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.

Photo credit: 123rf.com

Set for us to reminisce the olden days and for the youth to delve deeper into Singapore’s past, Chinatown’s Mid-Autumn Festival is back again this year, bigger, better and brighter than ever.

From 8 Sep to 8 Oct 2018, head over to Chinatown in Singapore to catch a glimpse of exceptional art pieces, get a taste of nostalgic delights and feast your eyes on a myriad of performances—all of which depict the olden days back in the 1950s and 1960s.

Donned with 1,288 beautifully lit accordion paper lanterns and over 160 figurines showcasing the yesteryears of Singapore, including a 10-metre tall centrepiece that resembles a Chinese Junk ship, the streets of Chinatown is where you should be heading on upcoming nights.

Here is what you can expect at the much anticipated Mid-Autumn Festival in Chinatown.

This year, the street lights on display are designed to focus on the stories of the early immigrants in Singapore, more specifically with regards to how they have contributed to nation building in various ways.

Upon closer inspection, you’d find that these street lights are figurines that are made to resemble early immigrants, such as samsui women, coolies and street hawkers which all played a huge role in the development of Singapore.

You can find these stunning street figures scattered along New Bridge Road, Eu Tong Sen Street and South Bridge Road.

Planted right across the bustling streets outside Chinatown Point, the main highlight of all the light-ups this year is the spectacular Chinese junk ship.

Standing tall at 10 metres, this colossal structure represents the main mode of transport in which Singapore’s forefathers took to migrate over here, back in the 50s and 60s.

Besides these stunning light-ups, look forward to an array of events that will be taking place throughout the entire month of September and the beginning of October.

This is where you can expect a line-up of exciting performances and over 200 food vendors during the Festive Street Bazaar serving food items that you can’t get elsewhere—not to mention that they are all affordably priced a just a dollar or two each. This would be held on 7 Sep to 24 Sep 2018 daily from 6.30pm to 10.30pm.

Be sure to also watch the traditional Chinese cultural performances that will take place every night from 8 Sep to 24 Sep 2018, and catch their grand fireworks display on the last night of the Mid-Autumn Festival happening on 8 Oct 2018!

For more information, please visit www.chinatownfestivals.sg.

Chinatown Mid-Autumn Festival 2018
When: 8 Sep – 8 Oct 2018

Artbox Singapore garnered massive crowds and was a huge success last year. Hence, it is no surprise that this wildly-popular creative market from Bangkok will be returning this year and it will be almost 3 times bigger than last year’s edition to accommodate more people and vendors.

The event showcases local and Thai entrepreneurs dishing out creative and ‘hipster’ snacks and other knick-knacks such as designer bags and jewellery. Here’s what you should know about Artbox Singapore 2018.

This year’s event will take up 140,000 square feet, featuring hundreds of vendors. While we were not thrilled that Artbox 2017 was a packed nightmare with virtually no walking space and parking lots around, we are confident that the organisers will do a better job this time around with the bigger event space.

We were greeted by a plethora of creative and colourful snacks and drinks at last year’s Artbox and we expect to be wowed by even more unique and delicious grub.

We look forward to a better-planned event this year with more spacious walking rows and great live music. The verdict is not out on whether this year’s event is worth a visit but we are certainly hopeful.

Artbox Singapore 2018
When: 25 – 27 May 2018, 01 – 03 June 2018
Where: Bayfront Event Space (beside Marina Bay Sands)
From: 3pm – 11pm

All hail Ah Heng Drink Stall, the coolest pop-up bar that is happening real soon in Singapore.

Unfortunately, none of the serving staff or mixologists is called Ah Heng, but hey, they have healthier drink options that everyone needs to know about! With lower-sugar drink options that are concocted from everyone’s local favourites such as MILO^®, zero-sugar cola and lower-sugar green tea, all drinks at Ah Heng Drink Stall are going to be FREE.

You know, sugar is really bad for you and we are all too guilty of consuming too many sugared drinks. Man, we really love our sugar—desserts, drinks, everything…

Yes, a little won’t kill; everything in moderation. When we look past those sugar-laden drinks; we’d actually realise that there are actually many more flavours waiting to be discovered.

And that’s when the pop-up bespoke bar that is both cool and healthy is going to show you exactly how. With the first installation of Ah Heng Drink Stall coming up next week on 08 and 09 March 2018 at Raffles Green, come join the Ladyironchef team as we discover how less-sugar drinks can be equally tasty and interesting!

