Kiss Café with Charmaine Phua

On today's Food For Thought, Charmaine shares fun facts about Chamomile Tea, and an inspirational quote about pressure from Jose Mourinho, who celebrates his 63rd 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 recommendations and mor...

For Friday Forecast this week, we share a variety of events and activities that you could check out, like: collect free red packets with unique designs at various museums around Singapore with the 2026 Museum Roundtable Hongbao Campaign ,  visit the baby capybaras at River Wonders , even enter for free if you're born in January (T&Cs apply), and find out more about what the new Termi...

Today on Travel Thursday, we discover a place near Hangzhou where you can paddle on a kayak through a lake that resembles a vibrant Matcha-like green - and it's all natural! 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: ☛ Instag...

Which does Singapore prefer for their Vietnamese Noodles: Pho or Bun Cha? Listen to find out, and get all the best fan recommendations for Vietnamese Noodles 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...

This week on Chef Bites, Chef Violet Oon shares all about her journey, her devotion to heritage cuisine, what it's like working on Violet Oon Singapore & Bibik Violet  with family, her favourite food memory and more.  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 f...

On today's Food For Thought, Charmaine shares fun facts about Pineapples, and an inspirational quote from Dolly Parton, who celebrates her 80th 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 recommendations and more: ☛ Instagram: @ch...

On today's Food For Thought, Charmaine shares fun facts about Miso, and an inspirational quote from Jeff Bezos, the founder of Amazon, who turns 62 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 recommendations and more: ☛ Instagram: @charmai...

For Friday Forecast this week, we share a variety of events and activities that you could check out, like: the upcoming fundraiser at Dirty Supper for Sri Lanka's cyclone relief, featuring Chefs Elizabeth Norris, Rishi Naleendra & Peter Smit, celebrate Bloody Mary month with a flight of cocktails at St. Regis Bar Singapore , and watch Disney's Beauty and the Beast: The Musical , live on stage!...

Today on Travel Thursday, we discover a place where you can watch Atlantic Puffins in their burrows, count more sheep than human inhabitants, visit fjords and experience raw untouched nature! 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...

Which does Singapore prefer for their Hainanese Curry Rice: Chicken Cutlet or Braised Pork? Listen to find out, and get all the best fan recommendations for Hainanese Curry Rice 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 f...

For Tasty Tuesday today, Charmaine talks about a super value-for-money high tea buffet, available daily at Lao Beijing , what the best dishes are, and when the best days to go are. 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: @c...

On today's Food For Thought, Charmaine shares fun facts about Paprika, and an inspirational quote from Diane Keaton, who would have celebrated her 80th 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 recommendations and more: ☛ Instag...

For Friday Forecast this week, we share a variety of events and activities that you could check out, like: the Christmas Train Show at the Flower Dome, in case you aren't willing to say bye to Christmas yet,  relive your childhood with a life-size PAC-MAN maze and more at the ACC9SS: PAC-MAN Carnival , and explore more on wellness and self-care at the Sunday Social Market RE:SET edition at Pa...

Which does Singapore prefer: Boiled or Fried Fishballs & Fishcakes? Listen to find out, and get all the best fan recommendations for these 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: ☛ Ins...

For Tasty Tuesday today, Charmaine talks about the Straits Times Food team's list of Best Food & Drinks in 2025 . 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: @charmphua ☛ Website: www.charmainephu...

On today's Food For Thought, Charmaine shares the Spanish tradition of consuming grapes for luck at the stroke of midnight for the new year, and an inspirational quote from Jude Law, who celebrates his 53rd 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 s...

For Friday Forecast this week, we share a variety of events and activities that you could check out on New Year's Eve to usher in 2026, from: an Izakaya feast at Neon Pigeon  featuring A5 Wagyu Kushiyaki, a party with a view at SKAI Bar , with a chance to win a 1-night stay at Swissôtel The Stamford, and a free-flow cocktails, beers, wines & spirits party at Nutmeg & Clove . Fin...

Which does Singapore prefer: Mont Blanc or Tiramisu? Listen to find out, and get all the best fan recommendations for these desserts 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...

On today's Food For Thought, Charmaine shares some fun facts about chestnuts (since everyone's been singing about roasting it over open fires during the festive season), and an inspirational quote from Meghan Trainor, who celebrates her 32nd 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, from: The Chinatown Winter Solstice Celebration for 冬至 and glutinous rice balls, to Dopamine Land for a happiness triggering experience, and a pet-friendly gathering at Holland Village for the Big Furry Festival ! Find out more in this episode of Kiss Cafe's daily podcast! Kiss Cafe by Charmaine...

Which does Singapore prefer for their Chicken Chop: Black Pepper sauce or Mushroom sauce? Listen to find out, and get all the best fan recommendations for Chicken Chop 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 recomm...

For Tasty Tuesday today, Charmaine shares a few recommendations for your festive feasting!  Tuck into a takeaway gourmet roast or a New Year's Eve Tapas buffet from Pan Pacific Orchard , and Enjoy gourmet treats from Singapore Marriott Tang Plaza Hotel in the comfort of your own home. Find out more in this episode of the podcast! Kiss Cafe by Charmaine Phua happens on weekdays, 1pm to 4pm on...

On today's Food For Thought, Charmaine shares some fun facts about Saffron, and an inspirational quote from Adam Brody of The O.C & Nobody Wants This fame, who celebrates his 46th 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 re...

For Friday Forecast this week, we share a variety of Christmas-related events that you could check out, from: Christmas Wonderland at Gardens By The Bay, Togetherland by World Christmas Market, and The Christmas edition of Public Garden ! 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! Follo...

Today on Travel Thursday, Charmaine talks about the latest trend Gen-Zs in Malaysia seem to be excited about - a Youth Retirement Home in Gopeng, Perak! 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: ☛ Instagram: @charmainephua ☛...