When Singapore’s inaugural MICHELIN guide named Chan Hon Meng as one of the first hawkers to receive a star, little did he expect his life to change beyond recognition. The petite but sprightly man has since joined forces with Hersing Culinary – the conglomerate which franchised Tim Ho Wan – and opened branches along Smith Street as well as Hersing Centre in Toa Payoh.
His efforts don’t end there. The accolade has brought global acclaim and he has since opened an offshoot in Taiwan and was even invited to Sydney on behalf of Tiger Beer to collaborate with Guillaume Galliot from Macau’s The Tasting Room.
“I have never been to a place as far as Australia so I’m very excited,” he exclaims.
Watch how he combs the city in search of the right ingredients to recreate his much loved soy sauce chicken as well as look back to the journey since receiving his star.
Supaksorn “Ice” Jongsiri flies the Thai Thong Trairong flag high as his Southern Thai restaurant — Sorn — made history becoming the world's first Three MICHELIN Star Thai restaurant and Thailand’s first Three Stars.
Claypot cooking in Malaysia and Singapore is a soulful, slow-burn art, where earthy claypots cradle fragrant rice, tender meats, and rich broths, allowing flavours to meld into something deeply comforting. The gentle heat from the clay intensifies the ingredients, creating a meal that's both humble and extraordinary, steeped in tradition and warmth.
For authentic hawker food at a prime location in the heart of town, these two hawker centres can’t be beaten — and they’ve got the crowds of office workers and tourists alike to prove it.
When it comes to street food, you’d struggle to find a city with more on the menu than Hanoi. Two days is just enough to get a taste but be warned: you’ll be booking your return visit faster than you can say bun cha
Speed, sumptuous accommodations, and satisfying meals await at these MICHELIN restaurants and hotels with a sky-high view of the proceedings at the Formula One 2024 Singapore Grand Prix.
As enticing as Singapore's savoury offerings may be, the Lion City also has some of the best and unmissable dessert options for the sweet-lover. Here are some must-try desserts when one is visiting Singapore.
This National Day season, peel back the layers behind the popular sweet-and-savoury local breakfast of kaya toast, soft-boiled eggs, and kopi to uncover Singapore's heritage.
From fine dining spots to luxe entertainment and ritzy hotels, the Lion City does indeed live up to its reputation from the 2018 romcom for those with the moolah to experience it.
Ho Chi Minh City is known for its high-calibre street food at rock-bottom prices. Here we pinpoint some of the strongest contenders for two days of eating, drinking, being merry and not breaking the bank.