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Makan Kakis with Denise Tan

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Makan Kakis - Because Good friends Share Good Food! You're invited to join Denise & her rolling panel of well-loved local culinary personalities on their weekly adventures in glorious gluttony, tempting you with local eats that can't be beat! New episodes can be heard on-air every Thursday from 11am, exclusively on GOLD 905, with repeats Friday & through the weekend. Or you can also visit the Makan Kakis Blog for all the delicious details: https://makankakiswithdenise.wordpress.com/The views and opinions shared during this podcast series are those of the hosts and guests and do not necessarily...

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Jul 2, 2026

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UNIQUE OLD-SCHOOL HANDMADE SOTONG BALL SOUP 20.02.2025

My new foodie friends are the dynamic duo Tinoq Russell Goh and Dylan Chan, the pair behind the lifestyle brand  Pasir Pangjang Boy. Today, they recommend an all-time favourite - traditional handmade sotong ball seafood soup . Listen now for all the delicious, comforting details! See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

CHAT WITH NEW MAKAN KAKI AUDREY LUO - PART 1 30.01.2025

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BEST OYSTER OMELETTE RECOMMENDED BY AUDREY LUO 30.01.2025

Our new Makan Kaki @extraudreynary  of forthcoming show  @fortytude40 stands by her claim that this is the best oyster omelette in Singapore! Listen to find out why now. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

CHAT WITH NEW MAKAN KAKI AUDREY LUO - PART 2 30.01.2025

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TASTY TRADITIONAL HAINANESE BEEF NOODLES 23.01.2025

Hello Makan Kakis! Hope you're hungry, cos here's a hearty Hainanese beef noodle treat that's trational & tasty! As recommended by the duo behind lifestyle brand The Pasir Panjang Boy & new snack range Krispilala , Tinoq & Dylan! See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

NEW MAKAN KAKIS - PASIR PANJANG BOY (PART 1) 23.01.2025

Hi Makan Kakis! Meet our new Foodie Friends & dynamic duo behind Pasir Panjang Boy , Tinoq Russell Goh and Dylan Chan! The pair are lifestyle influencers with their talented fingers in many pies, spanning beauty, fashion, travel and of course, food. In fact, they've just launched their new snack brand & they're here to tell us about these dangerously addictive tempeh crisps inspired by our...

NEW MAKAN KAKIS - PASIR PANJANG BOY (PART 2) 23.01.2025

Welcome to Part 2 of our chat with the duo behind lifestyle brand The Pasir Panjang Boy! Tinoq & Dylan had years of experience in the beauty and fashion industries before they decided to venture into the world of F&B. Here, we find out more about their philantropic work, hawker social enterprises & more. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

TOP 10 BEST EATS OF 2024 - PART 3 16.01.2025

Hi Makan Kakis, welcome to the finale of this 3-part special, looking back at the best eats of 2024. Here are your TOP 3, featuring glutinous rice ball soup, soup kambing and chapati! See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

TOP 10 BEST EATS OF 2024 - PART 2 09.01.2025

Hi Makan Kakis, let's continue taking a little look back at 2024’s most popular makan recommendations with this 2nd part of our special. On today's menu:  coffee/ stall that also serves up bespoke healthy drinks, heritage brand Nyonya glutinous rice dumplings & excellent braised duck rice. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

TOP 10 BEST EATS OF 2024 - PART 1 09.01.2025

Hi Makan Kakis, Happy 2025! As we kick off the new year, we’re taking a little look back at 2024’s most popular makan recommendations. Which hawker stalls and local delights had your mouths watering and your bellies bursting? Listen now for this first part of a three-part series! On today's menu: vegetarian Indian food from a century-old instutution, nostalgic Hakka cuisine, Prata...

CRISPY-BOTTOMED CLAYPOT RICE PACKED WITH INGREDIENTS 19.12.2024

We have new Makan Kakis, the dynamic duo behind lifestyle brand Pasir Panjang Boy , Tinoq Russell Goh & Dylan Chan who not only have successful careers in beauty & fashion, they are also impeccable hosts and cooks, as demonstrated through their wildly successful private dining experience. We'll be hearing more about their work next year, but for now, enjoy their recommendation for this exc...

DECADENT OXTAIL CURRY DEBAL - JUST IN TIME FOR X'MAS! 12.12.2024

Our Makan Kaki & co-founder of shrimp paste chicken concept Har Har Chicken, Bevin Desker is flying the flag high for his Eurasian cuisine with this recommendation. You may be familiar with spicy, zingy curry debal (also known as curry devil and usually made with chicken), but have you tried meltingly tender oxtail curry debal? It's a devilishly prepared with bacon, sausages, vegetables &...