Here is what you can expect from Ah Heng Drink Stall—the coolest pop-bar in Singapore.

ALL ‘BOUT THAT SUGAR LIFE

Let’s face it—too much sugar can be overpowering. In fact, many times, sugar masks flavours. Sugar is loaded with empty calories and too much of it can lead to the usual—weight gain (oh, the horror!), tooth decay and the list goes on.

While it is (almost) impossible to avoid sugar altogether, how about taking baby steps of reducing our sugar intake by simply making wiser and more informed decisions about the things we eat and drink?

Sure, it sounds all too boring, but we are on it too and much to our pleasant surprise, we are actually starting to appreciate ingredients and their tastes a lot better these days for we are truly savouring the flavours.

No joke, it is doable and being such avid sugar fans ourselves, we have already embarked on a journey of less sugar.

LESS SUGAR, MORE FLAVOUR

Being healthy isn’t an overnight thing, we agree, but here’s the thing—you don’t actually have to give up everything you love just to be healthy.

We are definitely not giving up on our beloved MILO^® drink (Nathan Hartono wouldn’t approve anyway), neither are we staying away from our favourite chrysanthemum tea packet drinks. Let’s not even talk about giving up on cakes. IMPOSSIBLE.

So, how to be “healthy” when we have all these weak spots, you’d wonder.

WHAT IS AH HENG DRINK STALL

Ah Heng Drink Stall will get all of us started. The pop-up bar is going to be a mass sampling event that will run over a couple of days across different locations in Singapore, and the mixologists will show you exactly how you can still consume your favourite local drinks without loading too much sugar into your body.

Give your taste buds a treat; Ah Heng Drink Stall will be presenting seven original creations—naturally enhanced through spices, herbs and fruits—that are lower in sugar yet nothing short of flavourful.

AH HENG’S CREATIONS

You know what is the best part? EVERYTHING IS COMPLIMENTARY. There will also be recipe cards provided so that you can recreate those drinks at home easily.

The seven drinks to look forward to at Ah Heng Drink Stall are Haloe Vera, MILO^® BTO, Pom Pom Parade, Fruity Cola Punch, Chrys Cooler, Bukit Coco and Apple Pie Chai.

They are all created using familiar local drinks. The ones we are truly looking forward to are MILO^® BTO, Chrys Cooler and Fruity Cola Punch!

The MILO^® BTO features MILO^® Gao Siew Dai powder and milk.

The Chrys Cooler is made with everyone’s favourite Yeo’s Chrysanthemum Tea and Goji berries.

The Fruity Cola Punch is, of course, made with Cola Cola Zero Sugar and a mixture of pineapple and orange juice.

WHERE & WHEN

Do they not sound exciting already? Even better that they are lower in sugar!

The first installation of Ah Heng Drink Stall will be happening on 08 Mar 2018 and 09 Mar 2018 at Raffles Green. We will see you there, won’t we?

For recipes and more details, please refer to gethealthy.sg

This post is brought to you by Health Promotion Board.

Nothing is more important than a heartwarming reunion meal with your family and loved ones during Chinese New Year. This is the time of the year when we gather together with a grand reunion feast!

In celebration of the upcoming festive season, Millenia Walk is hosting a 10-course luncheon on 03 Feb 2018 and you can expect lots of festive vibes and a whole plethora of Chinese New Year goodies from the participating food and beverage establishments.

And we need to do one with our readers too! Yes, it is going to happen. Millenia Walk is inviting 10 Ladyironchef readers to take part in this reunion lunch. So join us on 03 Feb 2018 from 12pm to 3pm at the Great Hall as we toss to a prosperous year ahead with the yu sheng and indulge in festive specials such as Oyster & Hotate Katsu and Mazesoba Chasiu signature ramen together.

We will be picking 5 winners and everyone can bring along a +1, so read on to find out more about how you can win a spot at the table at the Millenia Walk Reunion Lunch with the Ladyironchef team!

Millenia Walk is once again hosting a Reunion Lunch featuring a tasting menu by the mall’s F&B establishments and there will be new F&B brands joining the Reunion Lunch for this year’s event. Here are some highlights at Millenia Walk’s 2018 Reunion Lunch.

Contemporary café Plentyfull is bringing Chinese New Year vibes to the table with their Plentyfull Blossom Yu Sheng with Yellowtail Hamachi. For the Chinese, yu sheng is an auspicious staple and the ‘lo hei’ action is a significant Chinese New Year tradition that has been ongoing for decades. Look forward to all the fun and mess as we toss to welcome the upcoming Lunar New Year together!

