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Time Out
3 hours ago
- Time Out
New Punggol Coast Hawker Centre opens with 40 stalls and Michelin-recognised names
It's been a long time coming, but Punggol's latest hawker centre – Punggol Coast Hawker Centre – is now open for business. The food centre starts welcoming patrons on Friday, July 25, 2025. It is located within walking distance of the new Punggol Coast Mall and Punggol Coast MRT Station. The hawker centre seats over 600 people across 121 tables, and is open daily from 6am to 10pm. Expect 40 stalls, comprising 34 cooked food stalls and six selling drinks, juice and dessert. In particular, you'll spot familiar names like Singapore Fried Hokkien Mee and Hock Hai (Hong Lim) Curry Chicken, listed in the Michelin Bib Gourmand and Michelin Selected lists respectively. Well-loved braised duck stall South Buona Vista Braised Duck, which shuttered early last year, is also making a comeback at Punggol Coast Hawker Centre. The former Desker Road eatery has a 50-year history and even made the news when owner Mr Ang Chiap Teck decided to close it in 2024. Other tenants at the new hawker centre include Pin Wei Hong Kong Style Chee Cheong Fun – this will be its tenth outlet in Singapore; Whampoa Traditional Fried Oyster; and halal options like Kedai Salima and SJ Sickander Ammal Muslim Food. Old-school names aside, Punggol Coast Hawker Centre will also feature younger hawkers like Yuan Ming, Brandon Lim and Oh Chin Jie who own What The Puff, selling curry puffs with unique fillings like char siew, black pepper chicken and otah. Lei cha fans can also dig into hearty, healthy bowls of thunder tea rice and Hakka yong tau fu at Hakka Leipopo. Another popular stall is Hee Hee Steamed Fish & Seafood, which has seven other branches around the island.
AsiaOne
7 hours ago
- AsiaOne
Daily roundup: Nasi padang chain Hjh Maimunah to introduce colour-coded price labels — and other top stories today, World News
Stay in the know with a recap of our top stories today. 1. Nasi padang chain Hjh Maimunah to introduce colour-coded price labels Popular nasi padang chain Hjh Maimunah will soon be launching colour-coded price labels for its dishes... » READ MORE 2. Etomidate found in blood of 2 people involved in fatal Punggol Road accident in May: HSA Etomidate has been detected in the blood samples of two people involved in a fatal road accident in Punggol Road in May, the Health Sciences Authority (HSA) said on July 25... » READ MORE 3. Michelin Guide Singapore 2025: Sushi Sakuta promoted to 2 stars, 1 restaurant earns its first star After the announcement of the Michelin Bib Gourmand results on July 17, it's now time for the full selection of the Michelin Guide Singapore 2025, now in its ninth edition... » READ MORE 4. Trump, McMahon and Undertaker pay tribute to Hulk Hogan Donald Trump and wrestlers Vince McMahon and The Undertaker have added to the flood of tributes to Hulk Hogan — as a frantic 911 call ahead of the WWE hero's death was released... » READ MORE editor@
AsiaOne
a day ago
- Entertainment
- AsiaOne
Michelin Guide Singapore 2025: Sushi Sakuta promoted to 2 stars, 1 restaurant earns its first star, Lifestyle News
After the announcement of the Michelin Bib Gourmand results on July 17, it's now time for the full selection of the Michelin Guide Singapore 2025, now in its ninth edition. The results were announced at the Michelin Guide ceremony held at Marina Bay Sands on Thursday (July 24). In total, 288 locations are recognised in this year's Michelin Guide, comprising 42 Michelin-starred restaurants (three of which earned three Michelin stars, and seven two Michelin stars), 89 Michelin Bib Gourmand eateries and 157 Michelin Selected establishments. This year, no other restaurant joined Odette, Les Amis and Zen in the three-Michelin-star category. Cloudstreet, Jaan by Kirkwestaway, Meta, Shoukouwa, Saint Pierre and Thevar retained their two Michelin stars. Joining them is Sushi Sakuta, a Japanese omakase specialist that has been promoted from one Michelin star. The establishment was first awarded a one star in 2023. This year, only one establishment earned its first one Michelin star — Omakase @ Stevens. The chef-owner of Omakase @ Stevens, Kazuki Arimoto, is an Osaka native who honed his skills in Tokyo. He also is the recipient of the Young Chef Award, which was presented by BlancPain during the Michelin Guide ceremony. The one-Michelin-star list boasts 32 eateries, including the only hawker stall, Hill Street Tai Hwa Pork Noodle, which has retained its star since 2016, as well as Burnt Ends, Esora, Iggy's, Labyrinth and Waku Ghin. Apart from chef Kazuki from Omakase @ Stevens, Ines Carriere Bega from Odette won the Michelin Guide Service Award and Bella Jankaew from Jaan by Kirk Westaway won the Michelin Guide Sommelier Award. Twenty-six new establishments have made it to the Michelin Selected list for the first time. It is awarded to eateries that have met the criteria set by Michelin inspectors but that don't qualify for a Michelin Bib Gourmand or Michelin Star yet. This includes vegetarian omakase restaurant Ki Su, Taiwanese contemporary restaurant Iru Den, Spanish contemporary restaurant Nomada and Middle Eastern restaurant The Prince. For the Michelin Green Star, which highlights establishments at the forefront of the industry for their sustainable practices and dining experiences, two restaurants have maintained their status — one-Michelin-starred Seroja and Michelin Selected Fiz. A manual count by AsiaOne showed that 10 establishments that were on the 2024 list were not on the 2025 list; these are Art Di Daniele