TRYING SINGAPORE FOOD: We Live In Hawker Centres Now (first time in Chinatown 2022)

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  • We’ve arrived in Singapore and we’re very excited to explore this city/country and dive deep into its food culture. Most people that visit Singapore will tell you that 1. Singapore is very safe and clean and 2. the food is great, which made us very excited! Food is deeply rooted in Singaporean culture with its over 110 hawker centres providing pretty much any dish that you could wish for.
    In this video we spend a day in Singapore’s Chinatown, starting with a classic Singapore breakfast and then exploring the People Park’s Complex and Chinatown Complex, two famous hawker centres. To round the day off we then head to 99 Old Trees to try some of their durian desserts. We had such a great day and can’t wait to explore Singapore in the next videos!
    In this video:
    0:00 We've made it to Singapore!
    0:40 Kaya toast breakfast at Tong Ah Eating House
    3:21 Two popular hawker centres in Chinatown
    4:44 The history of hawker centres in Singapore
    5:36 Entering People’s Park Complex
    7:23 Trying fried snacks at People’s Park
    9:28 Chinatown Complex
    10:11 Char siew and soya chicken at Chinatown Complex
    11:33 Trying Durian desserts at 99 Old Trees
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  • @ZoeandSimon
    @ZoeandSimon  2 ปีที่แล้ว +19

    Hi there 👋 Have a favourite Singaporean dish or food spot recommendation? Let everyone know down below ⬇️ We hope you enjoyed this video! If you want to see more videos of our time in Singapore, please subscribe 🤗

    • @bensgoodeats1493
      @bensgoodeats1493 2 ปีที่แล้ว

      th-cam.com/video/RS9X4w0P-gY/w-d-xo.html. This is my favourite at Hong Lim food centre just near Chinatown MRT. Stall at 02-17.

    • @bensgoodeats1493
      @bensgoodeats1493 2 ปีที่แล้ว +4

      For chicken rice try stall B1-35 at Golden Mile Food Centre. Try Hokkien mee at B1-34. My favoutites.

    • @bensgoodeats1493
      @bensgoodeats1493 2 ปีที่แล้ว +5

      For dinner just go Newton food centre. So many seafood.Order sambal stingray and fried oyster.

    • @bensgoodeats1493
      @bensgoodeats1493 2 ปีที่แล้ว +4

      Try Murtabak and mutton briyani at Zam Zam just across the road from the famous sultan mosque .

    • @aloysiuseng8086
      @aloysiuseng8086 2 ปีที่แล้ว +4

      Goreng pisang (deep fried battered banana) from Toa Payoh, Mee Rebus from Ang Mo Kio.. Kway chap is something more local- innards braised with soy sauce served with thick rice noodles.. Also, there are a few craft breweries about if you’re into beers..

  • @arianrolex6456
    @arianrolex6456 ปีที่แล้ว +15

    When you’re Singaporean and eat food liddat everyday but still watching this for some reason.

  • @japrpg
    @japrpg 2 ปีที่แล้ว +79

    Very rare to see people eating durian for the 1st time NOT having a violent reaction to the taste. And Zoe is right, it is an acquired taste like funky cheese. A good durian smells and hits you in the face on first bite, but lotsa character deeper in.

    • @ZoeandSimon
      @ZoeandSimon  2 ปีที่แล้ว +9

      I think for many people it's hard to get past the initial smell. We've passed many durian stalls on our trips in Asia, so I think we were quite well prepared 😁

    • @doriswaddington2418
      @doriswaddington2418 2 ปีที่แล้ว +3

      My husband is English and he loves it

    • @IA100KPDT
      @IA100KPDT 2 ปีที่แล้ว

      for durians, I only go for fresh fruits. the rest is no no for me.

    • @raynmo674
      @raynmo674 ปีที่แล้ว +5

      Thats likely because when most westerners try durian, they get the Thai version which is alot more intense and less sweet. The Indonesian and malaysian(which are more commonly used in Singapore) are much sweater and less pungent.

