Food

Forget Chilli Crab. Singaporeans Tell Us What the National Dish Ought To Be

Forget Chilli Crab. Singaporeans Tell Us What the National Dish Ought To Be

Vote for McSpicy as president.

by Nathan Koh August 12, 2023

Carrots and Couture: A Double Life as Fashion Model and Vegetable Vendor

Carrots and Couture: A Double Life as Fashion Model and Vegetable Vendor

Blue-collar worker first, runway model second.

by Hykel Quek July 28, 2023

How the Hell Does Meadows Survive With $1 Truffle Potato Chips?

How the Hell Does Meadows Survive With $1 Truffle Potato Chips?

by Hykel Quek July 14, 2023

The Realities of Operating Next to a More Popular Hawker

The Realities of Operating Next to a More Popular Hawker

When hawkers can only watch as their neighbours get way more customers than they do.

by Rainer Cheung July 10, 2023

The Real Struggles Behind Crafting Fake Singaporean Food

The Real Struggles Behind Crafting Fake Singaporean Food

Fake food, real art.

by Joy Lai July 5, 2023

Singapore’s Disappearing Ice Cream Sandwiches Are Thriving in Vietnam

Singapore’s Disappearing Ice Cream Sandwiches Are Thriving in Vietnam

A new lease on life 3,000km from home.

by Kimberly Lim July 2, 2023

Recent Articles

Binge

McGriddles or Death: The Permanent Breakfast Bliss That Singapore Deserves

McGriddles or Death: The Permanent Breakfast Bliss That Singapore Deserves

A McGriddles superfan makes a plea for this blissful breakfast to have a permanent place on the menu.

by Nathan Koh

August 6, 2023

Binge

Don’t Stack Plates—and Other Habits Local Waiters Want Customers To Stop

Don’t Stack Plates—and Other Habits Local Waiters Want Customers To Stop

Working front of house and getting paid peanuts per hour is tough enough as it is without getting annoyed by customers who don't know better.

by Joy Lai

June 25, 2023

Why Do Elderly Singaporeans Spend Their Days at Heartland Coffee Shops?

Why Do Elderly Singaporeans Spend Their Days at Heartland Coffee Shops?

Old folks have their version of cafe-hopping too.

by Kai Li Koh

June 7, 2023

Coming Of Age

Is Being Able to Eat Breakfast With Family Every Day a Privilege?

Is Being Able to Eat Breakfast With Family Every Day a Privilege?

The luxury of time together with family isn't afforded by all, after all.

by Joy Lai

June 4, 2023

After Oishi Pizza’s Demise, This 62-Year-Old Founder Now Has His Fingers in Japanese Pies

After Oishi Pizza’s Demise, This 62-Year-Old Founder Now Has His Fingers in Japanese Pies

"Had Oishi Japanese Pizza been successful, I would have been happier."

by Hykel Quek

May 28, 2023