September 5, 2019 1:54 pm
Published by Gin Chua
While we lament about the dying hawker trade in Singapore and the gradual demise of even ice cream push carts since ice ball sellers disappeared decades ago, passionate Singaporean youths have been entering the scene. Albeit a small community, they are new blood that we respect for taking up the hard work and long hours that comes with the job along with...
August 26, 2019 9:00 am
Published by Gin Chua
What differentiates memorable chicken rice from a forgettable one is well-cooked chicken, fragrant chicken rice, and sharp and spicy chilli. But Pin Xiang Hainanese Chicken Rice in Bedok Interchange Hawker Centre has more to offer with a story of resilience behind it. The owner, Madam Tan, went from stay-at-home-Mum to an entrepreneur at age 60. It was after surviving two failed hawker ventures selling...
August 5, 2019 1:59 pm
Published by Gin Chua
If you’ve heard of the famous Ah Hoe Mee Pok, you might know that it lies in a coffeeshop in Clementi West. What you might have missed is Fu Yuan Handmade Dim Sum which is a corner in the same kopitiam. Fu Yuan Handmade Dim Sum is where we like to stop for a warm dim sum and a cup...
June 19, 2019 12:37 pm
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Chinese rojak in Singapore is a salad that is a motley of cut fruits, vegetables, crispy you tiao (dough fritters), and tau pok (deep-fried tofu puffs) dressed in a sticky rich and dark sauce. Ingredients such as cucumber, pineapple, apples, strips of mango, and beansprouts are tossed together with rojak sauce which is usually made of shrimp paste and sugar....
June 7, 2019 2:14 pm
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If you have never had halal duck before, look out for Bebek Goreng Pak Ndut. This halal-certified spot is housed within Lucky Plaza and adds to the range of affordable food gems if you are looking for wallet-friendly nosh in town. Out of the menu signatures that we tried, Bebek Goreng Original with Nasi was the highlight and what warrants a revisit. Their...
May 31, 2019 3:47 am
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Burgs by Project Warung is a stall that is well-known by those familiar with Golden Mile Food Centre for their quality gourmet burgers that are affordably priced. Started by three young chefs, Burgs has been changing the halal culinary scene ever since they opened for business three years back. They provide a menu of six burgers that each comes with a side of freshly fried...
May 27, 2019 5:00 pm
Published by Gin Chua
We grow up in a time where fast food joints are minutes away from home and—besides burgers and fries—they have sealed our love for fried chicken. The next time you crowd around the TV with your family or sit around games during your group gatherings, refer to our list of 7 popular halal fried chicken joints that do delivery. Then wait for...
May 13, 2019 5:18 pm
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The Alley Singapore unveiled their first-of-its-kind concept store in Cineleisure Orchard. The Alley Luxe is the famous bubble tea brand’s premium lifestyle cafe concept. Their line-up includes a fine collection of beverages and an array of exquisite European bakes. Think gourmet croissants, cruffins, and kouign-amann flanking their drinks for a shopping break or afternoon tea. Most iconic are their Brown Sugar Deerioca Series but equally Instagrammable...
May 10, 2019 5:31 pm
Published by Gin Chua
Originally opened in Forum The Shopping Mall back in 1988, Rusnah cafe has since relocated several times and now sits on the rooftop of Sime Darby Centre. Helmed by three siblings, this humble eatery dishes out delightful Indonesian food in the likes of Gado Gado, Mee Soto and Nasi Padang. Despite relocating several times, their food has become a go-to...
May 6, 2019 9:00 am
Published by Gin Chua
It is Musa’s first time out of China and he left his hometown, Gan Su, after the passing of his father to open Niu Zou La Mian Muslim Food. As a Muslim himself, coming to racially diverse Singapore was liberating. With the aim to bring Singaporeans—our Muslim friends in particular—an authentic taste of China, Musa set up a humble hawker stall in...
