INTRODUCING CHEF ACE TAN OF NEW FINE-DINING RESTAURANT ASIN

Hi Makan Kakis, meet our new foodie friend, the chef behind Asian Progressive fine-dining restaurant Asin. Here, he shares more about the restaurant, it's evolution, philosophy and what diners can expect. And he answers my usual fantasy dinner party scenario question!

ASIN CHEF ACE TAN RECOMMENDS EXCELLENT CHINESE DUMPLINGS

Hi Makan Kakis, here's part of of our chat with Asin's Chef Ace Tan and here, he shares a ecent discovery - excellent Chinese dumplings in Bukit Merah Central!

MASTERCHEF JUDGE DAMIAN D'SILVA LOVES THESE FISHBALL NOODLES

Hi Makan Kakis! This week, Chef Damian D'Silva recommends a stall in Bukit Merah Central that serves up a wholesome bowl with near-perfect elements - noodles, sauce, fishballs - that hit all the right notes.

MASTERCHEF SG WINNER RECOMMENDS THIS HAINANESE CHICKEN RICE!

Hi Makan Kakis, Masterchef Singapore Season 2 Winner Derek Cheong (who has launched 2 new outlets for his fried chicken venture Berempah Bros) loves this famous Yishun chicken rice. Listen now to find out why!

JB FOOD GUIDE #6: HOSSAN LEONG’S SENTOSA STREET FOOD PICKS

For this final instalment of our Makan Kakis in Johor Bahru series, Denise joins actor, entrepreneur & JB resident Hossan Leong for the best bites at Taman Sentosa’s nostalgic open-air hawker street -Sentosa Street Food. Brace your bellies for lots of pushcart dishes including Grandma Ong’s heritag…

JB FOOD GUIDE #5: ORANG LAUT SEAFOOD & RUSTIC CAFE UNDER TREES

From hybrid salted egg black pepper crab in a nostalgic kampung to “gearbox” soup at a hand-built cafe under the trees, Denise & JB resident David Ngiaudiscover that the best way to taste Johor Bahru is to go back in time via the Second Link. Listen now! Bonus: read the full story & watch the video.

JB FOOD GUIDE #4: LEGACY LAKSA YONG TAU FOO & PISANG GORENG

In this new Makan Kakis series, Mediacorp GOLD 905’s Denise Tan & OLI968's Vimala explore a popular stretch of kiosks featuring 50-year-old heritage yong tau foo at Foon Yew Laksa, and Siti Sweet Banana Enterprise's uniquely JB sambal-dipped pisang goreng, just minutes from the Causeway. 

JB FOOD GUIDE #3: FIRE STATION NASI PADANG, CAFES & CURRY CHICKEN

In this new Makan Kakis series, Denise joins writer and Johor Bahru resident David Ngiau on a food trail from Larkin to Taman Melodies for authentic Minang flavours and a spot of cafe-hopping. For more beyond this podcast, watch the video and read the full story here.

JB FOOD GUIDE #2: RAILWAY-THEMED BRIYANI & STULANG LAUT EATS

In this new Makan Kakis series in Johor Bahru, Mediacorp OLI 968’s RJ Vimala shares a favourite JB spot for authentic South Indian flavours. Ever tried of tawa briyani and tookuchatti? It was a first for Denise at Railway Briyani Station - just minutes from the Causeway! And keep listening for othe…

JB FOOD GUIDE #1: HOSSAN LEONG'S FAVE SPOTS IN TAMAN PELANGI

In this new Makan Kakis series, I call on foodie friends who live in Johor Bahru to take me where they actually like to eat. First on speed dial was veteran of theatre, TV and Singapore’s entertainment scene, Hossan Leong. Together, we tried some of Taman Pelangi’s best eats – Jombali Village and R…