INDONESIAN SNACKS, NASI PADANG, SOUPS & MORE IN S'PORE! 05.12.2024

Hi Makan Kakis, Lyn Lee of Awfully Chocolate returns with a recommendation for excellent Indonesian food including Nasi Padang with unique dishes like green chilli beef tendon! Deep-fried street snacks like stuffed tofu, battered tempeh and bakwan sayur (veggie fritters) are also on the menu of this popular Lucky Plaza eatery that specialises in a variety of (soto) soups. Listen & download thi...

MUST-TRY FRIED HOKKIEN MEE 28.11.2024

Our Makan Kaki Chef Sherwin Poon of Scotts Grill is self-confessed obsessed with Hokkien Mee - it's his favourite hawker food and with years of eating and cooking (he does an inspired lobster and sakura ebi pasta at his restaurant), he is confident new-kid-on-the-block Ah Jie Hokkien Mee is one of the best around. Listen to find out why! See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

TRADITIONAL CLAYPOT TURTLE SOUP, ANYONE? 21.11.2024

Chef Marvas Ng of Path returns to share his go-to spot for bubbling claypot turtle soup - something Denise had never tried before till now! It's all about the delicate balance of herbs and turtle textures for Chef Marvas, so have a listen and go check out this turtle soup institution in Geylang! See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

MASTERCHEF SG WINNER INDERPAL SINGH'S NASI LEMAK CHOICE! 14.11.2024

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COMFORTING PRAWN MEE WITH A TRADITIONAL, HOMEY TASTE 24.10.2024

Co-founder of Har Har Chicken, Lennard Yeong loves these prawn noodles that are crafted with so much care. The taste is light but flavourful and after shadowing the lady behind these noodles for his CNA story , he has newfound appreciation for the dish! See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

SCOTTS GRILL CHEF SHERWIN POON PART 2 17.10.2024

In part 2 of our chat, Chef Sherwin Poon shares his hawker favourites and recommends a simple, but far from basic prawn noodles that he grew up eating. Adding kway teow and lots of chilli paste elevates the hae mee to beyond just simplicity in a bowl! See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

SCOTTS GRILL CHEF SHERWIN POON PART 1 17.10.2024

How did this 26-year-old chef work his way to helming the kitchen of the brand new grill concept by The Les Amis Group? Chef Sherwin Poon speaks with wisdom and passion beyond his tender years, sharing his vision for his restaurant and staff, as well as what diners can expect at Scotts Grill. He also shares why the late basketball star Kobe Bryant would be on his fantasy dinner party guest list, i...

SIMPLE BUT SUPER TASTY PRAWN MEE 17.10.2024

Head Chef of Scotts Grill, Sherwin Poon grew up eating this prawn mee and he loves it for its simplicity and nostalgia. But make no mistake, it's simple but really robust, umami and satisfying, thanks to the punchy chilli paste! See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

CATCH UP WITH MASTERCHEF SG 2'S CHEF VASUNTHARA PART 1 27.09.2024

Remember Vasunthara Ramasamy from Masterchef Singapore Season 2? She's kept busy with her private dining experience Cutlery Optional and she shares what we can expect from her home-based business. Along the way, we chat about a wide range of food-related topics, what fascinates her about cooking and why she wants to feed people! See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

CATCH UP WITH MASTERCHEF SG 2'S CHEF VASUNTHARA PART 2 27.09.2024

Masterchef Singapore Season 2's Vasunthara Ramasamy shares her top 3 ingredients/ utensils - must-haves in her kitchen; why the late Anthony Bourdain would be invited to her fantasy dinner party, the food she'd serve and music she'd play; plus her must-try makan recommendation involves old-school Hainanese-Western food. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

AMAZING AMK HAINANESE WESTERN FOOD STALL 27.09.2024

Jumping right into Chef Vasun's rediscovery of a childhood favourite - Hainanese-style Western food. The crispy chicken cutlet is a winner at this Ang Mo Kio stall - it used to be at late-night-haunt S11, but has now relocated. Listen for the details! See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

MUMBAI CELEBRITY CHEF VARUN INAMDAR PART 3 23.09.2024

Chef Varun recommends his current favourite places to eat at in Mumbai - from Coastal cuisine, to Sri Lankan to Indo-Chinese food, he's got you covered! See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

MUMBAI CELEBRITY CHEF VARUN INAMDAR PART 2 23.09.2024

Varun Inamdar is a celebrity chef who has had many celebrity encounters himself. Here, he shares why then-US President Barak Obama literally saved his career, how he got invited into Celine Dion's hotel room and details of his fantasy dinner scenario - it boasts a star-studded guest list guaranteed to get discussions flowing! See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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