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AsiaOne
16 hours ago
- Entertainment
- AsiaOne
Daily roundup: We ranked the most unhinged ways our friends have said 'no' to drugs — and other top stories today, World News
Stay in the know with a recap of our top stories today. 1. We ranked the most unhinged ways our friends have said 'no' to drugs You don't need us to tell you that consuming controlled substances is wrong. Not only is it illegal to do so, but any abuse of drugs also affects your well-being, regardless of whether the drugs are taken in Singapore or overseas... » READ MORE 2. Hong Kong's popular Mon Kee cafe to open at newly renovated Raffles City food court For the longest time, Singaporeans could only enjoy the scrambled eggs and pineapple buns from Mon Kee in Hong Kong. But now, they won't have to fly over to do so as the popular cha chaan teng — or Hong Kong-style diner — is coming to Singapore... » READ MORE 3. Carrie Wong gives tour of new minimalist resort-themed loft condo that she has yet to move into Although local actress Carrie Wong rolled a pineapple into her new home almost over a year ago, she has yet to "officially" move in. In a YouTube video posted on June 23, the 31-year-old gave a house tour to #JustSwipeLah of her minimalist resort-themed loft apartment. However, upon entering the home, it seemed to be bare apart from being fitted with furniture... » READ MORE 4. Boy, 9, has kidney removed after falling at Bukit Batok playground A nine-year-old boy suffered serious injuries after falling from the monkey bars at a playground in Bukit Batok, resulting in the removal of one of his kidneys. According to Shin Min Daily News on Tuesday (June 24), the incident occurred on June 20 at around 6pm at a playground beside Block 443D, Bukit Batok West Avenue 8... » READ MORE editor@
CNA
20 hours ago
- Business
- CNA
Cult favourite Hong Kong Cha Chaan Teng Mon Kee opening in Singapore in July
Cha chaan tengs in Hong Kong are a dime a dozen. But a cha chaan teng serving slightly elevated classics like wobbly, barely-set scrambled eggs whipped up with Japanese eggs and milk, atop savoury char siew and rice? Well, only a few in the bustling city can claim to offer that. Cult favourite CCT chain, Mon Kee Cafe, is one of such establishment. The brand is coming to Singapore – albeit not as a standalone cafe like in Hong Kong, but via a stall in a food court at Raffles City Shopping Centre. Mon Kee Singapore will soft launch on Jul 4 at the revamped The Food Place food court, owned by Food Republic. MON KEE CAFE WILL BE LOCATED IN A RAFFLES CITY FOOD COURT The food court that has undergone a major renovation, featuring some farm-to-table aesthetics with greenery and warm interiors. The stalls, too, have been overhauled, with a new line-up of brands, including some Michelin-recognised names. Alongside Mon Kee, another stall to look out for is Ju Xing Fish, the first sauerkraut fish express concept by Hong Kong's Ju Xing Home, a Hong Kong Michelin Bib Gourmand restaurant that has a fancier restaurant at Ngee Ann City. MON KEE'S POPULAR CREAMY SCRAMBLED EGG DISHES Mon Kee opened its first outlet in 2016 in Wan Chai, Hong Kong, and quickly gained traction with the office crowd. The 24-seater was so popular that they opened a second branch in Quarry Bay nine months later. Today, the brand has expanded to four standalone cafe outlets across Hong Kong. According to co-founder Derek Choi, 56, the name 'Mon Kee' is a playful nod to old-school cha chaan teng monikers – 'Mon' being a common name in traditional shopfronts – and also a pun on the word 'monkey', as all the founding partners were born in the Year of the Monkey. 'It's just a fun thing that stuck,' he told CHAR SIEW SCRAMBLED EGG RICE, S$8.50 Mon Kee's signature char siew scrambled egg rice with homemade sweet soya sauce paired with fluffy Japanese eggs and house-made barbecued pork. 'The dish is all about balance,' Choi explained. 'Not just great char siew or great eggs, you have to take one spoonful with everything to really enjoy the full effect.' SCRAMBLED EGG RICE DISHES FROM S$6.50 'We want to keep our food affordable and accessible,' Choi said, noting that most items are priced similarly across both cities. Other eggy rice options include chicken karaage scrambled egg rice (S$7.50), beef scrambled egg rice (S$9), siu yuk scrambled egg rice (S$10) and a meatless offering of tomato fried egg rice (S$6.50). Another highlight is the luncheon meat macaroni in creamy tomato soup (S$6), which our senior food editor tried years ago in Hong Kong and recommends: 'Its thick, tangy tomato soup is more like a gravy, with fat cubes of luncheon meat fried till the outsides are crispy while the insides remain pillowy'. UNIQUE CORNED BEEF WITH EGG & PEANUT BUTTER SANDWICH The most interesting item at Mon Kee is undoubtedly the quartet sandwich, a niche sarnie even in Hong Kong. It's a quirky, love-it-or-hate-it combo of corned beef, egg, lettuce and… peanut butter. It's so polarising that few places in Hong Kong besides Mon Kee offer it. One such joint is Dai Pai Dong, a traditional open-air food stall in Hong Kong and Yue Hing Coffee. Despite that, the quartet has become one of Mon Kee's best-selling dishes, said Choi. Mon Kee also offers luncheon meat instead of corned beef if you so wish. While it may sound unconventional, Choi explained that the creation was the result of extensive experimentation. 