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A visit to Singapore will not be complete without trying all the local food. The island state is world famous for having a mind-boggling variety of food. There are countless dishes that serve to tickle anyone’s tastebuds.

The main reason the country has so many different types of food on a small island is because Singapore has a multi-cultural and multi-racial society. With four main races of Chinese, Malay, Indian and Eurasian, it is no surprise that Singapore has become known as the Asian food mecca.

Chicken rice is a very common dish yet is hugely popular with people of all ages. The best chicken rice in Singapore is often sold in hawker stalls and not in expensive restaurants. It is a popular dish from the heartlands and not an expensive dish that can only be had in restaurants.

The Lion City is also known for its range of Malay foods. Nasi lemak is a meal that has an assortment of side dishes with white rice. The side dishes include, but are not limited to, otak otak, anchovies, fried chicken, chili and even egg. Otak otak is another local finger food that is made from fish paste and spices.

Nasi lemak might sound like nothing special. However, it can be taken as a meal in any situation and thus its popularity. This dish has the qualities of being convenient, healthy and cheap, so it is not difficult to understand its popularity.

In recent years, Singapore's own cuisine has seen an influx of foreign dishes and foods. Due to their openness and acceptance of foreigners from as far as Africa, China, Korea and more to set up home here and contribute to the island state's growth, their national dishes have also become part of many locals' favorites.

Singapore has a large Japanese expatriate community residing on her shores. This has resulted in hundreds of Japanese eateries and restaurants sprouting up across the island and introducing East Asian cuisine to the locals. It might be difficult to find the best authentic Japanese ramen in Singapore due to the sheer number of shops available.

With the introduction of the Korean Wave, this other East Asian country has seen a huge increase of its culture being exported. Singapore is no exception to being influenced by them. There is also a sizable local Korean community that serve their delicacies and the best Korean restaurant in Singapore can often be found in their midst.