Latest Makan News & Headlines, Top Lifestyle Stories Today - The New Paper
  1. Lifestyle
Mr Thien Chor Meng (left) entrusted the stall to his second son, Thien Li Wen, after his health began to decline.
Makan

Founder of popular Da Po chicken rice worries about stall even in final hours

The rich and nutty Black Sesame Milk and Black Sesame Soy Milk Warabimochi Drinks (S: $7.90, M: $9.90), blended with crushed warabimochi, are now available at all locations.
Makan

Makan: Treat yourself to these deals this weekend

Deep Fried Yu Gai and Kok Sen's Original Big Prawn Thick Beehoon White Soup at its new offshoot at City Square Mall.
Makan

Zi char institution Kok Sen opens new restaurant at City Square Mall

The famed stall at Norris Road.
Makan

Brainless but still good, piping chapati

Internet celebrity Simonboy (center) and actor Peter Yu opened Singabola Chicken Rice in June 2024.
Makan

Celebrity-run Singabola Chicken Rice shutters within months

Ricardo Leonel Lau’s talent in the kitchen saw him preparing a 14-dish Christmas feast for his family in December 2024.
Makan

Malaysian boy cooks like a master chef, but wants to become a doctor

Local actor Ben Yeo hosting the media launch of his modern Chinese restaurant Tan Xiang Yuan in 2022. The restaurant will shut down in February 2025 due to heavy losses.
Makan

Actor Ben Yeo shutters Chinese restaurant with $1m in the red

Owner Lin Youhao (second from left) with her workers.
Makan

Zi char stall in Toa Payoh shuts down after 56 years

Perfect for a cozy Christmas gathering, this Boeuf Bourguignon recipe that we picked up from Dr Jamus Lim is a guaranteed crowd-pleaser.
Makan

Sengkang MP Jamus Lim shares his Boeuf Bourguignon recipe

    An induction stove (left) uses electromagnetic fields to directly heat cookware. The gas stove (right) is powered by gas and uses fire to heat or cook food.
    Makan

    Gas or induction: Which cooktop is better?

    Uncle Roger says if the mall has Mr DIY, the business cannot charge premium prices.
    Makan

    Uncle Roger opens second outlet, takes a dig at Mr DIY

    Buffet costs climb at Astons – diners share mixed feelings.
    Makan

    Astons Steak & Salad adds GST, service charge, cites rising costs

    Perfect for a cozy Christmas gathering, this Boeuf Bourguignon recipe that we picked up from Dr Jamus Lim is a guaranteed crowd-pleaser.
    Makan

    Sengkang MP Jamus Lim shares his Boeuf Bourguignon recipe

    An induction stove (left) uses electromagnetic fields to directly heat cookware. The gas stove (right) is powered by gas and uses fire to heat or cook food.
    Makan

    Gas or induction: Which cooktop is better?

    Uncle Roger says if the mall has Mr DIY, the business cannot charge premium prices.
    Makan

    Uncle Roger opens second outlet, takes a dig at Mr DIY

    Buffet costs climb at Astons – diners share mixed feelings.
    Makan

    Astons Steak & Salad adds GST, service charge, cites rising costs

    While ketchup and chili sauce will remain complimentary, requests for additional portions of other sauces will incur a charge.
    Makan

    McDonald's Singapore to charge for extra sauce in 2025

    After its recognition in 2011 as a significant cultural element in the fields of knowledge, nature, and nutrition, the soup has now gained international acclaim.
    Makan

    Tom yum kung gains Unesco Intangible Cultural Heritage Status

    Janice Wong brings a whole host of Christmas treats this festive season.
    Makan

    Celebrate Christmas with Janice Wong's bon-bons

    Throw Christmas parties without breaking a sweat
    Makan

    Throw Christmas parties without breaking a sweat

    Nanyang Spice at Sim Lim Square.
    Makan

    Earthworm in laksa? Hawker says diners are okay about it

    Peony Jade restaurant has stopped selling its dark chocolate bao shaped like The Monsters character Zimomo.
    Makan

    Pop Mart plans to take action against unauthorised use of Labubu in food