Makan Kakis with Denise Tan

Chef Varun introduces us to his restaurants including his first outside of India, right here in Singapore - 27 Degrees West. He also shares his culinary influences and what we can expect at his new Orchard Road Eatery.

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Mumbai's celebrity chef, chocolate prince & Guinness World Record holder Varun Inamdar just launched first restaurant outside of India in Singapore. He joins Denise to chat about his new bistro 27 Degrees West and recommends his current Top 3 Best Places to Eat at in Mumbai, India!

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Our Makan Kaki, Executive Chef of Path Restaurant, Marvas Ng loves the unique texture and punchy kung pao flavours of this famous Geylang Lorong 9 claypot frog porridge. Even better for him, they now have a Sembawang branch, so Northerners, take note!

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Hi Makan Kakis, Chef Dylan Ong of The Masses and Choon Hoy Parlor is back with another awesome recommendation! As a true-blue Teochew boy, he's all about the clean, simple flavours of home and this is a spot he hits up for excellent Teochew-style fish porridge using fresh Batang, with a side of delectable braised duck.

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Author of author of the award-winning book, "The Food of Singapore Malays: Gastronomic Travels Through the Archipelago", Khir Johari returns to share where he likes to go for some of the best satay in Singapore - the secret is in the sauce!

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Fresh from his collaboration with with TEDxSingapore's "The Roving Library", a platform to honour and preserve our literary voices for future generations, author Khir Johari joins Denise to share his insights on Malay culture and identity through history, geography, folklore and FOOD! Did you know Mee Rebus & Mee Siam are Singapore inventions? Also, discover virtually lost dishes like Mee Maidin & Rujuk Su'un with the author of the award-winning book, "The Food of Singapore Malays: Gastronomic Travels Through the Archipelago".

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Fresh from his collaboration with with TEDxSingapore's "The Roving Library", a platform to honour and preserve our literary voices for future generations, author Khir Johari joins Denise to share his insights on Malay culture and identity through history, geography, folklore and FOOD! The author of the award-winning book, "The Food of Singapore Malays: Gastronomic Travels Through the Archipelago" explains why he believes there is right way to order and eat Nasi Padang. Oh and by the way, that might be a misnomer too. Nasi Minang is probably the more accurate term for that style of rice and dishes we love so much in Singapore. Khir also shares his fabulous guest list, menu and music for the fantasy dinner party scenario. Let's just say a Swiss Chef, an Italian Actress and Malaysian icon would be enjoying a lavish 8-course feast!

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Author & collaborator with TEDxSingapore's "The Roving Library", Khir Johari joins Denise to share his insights on why Nasi Pandang may be a misnomer for Nasi Minang. He also shares some of his favourite places in Kampong Gelam to visit for delicious Nasi Minang. As the author of the award-winning book, "The Food of Singapore Malays: Gastronomic Travels Through the Archipelago", you can rest assured he knows where the best can be found!

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This week, Denise chats with Omar Tutino & Egon Marzaioli, two of three friends behind Fortuna, a new casual Italian Trattoria & Pizzeria in Tanjong Pagar. Find out what makes Southern Italian cuisine, specifically that of Naples & Sicily, so unique and what are the must-tries off their menu. Also, what does an 80s Italian pop song and Frank Sinatra have to do with how the guys show hospitality? Have a listen now!

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Co-founder & CEO of Har Har Chicken! Bevin Desker recommends this lesser-known prata concoction that is drenched in curry, sambal and soft boiled eggs!

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