The Battle of the Laksa: Katong vs. Sungei Road
A Singapore guide that pits two beloved laksa traditions—Katong’s creamy lemak bowls and the street-style Sungei Road variants—so …
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Durian 101: Understanding Mao Shan Wang, D24, and Golden Phoenix
A practical Singapore guide to the three durian varieties diners talk about most—Mao Shan Wang, D24 and Golden Phoenix—plus where to buy, how to pick one and simple ways to enjoy durian locally....
Choping Tables & Tray Return: Essential Hawker Centre Etiquette
A practical Singapore guide to choping tables, returning trays and hawker-centre etiquette so you can makan like a local across Ti…
The Science Behind the Perfect Teh Tarik Pull
A Singapore-focused deep dive into the chemistry and craft behind the perfect teh tarik pull — how technique, tea and milk create …
Do You Need to Tip in Singapore? Service Charge Explained
Clear, practical guide to tipping and service charges in Singapore — when to leave extra, where it matters (hawker centres to seaf…
How to Dine Sustainably in Singapore (BYO Guide)
Practical BYO tips and local etiquette for dining sustainably in Singapore — from hawker centres to beachside zi char, plus smart …
Best Cooking Classes to Learn Local Dishes
A practical Singapore guide to the best hands-on cooking classes for learning local dishes — from chilli crab and laksa to kueh an…
GrabFood vs Foodpanda vs Deliveroo: Which is Best?
A practical Singapore guide comparing GrabFood, Foodpanda and Deliveroo — fees, coverage, hawker availability and which app to use…
Edible Souvenirs: What Food to Buy Home from Singapore
A compact Singapore guide to the best edible souvenirs — what to buy, where to get them and how to pack local treats like pineappl…
Understanding Halal Certification in Singapore
A practical Singapore guide to how halal certification works, what the MUIS logo means, and how to find trusted halal makan across…
The Healthiest Hawker Foods Under 500 Calories
A practical Singapore guide to ordering healthier hawker-centre favourites under 500 calories — what to pick, where to go and smar…
How to Get Rid of Durian Smell from Hands and Breath
Practical, Singapore-ready tips to remove durian smell from your hands, breath and belongings after a makan session at hawker cent…
A Beginner’s Guide to Ordering Yong Tau Foo
A practical Singapore-focused primer on ordering Yong Tau Foo — what to pick, how to pay, and the best hawker spots to try for a p…
Tips from a Wet Market Fishmonger on Picking Fresh Seafood
Practical, Singapore-focused tips from a wet market fishmonger on how to pick, buy and store the freshest seafood for hawker-style…
How to Order Cai Fan (Economical Rice) to Get More Value
Practical, Singapore-flavoured tips on ordering cai fan (economical rice) at hawker centres and kopitiams so you get more value an…
How to Eat Chilli Crab Like a Pro (Without Making a Mess)
A practical Singapore guide to eating chilli crab like a local — step-by-step tips, tools, and where to go (from East Coast zi cha…
The Singapore Sling: Fact vs Fiction at Raffles Hotel
A concise Singapore guide to the Singapore Sling — the cocktail's disputed origins, Raffles Hotel's Long Bar traditions, and pract…
The Iconic $1.50 Ice Cream Sandwich Cart
A nostalgic look at Singapore’s beloved $1.50 ice cream sandwich — where to find the carts, what to order, and tips for eating lik…
From Pasar Malam to Malls: The Evolution of Bubble Tea in SG
A Singapore-focused look at how bubble tea jumped from pasar malam stalls to mall food courts and speciality cafés — plus where to…
The Art of Choping: Why We Use Tissue Paper to Reserve Seats
A warm, local explainer on Singapore’s beloved practice of ‘chope’—why tissue paper and kopi packets mark a table, where you’ll se…
A Guide to Singapore’s Major Food Festivals
A practical, neighbourhood-focused guide to Singapore’s major food festivals — when they happen, what to eat and how to plan a mem…
Nostalgic Mama Shop Snacks We Grew Up With
A warm Singapore guide to the mama‑shop snacks many of us grew up with — what to buy, where to find them across neighbourhoods, an…
The Dying Trade of Singapore Wet Markets
A feature on why Singapore's wet markets are vanishing, where to still find them, and how locals shop, cook and keep the culture a…
The Hainanese Journey: Origins of Singapore Chicken Rice
A concise, Singapore-rooted exploration of Hainanese chicken rice—its migration story, hawker-centre evolution and where to makan …
Why Singapore Hawker Culture is UNESCO Intangible Cultural Heritage
Why Singapore's hawker culture was recognised by UNESCO, what that inscription means for neighbourhood hawker centres and dishes t…
Telok Ayer & Amoy Street: Korean BBQ and Salad Stops
A concise neighbourhood guide to the best Korean BBQ and fresh salad stops around Telok Ayer and Amoy Street in Singapore's CBD, p…
Dempsey Hill Dining: Fine Dining in the Jungle
A local guide to Dempsey Hill's leafy fine-dining scene — where Singapore chefs turn soldier barracks into candlelit, al fresco me…
Holland Village Food Guide: Restaurants, Bars, and Desserts
A neighbourhood guide to Holland Village’s best restaurants, bars and dessert spots — where to go, what to order and how to plan a…
Chomp Chomp Food Centre: Singapore’s Best Satay and Stingray?
A local guide to Chomp Chomp Food Centre in Serangoon Gardens — where to find the best satay and sambal stingray, plus practical t…