  • @cuclainne
    @cuclainne 2 ปีที่แล้ว +23

    Durian ice cream is another good way of trying durian for the first time. Most of our foreign visitors are treated to that first before the fruit. My Swedish husband likes the creamy texture - we also have a durian tree in our garden.
    You can visit the hawker centre at Geylang Serai for nasi padang or even have it at Hajjah Maimunah.

    • @ZoeandSimon
      @ZoeandSimon  2 ปีที่แล้ว +3

      Yeah we like trying different durian desserts and snacks now, we've also tried durian ice cream and it's good 🙂

    • @RainingDarkChocolate
      @RainingDarkChocolate 2 ปีที่แล้ว

      @@ZoeandSimon Singaporean here. I love durian ice cream, but the fruit itself is too much for me 😂

  • @jimjones3777
    @jimjones3777 2 ปีที่แล้ว +31

    Whoa, haven't been to Singapore in ages, but this really makes me want to go back! Great video! 😊

    • @ZoeandSimon
      @ZoeandSimon  2 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      Thank you! Yeah it's quickly become one of our favourite cities to visit 😁

  • @ThisAbledLivingYol
    @ThisAbledLivingYol 2 ปีที่แล้ว +7

    Great video! Welcome to Singapore. Hope u guys enjoy yourselves here.

  • @kushal809
    @kushal809 2 ปีที่แล้ว +5

    Awesome video 🔥🔥👍❤️❤️❤️

  • @WiseOwl_so_1d_like_to_think
    @WiseOwl_so_1d_like_to_think ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Great analogy of acquired taste for durian to appreciation for strong cheese! 👏👏👏

  • @ha-ns9rf
    @ha-ns9rf ปีที่แล้ว +2

    love love love this vlog style and hope you enjoyed ur visit to singapore!

    • @ZoeandSimon
      @ZoeandSimon  ปีที่แล้ว

      Thank you, glad you enjoyed our video 😊 We really enjoyed our time in Singapore and we hope to be back soon!

  • @TravelWithMarti
    @TravelWithMarti 2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Great vlog!, Love your videos 🔥🔥👍❤️❤️

  • @singaporeLOL
    @singaporeLOL 10 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

    Hi Zoe and Simon, U guys had actually explored all the large food centres in Chinatown vicinity!
    Glad U enjoyed your Char Siew Pork Rice (BBQ Pork with Rice) at Chinatown Complex Market and Food Centre.
    U were sharp to see the cleanliness, the pictureque streetscape, in our sunny island!
    Zoe, U were spot on - when U said that in our hawker centre, U can find a wide mix of Asian tastes under 1 roof!

    • @ZoeandSimon
      @ZoeandSimon  10 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

      We definitely had a great time exploring all the different food centres 😁

    • @singaporeLOL
      @singaporeLOL 10 หลายเดือนก่อน

      @@ZoeandSimon
      Cheers to your future travel fun in Singapore!

  • @exs1803
    @exs1803 ปีที่แล้ว +6

    Both you guys are spot on about the durians. Its a cultivated taste for many and just like other strong flavoured "pungent" food, one will grow to love it over time once the taste buds get used to it. Then you will dream of, crave for durians lol Happy to see you both enjoying the sights and sounds and the tastes. Eating is like a national pastime in SIngapore.

    • @ZoeandSimon
      @ZoeandSimon  ปีที่แล้ว

      We haven't got to the stage yet where we're dreaming of durians, but we can definitely see the appeal 😁

  • @cursendra
    @cursendra ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Im so glad you bothered to learn how to order local coffee and went for a great alternative for durians to give it a chance. Also, thanks for showing the side of a more local scene in a touristy place!

  • @TheWigglewiggleyeah
    @TheWigglewiggleyeah 2 ปีที่แล้ว +3

    Great vlog!

  • @hilmir
    @hilmir ปีที่แล้ว +1

    singapore's back alleys are so unique. so keep appreciating them, my guy. you are not weird at all, many ppl have photoshoots in them.

