Makan Kakis with Denise Tan

I’ve always enjoyed a bowl of mutton soup, so when my Makan Kaki, Chef Shen Tan of Newton nasi lemak stall OG Lemak recommended I try one in my neighbourhood, I was more than keen. Until I realized it wasn’t the spicy sup kambing I had assumed. She was suggesting a mutton soup of the Chinese herbal variety, which brought flashbacks of unpleasant previous encounters with bitter TCM concoctions. However, Chef Shen proclaimed it hearty, heart-warming and not overtly herbal, so in the name of adventurous eating, I agreed to pay Hong Wen Mutton Soup a visit...

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What do legendary actor P. Ramlee & fried chicken have in common? They are the passions of one man - Mr Haswandi Hashim – converging deliciously at his stall in Jalan Besar. After my Makan Kaki Chef Bjorn Shen, judge of MasterChef Singapore and Middle-Eastern restaurant Artichoke proclaimed it “the most amazing ayam goreng in Singapore” earlier in February this year, I hurried down to confirm this and was not disappointed. A few things have changed since February and on my last visit, I finally met the man behind Chef Bjorn’s favourite fried chicken. Turns out, this ayam goreng comes with rice and sambals as colourful as the story behind it...

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Fresh off his win in cooking competition Masterchef Singapore Season 2 earlier this year in April, Derek Cheong revealed that he was a huge fan of a stall called Loyang Way Big Prawn Noodles. Known for his “mad scientist” culinary prowess and mastery over Asian flavours, I immediately sat up and paid attention. If it was good enough for a Masterchef, it was certainly worth the meandering forty minute drive from West to East to locate this far-flung stall...

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As recommended by Makan Kaki Gayle Leong of Asian Specialty Gelato Ice Ke Lim, this is her favourite lontong, found in her hood. Ole Ole Bumbu at Marine Terrace is run by a close-knit family who makes everything from scratch, so listen now for a spicy lontong treat worth cheering about... Listen now & visit the Makan Kakis blog for more pictures and details!

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I’m always game for an unusual eating experience, so when my Makan Kaki Gayle Leong of Ice Ke Lim Specialty Asian Gelato invited me to try their rojak ice cream experiment, I was ready with a big spoon and an even bigger appetite. Made in collaboration with Lim Bo Fresh Fruits Rojak, a scoop of their Mean Vanilla Bean gelato was drizzled with mild rojak sauce and topped with crushed peanuts and crispy you tiao (deep fried dough fritters). The combination sounded weird, but turned out to be quite wonderful. So wonderful that I decided to return to the Joo Chiat Place stall for a taste of their unique Malaysian-style fruit rojak. I wanted to find out just who Lim Bo is and what sets his rojak apart from our local version...

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Greetings beloved Greedies! For the next few weeks, we’re doing things with a little twist and getting to know our favourite Gold 905 DJs better through their favourite eateries. Kicking things off is the man who drives you home daily, Chris Ho of the Homestretch (5-8pm). Looking for a new place to try superb Thai food at? Love the Esan cuisine of North-Eastern Thailand? Then you’re gonna love this new episode of Makan Kakis! So Chris really loves Thailand and spends a lot of his free time in the Land of a Thousand Smiles. But when he’s back in Singapore and hankering after a true taste of Thailand, then he heads right on over to this authentic Thai eatery…

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Where can you find possibly the spiciest wanton mee in Singapore? A strong contender is Dunman Food Centre’s famously fiery wanton noodles. Our Makan Kaki, Chef Shen Tan of OG Lemak tells us more about their Eunos branch. Denise checked it out & discovers the burn there is just as potent...

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Miss pasar malam snacks? No more hunting high and low for them, with this family's bricks-and-mortar stores, where crispy-on-the-outside, fluffy-on-the-inside vadai with special bullet chillies are in ample supply. GOLD 905’s Denise tells you where. Listen now & visit the Makan Kakis blog for more pictures & details!

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GOLD 905 DJ Denise Tan pays penance for overindulging with a bowl of traditional Teochew fish porridge – two types of fresh fish and a tasty stock make this Bukit Timah stall a go-to. It's also the favourite of Makan Kaki Chef Heman Tan of Moonbow at Dempsey. Listen now!

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GOLD 905 DJ Denise Tan is overcome by delicious nostalgia at the newest branch of a favourite from her youth. Famous in Commonwealth and Redhill, these traditional, hand-fried chicken wings can now be found in the West Coast for a crispy, tasty, meaty experience. Oh, and there are fried noodles and other goodies to make up a satisfying meal... Listen now & visit the Makan Kakis blog for more pictures & details!

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