Kiss Café with Charmaine Phua

Today on Travel Thursday, we discover the various activities on Anantara Desaru Coast Resort & Villas , and how you could win a 3D2N stay in their 2-bedroom Lagoon Pool Villa (worth $10,000) from us! (Contest closes on Friday, 6th Mar 2026) Find out more in this episode of Kiss Cafe's daily podcast! Kiss Cafe by Charmaine Phua happens on weekdays, 1pm to 4pm on Kiss92 , a station of SPH Media!...

Which does Singapore prefer: Mee Soto or Mee Rebus? Listen to find out, and get all the best fan recommendations for both dishes in Singapore! Midday Munchies is a weekly food segment (every Wednesday) on Kiss Cafe by Charmaine Phua. Tune in to the show live on weekdays, 1pm to 4pm on Kiss92 , a station of SPH Media! Follow her on social media for food recommendations and more: ☛ Instagram: @charm...

For Tasty Tuesday today, Charmaine talks about Mag's Wine Kitchen , from their signature dishes, their Discovery & Omakase menus, and also about their upcoming one-night-only wine dinner. Find out more in this episode of the podcast! Kiss Cafe by Charmaine Phua happens on weekdays, 1pm to 4pm on Kiss92 , a station of SPH Media. Follow her on social media for food recommendations and more: ☛ In...

On today's Food For Thought, Charmaine shares fun facts about Green Eggs (yes it exists!) on Dr. Seuss Day, and an inspirational quote from Jon Bon Jovi, who celebrates his 64th birthday today. Find out more in this episode of Kiss Cafe's daily podcast! Kiss Cafe by Charmaine Phua happens on weekdays, 1pm to 4pm on  Kiss92 , a station of SPH Media! Follow her on social media for foo...

For Friday Forecast this week, we share a variety of events and activities that you could check out, like: Tasting a wide array of cocktails by the best bartenders in Singapore at the World Class Cocktail Festival 2026 (with a chance to win a staycay!),  soaking in the vibes for at The Guinness Hangout ahead of the St. Patrick's Day Street Festival, and roaming the Farmers Market @ Temasek Sh...

Today on Travel Thursday, we discover why this is a great year to go see the Northern Lights, visit Santa Claus , and how you can get a free guided tour if you're in Finnish Lapland during the spring equinox in March!  Find out more in this episode of Kiss Cafe's daily podcast! Kiss Cafe by Charmaine Phua happens on weekdays, 1pm to 4pm on Kiss92 , a station of SPH Media! Follow her on social...

Which does Singapore prefer: Bergedil or Tauhu Bergedil? Listen to find out, and get all the best fan recommendations for both types in Singapore! Midday Munchies is a weekly food segment (every Wednesday) on Kiss Cafe by Charmaine Phua. Tune in to the show live on weekdays, 1pm to 4pm on Kiss92 , a station of SPH Media! Follow her on social media for food recommendations and more: ☛ Instagram: @c...

For Tasty Tuesday today, Charmaine talks about the East-Asian offerings at Patchwork Kitchen , their best dishes are, lunch deals, and happy hour bargains. Find out more in this episode of the podcast! Kiss Cafe by Charmaine Phua happens on weekdays, 1pm to 4pm on Kiss92 , a station of SPH Media. Follow her on social media for food recommendations and more: ☛ Instagram: @charmainephua ☛ Facebook:...

On today's Food For Thought, Charmaine shares fun facts about the different ways various dialect groups celebrate Ren Ri, and an inspirational quote from late actor Eric Dane, who passed away from ALS last week at the age of 53. Find out more in this episode of Kiss Cafe's daily podcast! Kiss Cafe by Charmaine Phua happens on weekdays, 1pm to 4pm on  Kiss92 , a station of SPH Media! Follow he...

For Friday Forecast this week, we share a variety of events and activities that you could check out, like: Sitting at the edge of your seat while watching 4 world-class illusionists in Now You See Me Live at the Sands Theatre, mingling with other singles at the Anti-Valentines' Coffee Rave at Museum of Ice-Cream, and journeying to the west to enjoy the festive celebrations at Chinese Garden at Jur...

Today on Travel Thursday, we discover Books For Cooks , a bookshop in London that sells cookbooks, and 3-course lunches (using recipes taken from these cookbooks) for just £10. Find out more in this episode of Kiss Cafe's daily podcast! Kiss Cafe by Charmaine Phua happens on weekdays, 1pm to 4pm on Kiss92 , a station of SPH Media! Follow her on social media for food recommendations and more:...

On today's Food For Thought, Charmaine shares fun facts about the Fortune Pot a.k.a.  Pencai ahead of the Lunar New Year, and an inspirational quote from Mahershala Ali of Moonlight and Green Book , who celebrates his 52nd birthday today. Find out more in this episode of Kiss Cafe's daily podcast! Kiss Cafe by Charmaine Phua happens on weekdays, 1pm to 4pm on  Kiss92 , a station of SPH M...

