I was first introduced to Sheng Jian Bao (Pan fried bun) about 20 years ago when I used to travel frequently to Shanghai for business trips.
Loo’s Hainanese Curry Rice at Tiong Bahru Food Centre needs no introduction. A legendary hawker stall that has stood the test of time, serving up plates of rich, flavourful Hainanese curry rice that keep loyal customers coming back for more.
Nestled in the bustling Smith Street Chinatown market lies an open secret known to those in the know - the "Claypot and Cooked Food Kitchen".
This is a Zi Char place that sits comfortably above average but does not quite match the fanfare it has received online based on this visit.
It is clear that KEK is not just a meal, it is a Tze Char experience that scores in every possible way.
Imagine a symphony of colours and aromas wafting through the air as you unwrap the "Bunkus" of Nasi Kandaq Bantal, gifted by warm-hearted neighbours.
Nestled in the heart of the Bukit Merah (Henderson) neighbourhood, Sheng Ji fishball noodle is a culinary gem that resonates with the simple joys of life.
Jia Li Seafood Soup, a hidden gem that sprouted from the humble beginnings of a Marsiling stall formerly known as Sin Kee, has indeed cast a wider net across Singapore.
Han and Chelsea, a spirited young couple, embarked on this culinary journey in February 2022.
I had the pleasure of sampling three famous bowls, two from Hong Lim Food Centre and one from Beach Road. The one that won my heart (and stomach) was this bowl from Da Po.
This is THE place if you are mad about pork liver in your Bak Chor Mee.
I wouldn't declare it the 'Crowned Jewel of Hokkien Mee', but it certainly shines bright in its own right.