Weekly bites

Hawker Culture Is Changing, and We're Pretending It's Fine

We love hawker food, but do we value what keeps it going? A look at prices, labor, closures and the hawkers who come next.

My Favourite Makan Moments

A thoughtful look at why mala is everywhere in Singapore, and whether we truly love the numbing heat or just crave something new.

Is Mala Taking Over Singapore, or Are We Just Bored?

A thoughtful look at why mala is everywhere in Singapore, and whether we truly love the numbing heat or just crave something new.

Is Singapore Food Getting Too Expensive to Feel "Local" Anymore?

A warm reflection on rising food prices and whether local favourites still belong to ordinary Singaporeans.

Have We Confused Convenience With Good Food? 

A warm reflection on whether speed and delivery have quietly replaced freshness, craft, and connection at the table. 

Cafes Are Copy-Paste Now: When Did Singapore Stop Taking Food Risks?

A warm, honest reflection on why Singapore's cafe scene feels so similar lately, and how we might gently coax a little courage back.

Why Some "Hidden Gems" Should Stay Hidden 

A warm, honest reflection on why not every beloved little eatery needs to go viral, and how to support small spots with care. 

Are We Overrating Heritage Food Just Because It's "Traditional"? 

A warm, honest reflection on whether nostalgia sometimes clouds how we really judge Singapore's beloved heritage dishes. 

Are We Eating for Taste, or Just for Proof We Were There? 

A warm, honest reflection on whether we still eat for flavour, or mostly to prove we showed up. 

Why Araya Shoten’s Chirashi Don Is Not Just Another Sashimi Bowl 

A closer look at Araya Shoten’s chirashi don, where Japanese fish sourcing, handling, and heritage shape every bite. 

Soup Curry by Ki-setsu Is Bringing Back a Japanese Curry Style Singapore Has Missed

An early tasting of Soup Curry by Ki-setsu, the Hokkaido soup curry returning to Singapore. Honest verdict on the broth-based bowl.

We Say We Love Hawkers, But We Don't Treat Them Like We Do

A warm, honest editorial on the gap between how we praise hawker culture and how we treat the people keeping it alive.

My Honest Thoughts on Singapore's Food Scene

A warm, honest first-person reflection on Singapore's food scene, from hawker food and kopitiam mornings to rising prices and change.

Slow Sips, Soft Rain: The Comfort Logic of Soup Curry

A calm, first-person reflection on why Soup curry feels like quiet comfort on slow, rainy days.

Table for One, Soup Curry Always: My Peaceful Lunch Ritual 

A calm, first-person reflection on solo lunches and why a warm bowl of Soup curry turns eating alone into a grounding ritual. 

Not Just Spicy, Not Just Thick: Where Soup Curry Broth Goes Next

A calm, first-person reflection on what makes soup curry broth sing, from clarity and aroma to the gentle shift toward lighter spice.

Why Soup Curry Works Best When Veggies Aren't an Afterthought

A quiet reflection on soup curry, where the vegetables hold their ground and the whole bowl tastes more alive for it.

From Quick Bites to Long Chats: What Dining at Suntec Says About the City 

Explore what dining at Suntec City reveals about Singapore’s pace and people—from quick food-court bites to lingering chats over comfort classics. 

Let the Spice Bloom: What Soup Curry Gets So Right 

A quiet reflection on soup curry, the slow bloom of toasted spice, and the small rituals that make a bowl feel like home. 

Shiok or Not? Our Food Culture Commentary

A warm reflection on Singapore food culture, hawker culture, and what makes food truly shiok in our busy, scrolling lives.