Posted in Eat-Out: Asian, inSing.com feature articles on Nov 28th, 2011
After taking 4 months off to have my baby, I’m back writing for inSing.com’s wildly popular Tried & Tested column. This time, we re-visit ramen, a Japanese phenomenon that our noodle-loving nation can’t seem to get enough of. Which new player is the current champion of Japanese ramen in Singapore? Click here to find out!
Posted in inSing.com feature articles on Jun 30th, 2011
Mee rebus is an immensely popular Malay dish in Singapore. It might not seem fanciful, but a lot of work goes into making an excellent mee rebus gravy, which is the soul of this comfort dish. Read this installment of Tried & Tested to find out where are some of the best mee rebus in [...]
Posted in inSing.com feature articles on Jun 16th, 2011
Char siew, roast pork, roast duck — what’s your favorite Cantonese roast meat or 烧腊? Whichever one it is, be sure to read the latest Tried & Tested article for some of the best Cantonese roast meats in Singapore. Click here!
Posted in inSing.com feature articles on Jun 10th, 2011
Due to its labor-intensive and time-consuming nature, handmade Teochew kueh is getting increasingly hard to find. Thankfully, there are still a handful of worthy Teochew kueh specialists who persevere in making this traditional snack. Check out this list for some of the best Teochew kueh in Singapore!
Posted in inSing.com feature articles on May 19th, 2011
A tell-tale sign of authentic British-style fish & chips is the availability of malt vinegar. In Singapore, condiments like tartare sauce, ketchup and chilli sauce are normally served. But in Britain, they sprinkle salt and vinegar over their fish and chips. This edition of Tried & Tested goes in search of the best-tasting Brit-style fish [...]
Posted in inSing.com feature articles on May 12th, 2011
This week’s Tried & Tested on tang yuan 汤圆 uncovers a couple of gems: a classic Teochew ah balling as well as an explosive modern twist on this traditional dessert. Click here to read the full story!
Posted in inSing.com feature articles on May 5th, 2011
If you’re familiar with Hong Kong cafe or cha chaan teng 茶餐厅 fare, then you’ll know that French toast is a must-have on the menu. This edition of Tried & Tested scours the Hong Kong cafes in Singapore for the best Hong Kong-style French toast. Which one is tops? Click here to find out!
Posted in Eat-Out: Asian, inSing.com feature articles on Apr 28th, 2011
Hungry for Indonesian-style smashed chicken? Here are some of the best ayam penyet in Singapore, tried and tested!
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