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photo: Liao Fan Hong Kong Soya Sauce Chicken Rice stall that received a Michelin star The Michelin star is a prestigious rating awarded to eateries based on the Michelin’s Red Guide1. To earn a Michelin star, eateries have to excel in serving quality ingredients, possess unmatched skills in cooking, display...

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The food delivery industry in Singapore has observed notable growth over the past few years. Food delivery service company, foodpanda, enjoyed a 400 per cent growth in revenue in March 2016 and its competitor, Deliveroo, increased its delivery riders from 5 to 550 within four months after its official...

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photo: Dosirak deliver healthy Korean rice bowls According to Euromonitor’s Health and Wellness Report in 2016, Singaporeans are increasingly eating healthier1. They are inclined to purchase food products that are labeled with the ‘Healthier Choice’ symbol. It has been observed that sales of healthy consumer items grow gradually at...

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Purchasing whole chickens is more economical than buying pre-packaged individual chicken parts1. It is also more environmentally-friendly to utilize each chicken part to create different dishes as it can minimize food wastage. There is a plethora of dishes that can be produced from using chicken meat. A whole chicken...

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Duck meat has significant differences from chicken meat. For instance, duck is categorized as red meat while chicken belongs to the white meat group. Also, duck meat has a strong gamey flavor with a tough texture while chicken meat is less flavorful and more tender1. Furthermore, duck meat contains...

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The Do-It-Yourself (DIY) dining concept offers customers the freedom to customize their orders according to their own preferences. According to the 2016 Burger Report, DIY burgers are a popular trend in the United States since there is a huge demand for variety and customization1. The DIY burger concept is...

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Popularized by food and travel shows, fusion cuisine concept is one of the emerging food trends since 2013. These shows educate and expose the audience to unique foreign foods and flavors, enticing consumers to try new and bold combinations when ordering food1. Fusion cuisine involves combining two or more...

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Affordable ramen served at food courts According a report by The World Bank, Malaysia, Thailand, and Singapore are experiencing a slowing economy1. Malaysia’s economic growth rate eased in 2016 while Singapore’s economy contracted2. As a result, restaurants operating in these Southeast Asian countries were impacted. For instance, Singapore’s restaurant...

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Plaa Haeng Tang Ulit consumed for hydration According to a report by Channel NewsAsia, temperatures reached a high 35 degrees Celsius in Singapore on 9 January, 20171. Thailand recorded an all-time national high of 44 degrees Celsius in April 2016 while Malaysia’s abnormally high temperatures has resulted in dried...

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Costa Coffee paired with chicken sandwich  Food pairing is usually carried out to enhance flavors of a dish and forms part of a restaurant’s push to upsell to diners. Apart from wine, coffee is often paired with poultry. Coffee has a plethora of flavors, ranging from intensity and aroma....

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