For Friday Forecast this week, we share a variety of events and activities that you could check out, like: Spending Valentines' Day with Carrie Chong & Yumiko Kayahara at Luckin Coffee, soaking in the Lunar New Year vibes at River Hongbao , and getting your hands on the limited edition CNY flavours at Gelato Messina Singapore from 16th Feb! Find out more in this episode of Kiss Cafe's daily po...

Today on Travel Thursday, we discover a town in France, where they hold the annual Fête du Citron , or Lemon Festival, which attracts over 250,000 visitors each year. Find out more in this episode of Kiss Cafe's daily podcast! Kiss Cafe by Charmaine Phua happens on weekdays, 1pm to 4pm on Kiss92 , a station of SPH Media! Follow her on social media for food recommendations and more: ☛ Instagr...

Which does Singapore prefer: Hae Bee Hiam Prawn Rolls or Kuih Bangkit? Listen to find out, and get all the best fan recommendations for CNY snacks in Singapore! Midday Munchies is a weekly food segment (every Wednesday) on Kiss Cafe by Charmaine Phua. Tune in to the show live on weekdays, 1pm to 4pm on Kiss92 , a station of SPH Media! Follow her on social media for food recommendations and more: ☛...

For Tasty Tuesday today, Charmaine shares a few recommendations for your festive feasting!  Enjoy the spicy, tangy and umami flavours of Thailand as part of your CNY celebrations, with the CNY specials from  IM JAI by Pun Im , and Stock your freezer with some frozen Ngoh Hiang from Mother-In-Law Food , so you're ready for unexpected hungry visitors this CNY! Find out more in this episode...

On today's Food For Thought, Charmaine shares fun facts about Love Letters (a.k.a. Kuih Kapit ) ahead of the Lunar New Year & Valentines' Day, and an inspirational quote from actor and director, Michael B. Jordan, who celebrates his 39th birthday today. Find out more in this episode of Kiss Cafe's daily podcast! Kiss Cafe by Charmaine Phua happens on weekdays, 1pm to 4pm on  Kiss92 , a st...

For Friday Forecast this week, we share a variety of events and activities that you could check out, like: putting together your own (free) LEGO Rose stalk at the LEGO Botanicals Bloom Bar   supporting the return of arthouse cinema at Filmhouse @ Golden Mile Tower, and enjoying the flying displays at Weekend@Airshow ! Find out more in this episode of Kiss Cafe's daily podcast! Kiss Cafe by Ch...

Today on Travel Thursday, we discover 10 of the cheapest destinations to travel to from Singapore in 2026, AND a Cheapest Destination Planner tool by Skyscanner that helps you find the best flight prices by month too! Find out more in this episode of Kiss Cafe's daily podcast! Kiss Cafe by Charmaine Phua happens on weekdays, 1pm to 4pm on Kiss92 , a station of SPH Media! Follow her on social media...

For Tasty Wednesday today, Charmaine shares a few recommendations for your festive feasting!  Enjoy a lux upgrade to your Yusheng with caviar & lobster options, plus Glutinous Rice with Foie Gras & Truffle this CNY with Shisen Hantan by Chen Kentaro ,  Feast on a wide array of delicacies like Truffle Sambal Prawn Rolls & Traditional Radish Cake from Shangri-La Singapore , and...

This week on Chef Bites, Chef Anh Sung-Jae of Mosu talks to us about Hanwoo Beef , now that it has officially begun exports to Singapore! Plus, he shares more about his journey as a judge on Culinary Class Wars.  Listen to the podcast to find out more! Kiss Cafe by Charmaine Phua happens on weekdays, 1pm to 4pm on Kiss92 , a station of SPH Media! Follow her on social media for food recommenda...

On today's Food For Thought, Charmaine shares fun facts about Mandarin Oranges ahead of the Lunar New Year, and an inspirational quote from Shakira, who celebrates her 49th birthday today. Find out more in this episode of Kiss Cafe's daily podcast! Kiss Cafe by Charmaine Phua happens on weekdays, 1pm to 4pm on  Kiss92 , a station of SPH Media! Follow her on social media for food recommendatio...

For Friday Forecast this week, we share a variety of events and activities that you could check out, like: the Fried Chicken Society at  Revolution Wine Bistro , with Chloe of New Station Rice Bar as their upcoming guest chef this coming week  partying it up at the National Stadium for HSBC SVNS Singapore 2026 , and catching the last couple of days of the Light to Night Festival 2026 ! F...

Today on Travel Thursday, we discover a place in South Korea, where for only a few hours across a few days a year, can you find a path that opens up during extreme low-tides, between 2 islands of Jindo and Modo.  Find out more in this episode of Kiss Cafe's daily podcast! Kiss Cafe by Charmaine Phua happens on weekdays, 1pm to 4pm on Kiss92 , a station of SPH Media! Follow her on social media...

For Tasty Tuesday today, Charmaine shares a few recommendations for your festive feasting!  Enjoy a taste France this CNY with the Gold Ingots of Prosperity ( aka Pineapple Financiers ) from Goodwood Park Hotel , Discover the new Nian Gao Tart flavour from Singapore Marriott Tang Plaza Hotel , and Find out more about the gorgeous flower-garden-like Golden Fortune Turnip Cake from QIN Restaura...