Mustafa Shopping Centre, Singapore

What to buy here: Local Snacks / Pastes.

If there's one thing that Singapore is famous worldwide for, it would definitely be its food. Every ethnic culture in Singapore boasts its own variety of snacks and pastes, and given the many races in Singapore, it is no surprise that one would be spoilt for choice here. Popular snacks such as the Chinese kueh, Malay chempedak and goreng pisang, and Indian jalebi and kesari are a few of the favourites among locals and foreigners alike. Recommended are however two all-time favorites of all Singaporeans: Roasted Chestnuts and Watermelon Seeds. While the first go perfectly with the local beer, the second are for pretty refined tastes. Available in all different flavors, ranging from licorice to soy sauce, the watermelon seeds make a healthy and nutritious snack. The best part is that they can easily be purchased for less than a dollar each almost anywhere in Singapore.

The largest variety of each race's array of snacks and pastes can be found in their various hometowns. For Chinese snacks, Chinatown would be the place to go. For Malay snacks, it would definitely be Kampong Glam. Indian snacks can be found in abundance at Little India. Want a place were you can find them all together? Try hitting the supermarkets. Mustafa Shopping Centre, located on Syed Alwi Road.