Taipei’s Ningxia Night Market is coming to Singapore from 16 Jan to 9 Feb 2020!

Asian Night Market will be featuring more than 30 food stalls directly from Taipei’s Ningxia Night Market. Ningxia Night Market may not be as well known as the other famous night markets in Taipei—such as Shilin Night Market, Shida Night Market and Raohe Night Market—but it offers just as fantastic street food as the larger ones do and it is one we always visit when we are in Taipei.

For those of you who have never been to Ningxia Night Market, this is a nostalgic night market where you can stuff yourself silly with all the popular Taiwanese snacks available such as fried yam balls, oyster omelette and braised pork rice! It is also less touristy, and less expensive in comparison to the bigger players in Taipei.

Following the successes of overseas night markets opening in Singapore such as Artbox, Chatuchak Weekend Market, and Shilin-inspired Night Market, Ningxia Night Market is set to be the next night market to make an appearance in Singapore.

Being fans of Ningxia Night Market ourselves, we are definitely very excited about this upcoming event in Singapore. We will bring you the latest updates on the opening of Ningxia Night Market in Singapore.

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Returning for its 26th year is Singapore’s biggest culinary event, The Singapore Food Festival (SFF). From 12 to 28 July 2019, the event will feature a myriad of dining concepts and gastronomic experiences dedicated to celebrating Singapore’s multicultural heritage through local cuisine and talents.

This year’s line-up of events include exclusive private chef dinners, food tours of Singapore’s heritage districts and theatrical dining experiences. Singaporeans and tourists alike will also be able to experience the full force of Singapore’s multi-faceted cuisine.

This year’s theme reprises the last – “Savour Singapore in Every Bite” – in an effort to continuously encourage innovation in Singapore’s culinary landscape. Through this year’s Singapore Food Festival, both locals and visitors can expect to be re-introduced to Singaporean culture, heritage and history through a journey of tastes and dining experiences.

Events will take place at several locations across Singapore from 12 to 28 July 2019 so everyone can join in on the exciting line-up of activities. Let us celebrate the culinary talents and generations of heritage Singapore has to offer.

KUEH KUEH SYMPOSIUM

In Singapore’s very first Kueh Kueh Symposium, a medley of Singapore’s kueh practitioners will be gathered in hopes of creating greater awareness and appreciation for this local heritage craft.

The event features a plenary revolving around the art of kueh making as well as real-life experiences and recounts of kueh makers in Singapore. In addition to talks, a marketplace will be opened featuring the many kueh kueh from all over Singapore.

The first topic for discussion is “Mamas in Kueh Kueh” (10am to 11am) where the matriarchs of Singapore’s favourite kueh kueh brands answering questions about their journey and craft.

Next, kueh lovers will be able to understand the works of kueh families and how new generations keep the dream alive in “Inheriting a Heritage” (12pm to 1pm).

In the next discussion, writer and cookbook author Christopher Tan delves into the world of kueh and discusses their history and cultural significance in “A Brief History of Kueh” (2pm to 3pm).

Lastly, modern kueh makers debate whether there is room for innovation while still maintaining authenticity and tradition in the panel for “Innovation in Heritage” (4pm to 5pm).

Kueh Kueh Symposium
Straits Clan
31 Bukit Pasoh Road
Singapore 089845
13 July, 10am – 6pm

Marketplace Tickets: S$4/child (under 12 years old) and Pioneer, S$8/public visitor
Marketplace and Plenary: S$14/Pioneer or visitor, S$18/public visitor
Bundle Purchase Marketplace All-Day Pass (4 slots): S$32
Bundle Purchase All-Access Pass (All-Day Marketplace + 4 Plenaries): S$72

Ticket time slots are as follows:

• 10am – 12pm
• 12pm – 2pm
• 2pm – 4pm
• 4pm – 6pm

Tickets can be purchased at https://www.klook.com/en-SG/activity/23207-kueh-kueh-symposium-singapore/.

PARK BENCH DELI X CANDLENUT

Park Bench Deli is back again with their newest Guest Chef Collaboration, where on a monthly basis, they create a sandwich to raise funds for a selected charity. This month, 1 Michelin-starred restaurant, Candlenut, will be collaborating with Park Bench Deli to create a Buah Keluak Burger.

The new burger is made up of a tender beef patty, buah keluak, a fried egg and a toasted potato bun.

