Here are 9 popular Malay foods in Singapore along with a brief description, Instagram usernames, and opening hours:
1. Nasi Lemak
fragrant coconut rice served with various side dishes such as fried chicken, otah (grilled fish cake), anchovies, peanuts, and a spicy sambal sauce.
Instagram: @adamroadfoodcentre
Opening hours: 6am to 9pm daily.
2. Mee Siam
a spicy and tangy noodle dish made with vermicelli noodles, a tamarind-based sauce, and various toppings such as tofu, shrimp, and boiled eggs.
Instagram: @hajilanesg
Opening hours: 7am to 10pm daily.
3. Satay
skewered and grilled meat (usually chicken, beef, or mutton) served with peanut sauce and cucumber and onion slices.
Instagram: @sataybythebay
Opening hours: 11am to 10pm daily.
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4. Roti Prata
a flaky and crispy flatbread served with curry sauce or sugar. It can also be filled with various ingredients such as egg, cheese, or onion.
Instagram: @springleafprataplace
Opening hours: 24 hours daily.
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5. Beef Rendang
a spicy and aromatic dish made with slow-cooked beef in coconut milk and various spices.
Instagram: @jawihouse
Opening hours: 11am to 11pm daily.
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6. Gado Gado
a salad made with boiled vegetables (such as potatoes, long beans, and bean sprouts) and a peanut sauce dressing.
Instagram: @gadigrill
Opening hours: 10am to 21pm daily.
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7. Murtabak
a stuffed pancake filled with spiced meat (usually chicken or mutton) and onions.
Instagram: @royalprata
Opening hours: 24 hours daily.
8. Laksa
a spicy and creamy noodle soup made with coconut milk, dried shrimp, and various spices, topped with shrimp, fish cake, and bean sprouts.
Instagram: @328katonglaksa
Opening hours: 10am to 10pm daily.
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9. Ayam Penyet
a deep-fried chicken dish served with a spicy sambal sauce, cucumber slices, and rice.
Instagram: @warongpenyet
Opening hours: 11am to 9pm daily.
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