Tuan Yuan Bak Kut Teh: A Very Good Place for Bak Kut Teh!
There has been spate of bak kut teh restaurants opening up in recent years, no doubt buoyed by the success of Song Fa Bak Kut Teh, who showed us how a humble coolie’s dish can be brought into the 21st century by repackaging it so that it will appeal to a younger generation of Singaporeans. […]
Jiangnan Lionhead Meatballs Recipe
According to legend, this dish of pork balls was first invented by a Yangzhou chef during the Sui Dynasty. It was then known as “Sunflower Chopped Pork” as the chef wanted to please the emperor by coming up with a dish that celebrated a local scenic spot known as Sunflower hill. (1) Later in the […]
Tiong Bahru Yong Tau Hu: Handmade fishballs!
If you like Yong Xiang's style of yong tau foo but hate to queue, then an alternative would be this stall situated in a coffeeshop which has managed to escape being transformed into a hipster cafe in Tiong Bahru.
Fu Ji Char Kway Teow: Lost and Found
I was on a treasure hunt one day after receiving a heads-up from The Silverchef about a certain char kway teow man in an old coffeeshop around the area. Unfortunately, he didn't give me an address nor did I remember who it was that told me about it at that time. I just remembered vaguely that someone had told me about an old school char kway teow man in a coffeeshop close to Sungei Road Laksa and The Beef House.
Public Izakaya: Quick Oden Guide
What is oden? The typical Singaporean response would be: “Oh, it’s Japanese yong tau foo!” In some ways it is true because a lot of the items in oden are made from fish paste and tofu and cooked in a soup. However, unlike yong tau foo, the tofu is not really 酿 (niang=stuffed) which is […]
Ang Mo Kio 107 Carrot Cake: Friendliest Hawker Award!
So what do you do when the boss just won't get off your back, the goldfish is starting to swim sideways and you just found out that your brand new smartphone has just gone missing? Well, it's time to look on the bright side of life, get something good to eat and let yourself be infected with a contagious smile.
Shangri-la Lobby Lounge: Ultimate Hawker Showcase!
From Hokkien mee to Hainan chicken rice; murtabak to mee siam; you won't find a Singaporean who doesn't reminisce about our local hawker food. When we entertain guests from overseas, these are the dishes which we want them to experience so that they understand who we are.
Hong Kong Mong Kok Tim Sum: Restaurant quality Dim Sum at hawker prices
Hong Kong Mong Kok Tim Sum has been around for a number of years and has built up quite a reputation for itself. I have tried their dim sum sometime ago but at that time I didn't feel compelled to write about them. But I managed to chance upon them again and this time I was quite surprised at just how good their dim sum is especially when you consider that they are all priced at $2.30 nett!
Opinion: Michelin Guide 2017
Now that the Michelin Awards have been announced and I have had some time to mull over it, I must say that I am quite disappointed that the Michelin Inspectors really did not seem to have made enough effort to really dig into the heart of our Singapore food culture. Last year, we had Hillstreet […]
Burgs by Project Warung: Gourmet Burger $4.50 with fries!
There are two young fellas in Golden Mile Food Centre who are showing us that a gourmet burger really doesn’t need to cost $15. In fact, for $4.50, you can get a flame grilled beef patty made from freshly minced, chilled Australian beef, caramelized onions, pickled chilli and melted cheese in a soft, artisanal hamburger bun with fries included! I don’t know about you, but that is what I call a happy meal!
Quick and Easy Beef Rendang with Tefal ClipsoMinut Duo Pressure Cooker
Beef rendang is one of those dishes that most people don’t bother to cook at home because of the time and effort it takes. First you need to prepare the ingredients for the rempah, then grind it and fry it till you smoke up the whole house, then add the meat and cook it for […]
Daddy’s Kitchen: Come home for dinner!
Why do people always say home-cooked is best? Well, for one thing it is getting more difficult to get a descent home-cooked meal nowadays. When you mention home-cooked, most of us will reminisce about the good old days when mum used to go to the market in the mornings to prepare the day's dishes and everyone would have dinner together. Nowadays it is not uncommon to hear of families who eat out by themselves everyday and for them, a good home-cooked meal has become a luxury.