THE MUST TRY LIST Heritage Hawkers Kok Kee Wanton Mee: Grumpy but Shiok! There are few hawker stalls that are as polarizing as Kok Kee. Some people love it, some just cannot stand it. The people who love
Mid-Life Hawkers Jalan Berseh FC One Kueh at a Time: Mid Life Hawkers I am beginning to realize that there are, what I call, mid-life hawkers who are playing a significant role in keeping our hawker traditions alive.
Heritage Hawkers Yong Tau Foo U Hakka Niang Tou Fu: Old School Yong Tau Fu! Ask any Hakka person and they will be quick to tell you that what we call Yong Tau Foo today is very different from the
The Value For Money List THE MUST TRY LIST Nan Xiang Chicken Rice: Old School Char Siew I have driven past this particular coffeeshop along Tanjong Katong on many occasions en route to the carpark and have always noticed that it was
Next Gen Hawkerpreneurs Heritage Hawkers KEK (Keng Eng Kee) Pandan Gardens: Zi Char 2.0 Chef Wayne of Keng Eng Kee, or KEK as it is known nowadays, has opened a new Zi Char stall in Pandan Gardens where he
Anko/Ankimo Japanese Ryu’s Japanese Restaurant: Anko Nabe Omakase It is great to see the Japanese food scene in Singapore progressing towards more authentic and regional foods. No longer is Japanese food just about
Fried Porridge Macpherson Malaysia Famous Fried Porridge: Yes, fried porridge! I am guessing you probably have the same reaction I had when I first heard of the term “fried porridge”. It’s the kind of gastronomic
Next Gen Hawkerpreneurs Ci Yuan FC To-Ricos Kway Chap: The Next Generation! This next generation stall in the newly opened Ci Yuan CC food centre is run by the three sons of the famous To-Rico Kway Chap
THE REALLY MUST TRY LIST Sushi/Sashimi Ashino: Of Sushi and the Shokunin Spirit Ashino is an excellent choice for anyone seeking an authentic sushi experience in Singapore. Even my seasoned Japanese foodie friend remarked that he felt as
Braised Duck Braised Duck Teochew Braised Duck Recipe My friend Allan has made it his mission to track down retired hawkers and learn their tried and tested recipes. This particular braised duck recipe
THE MUST TRY LIST Bak Chor Mee Ah Hoe Mee Pok: Japanese Mee Pok man’s master! In my story of the Teenaged Japanese Mee Pok Girl, I mentioned that her dad, Naoji-san spent 6 months learning the art of Mee Pok
Ulu places Groupers Grouper King: How to eat a Giant Grouper! Today we explore the anatomy of the Giant Grouper and see how this gigantic fish is appreciated, part by part. The whole gastronomic philosophy about
