Food

A hawker centre menu board can list fifty dishes. These are the classics worth trying first, what goes into them and how to share a table's worth with friends.

Hawker centres are where Singapore eats. A few unwritten rules about seats, queues, ordering and trays turn a confusing first lunch into the best meal of the trip.

A first omakase can feel like an exam. It is really an invitation: arrive on time, mention allergies early, eat each piece promptly and let the chef set the pace.

A single piece of nigiri can be eaten in one bite, yet it carries a surprising amount of decision-making. The temperature of the rice, the angle of the knife, the dab of…