Tokyo Chopped Salad—the first chopped salad brand in Singapore—aims to impress with their unique Japanese-inspired dressings. All salads are chopped and they come with unique Japanese-inspired dressings which are all crafted by Teppei Yamashita, the chef and founder of Teppei Japanese restaurant and Michelin Bib Gourmand listed Man Man Unagi Restaurant.

Tantalise your taste buds with the Premium Beef Tataki Salad which is tossed with Shiitake Mushroom, Quinoa, Brown Rice and Romaine Lettuce.

Your lunch will continue with Saboten’s seasonal special of Oyster and Hotate Katsu which comprises two pieces of plump and juicy oysters from Hiroshima and two pieces of sweet succulent scallops that are imported from Hokkaido. These jewels from the ocean are first breaded and then deep fried to achieve that perfect golden crust on the outside.

Those who have a penchant for sashimi and seafood will delight themselves in Teppei Syokudo’s Kaisendon; there are six different types of fresh sashimi and seafood to feast on and it is finished off with the restaurant’s famous Teppei sauce. We don’t know about you but we can never say no to one of our all-time favourite Japanese donburi dishes!

On the other end of the taste spectrum, you also get to try Thai Affair’s full-flavoured grilled pork skewers. Named ‘Moo Ping’, the barbecued pork skewers are similar to what you will find on the streets of Bangkok. This popular Thai street food features thick pork slices that are threaded on a satay stick and grilled over charcoal fire.

Whether you are inclined towards a vegetarian lifestyle, love natural food, elemen offers a pleasant dining experience by serving wholesome food that is beneficial to your health without compromising the earth’s sustainability. During Millenia Walk Reunion Lunch, you can look forward to 5 Elements Soup and Charcoal Beancurd with Golden Oyster Mushroom.

Uma Uma is a casual izakaya restaurant and bar featuring Yakitori and Kushikatsu, with cocktails and drinks by Horse’s Mouth Bar and Hakata-styled Ramen from Uma Uma Ramen.They will be preparing Mazesoba Chasiu for the Reunion Lunch.

No meal is complete without some sweet treats and at Millenia Walk’s Reunion Lunch, you get TWO desserts! Diners get to enjoy traditional beancurd, grass jelly or ice jelly from Beano, which uses only non-genetically modified beans from Canada.

Fans of dark chocolate will no doubt have heard of The Dark Gallery and their iconic dark chocolate goodies. Just for this upcoming event, each guest is treated to a scoop of their newly launched 68% Ghana Single Origin Dark Chocolate Ice Cream. You are on your way to Chocolate Heaven.

During the Reunion Lunch, yo can also enjoy filter coffee from The Bean Shop by Cafebond.com. Using freshly roasted Cafebond Basic’s single origin coffee beans from Brazil, the folks from Cafebond.com will hand brew your coffee on the spot.

We will be picking 5 of you (and your plus ones) to join us for this Reunion Lunch at Millenia Walk. Take part in the contest on our Facebook page to win the chance to join us at Millenia Walk Reunion Lunch! See you at Millenia Walk on 03 Feb 2018!

Millenia Walk Reunion Lunch Event Details
Date: 03 Feb 2018
Time: 12pm – 3pm
Where: The Great Hall

Millenia Walk
9 Raffles Boulevard
Singapore 039596
Nearest Station: Promenade

This post is brought to you by Millenia Walk.

MINIONS CAFE is slated to open in Singapore this November!

Managed by the same team behind the extremely successful Pokémon cafe, PARCO is bringing the first pop-up MINIONS CAFE to Singapore from 23 Nov 2017 to 21 Jan 2018. Fans of this cute yellow cartoon character in popular animated film ‘Despicable Me 3′ must not miss it for anything in the world!

Here in Singapore, guests can expect a myriad of Minion-themed food and beverages at the cafe and be spoiled with over 14 options on the menu that are inspired by the movie’s characters and stories.

Here’s an overview of what you can expect from MINIONS CAFE Singapore.

The MINIONS CAFE operated as the “The Despicable Me 3 Cafe” in Japan at five “THE GUEST cafe&diner” outlets located in Tokyo, Osaka, Nagoya, Sapporo and Fukuoka during July and September this year.

