MANILA, PHILIPPINES — Singapore Tourism Board (STB) is bringing the ultimate gastronomic experience to the Philippines this September.
For the first time ever, a selection of Singapore’s best restaurants are coming to Manila for a monthlong culinary takeover. From traditional favorites, contemporary Singaporean delights, to innovative modern Singapore cuisine, Filipino foodies can bite into a series of Singapore pop-ups organized by the STB at The Grid in Rockwell Powerplant Mall, Makati City.
This special culinary experience is the Manila edition of the 29th Singapore Food Festival (SFF).
STB Philippines Area Director Ruby Liu said, “Now that tourism has resumed for Singapore, STB is excited to present the Manila edition of the Singapore Food Festival to Filipinos hungry for a taste of Singapore. Our unique line up of Singapore chefs and restaurants offers a little something for everyone. From heritage Singaporean cuisine to contemporary and innovative dishes that reimagine Singaporean food, we look forward to this diverse, eclectic mix whetting the appetites of Filipino foodies and enticing them to visit Singapore to experience more.”
Mark your calendars and check out the participating establishments you can look forward to seeing at The Grid next couple of weeks:
Keng Eng Kee Seafood (September 02 to 04)
From its beginnings as a hawker stall in the ’70s along Old Havelock Road, Keng Eng Kee Seafood has grown through the years to become a Michelin-Plated institution when it comes to Zi Char cuisine. Zi Char – which literally translates to “cook and fry” – is a popular cooking style in Singapore inspired by home-cooked food, and is a favorite to be shared by friends and family.
The Elephant Room (September 02 to 30)
The Elephant Room is a culture-forward cocktail bar inspired by the culture, trade, people, and history of Singapore’s Little India. From ingredients sourced in and around the Tekka Market – Singapore’s largest wet market, to their uncommon roster of spirits, their ambition is simple: to share the richness, color, and delight of an under-documented culture to the world one drink and plate at a time.
The Coconut Club (September 09 to 11)
First opened in 2016, The Coconut Club is known throughout Singapore for their signature Nasi Lemak. The Michelin Bib Gourmand awarded dish is made with coconut-infused steamed Jasmine rice served alongside organic chicken thigh marinaded for 12-hours in a blend of spices known as rempah. The meal is then tied together with their aromatic, sweet, and savory take on sambal – a sauce made with a blend of chili peppers.
Blue Smoke (September 16 to 18)
Blue Smoke is a smokehouse that serves barbecue in a modern Singapore style – celebrating Singaporean cuisine by creatively elevating local flavors in contemporary, unexpected ways. This culinary movement has come to be known as “Mod-Sin.” Among their offerings, one highlight is the Rendang Wagyu Brisket, slow smoked for 18 hours, and charcoal grilled over lychee wood.
New Ubin Seafood (September 23 to 25)
New Ubin Seafood is another big name when it comes to Zi Char. New Ubin Seafood – a new fast dining concept under the New Ubin Seafood group – is dedicated to offering “truly Singaporean meals for one.” Their dishes offer a new and unexpected spin on Singaporean food. Signature meals include their Heart Attack Fried Rice – fried rice cooked with beef fat and drippings, and the Boss Bee Hoon – rice vermicelli noodles cooked with egg and fish cakes.
A Local Twist on Singaporean Favorites
Complementing the Singaporean establishments is a selection of local restaurants offering their own takes on Singapore fare. The roster of restaurants includes BYRD Tubs – Rice (September 05 to 07), China Mommy (September 12 to 14), BYRD Tubs – Noodles (September 19 to 21), and Your Local (September 26 to 30).
Catch the SFF 2022 Pop-Up organized by the Singapore Tourism Board for the whole month of September. For more from SFF 2022, visit Singapore and enjoy a feast of over 70 gastronomic experiences based on the pillars of heritage, contemporary and innovation. Click here for updates on Singapore Food Festival, visiting chefs, and partner establishments.