PBD x Candlenut
179 Telok Ayer Street
Singapore 068627
1 to 31 July 2019
Mon to Fri: 10.30am – 4pm, 5pm – 9pm
Sat & Sun: 9am – 3pm
Price: S$26.75

Purchase your ticket to Park Bench Deli here.

IPPUDO SINGAPORE PRESENTS: THE ULTIMATE CHILLI CRAB RAMEN

Popular ramen chain IPPUDO Singapore and No Signboard Seafood have collaborated to bring the Ultimate Chilli Crab Ramen to this year’s SFF. Promoted as one of Singapore’s national dishes, Chilli Crab is indeed a wonderful representation of what our sunny island has to offer gastronomically.

The new ramen features a blend of IPPUDO Singapore’s Tonkotsu soup and No Signboard Seafood’s homemade Chilli Crab sauce. The noodles are topped with a crab claw, half-boiled umami egg, black fungus, spring onions and a deep-fried mantou – a must-have with Chilli Crab dishes.

Exclusive to only two IPPUDO Singapore outlets, each bowl will be priced at S$33 and is limited to 30 bowls served daily at each outlet.

IPPUDO Mandarin Gallery
333A Orchard Road,
#04-02/03/04
Singapore 238897
Mon to Sat: 11am – 11pm
Sun/PH: 11am – 10pm

IPPUDO Marina Bay Sands
2 Bayfront Avenue
#B2-54/55, The Shoppes at Marina Bay Sands
Singapore 018972
Sun to Thurs: 10.30am – 11pm
Fri/Sun/PH eve: 10.30am – 11.30pm

For more information, visit IPPUDO Singapore.

STREAT

Setting the stage for the three-week event is STREAT, a two-day outdoor event featuring the best of local culinary talents. This year, STREAT has a line-up of 12 different stations, helmed by renowned local chefs who will present a medley of local and innovative fusion fare.

Some vendors you can expect are the zhi-char inspired Wok-In Burger, the well-loved Jin Ji Teochew Braised Duck and Kway Chap as well as up-and-coming steakhouse Featherblade.

The Promontory@Marina Bay
11 Marina Boulevard
Singapore 018940
12 & 13 July, 5pm – 11pm
Free Entry

For more information, visit STREAT’s Facebook page here.

THE 50 CENTS FEST

This year, the 50 Cents Fest places its focus on the Hokkien dialect group, aiming to educate visitors and allow everyone to appreciate Hokkien culture and cuisine. Various heritage restaurants will be featuring classic Hokkien dishes such as kong ba bao and Hokkien rice dumplings.

Step into a world of Hokkien culture and learn Hokkien with the addition of various interactive installations, decor and activities alongside the food vendors at this year’s 50 Cents Fest.

Chinatown Food Street
Smith Street
Singapore 050335
27 & 28 Jul 2019
11am – 11pm
Free Entry

For more information, visit the 50 Cents Fest.

Are you ready to delight your tastebuds and open your mind to the richness of Singapore’s ever-changing culinary landscape? Head down to experience and indulge the plethora of food and events that The Singapore Food Festival 2019 has to offer!

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Come this November, The Ritz-Carlton is inviting guests to indulge their culinary senses at their first-ever Stellar Dining Series. A once-in-a-lifetime collaboration between six Michelin-starred chef talents, mixologists and patissiers from The Ritz-Carlton itself across four gourmet cities around the Asia Pacific region, the Stellar Dining Series will happen from 1 November to 1 December 2018. The journey will begin in Singapore, then to Osaka, Hong Kong and finally at The Ritz-Carlton, Beijing.

Driven by a desire to create memorable experiences, each destination on the four-city tour will see these Michelin-starred chefs collaborate to present their signatures as well as create spectacular new dishes, orchestrating a constellation of cosmic dining events as well as exclusive masterclasses and cocktail craftsmanship.

For those who dine as adventurously as they travel, The Ritz-Carlton invites you to set your course by the stars and experience the Stellar Dining Series hosted by one of the greatest luxury hotels around. Whether you’re seeking to impress, or to experience gastronomic excellence at its finest, we say reserve now before it’s too late.

