To those of you from overseas, and if you're wondering what snacks to get for your friends after visiting Singapore, why not let them try some Singaporean snacks?
Listed below are my top 10 favourite snacks. (Note: some might not be from Singapore, but you can find it in Singapore! I will also try to find links for them.)
1. 小鱼干花生 literally translates to dried small fish (anchovy) with peanuts
(This might not be familiar to most Singaporeans, but it is one of my all time favourite snacks, and I couldn't resist to put this in!)
Where to buy: Giant, NTUC, Cold Storage. I'm aware that not all outlets sell this, and it can be found in the Japanese snacks section. Also, it costs around $2-3.
picture taken from: https://www.amazon.com/Spicy-Anchovies-Crunchy-Peanuts-Packets/dp/B004ILTNTG
It's basically a (possibly) Japanese snack that has anchovies (ikan bilis!), peanuts, and some dried "vegetables" and chilli. It's savoury and mildly spicy. Each packet of this size has 10 smaller individually wrapped packets.
My personal rating of this snack: 8/10
Good for: if you're feeling peckish, mixed with rice
2. Bee Bee Snack (now this really reminds me of my childhood!)
Where to buy: small stores at the wet markets or mama shops or https://shopee.sg/Bee-Bee-Snack-i.223058.576363928
<Legend: Mama shops: small convenience stores that aren't big chains such as 7-Eleven, and found in neighbourhood places as opposed to the town area. They carry almost everything. From stationery, to your favourite snacks, to duct tapes.>
picture taken from: http://www.womensweekly.com.sg/health/where-find-chicken-biskit-retro-snacks-singapore/
It's savoury and crunchy. Each packet (in the shopee link has 18 and costs $4?)
My personal rating for this snack: 8/10
Good for: if you're feeling peckish, but don't want to eat a whole pack of chips because you might feel it's too 'heaty' for you!
3. Bika Snack (Chicken flavour)
Where to buy: I think it's mostly sold in mama shops! But I remember seeing a huuuuuuge party pack in the ABC store in Bedok.
<Legend: ABC store is a discount store which sells everything (well, almost everything) that you can find from food to toiletries (mainly) for a wayyyy cheaper price than the super market>
picture taken from: http://www.todayupfeed.com/40-malaysian-and-singaporean-childhood-snacks-we-munched-on/
It's savoury and crunchy (is this just what I like to eat?). It also comes in the vegetable flavour which has a nice flavour to it actually! (or is that just the umami taste of possibly msg? who knows. it tastes good, though)
My personal rating for this snack: 9/10
Good for: feeling peckish, want to eat potato chips but chips are too expensive, anything really
4. Mamee Monster Noodle Snack (BBQ Flavour)
Where to buy: Super markets (NTUC, giant, cold storage), mama shops
picture taken from Google
Savoury, crunchy, instant noodles (but dried). Comes in multiple flavours, but I personally prefer this the most. Easily found because it's such an iconic childhood snack that's still really popular. I like to open the pack, pour the seasoning, and crush the noodles till they are reaaaally small, and shake the pack so that the seasoning is evenly distributed.
Typically, this comes in a party pack of 10 for really cheap!
My personal rating: 7/10
Good for: a studying snack, feeling peckish
5. Gem Biscuit
Where to buy: NTUC, wet market (those small bakery shops near the wet market), bakeries near the neighbourhood areas
picture taken from: https://www.indiamart.com/proddetail/gem-biscuit-10206704791.html
Finally, a sweet snack for those who have a sweet tooth. It's a biscuit with icing sugar, basically.
My personal rating: 6/10, I'm not the biggest sweet tooth (if you couldn't tell)
Good for: if you're feeling peckish (maybe this should be a: if you're feeling peckish, snacks to eat post instead...)
6. Muruku Ikan
Where to buy: (possibly?) NTUC
picture taken from: https://www.timeout.com/singapore/restaurants/childhood-snacks-singaporeans-love-to-eat
Savoury and hard, definitely a childhood snack many still love. Typically comes in a party pack too.
My personal rating: 8/10
Good for: if you're feeling peckish
7. Dahfa Dried Cuttlefish Strips
Where to buy: convenience stores, supermarkets. Really easy to find!
picture taken from: https://redmart.com/product/dahfa-dried-fish-fillet-snack-34511
Chewy, savoury snack. Often known as fish food, but it tastes really good! Also, really convenient to find. I would say it's a bit pricier than the other snacks mentioned, though. Comes in strips or even a huge chunk.
My personal rating: 7.5/10
Good for: long car rides, if you're feeling peckish
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