September 15, 2018 12:00 pm
Published by Rainer
Put aside what you know about Peranakan laksa because we aren’t talking about the sourish assam version. Here in Singapore, we enjoy laksa that’s rich, spicy and full-bodied. The sort that comes served with a coconut-based curry soup with rice noodles alongside ingredients like cockles, shrimp, tau pok and fish cake. Laksa is one of Singapore’s most iconic dishes and...
September 14, 2018 12:00 pm
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Known as a gourmet paradise, it’s no wonder there’s no such thing as dieting when in Hong Kong. The varieties of street food are endless as the road stretches on and on and little pushcarts and stalls line the sides of them. From savoury soupy bowls of noodles and offals to convenient little snacks like curry fish balls and intestines,...
September 12, 2018 12:00 pm
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Chicken wings are perhaps, the global favourite finger food, regardless if it’s steamed, deep-fried or braised. Here at StuffedWing, they take it up a notch by stuffing their wings with some of our favourite local dishes into the wings themselves—hence the name. Tucked away in the corner of the centre stall of the Kopitiam at Tampines Mall, they’re almost too...
September 10, 2018 11:00 am
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Tucked away on the second floor of a secluded office area in Toa Payoh North, you’d never expect to find an air-conditioned food court with beer fridges lining the entire width of it. With only one stall open in the evening, it’s safe to say it’s pretty much Yalong Bay’s territory. Founded by Chef Tony Tan of Lei Garden Restaurant,...
September 1, 2018 12:00 pm
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To most, Taiwan is known as the land of night markets, deep-fried goodies and shopping districts. Boasting such a vast selection of edible delights to feast on, it’s definitely hard to cope with the post-holiday blues. Should you find yourself missing their famous braised pork rice (lu rou fan) or oyster mee sua, Nan Tai Eating House over at Kim...
August 24, 2018 5:00 pm
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Hawker delicacies are aplenty in Singapore, and perhaps one of the most popular local dishes is Char Kway Teow, and for a very good reason too. The combination of dark sweet sauce, pork lard and the fragrant and flavourful wok hei make this dish delightfully sinful yet satisfying. Apart from the usual artery-clogging dish we all know and love, another variation is its Penang...
August 16, 2018 11:34 am
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Singapore Night Festival — one of the largest art events in Singapore — returns for its 11th edition, transforming the Bras Basah/Bugis heritage precinct with an array of light installations, and enthralling local and international performances. This year the theme is “Bring on the Night”, which is a call to action to encourage attendees to be participants rather than spectators...
August 6, 2018 1:48 pm
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Sometimes we can’t help it that our workplaces seem to be smack in the middle of nowhere, where the only signs of civilisation are our fellow colleagues. In the middle of a long boring workday, the only semblance of joy comes from the prospect of a good meal. Despite its ulu location, industrial areas are home to a plethora of...