'We wanted something satisfying but not too heavy,' he said. 'Peanut butter and egg go surprisingly well together. But to lighten it up, we added lettuce – it completely changed the eating experience.' 'In Hong Kong, we serve it on plain toast,' he continued. 'But in Singapore, we wanted something that felt more distinctly 'Hong Kong', so we decided to use bolo buns. The sweetness of the bun pairs beautifully with the savoury fillings.' BOLO BUN QUARTET WITH CORNED BEEF, EGG, PEANUT BUTTER & CABBAGE, S$8.50 There are two bolo bun quartet options here: Corned beef (S$8.50) or luncheon meat (S$8), paired with scrambled eggs, peanut butter and lettuce. The buns are made by a local bakery using Mon Kee's own recipe. If it all sounds too much for you can get a classic bolo bun with butter (S$5). HONG KONG MILK TEA ONLY AVAILABLE AS PART OF SET MEAL You can also enjoy Mon Kee's Hong Kong-style milk tea hot or iced but only as part of a set meal, not a la carte. Add S$3 to your main dish, or pay S$6 for a cup of tea, together with a plate of scrambled eggs and mini bolo bun. Choi told us the tea is brewed using a blend of three different types of Ceylon leaves. MON KEE SG OPENED IN PARTNERSHIP WITH NAKED FINN FOUNDER Interestingly, Mon Kee was brought to Singapore in collaboration with founder of seafood restaurant The Naked Finn and BurgerLabo, Ken Loon, 50. Choi happens to also be a partner in these two Singapore restaurants and the men have been longtime collaborators. 'The owners of Mon Kee are my partners,' Loon told 'They previously had a Mon Kee stall in Food Republic's Hong Kong branch, so when this opportunity came up, I asked if they wanted to work together. I've always craved proper Hong Kong comfort food, and this is the real deal.' Loon's team in Singapore will be operating Mon Kee. 'The chef for Mon Kee was previously with my Naked Finn and BurgerLabo team. Right now, he's in Hong Kong for training,' Loon shared. 'At any one time, we'll have three staff at the stall. It's the first time we're doing something like this in a food court, so it's a bit of trial and error.' CHA CHAAN TENG STAPLES DONE RIGHT For Choi, returning to Food Republic felt natural. 'We worked with them in Hong Kong for four years before the [Hong Kong] government reclaimed the land for redevelopment,' he shared. 'We've always wanted to go overseas, and there's no better place to start than in Singapore – Ken is based here, and we trust the Food Republic team.'
AsiaOne
2 days ago
- Business
- AsiaOne
Hong Kong's popular Mon Kee cafe to open at newly renovated Raffles City food court, Lifestyle News
For the longest time, Singaporeans could only enjoy the scrambled eggs and pineapple buns from Mon Kee in Hong Kong. But now, they won't have to fly over to do so as the popular cha chaan teng — or Hong Kong-style diner — is coming to Singapore. It will open in July at The Food Place by Food Republic in Raffles City, which recently underwent renovations. Mon Kee will sell its award-winning Char Siew Scrambled Egg Rice and Quartet Pineapple Bun Sandwich, amongst other classic Hong Kong-style dishes. The brand was brought to Singapore in collaboration with Ken Loon, the founder of The Naked Finn and BurgerLabo. AsiaOne has reached out to Ken for more details. Mon Kee opened its first outlet in 2016 at Wan Chai, according to food blog Daniel Food Diary. Its success led to the opening of its second outlet in Quarry Bay nine months later and over the years, the brand expanded to include several branches in Hong Kong at Tsim Tsa Tsui and Mong Kok. New look, new brands Apart from Mon Kee, several other well-known names will be opening at the The Food Place, and in total, there will be 20 stalls. This includes Smash by BurgerLabo, another concept by Ken. It specialises in craft smash burgers with beef patties that have been flattened and seared on a griddle. Apart from Mon Kee, another name specialising in Hong Kong fare is Kam's Roast Express, the casual off-shoot of the famous one Michelin-stared Kam's Roast from Hong Kong. Here, diners can look forward to plates of roast duck and crispy pork. Another prominent brand is Ju Xing Fish, the first sauerkraut fish express concept by Hong Kong restaurant Ju Xing Home, which was awarded the Michelin Bib Gourmand for six years since 2018. Other stalls to look out for include Fitra Chicken Rice, Li Xin Teochew Fishball Noodles, Koo Kee Yong Tow Food Mee, Java Kitchen and Wikedo Western. Address: Raffles City, #03-15/16/17, 252 North Bridge Road, Singapore 179103 [[nid:718757]] melissateo@