1 – 4 NOVEMBER: THE RITZ-CARLTON, MILLENIA SINGAPORE

Happening on our very shores between 1 to 4 November 2018, guests in Singapore can expect a harmony of the best that Cantonese cuisine has to offer at both the ‘6 Hands’ lunch and dinner, proudly presented by Michelin-starred chefs Paul Lau of The Ritz-Carlton, Hong Kong, Gordon Guo of The Ritz-Carlton, Guangzhou and Cheung Siu Kong The Ritz-Carlton, Millenia Singapore.

Prepared in the form of a la carte dim sum alongside speciality dishes, every handcrafted dish attributes to their burning love passion for the cuisine and their respect for nature of which their ingredients are sourced.

Aching to knock back a tipple or two? Indulge in an innovative spread of hand-crafted cocktails by mixologist Oscar Mena, featuring a combination of traditional and cutting-edge ingredients at the Chihuly Lounge.

If not, in the afternoon, delight your taste buds with a celestial eight-course afternoon tea session elegantly designed by celebrated patissier, Richard Long, from The Ritz-Carlton, Hong Kong.

On 4 November 2018, discover the authentic flavors of Singapore at Colony’s Michelin-starred brunch where the seven conservatory kitchens will take you on a gastronomic journey. Michelin-starred chefs Paul Lau and Gordon Guo will helm a live station each, together with with Richard Long and Oscar Menu.

8 – 10 NOVEMBER: THE RITZ-CARLTON, OSAKA

From 8 to 10 November 2018, The Ritz-Carlton, Osaka will be joined by a constellation of four culinary stars, bringing into orbit Japanese-inspired French cuisine with Chef Christophe Gibert and Chef Shintaro Miyazaki. Chef Kenji Fujimoto of Tempura Mizuki at The Ritz-Carlton Kyoto along with Chef Takeshi Fukana at The Ritz-Carlton, Osaka will work together to deliver a sensational seasonal tempura using seasonal ingredients to highlight the art of the cuisine.

Chef Cheung Siu Kong of Summer Pavilion from The Ritz-Carlton, Singapore will bring to life authentic Cantonese cuisine with Chef Peter Cheung at The Ritz-Carlton, Osaka. There will also be a one-of-a-kind chocolate masterclass, chocolate-themed afternoon tea with Champagne and cocktail workshop tailored for all refined palates.

22 – 25 NOVEMBER: THE RITZ-CARLTON, HONG KONG

The Ritz-Carlton, Hong Kong, the highest hotel in the world, takes guests closer to the stars in every sense with Chef Paul Lau joining hands with Chef Shintaro Miyazaki of Azure 45 from The Ritz-Carlton, Tokyo, to create a series of extraordinary lunches and dinners showcasing the best of Cantonese and French haute cuisine.

The Hong Kong event also includes unique chocolate themed afternoon tea by award winning Chocolatier Masatada Hosokawa from The Ritz-Carlton, Osaka and Executive Pastry Chef Richard Long.

Discover some of the season’s unique cocktail recipes with Kentaro Wada and Oscar Mena, two cocktail connoisseurs with a knack for boldness.

29 NOVEMBER – 1 DECEMBER: THE RITZ-CARLTON BEIJING

The events conclude with a supernova at The Ritz-Carlton, Beijing where Michelin-Starred Chef extraordinaire Christophe Gibert of La Baie in Osaka will collaborate with Chef Cheung Siu Kong of Summer Pavilion in Singapore to create an haute French experience and a contemporary Cantonese menu to the nation’s cultural nexus.

The three-day gastronomic line-up will feature a series of Michelin lunch and dinners, afternoon tea, as well as exclusive cocktail workshops inspired by China’s treasured teas—proudly brought to you by the acclaimed cocktail connoisseur, Oscar Mena.

You can find out more information about the Stellar Dining Series and make a reservation here. This is one exclusive and very highly-coveted Michelin experience that is worth luxuriating in!

This post is brought to you by The Ritz-Carlton.

Returning for the third year in a row, Chang Sensory Trails—the annual Thai food festival organised by Thailand’s award-winning beer, Chang—lands back in Singapore after a world tour in London and Los Angeles to bring a weekend that celebrates everything we love about Thai cuisine and culture through the culmination of Singapore’s finest Thai restaurants, art, music and not forgetting, refreshing Chang beer.

