Discover Singapore's autumn cuisine .
Autumn in Singapore isn't known for its golden leaves, but it's brimming with culinary delights. (Photo: Collected)
The mild climate, vibrant festivals, and multicultural cuisine are just some of the reasons why you should visit Singapore in the autumn.
Autumn in Singapore is a blend of the festive atmosphere of the start of the new school year and the peaceful atmosphere before the end-of-year holiday season. This is the time when a series of food festivals take place: the Singapore Food Festival (September 4–24, 2025) is fast approaching with the theme "Have You Eaten Yet?", celebrating how food expresses love and connects communities. In addition, the Mid-Autumn Festival, with its vibrant lanterns and a variety of mooncakes, brightens up neighborhoods like Chinatown and Gardens by the Bay.
Top 5 signature autumn dishes in Singapore
1. Mooncake – A symbol of autumn
Mooncakes – An iconic autumn culinary symbol in Singapore, with many creative variations. (Image: Collected)
Mooncakes are an indispensable part of the Mid-Autumn Festival. From traditional flavors like mung bean and salted egg yolk filling to creative versions like snowskin, salted egg yolk lava, or even durian filling – Singapore is constantly evolving to keep up with modern trends. You can find quality mooncakes at well-known brands such as Raffles Hotel, Goodwood Park Hotel, Tai Thong, etc.
2. Tulang Soup – A heartwarming red bone broth soup
Tulang Soup – A rich and spicy bone broth soup, served with crispy bread, is a perfect accompaniment to late autumn days. (Photo: Flickr)
Tulang Soup isn't a traditional Singaporean dish, but it's a very popular choice during the latter months of the year. Its rich, mildly spicy flavor is best enjoyed with a crispy baguette, commonly found in areas like the Golden Mile Food Centre or along Beach Road.
3. Chilli Crab – The national seafood favorite
Chilli Crab – A famous sweet and spicy crab dish, often chosen for family gatherings in the autumn. (Photo: New Ubin Seafood)
Despite being out of season, Chilli Crab remains a worthwhile choice for the autumn season. This spicy and sweet seafood dish, imbued with a sense of togetherness, is perfect for enjoying with family or friends at Jumbo Seafood, No Signboard, or Red House.
4. Bak Kut Teh – Herb-braised pork ribs
Bak Kut Teh – A warm and comforting herbal braised pork rib dish, a traditional favorite during cool weather. (Photo: Akasaka)
Quickly becoming a comfort food for pleasant weather, braised pork ribs with Chinese herbs (Bak Kut Teh) comes in two styles: Teochew, mild and spicy with pepper, or Klang, rich and herbal. Suggested places: Song Fa, Founder, or Ng Ah Sio are always full of traditional flavors.
5. Autumn desserts: traditional sweet soups and cakes
Black sesame sweet soup - A popular autumn dessert in Singapore. (Photo: Collected)
Desserts such as sweet potato cakes, black sesame sweet soup, and kudzu sweet soup are more commonly found in traditional Chinese shops, especially during the Mid-Autumn Festival.
Autumn food festivals and events in Singapore
Ru Tong Shen Street in Chinatown is illuminated during the Mid-Autumn Festival in Singapore. (Photo: [email protected])
1. The Singapore Food Festival 2025 will take place from September 4th to 24th.
Singapore's biggest food festival returns with the theme "Have You Eaten Yet?", celebrating the role of food as a language of love. Unique experiences include:
The Long Table: a community dinner combining storytelling and artistic performances.
- Food Is Art: where food is transformed into art through the collaboration of chefs, bartenders, and designers.
- Future Food: A futuristic dining experience featuring culinary technology, molecular gastronomy, and novel taste experiments.
The main hub at Mise en Place @ Dempsey Hill is open to the public for cultural, culinary, and lifestyle activities. The Chinatown Complex Food Centre has been chosen as a "Heritage Hawker Partner" – a place to showcase and celebrate enduring traditional dishes.
2. Mid-Autumn Festival
Chinatown and Gardens by the Bay become enchanting under the glow of lanterns. Pop-up shops selling mooncakes, lanterns, folk games, and traditional performances create a warm, festive atmosphere in the heart of the modern city.
Singapore in autumn may not be as vibrant with red leaves, but it offers a truly warm and inviting atmosphere. From mooncakes and Bak Kut Teh to diverse food festivals, every sense is awakened in its own unique way. Let Vietravel and your travel companions experience the flavors of autumn through taste in a special and emotionally rich way with the following unique Singapore tour itineraries in September :
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