Immerse yourself in the vibrant flavors of Singapore at NYC’s Singapore Food Festival. Happening from September 12th to October 2nd, New Yorkers can explore the famous flavors of Singapore including pandan, sambal, and salted egg that will be tantalizing your tastebuds during this year’s event.
Local restaurants, bars and pastry shops have joined forces with the Singapore Tourism Board to host numerous collaborations across the city during the month-long festival.
Eager foodies can sip on inventive drinks reminiscent of Singapore’s vivacious cocktail scene at the newly opened Singlish, dine from two exciting tasting menus at Singapura and Wau, and end on a sweet note with mouthwatering desserts from bakery hot spot, Lady Wong.
“We are thrilled to bring the vibrancy and special experience of the Singapore Food Festival to the U.S. this September, where Singaporean food culture has taken a strong hold and is increasingly sought-after,” states Rachel Loh, Senior Vice President at Singapore Tourism Board, Americas. “It’s truly an honor to partner with such a celebrated group of restaurants and brands who will each offer their unparalleled expertise and singular specialties, bringing the flavors, traditions, and dining experiences of Singapore to new, inquiring diners in the U.S.”
The special collaborations will not only encourage New Yorker’s to begin or continue their unforgettable journey exploring various cuisines, but to spark interest in future travel to Singapore, and view such an adventure as something accessible to them.
Beyond NYC, the exciting event is happening across the nation in other cities including Los Angeles, Palo Alto and Houston.
People will even have the chance to win an all expense paid trip to Singapore, thanks to a very special collaboration with Singapore snack brand, IRVINS. Taking inspiration from Willy Wonka’s “Golden Ticket,” three lucky winners will find a golden-egg shaped ticket inside a bag of IRVINS that’s worth a 4 day, 3 night trip to Singapore.
The vacation of a lifetime comes with included airfare, hotel acommodations, and an exclusive tour of the IRVINS snack factory guided by IRVIN himself! IRVINS chip bags can be purchased at any Hmart or 99 Ranch Market across the country, or on their website at eatirvins.com.
Available NYC collaborations include:
Singlish (17 E 13th St, New York)
- Changshan cocktail – a highball made with gin, pandan, star fruit, tea, and sparkling water
- Mai Lai, Mai Lai Wa, Mai Lai – a Singaporean version of a classic martini made with clarified salted egg vodka, curry leaf, chili oil, dry vermouth and garnished with three salted egg stuffed olives
- Singapore Sling *their version – made with gin, house-made cherry heering, pineapple, orange, pomegranate and spices
Wau (434 Amsterdam Ave, New York)
- 3-course meal of Pandan Chicken Wings Cooked in Sweet Sambal Sauce, Lobster Tail with Salted Egg Hokkien Mee, Sambal Nasi Goreng
*$88/person with a cocktail pairing included
Singapura (31 E 20th St, New York)
- 3-course meal of Salted Egg Crab, Sambal Skatefish, and Cinnamon Toast Cruller with Kaya Dip
*$88/person with a cocktail pairing included
Lady Wong (332 E 9th St, New York)
- Creamy Sweet Corn with Salted Egg Yolk Cream Puff
- Sambal Egg Curry Puff
- Coconut Pandan Petite Gateau
Find more details on their website here.
Where: Offerings across select NYC businesses (Singlish, Wau, Singapura, Lady Wong)
When: September 12th – October 10th