Singapore Souvenir Shopping: What to Buy?
Forget generic sweets! If you're hunting for the perfect Singaporean gifts, something beautiful, delicious, and easy to carry, head straight to FairPrice Finest at Jewel Changi Airport. Here are some ideas to spark your shopping spree:
1. Nanyang Collection Tote Bags – Singaporean Cuisine Edition
A tote bag that's both cute and undeniably Singaporean! Choose from designs featuring Bak Kut Teh (pork rib soup) or a Kaya Toast set (coconut jam, soft-boiled eggs, and Kopi-O coffee).
Everyone will ask where you got it!
2. Egg Noodles & Salted Egg Snacks
A "national dish" of Singapore!
In the Local Favourites area, you'll find shelves overflowing with egg noodles, Laksa noodles, and tempting salted egg snacks like:
- IRVINS Salted Egg Fish Skin
- The Golden Duck
- Egg noodles with Laksa, Salted Egg, or Mala flavors
3. Merlion Cookies & Beautiful Gift Sets
The Merlion – Singapore's icon – now adorns...cookies! Choose from various cookies, pineapple tarts, or milk candies in exclusive, colorful Merlion boxes.
Perfect for gifts – or keeping for yourself.
4. Sauces, Jams & Local Foodstuffs
Want to bring the tastes of Singapore home?
The dry goods section offers a variety of options:
- Bottled Laksa sauce
- Traditional Kaya jam
- Dried fish and shrimp snacks
- Spice mixes for Bak Kut Teh, Satay, and more
Shopping Tips:
- Don't worry about overweight luggage – buy at Jewel after you've checked in!
- FairPrice offers better prices than many other souvenir shops.
- There's a GST Refund counter if you qualify!
In Conclusion
A trip to Singapore is not just about Orchard Road shopping or photos with the Merlion. It's about bringing the Nanyang flavors home as a special gift. Visit Jewel, admire the Rain Vortex waterfall, and "clear out" the FairPrice shelves!