  • @TVBMain
    @TVBMain 2 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    Great reviews! Hope you enjoyed the food here :)

    • @ZoeandSimon
      @ZoeandSimon  2 ปีที่แล้ว

      Thank you! Yes, we enjoyed the food in SG a lot, such a great variety!

  • @kushal809
    @kushal809 2 ปีที่แล้ว +5

    Love your videos 🔥🔥👍❤️❤️

  • @hloc
    @hloc 2 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    Most stalls are open in the Evening... And its really really pack during dinner time...

  • @faradaycool4058
    @faradaycool4058 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Thank you for promoting Singapore !

    • @ZoeandSimon
      @ZoeandSimon  ปีที่แล้ว +1

      We'll definitely be back! 😊

    • @faradaycool4058
      @faradaycool4058 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      @@ZoeandSimon Please do. All are welcome !

  • @shurinhaha
    @shurinhaha ปีที่แล้ว +2

    Yes, that is exactly how I feel about cheese. I love your analogy!

  • @sngjoolian
    @sngjoolian ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Enjoy
    Thks for being with us SG

  • @johnchang774
    @johnchang774 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Oh, eating cheese, never thought of that, that was a very good analogy!

  • @andrewlee1579
    @andrewlee1579 2 ปีที่แล้ว +3

    You guys sure do your research..........good job! Have fun!

  • @David-rz9dt
    @David-rz9dt ปีที่แล้ว +3

    Local Singaporean here, welcome to our Food haven city. Its a real melting pot of cultures. Zoe was spot on about the Cheese and Durian experience. You should get a savvy local friend/youtuber to bring you to the famed hotspots(something to bare in mind for your next trip I guess since I only saw this when I got back from my trip). Never eat the mediocre variety when trying something new, best to go to the famed/notoriously well received places. Chicken rice is the soul food in these parts. Everyone has their own take on a dish. Hope you had a great experience here to warrant a 2nd trip.

    • @ZoeandSimon
      @ZoeandSimon  ปีที่แล้ว

      Thank you, we really enjoyed our time in Singapore and we'll definitely be back! And yeah, exploring with locals is always the best way to go 😊

    • @David-rz9dt
      @David-rz9dt ปีที่แล้ว

      I commented on other traveller's videos here too. You should check out Mark Weins, Ghib Ojisan and Eatbook youtube channels for a starter for your next food pilgrimage here. Any recommendations from your home country?

    • @David-rz9dt
      @David-rz9dt ปีที่แล้ว

      Oh and I forgot. Singaporean business are notorious for not updating their work days even on google or facebook business pages. So best to talk to locals online or meet up with them to bring you around or update you on the latest opening times for hotspots.

  • @josephtan4328
    @josephtan4328 2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Thank you for sharing 🙂

    • @ZoeandSimon
      @ZoeandSimon  2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      Thanks for watching! 😊

  • @wendyy6316
    @wendyy6316 2 ปีที่แล้ว +3

    Hello Zoe and Simon, new viewer here. I saw the Franzbrötchen from your other video shot in Hamburg, and I wanted to suggest the Luo Song from Lavender bakery (Orchard ION or Jewel Changi. It is a very simple buttery pastry and only available around 3pm. The bakery is based in Malaysia and we are lucky to have them open shops here. Also sorry cos I'm not sure if you are still in Singapore. I'm enjoying your contents :)

    • @ZoeandSimon
      @ZoeandSimon  2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      Thank you! We're glad you're enjoying our videos! 😊 We're not in Singapore anymore, but we'll have to give Lavender a try next time 🙂

  • @Gurugurustan
    @Gurugurustan ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Kaya toast set is a good start for a video about Singapore food culture. :)

    • @ZoeandSimon
      @ZoeandSimon  ปีที่แล้ว

      It was a great breakfast too 😁

  • @conniec2869
    @conniec2869 2 ปีที่แล้ว +6

    Hope you had a great time in Singapore. Just a feedback, for the soft boil eggs with kaya toast, a dash of dark soya sauce is enough. Too much would be too salty.

