Are you looking to support more local brands but don’t exactly know where to begin? Fortunately, there are many Singaporean snacks in the market nowadays, and they taste delicious, too. As Chinese New Year is coming soon, here are 10 must-have local snacks you must support and add them into your CNY festive snacking list!
Bee Cheng Hiang’s Bak Kwa
Many people eat bak kwa during Chinese New Year because its red colour is believed to symbolise good luck. However, Bee Cheng Hiang sells these chewy pork slices all year round in their shops islandwide.
Made from premium pork hind leg and marinated with a secret recipe, these smoky pork slices are barbecued to perfection and make for a great snack! They also have a variety of flavours available, including Minced Pork, Chili Pork, Sliced Chicken, and Sliced Beef.
F.EAST’s Potato Chips
When people think of snacks, one of the most popular snacks that instantly comes to mind is potato chips. If you are looking for potato chips with a local twist, make sure to check out F.EAST.
Short for ‘Flavors of the East’, F.EAST aims to pack the flavour and aroma of iconic Asian food into their crunchy chips for the times when you are hungry but don’t necessarily want a full meal. Some of their flavours include Hainanese Chicken Rice, Egg Prata with Fish Curry, Beef Rendang, and Singapore Laksa.
Fupi Beancurd Skin Crisps
If you are looking for something vegan-friendly, Fupi’s Beancurd Skin Crisps are one of the snacks you should stock up on. Inspired by classic steamboat flavours – Sichuan Mala and Hot Pot Tomato – these airy beancurd skin crisps are full of flavour with just the right spices.
Proud to be the first beancurd crisps in Singapore, Fupi’s packaging is ultra-cute, too. Plus, these crisps are fibre trans fat- and cholesterol-free!
IRVIN’s Salted Egg Snacks
One of the most sought-after snacks in Singapore, IRVIN’s Salted Egg Snacks are delicious and oh-so-addicting. Their fish skin, cassava chips, and potato chips are ultra crunchy and packed with flavour; and they even have special sauces available.
The Kettle Gourmet’s Popcorn
If you’re on a diet, popcorn happens to be a healthy snack. Of course, you still want your choice of snack to be delicious and flavourful, though; so make sure to opt for The Kettle Gourmet.
A level above regular cinema popcorn and grocery store-bought popcorn, The Kettle Gourmet’s popcorn are light and crunchy with interesting and unique flavours like Kaya Butter Toast, Chili Crab, Chicken Floss, and Nasi Lemak.
King of Melon Seeds’ Seeds and Nuts
For a healthy choice, check out King of Melon Seeds’ array of seeds and nuts. Although their speciality is melon seeds and groundnuts, they have various snacks to add in your pantry. Some of their other bestsellers include their Sour Cream Cashew Nuts, Rose Pumpkin Seeds, and Spicy Prawn Rolls.
Ooh’s Mala Snacks
If you love spicy food, Ooh’s Mala Snacks will not disappoint. As Mala dishes do, Ooh offers a hint of spice with every bite of their Mala Snacks. They have potato chips and cassava chips depending on your personal preference, as well as peanuts. Be warned, though – their snacks are hella addictive!
PoPo’s Fish Crackers
If it’s fish crackers you’re looking for, PoPo offers crispy and delicious ones. The flavour and texture of their fish crackers are highly addictive and incredibly yummy. Plus, the packaging looks vintage and really stands out.
Tai Sun’s Fried Prawn Rolls
If you prefer prawns over fish, stock up on Tai Sun’s highly addictive Fried Prawn Rolls. This local brand is famous because their items are delicious, and they are easy to find at supermarkets.
Janice Wong’s Chocolates
Some people say chocolate is unhealthy, but everybody to deserves to indulge once in a while. Besides, chocolate always puts a smile on people’s faces. Janice Wong is known as Singapore’s Dessert Queen and has been named Pastry Chef of the Year by the World Gourmet Summit several times.
Stock up on her delicious chocolates and make sure to try out her unique flavours like Salted Egg Yolk and Cili Padi. They don’t just taste great, either; they look amazing, too!
What’s your favourite local snack? Got anything to recommend that isn’t on this list?