Following the cafe’s theme, guests can expect to be impressed with a myriad of Minion-themed mains, sides, beverages and desserts that make for great photo taking opportunities.

MINION-THEMED FOOD

For instance, you can choose to start your meal with the Minion’s Great Escape Cream Stew (S$20.90)—which looks extremely appealing, with a giant Minion character right in the center of the pan.

The yellow rice is mixed with saffron powder to give it that dark yellow hue and we recommend having it with the savoury cream sauce given at the side to boost the overall flavour. Every order comes with a mini salad drenched in thousand island dressing.

If you are craving for some fried food, pick the Minion Riceball Party (S$21.90)! Kids will love the fun-looking minion rice balls that come with accompanying sides such as crispy french fries and deep-fried tempura.

Alternatively, they also have other minion-themed mains such Minions Vacation Plate (S$23.90) and Pizza Box (S$13.90).

MINION-THEMED DRINKS

Feeling thirsty? Go for the Up-side-down Minion Jelly Soda Drink (S$12.90), Gru & Lucy “Grucy” Soda (S$8.90) or the Be Bad! Café Latte which can be served either hot (S$8.90) or cold (S$9.50). Although we must say, they really look too adorable for consumption!

MINION-THEMED DESSERTS

Of course, you have to end your meal with yet another Minion-themed dessert—S’more & Minion’s Ice Cream. What you get in this dessert is a scoop of refreshng mango ice cream and perfectly torched marshmellows that melt in your mouth.

As much as we enjoyed it, we had to pair the sweet treat with digestive biscuits to balance the sweetness on our palates.

Other dessert items on their menu include Minion Pudding (S$24.90) and Caramelised Banana (S$16.90).

Visitors can also look forward to exclusive MINIONS CAFE Original Goods which are not available elsewhere at the cafe. Besides that, there will also be other official “Despicable Me 3” merchandise on sale for you to shop to your heart’s content.

MINIONS CAFE – THE GUEST cafe&diner
181 Orchard Road
#03-23/24/25, Orchard Central
Singapore 238896
Daily: 11am – 9pm
Nearest Station: Somerset

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The holiday mood has arisen as we approach the end of the year! This is the time when Singaporeans are counting down to the days when we can feast on good food every day and soak up the good cheers of ongoing festivities. Now, one major food festival all food enthusiasts must not miss is the AccorHotels Food & Wine Festival from 04 to 12 Nov 2017.

In Singapore, delectable food and excellent wine is not simply just a national pastime but considered an inalienable right and AccorHotels knows that best. This festival will spread across nine days in 40 restaurants and bars of hotels under the group. Organised by the largest and most prestigious hotel operator in Singapore, you can be assured that the festival will be nothing short of grand.

This inaugural gourmet food & wine festival will play host to over 100 chefs across AccorHotels’ massive network of Michelin-starred chefs from multiple award-winning restaurants and chefs such as Michelin-star Chef Kirk Westaway of JAAN, Raffles Singapore’s Amos Ting and Chef Louis Tay of Swissôtel Merchant Court who won the Culinary Olympics 2016.

Starring ‘Super Sunday Brunch’ held at Sofitel Singapore Sentosa Resort & Spa, the coolest pool parties and masterclasses, treat yourselves to exciting culinary creations and interesting alcoholic beverages by more than 100 highly dedicated chefs from AccorHotels.

Here’s what you can expect from this 9-day Food & Wine Extravaganza. 

WHAT TO EXPECT AT ACCORHOTELS FOOD & WINE FESTIVAL 2017

The AccorHotels Singapore Food & Wine Festival 2017 is perhaps one of the grandest food festivals Singapore has ever seen and it speaks of the innate passion that we Singaporeans have for food. For nine full days, expect pool party across several different hotels, masterclasses from cocktail shaking to world-class baking, various set lunch and dinner menus, foodie influencer meet-ups and the Biggest Brunch—one that we are totally stoked about.

Guests will be amazed by culinary geniuses who are able to celebrate Singapore’s multi-ethnic influences through delectable food and drinks in beautiful settings. This scale of the event is impressive to say the least, and as Michael Issenberg, Chairman and Chief Operating Officer of AccorHotels, Asia Pacific says, “It speaks to the passion Singaporeans have for food.”