    • @ZoeandSimon
      @ZoeandSimon  2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      Haha yeah, we may have overdone it a bit, but it was still really good! 😁

    • @teosingapore3609
      @teosingapore3609 2 ปีที่แล้ว

      Generally, we eat the soft boil eggs separately from the toasts..Connie was right, not too much black sauce…half a teaspoon with a dash of pepper would be perfect

  • @MommyFiras
    @MommyFiras ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Warm greetings from Indonesia
    Thanks Brother and Sista for sharing wonderful Singapore
    Wish you always healthy and happy
    God bless you and family

    • @ZoeandSimon
      @ZoeandSimon  ปีที่แล้ว +1

      Thank you! We'll also be posting videos from Indinesia soon! 🙂 Stay safe!

  • @suayhughes8103
    @suayhughes8103 2 ปีที่แล้ว +14

    I’ve been to Singapore small country and very clean. Enjoy your day guys and be safe!

    • @ZoeandSimon
      @ZoeandSimon  2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      Thank you! 🙂 Stay safe!

  • @weshz2429
    @weshz2429 2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Super like your vlog👍🤩🤩🤩

  • @jeanniechew1293
    @jeanniechew1293 2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Good video! Narrative is good. 👍

    • @ZoeandSimon
      @ZoeandSimon  2 ปีที่แล้ว

      Thank you! Glad you enjoyed the video 🙂

  • @sayhitobobby
    @sayhitobobby ปีที่แล้ว

    Oh my gosh! 😵 49? No way? Total stud! ❤❤❤❤

  • @foodleveling
    @foodleveling ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Nice food guide bro

  • @JohnJohn-pc9ki
    @JohnJohn-pc9ki 2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Welcome to Singapore! Hope you like it here. Enjoy and have fun!

  • @leewn2319
    @leewn2319 2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Maxwell Food Centre is our 1st hawker centre. The British governor gather the hawkers there to make centralize them and provide hawkers with a roof over their heads. Years later it was converted to a proper hawker Centre.

    • @ZoeandSimon
      @ZoeandSimon  2 ปีที่แล้ว

      Good to know! We also go there in our next video 🙂

  • @stevenelson3515
    @stevenelson3515 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    Another great food center in the area is Hong Lim. My two favorite stalls there are Sungei RoadTrishaw Laksa (but I get the fruit juice mee siam) and Outram Char Kway Teow.

    • @ZoeandSimon
      @ZoeandSimon  ปีที่แล้ว

      Spunds good, thanks for the recommendation!

  • @kennySg101
    @kennySg101 2 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    It is a multi- cultural asian society. Westerners will be impressed by the different types of food. Durian is good taste if u buy the good one, quite costly though. Try peranakan food which is unique to SG and MY.
    Unique to SG curry fish head, chicken rice, chilli crab. Visit hindu temple, mosque in kampong glam and chinese temple in bugis.

  • @shengdota9584
    @shengdota9584 2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    due to lower supply of durian when its not in season, hence you would probably be paying x2 for the same quality you get during the season. Also, It is true that the quality is not as good because normally we import from plantations where the best crops are aligned to be harvested at the same time due to bulk orders.

    • @ZoeandSimon
      @ZoeandSimon  2 ปีที่แล้ว

      Ah, good to know! 🙂

  • @nash198419
    @nash198419 2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Come over to 99 old trees .. let ur durian adventure begin ✊

  • @khinweepang
    @khinweepang 2 ปีที่แล้ว +3

    May to August is durian season.
    We are now in the peak of 2022's durian season. Quality is amazing.
    Grab a fresh durian. Don't wait any longer!

    • @ZoeandSimon
      @ZoeandSimon  2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      We had some fresh durian after this and it was great! 🙂

  • @SuccessforLifester
    @SuccessforLifester 2 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    The back alleys that you are walking through, in the old days, toilet wastes were transported out manually onto these lanes.

