If you thought that Southern US food was only fried chicken (and basically anything else deep fried), you’re missing a trick. Despite the fact that Southerners love their fried fare, there is so much more to the cuisine. From Cajun to Creole and everything in between, read our guide to where to get your Southern food fix in Singapore.
Serving up modern twists on traditional New Orleans-style cuisine, expect NOLA classics like chicken & waffles and seafood gumbo. The modern space on the up-and-coming Duxton Road (right by the better known Hill) also houses a cocktail bar helmed by Tyler Hudgens, who will be serving up Prohibition-style cocktails like Mint Juleps and Sazeracs.
Singapore’s first bourbon-centric bar not only has an impressive selection of ryes and Kentucky bourbons, but serves up authentic Southern bar snacks and food, too. Get the loaded potato skins or shrimp and grits for a truly American experience. The best part? They’re barrel-aging Negronis and Manhattans in house!
Being in the Gulf means that Louisiana has some of the freshest seafood around; and this seafood shack brings Southern-style crustaceans and bivalves to our shores. Season your crabs, lobsters, fish, and clams with their signature Louisiana garlic butter, Caboodle mix (a secret blend of Southern spices), or even Ultimate Curry – their local take on seafood spice.
Joie de vivre is the South’s unofficial way of life. At The Cajun Kings’ seafood boil, letting loose, knocking back beers, and eating with your hands are recommended. Feast on a variety of shellfish, but don’t miss out on their Maine lobster roll.
This seafood-heavy restaurant (Southerners do love their seafood!) located in East Coast specializes in Cajun seasoned dishes. Order Sri Lankan crabs, king crab legs, or prawn with side dishes like sweet potato fries. Prepare to get messy as they don’t provide cutlery.