THE BIGGEST BRUNCH IN SINGAPORE

Held on 12 Nov 2017 at Sofitel Singapore Sentosa Resort & Spa, all AccorHotel’s restaurants and bars will showcase their signature dishes and beverages alongside entertainment and fun for everyone in the family. Imagine being surrounded by the finest foods from some of the best restaurants and bars in the city—all at one destination.

One of the star dishes that stole our hearts was Hen’s Egg, Celeriac, Caviar whipped up by Michelin-star Chef Kirk Westaway from JAAN at Swissôtel The Stamford, Singapore.

It was a dream dish by Chef Kirk who cleverly tied in nature’s finest produce coupled with precise culinary techniques. The key here is to use simple methods that best enhance the natural flavours of each unique ingredient.

Alternatively, diners can also look forward to Lobster Bisque & Octopus Avocado by Chef Jean-Charles Dubois from the newly-opened Sofitel Singapore City Centre; and the Saute Slipper Lobster with Black Bean Sauce, Mango Salsa & Sesame, a recipe created by Chef Louis Tay of Swissôtel Merchant Court.

If you are there for the drinks, we highly recommend Anti:dote’s mixologist Bannie Kang’s Hwa Chae and the original Singapore Sling prepared by Amos Ting from Raffles Hotel. Both make stunning cocktails at extremely fast speed. And, we can always do with an extra glass of good cocktail, right?

HAVE A SPLASHIN’ GOOD TIME AT POOL PARTIES

A festival is just incomplete without pool parties so gather all your friends and have a wild time together! Since this is a food festival, partygoers will be treated to freshly made dishes and local BBQ items. What’s more, there will also be a fully-stocked bar serving stylish cocktails, bubbly champagne and a range of local and imported beer on tap!

Your night will be made memorable with DJs spinning the latest hit songs and live performances from solo musicians and bands, depending on which hotel you choose to go to.

There are five hotels in total for you to pick from—Fairmont Singapore, Swissôtel The Stamford, Singapore, ibis Styles Singapore On MacPherson, Mercure Singapore Bugis and SO Sofitel Singapore.

SIGN UP FOR THE MASTERCLASSES

Pick up some culinary skills along the way when you join in the masterclasses. From cocktail shaking and world-class baking to making latte art and chocolate demonstration workshops, surely there is something that will interest you.

Parents would also be pleased to know that they can sign their young ones up for kids cooking classes, ice cream making lessons and even a pasta necklace crafting session. These are perfect bonding activities for families, ain’t it?

SPECIAL SET MENUS CURATED BY RESTAURANTS OF PARTICIPATING HOTELS

Just for this festival alone, there will be special 3-course set menus at participating restaurants under AccorHotels. Prices range from S$15++ to S$47++ for lunch and S$27++ to S$67++ (including a glass of red or white wine) for dinner.

In particular, you have to try the Pan-Seared Sea Bass with Morel Crust at Royale Restaurant, Mercure Singapore Bugis. Executive Chef Nicholas Sia uses the freshest seafood that are all locally farmed from Ah Hua Kelong.

WIN PRIZES WHILE ENJOYING SPECIAL PROMOTIONS

The AccorHotels Singapore Food & Wine Festival is proudly sponsored by Mastercard and British Airways.

Throughout the course of the nine days, attendees can also collect stamps using a special “Foodie Passport” and lucky winners will stand a chance to win a trip to Sydney or Paris courtesy of British Airways—one of the event’s sponsors—as well as hotel stays at the various hotels under the AccorHotels group.

All participating restaurants and bars are listed in the passport and dining at any one of them will award you 1 stamp*(terms and conditions apply).

Le Club AccorHotels’ members will receive a 2nd stamp upon verification, and the 3rd stamp will be awarded when you pay via MasterCard.  Diners must have at least 3 stamps before 12 November in order to qualify for the F&B voucher.

If all these talks about good food have gotten you on the edge of your seat, then what are you waiting for? Book your tickets now at accorhotelsfoodfestival.com.

Tickets for the pool party on 04 November start at S$22 and tickets for the festival lunch and dinner set menu from 04 to 12 November start at S$15.

This post is brought to you by AccorHotels Asia Pacific.

There are countless people in the world who admire the brilliance of Japanese food culture and there is no reason why anyone should not be. In Japan, food is not something to be taken lightly; farmers are extremely attentive to their crops, chefs are particular about their culinary techniques and the country is at the top of the game when it comes to innovative food technologies.

