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Behind The Bib

Features 4 minutes

Behind-the-Bib: Selamat Datang Warong Pak Sapari's Secrets to Success

Former engineer turned third-generation hawker and entrepreneur, Sumadi Sapari, tells us about keeping tradition alive through food, as well as business acumens that have turned Selamat Datang Warong Pak Sapari into a success beyond Adam Road Food Centre.

Features 3 minutes

Behind the Bib: Penang Road Famous Jin Kor Char Kuey Teow

We sit down with Penang Road Famous Jin Kor Char Kuey Teow's owner, 67-year-old Lim Chong Jin (also known as Jin Kor), about the story of how his newly recognised Bib Gourmand char kuey teow stall came to be.

Features 2 minutes

Behind-the-Bib: Ah Hei in Kuala Lumpur Continues the Family Legacy of Bak Kut Teh

Carrying the torch into its 33rd year, this family-owned business is a testament to the resilience of tradition balanced with innovation.

Dining Out 3 minutes

Behind the Bib: Experience Mughlai Cuisine at Kuala Lumpur's Roti by d’Tandoor

Newly recognised with a Bib Gourmand, Roti by d’Tandoor serves contemporary Northern Indian cuisine while staying true to tradition.

Features 2 minutes

8 Surprising Facts About The Michelin Man

There's more to Bibendum—MICHELIN’s adorably puffy white mascot—than you may know.

Dining Out 4 minutes

Wong Mei Kee: The Roast Meat Maestro on Staying Focused and Mastering Your Craft

Open for only three hours during lunch-time, Wong Mei Kee offers seemingly simple yet extraordinarily memorable roasted meats. Here's the secret behind the restaurant's success.

Dining Out 3 minutes

Lai Foong Lala Noodles' Secret to Success: Patience, Hard Work, and the Next Generation

It only took one dish to transform Lai Foong Lala Noodles from a humble stall in a coffee shop to a full-fledged restaurant, recognised with a Bib Gourmand. The key to their success? Teamwork, consistency, and a willingness to pass ownership down to the next generation.

Dining Out 5 minutes

Behind the Bib with Sing Lung HK Cheong Fun: It's Never Too Late to Start

For 62-year old Kong Yiu Man, age is just a number. In January 2022, he opened Sing Lung HK Cheong Fun, which was recognised with a Bib Gourmand six months later. Today, he talks about starting fresh, what he has learned from his years of experience, and why passion means everything.

Travel 3 minutes

Behind The Bib: A Nan Sesame Oil Chicken In Taipei

Taipei's Nanjichang Night Market is home to this Bib Gourmand eatery that draws crowds for its hot, robust sesame oil chicken.

Dining Out 2 minutes

Behind The Bib: Fu Ming Cooked Food

Find out how this stall came to be known for its “Mickey Mouse” chai tow kway that’s still made lovingly from scratch.