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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...
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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. 
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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.

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Hi Makan Kakis, this week I switch things up with a new Foodie Friend, Actress Bridget Fernandez and get schooled on Eurasian cuisine, another unique South-East Asian fusion of food and cultures. Along the way, I discover the story behind devil’s curry and taste something hitherto unknown at Quentin’s, where every dish tells a colourful story.
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Continuing our series on heritage foods in Singapore, Chef Melvyn Lee and I discover traditional Cantonese pastries at 4th generation-run Tong Heng in Chinatown. There, we tried our hand at making the best egg tarts I have ever tasted. The melt-in-the-mouth pastry holds one not-so-secret ingredient! 

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Welcome to the first episode of a new 10-part Makan Kakis series, in which my special guests and I discover heritage brands and local eateries that have been family-owned & run for generations. Chef Melvyn Lee & I kicked things off with a visit to a throwback from my childhood – Shashlik. This is a shorter version of the previous podcast, where we cut to the chase go straight to the food! For the CNA Lifestyle story, video and more, check here!
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