American tourist says Malaysian food is better than Singapore's

In a June 25 post on the "Malaysia Travel Tips" Facebook group, Brent Farris wrote: "I'm going to say something quite controversial. If it offends you, I apologize in advance. Anything you can find in Singapore (food-wise), you can find in Malaysia for one-third the price — and it tastes better."

His post quickly went viral, garnering over 800 shares and more than 1,000 comments, with netizens weighing in on both sides.

Some users agreed with Farris, including several Singaporeans.

"I'm Singaporean, and I agree. Malaysian food is delicious... and better than the versions in Singapore," one commenter said.

"Even a foreigner like you knows the truth," another added.

However, many pointed out the subjective nature of food preferences.

"It's all subjective. Every country has its own unique cuisine and culture," one user commented.

"I'm Malaysian, and there are some Singapore hawker dishes I find tastier, and even cheaper after currency conversion," another wrote.

Others emphasized the value of quality and experience in Singapore's dining scene.

"Every cent counts for what you pay for. Expensive, yes, but it feels good and safe," a netizen said.

While Singapore was the only Southeast Asian city to make Condé Nast Traveler's list of the world's top 10 food cities last year, some tourists have voiced concerns over rising dining costs in the city-state.