The increase of importance placed on Japanese food products has made it crucial for all restauranteurs and F&B professionals to keep up with the latest seasonal ingredients, innovative products, and new-to-market brands if they want to stay relevant in the industry. And there is no better place to do that than Food Japan 2017, which runs from 26 to 28 Oct 2017 at Suntec Singapore Convention and Exhibition Centre Halls 401-402.

The sixth edition of Food Japan is where visitors can expect over 200 exhibitors offering 3,000 food-related products. As ASEAN’s biggest Japanese food and beverage event, Food Japan 2017 will focus on Functional Food and Elder Care Food amongst a myriad of authentic Japanese ingredients and food, masterclasses, unique products and specialties from over 37 Japanese prefectures.

Although this is primarily a trade show, Japan Food 2017 will open its doors to members of the public on the third day of the event (28 Oct). This is one Japanese F&B Fair which you do not want to miss out on! 

WHAT TO EXPECT AT FOOD JAPAN 2017

Similar to previous years, the sixth edition of Food Japan will serve as a connecting platform that will provide guests with opportunities to build connections and explore collaborations with other major players in the F&B industry.

Visitors have the chance to deepen their understanding on the versatility of Japanese ingredients, as well as get their hands on quality seasonal products, unique specialities from various prefectures and innovative machinery.

Half of the exhibitors at Food Japan 2017 are new brands so visitors will have first dibs on unique products that have not been launched in Southeast Asia yet.

FUNCTIONAL FOOD

Functional food is one of the biggest highlights of Food Japan 2017. It refers to whole or fortified food that provides you with health benefits. Fun fact: it was Yakult who kickstarted this functional food trend back in the 1950s!

Consumers these days are becoming more health conscious; they are putting in more effort to understand the kind of food they are eating and are willing to go for healthier alternatives.

A prime example is Mamenoka Paste which is considered to be a healthier substitute to butter and margarine.

FOCUS ON ELDER CARE FOOD

One similarity Singapore shares with Japan is our aging population, which is an indication of an increasing median age in a population. In other words, the proportion of elderly citizens is growing as a result of low birth rate.

The elder care food industry in Japan has seen plenty of developments in the recent few years, thanks to Japan’s burgeoning silver population. There are now food products in the market that cater specifically to senior citizens—that would mean aesthetically-pleasing foods that are safe for the elderly to swallow.

There is no doubt that this food trend is starting to pick up in Singapore. In fact, elder care food has already seen success in nursing homes that have started providing food imported from Japan. Gone are the days when our elderly have to consume mushy, inedible-looking food!

Some of the elder care food products you can find there include Amazake, a fermented non-alcoholic drink and brown rice granola. We highly recommend those who have elderly parents and grandparents at home to stock up on these delicious food products that are safe for them to consume.

LOOK FORWARD TO AN AMAZING ARRAY OF PRODUCTS FROM 37 JAPANESE PREFECTURES

Over the three days, there will be products imported from not one, not two but 37 Japanese prefectures! The Tohoku region, for example, is made up of six prefectures and there will be exhibitors offering high-quality produce from that region such as processed sanma, gluten-free pasta and premium jelly.

Other food products to expect are the Samurai Ramen Gold, Kura Single Grain Whisky, Burdock, Gluten-free Spaghetti, Soybean Dietary Fiber Conjac, Veggie Tofu Nuggets and Wheat Natto.

F&B operators who are keen on machinery can look forward to an exciting range including new pasta and ramen machines, sushi-making machines and cooking oil filter machines that will make work so much more efficient.

EIGHT MASTERCLASSES TO SHOWCASE THE BEST OF JAPANESE INGREDIENTS

Widen your culinary knowledge and rub shoulders with renowned chefs from the Singapore Chefs’ Association such as Chef Edmund Toh, Chef Eric Low and Chef Yew Eng Tong who will be leading eight masterclasses, using the best Japanese ingredients.

Some mouthwatering recipes they will be sharing are Lemongrass Glazed Chicken, Open Faced Spicy Tsukune Burger on Crispy Nori Maki, Umei Mayo, Pickled Scallions and Warm Olive-Miso Broth… and the list goes on. Just thinking about it is making us drool!

Judging from last year’s success which saw the masterclasses and workshops sold out ahead of the event, it is highly recommended to register early on their website to avoid any disappointment.

Food Japan 2017 Event Details
26 & 27 October 2017, 10am – 5.30pm daily (trade admission only)
28 October 2017, 11am – 4.30pm (open to public at S$4 per person)
http://oishii-world.com/en/