When we think of halal food, it is unlikely for la mian (pulled noodles) to appear on our list. Typically found in Chinese cuisine, there is, however, an iteration of these noodles, Lanzhou noodles (or Lanzhou la mian), that is made for and by the Muslim population. Lanzhou here refers to a city in China’s Gansu province, which has a...
Everyone loves a good success story. Rags to riches narratives featuring humble beginnings with a side helping of struggles and growth are akin to Friday night soaps, except they give us hope that perhaps one day, we too can be the protagonists of a tale others would tell. Muslim Delights is one such story. Before the brand’s success as a...
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...
Amoy Street Food Centre continues to be the go-to hub in the CBD area that everyone turns to for their weekday lunches. It’s hard to grow tired of the spread there when so much variety offered. From artisanal toast, Mexican fare, chicken rice to even poke bowls, you’d be spoilt for choice. The poke bowls served here aren’t like the...
With pork being a key ingredient in many Chinese dishes, it may prove challenging to find authentic halal Chinese food in Singapore. However, as many Muslims look to expand their palate, many eateries have popped up to accept that challenge. With the creation of halal Chinese dishes, our Muslim friends can now enjoy new foodies that were not easily accessible...
Whoever thought that a trip to Downtown East will be mundane and boring with little food options to explore thought wrong. Not only does the area around Downtown East have lots of fun-filled activities for family and friends, it is now home to quite a number of amazing eateries sure to satisfy our cravings and fill our stomachs. Here are...