This week on Chef Bites, we speak to Chef Sho Naganuma about why he made the switch from white starched tablecloths to the casual-style Torasho Ramen & Charcoal Bar, why he named one of his dishes Cold Stupid Ramen, and also, about a very exciting collaboration to come.

Listen to this episode to find out more!

Kiss Cafe by Charmaine Phua happens on weekdays, 10am-1pm on Kiss92, a station of SPH Media!

Follow her on social media for food recommendations and more:
☛ Instagram: @charmainephua
☛ Facebook: @charmphua
☛ Website: www.charmainephua.com

This week on Chef Bites, we speak to Chef Sho Naganuma about why he made the switch from white starched tablecloths to the casual-style Torasho Ramen &amp; Charcoal Bar, why he named one of his dishes Cold Stupid Ramen, and also, about a very exciting collaboration to come.
Listen to this episode to find out more!
Kiss Cafe by Charmaine Phua happens on weekdays, 10am-1pm on <a href="https://www.kiss92.sg/">Kiss92</a>, a station of SPH Media!
Follow her on social media for food recommendations and more: ☛ Instagram: <a href="https://www.instagram.com/charmainephua">@charmainephua</a> ☛ Facebook: <a href="https://www.facebook.com/charmphua">@charmphua</a> ☛ Website: <a href="https://www.charmainephua.com">www.charmainephua.com</a>

Let Charmaine Phua help you find the joy in life with some Midday Munchies, the best food and drink recommendations, some Food For Thought, travel tips and chef features too! Because nothing brings people together like adventures & good food.

Let Charmaine Phua help you find the joy in life with some Midday Munchies, the best food and drink recommendations, some Food For Thought, travel tips and chef features too! Because nothing brings people together like adventures &amp; good food.

Kiss Café with Charmaine Phua

Nothing brings people together like food. So let Charmaine help you find some joy and adventure, with Midday Munchies (for food and drink recommendations), Food for Thought, tips for travel, and special chef features.

Chef Bites (Chef Sho Naganuma of Torasho Ramen & Charcoal Bar)

For Friday Forecast this week, we share a variety of events and activities that you could check out, like:
The Istana Open House, which happens only a few times a year,
Bringing your pet for a free "puppucino" at FICO Masseria in celebration of Pet Day this month, and
catching some award-winning films at the European Union Film Festival 2026!

Find out more in this episode of Kiss Cafe's daily podcast!

Kiss Cafe by Charmaine Phua happens on weekdays, 1pm to 4pm on Kiss92, a station of SPH Media!

Follow her on social media for food recommendations and more:
☛ Instagram: @charmainephua
☛ Facebook: @charmphua
☛ Website: www.charmainephua.com

For Friday Forecast this week, we share a variety of events and activities that you could check out, like:
<ul>
<li>The <a href="https://www.istana.gov.sg/visit-and-explore/istana-open-house/visit-us/">Istana Open House</a>, which happens only a few times a year,</li>
<li>Bringing your pet for a free "puppucino" at <a href="https://www.instagram.com/reel/DW0xs8SSOBO/?utm_source=ig_web_copy_link&amp;igsh=MzRlODBiNWFlZA==">FICO Masseria</a> in celebration of Pet Day this month, and</li>
<li>catching some award-winning films at the <a href="euff.com.sg/tickets">European Union Film Festival 2026</a>!</li>
</ul>
Find out more in this episode of Kiss Cafe's daily podcast!
Kiss Cafe by Charmaine Phua happens on weekdays, 1pm to 4pm on <a href="https://www.kiss92.sg/">Kiss92</a>, a station of SPH Media!
Follow her on social media for food recommendations and more: ☛ Instagram: <a href="https://www.instagram.com/charmainephua">@charmainephua</a> ☛ Facebook: <a href="https://www.facebook.com/charmphua">@charmphua</a> ☛ Website: <a href="https://www.charmainephua.com">www.charmainephua.com</a>

Friday Forecast (17Apr2026)

Today on Travel Thursday, we head to Akasawa Natural Recreational Forest to destress with Shinrin-yoku, or Forest Bathing. 

Find out more in this episode of Kiss Cafe's daily podcast!

Kiss Cafe by Charmaine Phua happens on weekdays, 1pm to 4pm on Kiss92, a station of SPH Media!

Follow her on social media for food recommendations and more:
☛ Instagram: @charmainephua
☛ Facebook: @charmphua
☛ Website: www.charmainephua.com

Today on Travel Thursday, we head to <a href="https://kiso-hinoki.jp/colibri-wp/tourist/akasawa/">Akasawa Natural Recreational Forest</a> to destress with Shinrin-yoku, or Forest Bathing.&nbsp;
Find out more in this episode of Kiss Cafe's daily podcast!
Kiss Cafe by Charmaine Phua happens on weekdays, 1pm to 4pm on <a href="https://www.kiss92.sg/">Kiss92</a>, a station of SPH Media!
Follow her on social media for food recommendations and more: ☛ Instagram: <a href="https://www.instagram.com/charmainephua">@charmainephua</a> ☛ Facebook: <a href="https://www.facebook.com/charmphua">@charmphua</a> ☛ Website: <a href="https://www.charmainephua.com">www.charmainephua.com</a>

Travel Thursday (Forest Bathing at Akasawa Natural Recreational Forest)

Which does Singapore prefer: Sourdough or Shokupan? Listen to find out, and get all the best fan recommendations for bread in Singapore!

Midday Munchies is a weekly food segment (every Wednesday) on Kiss Cafe by Charmaine Phua. Tune in to the show live on weekdays, 1pm to 4pm on Kiss92, a station of SPH Media!

Follow her on social media for food recommendations and more:
☛ Instagram: @charmainephua
☛ Facebook: @charmphua
☛ Website: www.charmainephua.com

Which does Singapore prefer: Sourdough or Shokupan? Listen to find out, and get all the best fan recommendations for bread in Singapore!
Midday Munchies is a weekly food segment (every Wednesday) on Kiss Cafe by Charmaine Phua. Tune in to the show live on weekdays, 1pm to 4pm on <a href="https://www.kiss92.sg/">Kiss92</a>, a station of SPH Media!
Follow her on social media for food recommendations and more: ☛ Instagram: <a href="https://www.instagram.com/charmainephua">@charmainephua</a> ☛ Facebook: <a href="https://www.facebook.com/charmphua">@charmphua</a> ☛ Website: <a href="https://www.charmainephua.com">www.charmainephua.com</a>

Chef Bites (Chef Sho Naganuma of Torasho Ramen & Charcoal Bar)

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