Chinese New Year is not the same without indulging in delicious bak kwa, a sweet and savoury smoked pork jerky. Long snaking queues in front of bak kwa stores are a common sight during the Chinese New Year period. With more bak kwa stores offering online delivery, you can get your hands on your favourite …
The Traditional Hawker Food Guide: Pan Ji Cooked Food (潘记刹骑马)
For those who are not familiar with Sachima (sar kay mah), it is a traditional Chinese egg pastry coated in honey syrup. Sachima’s texture is similar to the American Rice Krispies Treats. While Sachima is commonly found in Malaysia, Hong Kong and Taiwan, Pan Ji Cooked Food is probably the last stall in Singapore that …
The Ultimate Hawker Food Michelin Guide: Jian Bo Shui Kueh
Established since 1958, this Michelin-recommended hawker stall serves delectable traditional local breakfast dishes. Including chee cheong fun (rice noodle roll), yam cakes, and their signature shui kueh (steamed rice cakes, more commonly known as chwee kueh). The minimum order is five pieces, $2.50 for five, $4 for eight, and $5 for ten. If you would like the ingredients packed separately, …
The Ultimate Hawker Food Michelin Guide: Lor Mee 178
Listed in the Singapore Michelin Guide with a “Michelin Plate” for numerous years, this humble hawker stall at Tiong Bahru Food Centre is a must-try for all lor mee (braised noodles) lovers! Lor Mee 178 have also been frequently featured in local food programmes. The constant long queue of the stall is proof of their …
The Ultimate Hawker Food Michelin Guide: Ah Heng Curry Chicken Bee Hoon Mee
Founded by Ah Heng in 1967, Ah Heng Curry Chicken Bee Hoon Mee stood the test of time selling just a single dish for over five decades. It is no wonder that people don’t mind the snaking queue of this humble curry chicken noodles stall. We were told by the founder Ah Heng that the …
Try out Good Old Traditional Nanyang Kopi and Tze Char at Tong Ah Eating House
Established in 1939, the 81-year-old Tong Ah Eating House is not only raved for their crispy Kaya toasts but also known for their traditional Nanyang kopi and a wide variety of delicious Tze Char dishes (煮炒). The iconic Tong Ah pre-war shophouse at the junction of Keong Saik Road and Teck Lim Road that was once …
From Zi Char to Omelette Chef, taste Traditional culinary skills in Western Cuisine
Beyond the modern exterior of this hawker stall lies a former Zi Char master chef! The elderly couple has been in the Zi Char business for a long time, working long hours tirelessly. They decided to change their menu entirely due to their advanced years. With their superb culinary skills, they now serve a wide …
7 Unique Bubble Tea Flavours to try this weekend
Most of us will not forget that a few months ago, we were deprived of our favourite bubble tea due to Circuit Breaker. People came up with all sorts of ways to satisfy their BBT fix, such as making their own version at home or ordering online. Now that all the bubble tea stores are …
Try the First Soy Sauce Chicken in Singapore
Soy sauce chicken is beginning to gain international recognition thanks to one hawker stall that was awarded the Michelin-star in 2016. But do you ever wonder how the first soy sauce chicken in Singapore taste? Here is the story of Chew Kee Eating House and our food review on Singapore’s first soy sauce chicken! THE …