Chang Sensory Trails is the perfect festival for all Thai food lovers to experience and savour different varieties and sample different styles of Thai cuisine. Celebrating the delicacy and diversity of Thai cuisine, this year’s edition of Chang Sensory Trails features 24 signature dishes by eight Singapore-based Thai restaurants.

At the event, the chefs vow to serve nothing but authentic flavours of Thailand—delving deep into the country’s rich culinary heritage and exploring both Northern and Southern cuisine instead of just your usual tom yum and green curry.

From the 31 August to 01 September 2018, 4pm to 10pm, expect nothing but the best of authentic Thai home recipes done by eight Singapore-based Thai restaurants. Are you ready?!

With a focus on Thai home recipes this year, the festival aims to share with the world the Thai philosophy of Lamiat through food. Lamiat means paying attention to detail and looking beyond the ordinary in order to appreciate the small things that refine and produce perfection.

With Thai cuisine demonstrating the purest expression of Lamiat through its use of different herbs, spices and fresh ingredients, Chang and the featuring Thai chefs and restaurants strive to bring the real and natural flavours of Thailand to its international audience.

AROY DEE

A definite must try on the list is their Thai Style Prime Ribs with Aroydee Signature Sauce. Their prime rib is huge and juicy with a crisp and satisfying bite to it. Not to be missed are also their Stir-Fried Soft Shell Crab With Chilli And Garlic and their Green Mango Salad.

BAAN YING

Serving up a stellar repertoire of tasty dishes that stem from Northeastern Thailand’s Isaan cuisine, Baan Ying is one that delves away from your typical Thai fare. They offer a twist on a classic with their Dry Tom Yum Goong Noodles with Lava Egg as well as their finger-licking-good Hai Yat Fried Chicken with Sticky Rice.

BANGKOK JAM

Bangkok Jam strikes familiar chords with all of us and for a good reason too. At the event, indulge in their Thai Style Fish & Chips that are served with crispy fries, tom yum aioli as well as their Grilled Australian steak paired with papaya salad and pandan sticky rice. There’s no need to be jealous of what others are having when you finish your meal off with their Green with Envy Snow Ice.

GIN KHAO

As if fried rice in a pineapple didn’t seem interesting enough, Gin Khao serves Watermelon Fried Rice in, well, a watermelon. Loaded with ingredients, it makes for the perfect main alongside their Tom Yum Spam Fries and their Salted Egg Fish Skin.

LITTLE ELEPHANT

Serving up succulent morsels of pork, Little Elephant’s Kor Moo Yang(Grilled Pork Neck) is sure to have you salivating while they plate up your orders for you. If that’s not enough, order their Nam Tok Kor Moo Yang (Grilled Pork Neck Salad) and Stir Fry Sliced Beef with Holy Basil, they’re sure to leave you satisfied.

LONG CHIM

Sticking to mainly rice mains, Long Chim offers dishes such as Grilled Pork Skewers with Sticky Rice, Spicy Pork with Rice Cakes as well as Deep Fried Wings with Sticky Rice.

TAMARIND HILL

Tamarind Hill is serving up Deep-fried Prawns with Crispy Noodles, reminiscent of our favourite bamee noodles, but better. Top it off with their Mango Sticky Rice and Taro Fritters for the most indulgent meal ever.

UNYANG KORDAI

Their Grilled Khao Yai Chicken is their signature grilled chicken, marinated with coriander and white peppercorns which goes well with their Glutinous Brown Rice. As to what to end your meal with, perhaps their Thai Milk Tea Pudding would be the answer.

AND THERE’S MORE!

Treat not just your taste buds at Chang Sensory Trails. Adding to the multisensory experience, illustrations by GalactikCaptain from the local collective Band of Doodlers can be found adorning the facades of the food booths, decorating the tabletops as well as all over the Chang Sensory Trails’ photo wall.

Be entertained by musical acts from local bands O.K Ready! on the 31st of August and 53A on the 1st of September while you enjoy all your Thai culinary favourites—not forgetting crazy amounts of Chang beer as well. This is going to be an event to remember so you best round up best pals quick!

Chang Sensory Trails 2018
The Lawn at Marina Bay
8A Marina Boulevard
Singapore 018984
31 Aug 2018 (Fri) to 1 Sep 2018 (Sat)
4pm – 10pm
Website: www.changbeer.com
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/changbeersg
Instagram: @changbeerglobal
Nearest Station: Downtown

This post was brought to you by Chang Beer.