  • @cjsc6025
    @cjsc6025 2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Hi, FYI you should add some soya sauce and peppers to the half boiled eggs and mixed it well before dipping your bread in it. (About almost 1 tsp of soya sauce for 2 half boiled eggs, don't put much)

    • @ZoeandSimon
      @ZoeandSimon  2 ปีที่แล้ว

      We also tried that and it was really nice 🙂

  • @sg.johnlim
    @sg.johnlim 2 ปีที่แล้ว +7

    Welcome to Singapore. Happy that you like our food culture. :)

  • @wwllmcheng
    @wwllmcheng 2 ปีที่แล้ว

    Hihi...the 2 blue saucers was meant for d soft boiled eggs n u can add some soya sauce n pepper to go with...n then dip with toast....
    What u did ...also can la....no worries....hehe

  • @user-yi4nw2us3l
    @user-yi4nw2us3l 2 ปีที่แล้ว

    فيديو رائع جدا ومميز بالتوفيق

  • @chopper9511
    @chopper9511 2 ปีที่แล้ว +5

    There is this shop called Tong Heng which sell nice egg tarts and some other traditional puff, Beside it is Maxwell Hawker Centre. All is within walking distance from Chinatown. There is also another hawker nearby called Amoy Street if you walk further (nearer to Tanjong Pagar). Old Airport Road, Golden Mile Hawker, etc. need no introduction with so mani youtubers / articles introducing them

    • @ZoeandSimon
      @ZoeandSimon  2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      Thanks for the recommendations! Tong Heng is nice, it's on our list of shops we wanted to try, together with Maxwell Hawker Centre 🙂

    • @chopper9511
      @chopper9511 2 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      If you are into sweets, should totally try Stall 31 in Maxwell - Xing Xing Tapioca Cake, so soft and full of grated coconut. Very fresh as well (a few hour outside room temperature and it already start to have weird smell), Have to be there early though as popular kuek may sell out before lunch. Fu Shun Jin Ji Shao La Mian Jia serve some pretty awesome char siu, can order lean and fatty cuts in one plate.

    • @ZoeandSimon
      @ZoeandSimon  2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      Sounds really good, thank you for the recommendations! 😊

  • @leewn2319
    @leewn2319 2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    People’s Park Complex is our 1st shopping center with mixed commercial
    / retail podium and residential tower.

    • @ZoeandSimon
      @ZoeandSimon  2 ปีที่แล้ว

      Yeah, we really like that mix 🙂

    • @doriswaddington2418
      @doriswaddington2418 2 ปีที่แล้ว

      It’s old and dated now. I remember when it was THE shopping area in the 1970s

  • @spanishjo4282
    @spanishjo4282 2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Next time you come than hope on to my fishing boat for island side seeing or fishing if you like it!

    • @ZoeandSimon
      @ZoeandSimon  2 ปีที่แล้ว

      Thanks for the offer, that sounds cool! 😁

  • @annieteo7169
    @annieteo7169 2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    People's Park Complex is famous for Yong Tau Foo.

  • @mobile8873
    @mobile8873 2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    You guys are so cute as a couple

  • @supreme87878
    @supreme87878 2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    If there is durian puff.......mmmmmm....heavenly...

    • @ZoeandSimon
      @ZoeandSimon  2 ปีที่แล้ว

      Yeah, it's pretty tasty! 😊

  • @krispinthong9671
    @krispinthong9671 2 ปีที่แล้ว +6

    Welcome back to Southeast Asia!
    Try “Boon Ton Kee” chicken & rice
    and “Jumbo Seafood” crab 🦀
    They are signatures of Singapore

    • @simplyme3306
      @simplyme3306 2 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      Second this!

