May 3, 2019 4:18 pm
Published by Gin Chua
A quiet neighbourhood a few bus stops away from Lakeside MRT Station, Taman Jurong may be far-flung and considerably remote but is home to more than just a handful of food gems. Heck, the area has so many amazing food stalls that it can be Singapore’s very own version of Taman Mount Austin! From traditional peanut soup to a Western hawker...
April 24, 2019 5:04 pm
Published by Gin Chua
Every school has that bunch of kids who are labelled by teachers and schoolmates as the “naughty” ones. These are the children who are constantly standing outside classrooms and perceived to have no ambition other than to wreak havoc. 25-year-old Rashid, the founder of Muslim-owned Naughty Boyz was one of those students whom teachers thought wouldn’t make it far in...
April 24, 2019 5:02 pm
Published by Gin Chua
Victor Famous Fried Chicken Wing Rice is a hawker gem lost and found. Previously known as Carona Fried Chicken some thirty over years ago, this stall was a household name back in those days renown for their, well, Carona fried chicken. Originally run by Victor himself, Carona Fried Chicken gradually met its demise after Victor sold the franchise. Though operations expanded,...
April 12, 2019 9:00 am
Published by Gin Chua
It’s said that food is a highly emotional affair so if it’s a question of where sells the best rendition of a Singapore hawker delight, it probably takes a lot of self-control to maintain a calm debate. One local favourite that could spark off such a heated discussion is the humble chye tow kway (fried carrot cake). To say which stall can satisfy the toughest tongue is a challenge...
April 9, 2019 9:00 am
Published by Gin Chua
Chicken rice survives the endurance test in terms of being one of Singapore’s national favourites. There is no shortage of it being served hot, fragrant and tender for enjoyment but aside from the most convenient stall-next-door, it’s difficult to agree on which cook did it right—because many of them do. For Easties though, Jefri – The Original Botak Chicken Rice serves an interesting variation of the...
April 6, 2019 9:00 am
Published by Gin Chua
With the explosion of Thai eateries that have hit our shores in the last few years, Thai food needs little introduction. Its profusion of fragrances and exotic flavours that tickle our tastebuds with spicy, sour, sweet, and salty are seemingly inexhaustible. While we always want to be spoilt for choice, with so many Thai joints and dishes, it’s hard to pinpoint where to start...
April 5, 2019 9:00 am
Published by Gin Chua
If you hang around the touristy parts of Arab Street enough, you might already know of No Name Teh Sarabat Stall that’s been there since the 1990s. Not much has changed since then except a newly installed green signboard overhead. They are now officially called Bhai Sarbat Stall and are still known for their addictive teh tarik (pulled tea). The hole-in-the-wall shop is currently managed...
March 30, 2019 8:37 pm
Published by Gin Chua
Photo Credit: vimypedia Good Year Local Hainanese Chicken Rice Ball made a short post on their Facebook page saying that they will be stopping operations for retirement. This announcement comes rather abruptly but they expressed gratitude to their loyal customer fan base for supporting them all this while. Chicken rice balls are special to Malacca but we have been able to forgo the...
March 29, 2019 9:00 am
Published by Gin Chua
When Bedok Interchange Hawker Centre was being revamped, a few stalls were rumoured to stop operating. Inspirasi was one of those that many heaved a sigh of relief over when they reappeared with their signboard up a few weeks before the centre’s reopening. Established in 1970, the Inspirasi name is familiar to many and is the first name that comes...
March 26, 2019 9:00 am
Published by Gin Chua
Lor Bak (braised pork) is a dish that reminds many of us of our mums’ cooking. William Liou took inspiration from his mother’s recipe to set up Mr Lorbak. This man is a fourth-generation hawkerpreneur who gave up his white-collar profession and started out by selling lu rou fan (braised pork rice) as his only dish. His menu has since expanded to include other braised dishes and...
