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Behind the Scenes: The world's first Michelin-starred hawker stall

What's the story behind the world's first (and cheapest) Michelin-starred street food stall and how did it come to represent Singapore on the world stage? We give you the inside look.

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In this Michelin Guide Singapore exclusive, we get an intimate glimpse at what was going through the mind of chef-owner Chan Hon Meng of Hong Kong Soya Sauce Chicken Rice and Noodle, the world's very first Michelin-starred street food hawker - from the moment he found out that he's been nominated, to his journey to take his spot on the global culinary stage at the 2016 Michelin Guide Singapore Gala Dinner cum Award Ceremony.

Written by Debbie Yong

Debbie Yong was part of the editorial team behind the Michelin Guide Singapore website. Now a freelance food writer and digital content strategist, she is as happy tucking into a plate of char kway teow as a platter of charcuterie.

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