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Shang Hai Fried Xiao Long Bao: Utterly addictive pan-fried pork buns by ex-Crystal Jade dim sum chef

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Have you ever wondered what it'd be like if xiao long baos had a crispy, deep-fried exterior? These actually exist! They're called Sheng Jian Baos...
Singapore

Lai Hiang Pork Rib Prawn Mee: Legit $2.50 prawn mee with long queues at Pek Kio Market & Food Centre

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When a reader sent in a recommendation for a S$2.50 prawn mee stall, I was sceptical, to say the least, thinking that prices must...
Singapore

Rolling Rice: Kimbap heaven with 10 variations and comfort Korean food like tteokbokki in Marina Square

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Despite never having travelled to Korea, I’ve watched enough Korean dramas to want to try kimbap. That’s why I made the trip down to...
Singapore

Sweet Bistro: Shiok Penang char kway teow by kueh hawker, only available 3 hours a day

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As I was walking through Holland Drive Market and Food Centre, one particular stall caught my eye. It was Sweet Bistro--- a humble hawker stall selling...
Singapore

Fete Kopi & Toast: Zhng-ed kaya toast with mentaiko & yuzu, with house-made caramel kaya by 51 Noodle House

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The humble kaya toast, though simple enough to be served at as a breakfast staple in Singapore, is hard to get right. More often than...
Singapore

Mei Chin Fish Soup: Tai Seng’s best hidden secret, with amazing fish soup worth queuing for

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Office folks will always have one or two hidden food gems up their sleeves. These places will be where they'll go if they need...
Singapore

Yong Huat Delight: $3 chee cheong fun made from scratch by milling own rice at Marine Parade

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Chee cheong fun is one of my favourite breakfast dishes. Comprising thin sheets of steamed rice rolls accompanied by your choice of toppings, this...
Singapore

Warong H.J. Sukarjo: $3.50 soto ayam so elusive that it’s only available 3 days a week

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Good and cheap hawker food is so rare these days that stumbling upon one feels like you’ve just struck 4D. That was how I...
Singapore

Nom Nom Monster: Wallet-friendly Western food from $7.90 with tater tots & fried chicken waffles at Chai Chee

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One of the perks of being a food writer at SethLui.com is discovering hidden food gems, and I might've just found my personal kryptonite....
Singapore

Lin’s Braised: Authentic Taiwanese lu rou fan, but Hakka-style from $5

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Despite it being 2pm and sweltering hot, Lin’s Braised commanded a respectable and never-ending queue of customers at its quaint stall in Dunman Food...
Singapore

Ebi Bar: Zhng-ed pao fan & hokkien mee with charred prawns & umami-filled broth in Somerset

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Ever since I heard that Ebi Bar served its prawn noodles and hokkien mee in adorable dim sum baskets, I knew I had to check...
Singapore

Hai Nan Xing Zhou Beef Noodle: Michelin-recognised Hainanese beef noodles from $5 at Toa Payoh

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With close to 70 years of history, Hai Nan Xing Zhou Beef Noodle certainly deserves its newly minted spot in the Michelin Bib Gourmand. This...
Singapore

682 Min Jiang Kueh: Handmade min jiang kueh stuffed with unique flavours like green tea, yam & chocolate

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What were your childhood snacks growing up? For me, min jiang kueh was my favourite go-to, especially during breakfast, so it was to my...
Singapore

Hock Lai Seng (福来成): 23-year-old hawker whips up solid bak chor mee at Maxwell Food Centre

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If you happen to be dining at Maxwell Food Centre and pass by Hock Lai Seng Teochew Fishball Bak Chor Mee, don't underestimate the 23-year-old hawker running...
Singapore

Mad Roaster: Ex-part time lawyer sells homemade brioche & coffee at Amoy Street Food Centre

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If you work in the Telok Ayer area and you’re looking to grab a cup of coffee, Mad Roaster at Amoy Street Food Centre...
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Mr Kneady’s: Freshly made artisanal sourdough pizzas from $19 at Simpang Bedok

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The lone hawker centre at Simpang Bedok (also known as The Bedok Marketplace) is well known for being a hipster eating place, as it...
Singapore

Swee Guan Hokkien Mee: Shiok charcoal-fried hokkien mee since 1968 at Geylang

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The title of “Best Hokkien Mee in Singapore” is certainly a contentious one. Some say Nam Sing Hokkien Mee deserve the title, while regulars...
Singapore

Chelabela: Korean father-daughter hawkers serve homemade Korean food like army stew and tteokpokki in Ang Mo Kio

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It’s rare to find authentic Korean food in Singapore, especially in the hawker scene, but Chelabela changed the game in 2017 when the Suh...
Singapore

Impian Wahyu: Possibly the best ayam penyet I’ve had in Singapore, with shiok homemade sambal

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Nestled in the quiet residential estate of Kelantan Court in Jalan Besar is one of the best ayam penyets I’ve ever had. This is...
Singapore

Ye Lai Xiang Tasty Barbecue: Old-school Hainanese western food with large portions since 1976

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You'll spot Ye Lai Xiang Tasty Barbecue's queue before you see its storefront. A snaking line of office workers will be lining up in a snaking...
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