Singapore
Local Food
Singlish
100

who was the first president of Singapore?

Yusof Bin Ishak

100

name the fruit: this dish is known as the "queen of fruits" and has a thorny exterior with a creamy yellow flesh. it is known for having a strong smell.

Durian

100

This Singlish word means “very good” or “excellent.” what is the word?

Shiok
200

who is the current prime minister of Singapore?

Lawrence Wong

200

Known as "Singapore's National Dish," it features poached chicken served with fragrant rice and ginger garlic chili sauce.

Hainanese Chicken Rice

200

what does kiasu mean?

afraid to lose/overly competitive

300

what is the national flower of Singapore

Vanda Miss Joaquim

300

Known as "Singapore's National Dish," it features poached chicken served with fragrant rice and ginger garlic chili sauce.

Kaya Toast

300

when someone says "wait lah", what do they mean?

tone or emphasis

400

when did Singapore gain independence?

August 9, 1965

400

A popular Indian-Muslim dish made of dough, fried to be crunchy on the outside and soft on the inside, accompanied by curry.

Roti Prata

400

This old-school Singlish phrase means to relax and not rush

steady lah/take it easy

500

name one location that Singapore soldiers used during the war between Singapore and Japan.

Bukit Timah Hill, Fort Canning Hill, Fort Siloso (Sentosa), Tengah / Sembawang Airfield, Changi Prison/Barracks, Alexandra Military Hospital, MacRitchie Reservoir, The Causeway, River Valley Road/Havelock Road Camp, Johore Battery, Pasir Panjang Ridge (Opium Hill), Adam Park

500

This dish features rice noodles in a rich, spicy, coconut curry gravy with ingredients like tofu puffs and shrimp.

Laksa

500

what does paiseh mean?

embarrassed