    • @mandy_145
      @mandy_145 2 ปีที่แล้ว +4

      Yup… BTK has the best chicken rice 👍. This restaurant also offers cooked dishes & they are all yummy 😋

  • @leswongft
    @leswongft หลายเดือนก่อน

    Welcome to SG! We normally dip into the chili or sauces, not inunte the entire sauce…never destroy the flavor of your meats veggies

  • @wanwenhong8057
    @wanwenhong8057 2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Famous Sungei Road Trishaw Laksa at Hong Lim Market & Food Centre.

    • @ZoeandSimon
      @ZoeandSimon  2 ปีที่แล้ว

      Thanks! We've heard good things about that place 🙂

  • @noprob7820
    @noprob7820 2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Hi Go to the residential estates' hawker centres. That's where good and authentic local food is found.

    • @ZoeandSimon
      @ZoeandSimon  2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      Yes! For our first time in Singapore we got stuck in the center, but we definitely want to check out other areas next time we're visiting 🙂

  • @kitty4k9
    @kitty4k9 2 ปีที่แล้ว +5

    The very heart of this island is the Peranakan food - the dessert & curries. Also its old world environment. The Muslim food is something you have tasted. Curry Laksa and nyonya dessert are the very cultural identity of the Raffles city.

    • @Hermit-Crab
      @Hermit-Crab 2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      Pardon me but I think it would be too much of a simplification to say that Peranakan cuisine is what defines Singapore. There's no doubt that Peranakan cuisine is a very important part of Singapore but it is by no means the definitive cuisine.

    • @yihaooo6924
      @yihaooo6924 ปีที่แล้ว

      @@Hermit-Crab she's likely an elitist, dont bother abt her. 🙂

  • @annieteo7169
    @annieteo7169 2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Morning glory is known as kang kong. Singaporeans like it fried with sambal.

  • @shurakishi4707
    @shurakishi4707 2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Coffee in a Singapore coffeeshop or hawker centre is a lot stronger than your Starbucks or espressos you get from a typical cafe.
    They brew it in a sock and really taste great.
    The classic standard Singaporean breakfast is
    1) 2 slices of toast, spreaded generously with coconut egg jam (termed Kaya)
    2) 2 runny soft boil eggs, with dark soya sauce and pepper
    3) a kopi O (pure black coffee - like your long black or Americano, but much stronger and more fragrant)
    Try the outlets like Killiney Kopitiam or Ya Kun Cafes.

    • @ZoeandSimon
      @ZoeandSimon  2 ปีที่แล้ว

      Yeah, we really liked the classic Singapore breakfast. And the coffee definitely is very strong! 😁

    • @shurakishi4707
      @shurakishi4707 2 ปีที่แล้ว

      @@ZoeandSimon if you find it too strong, what you can do when ordering the drink is to order add a “poh” word to the order.
      So it goes
      1) kopi-O poh (americano)
      2) Kopi-C poh (latte)
      3) Kopi poh (the one with evaporated and condensed milk)
      For the kaya toast set. Try the one with the French toast at a Ya Kun Cafe. (Ya Kun Cafes are sprawled everywhere in Singapore)

    • @shurakishi4707
      @shurakishi4707 2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      Oh yes pls do get a couple of jars of the Kaya (Coconut Jam). Again I strongly recommend the Ya Kun Cafe ones.
      They go well even with hard breads and sourdough breads

    • @ZoeandSimon
      @ZoeandSimon  2 ปีที่แล้ว

      @@shurakishi4707 Sounds really good! 😁

    • @doriswaddington2418
      @doriswaddington2418 2 ปีที่แล้ว

      Sock? 😂 no, it’s Hessian Cloth or Cheese Cloth

  • @audreyang902
    @audreyang902 2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Ride mrt , exit can spot Bedok Estate , Hawker Centres from morning til 1pm Hawker food.

    • @ZoeandSimon
      @ZoeandSimon  2 ปีที่แล้ว

      Thanks for the tip! 😊

  • @ejsoh5291
    @ejsoh5291 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    awesome! welcome to our little red dot!

  • @ignatiuschua5268
    @ignatiuschua5268 2 ปีที่แล้ว

    You should try the frog porridge in Geylang. There are several stalls. They are all super delicious. Go for the gong bao version. If you want to challenge yourself, go for the spiciest.