Sperindio, Chef Kang's, Matera, Oshino, Poise, Rhubarb, Shinji, Sommer, Sushi Kimura and Terra. However, there is as yet no official confirmation from Michelin Guide Singapore on this. In 2024, there were 283 Michelin Guide-recommended locations — 51 starred restaurants, 81 Bib Gourmand eateries and 151 Michelin Selected venues. New Michelin Bib Gourmand entrants Last week, Michelin Guide Singapore announced that 89 eateries here were awarded the Michelin Bib Gourmand title. The Bib Gourmand is a rating or recognition given to restaurants and street food stalls that serve value-for-money gourmet experiences in Singapore that cost no more than $45. There were a total of nine new entrants plus two eateries that moved up from the Michelin Selected category. The two entrants that moved up from the Selected category are Boon Tong Kee (Balestier) and Ji Ji Noodle House. As for the nine new additions, there is Kotuwa, Jungle, Lao Fu Zi Fried Kway Teow, Nam Sing Hokkien Fried Mee, To-Ricos Kway chap, Wok Hei Hor Fun, Song Kee Teochew Fish Porridge, Sin Heng Claypot Bak Koot Teh and Kitchenmen Nasi Lemak. [[nid:719302]] melissateo@
Straits Times
4 days ago
- Business
- Straits Times
Forum: Don't let eateries misuse the Michelin name to promote themselves
The recent release of the Michelin Bib Gourmand selection prompted me to reflect on how some food and beverage operators use the Michelin name in their marketing and publicity ( 11 new entries on Singapore's Bib Gourmand list, including three re-entries at Old Airport Road , July 17). Is there a governing body that regulates the use of the Michelin Guide label in commercial promotion? I have observed that certain establishments continue to promote themselves as Michelin-recognised years after being listed, often without specifying the year. This creates the impression that they are current awardees, which may no longer be the case. What I find more concerning is that some operators claim titles such as 'Singapore's No. 1 Michelin-Rated Best Selling (Dish)' despite having no record of being listed by the Michelin Guide at all. This not only misleads consumers, but also undermines the integrity and prestige of being recognised by the Michelin Guide. Given the weight the Michelin Guide carries among both residents and tourists, I believe there should be greater accountability and clarity in how its name is used. Shouldn't past awardees be required to state the year of the award in their promotional materials? And should there be penalties for those who make false claims? Just as companies cannot misuse official certifications or trademarks (such as halal or ISO marks), businesses should not be allowed to exploit the Michelin brand for marketing gain without proper basis. If left unchecked, such practices dilute the value of genuine accolades and mislead the public who rely on these endorsements when making dining decisions. Top stories Swipe. Select. Stay informed. Singapore Subsidies and grants for some 20,000 people miscalculated due to processing issue: MOH Asia At least 19 killed as Bangladesh air force plane crashes at college campus Singapore ST Explains: What does it mean for etomidate to be listed under the Misuse of Drugs Act? Business Why Singapore and its businesses stand to lose with US tariffs on the region Singapore NTU to have compulsory cadaver dissection classes for medical students from 2026 World US authorities probing passenger jet's close call with B-52 bomber over North Dakota Singapore Jail for man who conspired with another to bribe MOH agency employee with $18k Paris trip Singapore New research institute will grow S'pore's talent in nuclear energy, safety I hope the relevant authorities, in collaboration with the Michelin Guide, will consider introducing clear guidelines or enforcement mechanisms to protect consumers and uphold the credibility of the Michelin distinction. Ray Lim
Time Out
5 days ago
- General
- Time Out
Tiong Bahru Market & Food Centre welcomes customers back after a three-month renovation
It's back to business for Tiong Bahru Market, which has reopened in July after three months of upgrading works. The beloved food centre has been serving the community for decades, from its early days as Seng Poh Market in the 1950s. The market was last renovated in 2017, and though it was still in good condition as of early 2025, the National Environment Agency (NEA) decided some light upkeep was needed. The refreshed food centre boasts new tables and stools, new floor tiles, larger fans to keep the indoor area cool, and added awnings to keep the rain out and provide added shade to tables by the railings. The toilets have also been cleaned and upgraded. On top of that, you'll also spot a fresh coat of paint on the building's exterior and a new landscaped garden on the first floor. After a long wait, regular customers can finally feast again and eat their fill of the many food offerings the market is known for. There are a whopping 342 food and drink stalls at Tiong Bahru Market, including Michelin Bib Gourmand awardee Jian Bo Tiong Bahru Shui Kueh, which sells fluffy steamed rice cakes doused with homemade chilli and chye poh (pickled radish). Many also love Loo's Hainanese Curry Rice, Hui Ji Fishball Noodles, Tiong Bahru Hainanese Chicken Rice, and Koh Brother Pig's Organ Soup. And of course, not forgetting the longstanding rivalry between Lor Mee 178 and Tiong Bahru Lor Mee. Meanwhile, those craving a light snack can visit Grandpa Homemade Cheung Fun; Tiong Bahru Teochew Kueh for traditional peng kueh and soon kueh; dim sum stall Tiong Bahry Pau & Snack; or Tow Kwar Pop for charcoal-grilled beancurd puffs.
