Author Archives for Dick Tan
July 9, 2018 4:55 pm
Published by Dick Tan
Established in 1983 and boasting two full levels of local, traditional and contemporary nosh, Amoy Street Food Centre is, hands down, one of Singapore’s most beloved hawker havens and one of our personal favourites. Situated right smack in Telok Ayer amidst the slew of quality bars, cafes and restaurants, there’s just something about this gem of a place that steals...
July 6, 2018 1:59 pm
Published by Dick Tan
A new addition to Raffles Xchange’s rows of coffee stops and mini eateries comes Phoenix Lava, the famous lava bun brand from Bangkok that boasts a huge array of fluffy buns with oozy fillings. The more popular option—one that has driven the internet insane as of late—is their signature Monthong Durian Lava Bun. Once an exclusive snack that could only...
June 26, 2018 3:18 pm
Published by Dick Tan
Some things are elemental to the human experience and eating is definitely at the top of it, but nowadays, there is much more to learn about food than whats on your plate. From learning about its origin, the concept and art behind it, what goes inside it and how it impacts your overall mental and physical wellbeing—they all matter. If...
May 16, 2018 12:09 pm
Published by Dick Tan
In Singapore’s dynamic and ever-expanding food scene, there are no shortages of decent zi char stalls and restaurants scattered all over the island. But while many of them sell pretty much the same items whether its a humble plate of fried rice or prawn paste chicken, there are certain stalls that boast their fair share of innovative creations. Two Chefs...
May 1, 2018 12:50 pm
Published by Dick Tan
Anyone who’s ever served in the Singapore Armed Forces would probably have come across the Salted Egg Yolk Butter & Butter Milk Chicken Rice from Jia Yuen Eating House. Coming from humble beginnings, this hidden gem started out as nothing more than a food delivery business and eventually, after sufficient revenue was earned, decided on opening their first proper stall...
April 30, 2018 12:49 pm
Published by Dick Tan
While stews such as a classic French beef bourguignon or even a chicken velouté are often associated with fancy restaurants, The Stew House over at Pasir Ris Central Hawker Centre aims to change that perception—one hearty bowl at a time. Dishing out both Western and Asian-style stews at affordable price points, having yourself a comforting bowl of stew at any...
April 27, 2018 3:48 pm
Published by Dick Tan
As far as local noodle dishes go, our hearts and stomachs always find its way to the usual few whether it’s a humble bowl of fishball noodles, laksa or prawn noodles. Yet, now with a new generation of hawkers taking over our food scene, local dishes are given new and creative tweaks, introducing modern cooking techniques as well as different...
April 25, 2018 1:40 pm
Published by Dick Tan
From popular zi char establishments to the most secluded coffeeshops around Singapore, there is no stopping us from sussing out the best spots for our beloved salted egg chicken rice. Sure, we’ve tried our fair share of the stuff and had some great ones as well as some pretty disappointing ones but the hunt continues. Stumbling upon a rather secluded...
April 20, 2018 3:39 pm
Published by Dick Tan
Tucked away in D E Eating House along Sims Avenue, literally a few metres away from popular late-night dim sum eatery, 126 Dim Sum Wen Dao Shi, lies Yong Tai Seafood. Serving up a surprisingly wide variety of dishes from humble rice and noodle one-dish-wonders to other seafood and meat dishes, what you can expect from this shabby looking corner...
April 5, 2018 1:21 pm
Published by Dick Tan
Fried chicken, or more specifically Korean-style fried chicken, is one of those things that can get us excited in a heartbeat. The thought of that golden, crispy skin crackling under the weight of our teeth, all that delicious chicken juices spilling out all over our tongues and better yet, having it dipped in a variety of punchy sauces for an...
