Chicken Rice

A plate of nasi lemak served on a banana leaf featuring rice, a fried chicken leg generously coated in bright red sambal, a sunny-side-up egg, cucumber slices, peanuts, and anchovies.
  • September 25, 2026

What Arrives on the Table

Two familiar plates, settling into their places. The table...

Posted By Liora Chow
Approach to Tanjong Pagar Plaza Market & Food Centre
  • September 11, 2026

The Daily Arrangement

The structure begins before the first order. Tanjong Pagar...

Posted By Dylan Wong
Tian Tian Hainanese chicken rice resting on a table, untouched for a moment.
  • July 10, 2026

Rice Before Conversation

Placed down before anything is said. The plate arrives...

Posted By Liora Chow
Busy Asian hawker centre with colorful food stalls selling barbecue, noodles, and local street food, featuring red‑stooled tables and customers dining in an open-air market setting.
  • February 13, 2026

Rice Before Rush

Morning arrives before the crowd.Some tables are already taken....

Posted By Liora Chow
A bright green plate features a serving of white rice sprinkled with black sesame seeds, accompanied by a piece of fried chicken and a side of corn kernels. The meal is rounded out with half a braised egg, pickled vegetables, and a garnish of fresh parsley.
  • January 16, 2026

Maxwell, Seen Slowly: Five Stalls We Keep Returning To

At Maxwell Food Centre, return visits rarely happen by...

Posted By Dylan Wong
Food photography logo: White utensils and plate centered on a coral camera-shaped background.
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