Makan Kakis with Denise Tan

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Co-founder of Har Har Chicken, Lennard Yeong loves these prawn noodles that are crafted with so much care. The taste is light but flavourful and after shadowing the lady behind these noodles for his CNA story, he has newfound appreciation for the dish!

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Head Chef of Scotts Grill, Sherwin Poon grew up eating this prawn mee and he loves it for its simplicity and nostalgia. But make no mistake, it's simple but really robust, umami and satisfying, thanks to the punchy chilli paste!

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In part 2 of our chat, Chef Sherwin Poon shares his hawker favourites and recommends a simple, but far from basic prawn noodles that he grew up eating. Adding kway teow and lots of chilli paste elevates the hae mee to beyond just simplicity in a bowl!

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How did this 26-year-old chef work his way to helming the kitchen of the brand new grill concept by The Les Amis Group? Chef Sherwin Poon speaks with wisdom and passion beyond his tender years, sharing his vision for his restaurant and staff, as well as what diners can expect at Scotts Grill. He also shares why the late basketball star Kobe Bryant would be on his fantasy dinner party guest list, importance of returning to one's roots and what cooking by his grandmother's side has taught him.

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Remember Vasunthara Ramasamy from Masterchef Singapore Season 2? She's kept busy with her private dining experience Cutlery Optional and she shares what we can expect from her home-based business. Along the way, we chat about a wide range of food-related topics, what fascinates her about cooking and why she wants to feed people!

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Masterchef Singapore Season 2's Vasunthara Ramasamy shares her top 3 ingredients/ utensils - must-haves in her kitchen; why the late Anthony Bourdain would be invited to her fantasy dinner party, the food she'd serve and music she'd play; plus her must-try makan recommendation involves old-school Hainanese-Western food.

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Jumping right into Chef Vasun's rediscovery of a childhood favourite - Hainanese-style Western food. The crispy chicken cutlet is a winner at this Ang Mo Kio stall - it used to be at late-night-haunt S11, but has now relocated. Listen for the details!

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Chef Varun recommends his current favourite places to eat at in Mumbai - from Coastal cuisine, to Sri Lankan to Indo-Chinese food, he's got you covered!

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Varun Inamdar is a celebrity chef who has had many celebrity encounters himself. Here, he shares why then-US President Barak Obama literally saved his career, how he got invited into Celine Dion's hotel room and details of his fantasy dinner scenario - it boasts a star-studded guest list guaranteed to get discussions flowing!

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