Hello Makan Kakis! Welcome to the first installment of our month-long National Day special, featuring the 5 top local eats (worthy of “national dish” status), as voted by our Gold 905 listeners. The clear favourite, coming in head, shoulders and tail feathers above the rest, was chicken rice. It’s impossible to find the “best”, simply because every self-respecting Singaporean has their own preference when it comes to the fragrance, flavours and textures of chicken rice. That said, here are a few we think are delicious for different reasons...

READ THE FULL STORY HERE + PICTURES & LOCATIONS!

Hello Makan Kakis! Welcome to the first installment of our month-long National Day special, featuring the 5 top local eats (worthy of &ldquo;national dish&rdquo; status), as voted by our Gold 905 listeners. The clear favourite, coming in head, shoulders and tail feathers above the rest, was chicken rice. It&rsquo;s impossible to find the &ldquo;best&rdquo;, simply because every self-respecting Singaporean has their own preference when it comes to the fragrance, flavours and textures of chicken rice. That said, here are a few we think are delicious for different reasons...
<a href="https://makankakiswithdenise.wordpress.com/2020/08/06/national-day-special-top-local-eats-chicken-rice/">READ THE FULL STORY HERE + PICTURES &amp; LOCATIONS!</a>

Makan Kakis - Because Good friends Share Good Food! 

You're invited to join Denise & her rolling panel of well-loved local culinary personalities on their weekly adventures in glorious gluttony, tempting you with local eats that can't be beat! New episodes can be heard on-air every Thursday from 11am, exclusively on GOLD 905, with repeats Friday & through the weekend. Or you can also visit the Makan Kakis Blog for all the delicious details: https://makankakiswithdenise.wordpress.com/

Makan Kakis - Because Good friends Share Good Food!&nbsp;
You're invited to join Denise &amp; her rolling panel of well-loved local culinary personalities on their weekly adventures in glorious gluttony, tempting you with local eats that can't be beat! New episodes can be heard on-air every Thursday from 11am, exclusively on GOLD 905, with repeats Friday &amp; through the weekend. Or you can also visit the Makan Kakis Blog for all the delicious details: <a href="https://makankakiswithdenise.wordpress.com/">https://makankakiswithdenise.wordpress.com/</a>

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NATIONAL DAY SPECIAL - TOP CHICKEN RICE IN SINGAPORE

My Makan Kaki Chef Melvyn Lee and I visited the East Coast Road branch of Kim Choo Kueh Chang, home of the famous Nyonya rice dumpling. There, we met third generation owner Edmond Wong, who with his brothers, is committed to taking their grandmother’s food legacy to the next level. We tried wrapping kueh chang before tasting their bestsellers...

My Makan Kaki Chef Melvyn Lee and I visited the East Coast Road branch of Kim Choo Kueh Chang, home of the famous Nyonya rice dumpling. There, we met third generation owner Edmond Wong, who with his brothers, is committed to taking their grandmother’s food legacy to the next level. We tried wrapping kueh chang before tasting their bestsellers...

S'PORE HERITAGE: KIM CHOO KUEH CHANG (NYONYA RICE DUMPLINGS)

Our Makan Kaki Chef Melvyn Lee takes us to visit Guan Hoe Soon, Singapore's Oldest Peranakan restaurant. But did you know it has Hainanese roots? Founded in 1953 by Yap Chee Quee, the restaurant is still family owned and run. 

Our Makan Kaki Chef Melvyn Lee takes us to visit Guan Hoe Soon, Singapore's Oldest Peranakan restaurant. But did you know it has Hainanese roots? Founded in 1953 by Yap Chee Quee, the restaurant is still family owned and run.

S'PORE HERITAGE: OLDEST PERANAKAN RESTAURANT

For my next food adventure delving into Singapore’s delicious history, my sights were set on Kampong Gelam, an area renowned for its many nasi padang restaurants.

A popular choice for time-crunched Singaporeans in need of a satisfying meal, n asi padang may be is a quick and convenient meal for diners, but it begins with long hours of preparation and cooking.

At nasi padang stalwart Sabar Menanti, the laborious commitment is anchored by a strong dedication to preserving their family’s culinary legacy. It was a happy coincidence then that my colleague and fellow foodie, Class 95 producer-presenter Catherine Robert is a friend of the third-generation owner, Iszahar Tambunan.

Listen now for beef rendang, ayam bakar and the story behind their unique name!

For my next food adventure delving into Singapore’s delicious history, my sights were set on Kampong Gelam, an area renowned for its many nasi padang restaurants.
A popular choice for time-crunched Singaporeans in need of a satisfying meal, n asi padang may be is a quick and convenient meal for diners, but it begins with long hours of preparation and cooking.
At nasi padang stalwart Sabar Menanti, the laborious commitment is anchored by a strong dedication to preserving their family’s culinary legacy. It was a happy coincidence then that my colleague and fellow foodie, Class 95 producer-presenter Catherine Robert is a friend of the third-generation owner, Iszahar Tambunan.
Listen now for beef rendang, ayam bakar and the story behind their unique name!

NATIONAL DAY SPECIAL - TOP CHICKEN RICE IN SINGAPORE

Makan Kakis with Denise Tan

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