Sentosa Island has evolved significantly through the years, from being a fishing village to a British military fortress, and now a renowned holiday resort. The Sentosa Merlion itself, a majestic 37-meter tall statue with a lion's head and a fish's body, stands as a guardian of prosperity over the island. While the Merlion does not have its own specific food history, Sentosa Island reflects Singapore’s eclectic culinary heritage. Influenced by Chinese, Malay, Indian, and Peranakan cultures, the food in Sentosa is as diverse as its history.