclusive dishes: Cheeky Braised Pork Pork Lard Pearl Rice ($12) and Salted Egg Fried Crispy Chicken ($6).
#10 DurianBB - durian desserts
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Durian lovers will adore this little zone that's lined with giant fruit character statues. Besides durian-centred desserts, there's also durian-themed merchandise to shop for including an adorable DurianBB Plushie ($42).
Singapore Food Festival 2023 Tickets
Entry Pass - $8
Zones:
- SG Food Walk
- Sweets Alley
- Cafe Boulevard
- The Grounds
- SG Mama Shop
- Durian BB Park
- Tiger Food Street
Premium Pass - $18
Zones: All zones in Single Entry Pass, and Food Cartel (air-conditioned)
Benefits:
- 1 x Sure Win Gift from SG Mama Shop
- 1 x Free Drink
Drinking Pass - $28
Zones: All zones in Single Entry Pass, and Food Cartel (air-conditioned)
Benefits:
- 1 x Free Drink
- 1 x Free Beer
- 1 x Free Cocktail
Here are some tips: Bring a portable fan to beat the heat and a water bottle as there are only a few non-alcoholic drink stalls. You can also check out Grab x SFF deals with the GrabFood Dine-in feature in the Grab app. These deals include up to 50% savings on various participating stalls, including popular names like Chocolate Origin, La Levain, Sachi, and Sourbombe Bakery.
Singapore Food Festival 2023 will be held at Bayfront Event Space from 19 July to 30 July 2023. The Festival Village is open from 5 to 10.30pm on weekdays, and 10.30am to 10.30pm on weekends.
Find out more and purchase tickets at singaporefoodfestival.sg.
More new food launches in Singapore:
- Paris Baguette Has New K-Spicy Bread That Looks & Tastes Like Korean Street Food
- New “Go Lokal” Buffet At Peppermint: Local Favourites & Unlimited Durian
- The Wizard's Brew: New Bar & Dessert Spot With Harry Potter-Themed Concoctions
