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Behind The Food

Discover the stories, passion, and heritage behind Singapore's most beloved dishes. Meet the hawkers, chefs, and food artisans who keep our culinary traditions alive.

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Kemuri BBQ restaurant chef preparing smoked brisket
Behind The Food Chef Interviews

Boxer By Day, Chef By Night: Inside The Two Worlds Of Kemuri BBQ Owner Davis Ng

By day, he's trading punches in the ring, and by night, he's smoking brisket. Read the story behind Kemuri BBQ owner and pro boxer Davis Ng.

8th July 2026
Butcher shop with fresh meat cuts on display
Behind The Food

Wet Markets Are Declining, But This Australian Butcher In Toa Payoh Is Thriving

Outback Butchery at Toa Payoh Vista Market is run by an Australian butcher named Adam Speering. This is an interview with him.

2nd July 2026
Singapore hawker centre with diverse local dishes on display
Behind The Food

Are Chinese F&B Brands Really "Taking Over Singapore"? Here's What We Think

Chinese F&B brands have been gaining traction fast in Singapore. Is this wave just a fad, or is this something we should be worried about?

24th June 2026
Traditional Chinese rice dumplings wrapped in bamboo leaves
Behind The Food Chinese Singaporean

Kim Choo Kueh Chang: The 80-Year-Old Story Behind SG's Iconic Rice Dumpling Brand

We visited Singapore's iconic rice dumpling brand, Kim Choo Kueh Chang, to uncover the story behind the dish and heritage business.

18th June 2026
Singapore hawker centre with diverse local dishes on display
Behind The Food Food Guides Singaporean

The 48-Hour Singapore Food Guide For Tourists—By A Local

Need a food itinerary for a tourist friend? Check out our 48-hour Singapore food trail we curated, featuring the best local delights!

11th June 2026
Golden brown banana pie with flaky pastry
Behind The Food Desserts

Dona Manis vs Auntie Peng: Which Katong Banana Pie Is Better?

The next time you are stumped for choice between Dona Manis and Auntie Peng, read this to find out which Katong banana pie comes out on top!

22nd May 2026
Korean black bean noodles in white bowl
Behind The Food Korean

This Is The Korean Restaurant I Go To When I Miss Home

Located in Maxwell, Hwang Sil Restaurant is the place for jjajangmyeon. In fact, they've been our Korean writer's go-to spot since childhood!

16th April 2026
Chinese steamed bao buns
Behind The Food

How Hard Is It To Make Bao? We Tried Making Tanjong Rhu Pau From Scratch

You've heard of Tanjong Rhu Pau and their famous bao, but can a complete beginner make one? We put one of our writers to the test.

10th April 2026
Japanese sake rice wine brewing
Behind The Food

We Visited SG's First Sake Brewery and Ended Up Drunk During Working Hours

Orchid Sake Brewery is Singapore's first sake brewery. We took a tour of their facility to learn more about their process.

6th March 2026
Soy milk and traditional Asian beverages
Behind The Food Hawker Interviews Singaporean

Sun Kee Drinks: $0.30 Soya Bean, Grass Jelly, And Bird's Nest Drinks In Kovan

Sun Kee Drinks sells soya bean, grass jelly and bird's nest drinks at $0.30 and hasn't raised prices since 1985. Here's the owners' story.

26th February 2026
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