Our tiny city punches above its weight in many things, from state-of-the-art airports and powerful passports to beautiful gardens. But one thing remains true: our food scene is one to beat. And it’s not just us who think so, but the people behind some 1.9 million food posts on Instagram, all featuring Singapore’s best food hotspots.
Social media has reshaped the way we travel, with jetsetters turning to platforms like Instagram and TikTok to uncover the trendiest restaurants and places to dine at while on vacation – even before boarding the plane. UK-based travel company Travelbag asks the question: which destination is making the biggest splash on social media for food enthusiasts?
This month, it published a survey compiling 50 cities worldwide and analysing their Instagram and TikTok data to find out the answer. The survey is part of a wider study that reveals the most popular long-haul destinations for food lovers, which you can view here.
As it turns out, Singapore is among the top 10 cities in the world where food lovers are posting and sharing their culinary adventures. Our little red dot ranks eighth on the list, amassing 1.9 million posts on Instagram and 47,800 on TikTok tagged #singaporefood.
Curious as to which cities bagged the top spots? Coming in first is London, which despite all the bad rep the UK receives for its food, boasts a whopping 3 million Instagram posts tagged #londonfood. Meanwhile, Toronto takes second place as social media’s second favourite foodie destination, with 2.6 million posts on Instagram. They are followed by none other than Australia’s culture capital – Melbourne.
Here’s the full list of top foodie cities in the world:
- London
- Toronto
- Melbourne
- Dubai
- Sydney
- Chicago
- Houston
- Singapore
- Miami
- Paris
If you’re a passionate foodie, Singapore is most definitely a place to keep your watch on. The city is brimming with scrumptious hawker delights, cutting-edge restaurants, and buzzy bars. And with our food scene capturing the world’s attention online, there’s no better time than now to dive into some of the best bites the city has to offer.
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