There’s no hiding the fact that food is the lifeblood of Singapore. It’s what keeps her people going, and it’s what brings them together. While some might say Singapore doesn’t have much culture, to begin with, to us, food is our culture. Of which, the embodiment is readily found in the form of a hawker centre. It represents a collection...
Any Singaporean hawker centre and coffee shop aren’t complete without a yong tau foo shop tucked somewhere within it. With a myriad of colourful and mouthwatering ingredients on display, it’s no wonder that we locals keep coming back for more, regardless if it’s for breakfast, lunch, dinner or even supper. The staple ingredients include minced meat-stuffed tofu, fish paste-stuffed tofu,...
You can’t call yourself a true blue Singaporean if you haven’t heard of or tried mee siam. A Malay noodle dish that is commonly eaten for breakfast, this local comfort food classic is enjoyed by folks of all races. For those of you who don’t know what mee siam is, it is simply a dish that typically comprises bee hoon (rice...
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...
Nothing beats a good ol’ slice of traditional kaya butter toast and a cup of coffee for breakfast. For the uninitiated, kaya is a custard essentially derived from a mix of pandan, coconut milk, eggs and sugar to give it a creamy texture. Although Kaya Toast and other traditional breakfast staples alike are commonly available, Toast Hut is one you should make...
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...
Over the years we have seen a rapid growth in Mod-Sin Cuisine, commonly known as “Modern Singaporean” cuisine—combining local modern dishes with the modern western-style concept. Restaurants these days have been serving modern Singaporean dishes and transforming hawker food with a modern twist. These Mod-Sin renditions have turned famous Singapore food such as Laksa, Nasi Lemak, Chicken Rice and many...
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...