    • @doriswaddington2418
      @doriswaddington2418 2 ปีที่แล้ว

      Yuk

    • @ZoeandSimon
      @ZoeandSimon  2 ปีที่แล้ว

      Well, that sounds interesting! 😁

    • @ignatiuschua5268
      @ignatiuschua5268 2 ปีที่แล้ว

      @@ZoeandSimon Not many overseas reaction for this frog leg porridge. Generates alot of interest. You can actually see the bull frogs which were kept behind. I believe the shop will be willing to let you see.
      Stalls in building that sells food are called coffeeshop.
      Hawker centres are places that has no door or shutters to close at night.
      Food courts are typically found in shopping mall, enclosed and with air-conditioning. They have many food stalls within.

  • @bbmars1128
    @bbmars1128 ปีที่แล้ว

    those back lanes used to be wet and dirty, fill with smell, people throw rubbish (rahter than bin it) and pee there especially at night. not forgetting dogs and cats poo.....easily can be found daily.
    every certain day, as early as 8am, a truck with compartment doors on both side would go round the main road to collect containers of human waste (exchanged container). shop owners sometimes would leave them on their door or gate.
    As for the road side stalls, nice feeling and atmosphere as I could recall. However, not the best of food hygiene, some had limited supply of water to wash there soiled utensils. often, waste food were thrown into the drain resulting in drainage problems, overflow of water into the road and home to some extent.
    These were just few of the era time which I had gone through as I grew up in Chinatown. many more.... memories... left... good for the environment but you also loose some along the way

  • @marcang4403
    @marcang4403 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Welcome to my country!

  • @shurakishi4707
    @shurakishi4707 2 ปีที่แล้ว +3

    Please try the following:
    1) Scissors cut curry rice. See here th-cam.com/video/ILchGqTWQ_8/w-d-xo.html
    2) Fried Carrot Cake (this is a Michelin Bib Gourmand rated, and for many consecutive years) th-cam.com/video/Z12mf6ksa8o/w-d-xo.html
    - near this one there is another michelin Bib Gourmand stall called Come Daily Hokkien Mee - Hokkien Fried Noodles with Prawn and Squid. It's alot like your aglio olio, but much better.
    3) Bak Kut Teh (pork rib soup) - Song Fa Bak Kut Teh (they are found in many of the malls in Singapore, standard is not too bad)

    • @ZoeandSimon
      @ZoeandSimon  2 ปีที่แล้ว

      Thanks for the recommendations! 🙂

  • @niggawigga6969
    @niggawigga6969 2 ปีที่แล้ว +4

    You should visit boon lay food center for the best nasi lemak(coconut rice)in singapore

    • @ZoeandSimon
      @ZoeandSimon  2 ปีที่แล้ว

      Thanks, sounds good! 🙂

    • @niggawigga6969
      @niggawigga6969 2 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      @@ZoeandSimon the meal also commonly includes fried chicken,a spicy sauce called sambal along with roasted peanuts and these tiny fried pieces of fish called ikan billis

    • @ZoeandSimon
      @ZoeandSimon  2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      @Roti John Thanks for the recommendation! 🙂

  • @romliahmadabdulnadzir1607
    @romliahmadabdulnadzir1607 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Explore Borneo, the largest island in the region, and the many hidden paradises of Sabah and Sarawak for a longer stay. Unlike the rest of Malaysia, Sabah and Sarawak have a hidden paradise for the Dayaks. Tourists who love rain-forests and different tribes and cultures. The diversity of culture, cuisine and entertainment is real. Hi, alcoholic welcome drink and delicious pork, soup and Borneo dance etc.

  • @zhouzhiwei3319
    @zhouzhiwei3319 2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Welcome too Singapore

  • @pinyang8782
    @pinyang8782 2 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    soft boiled eggs are best mixed with pepper and soya sauce!

    • @ZoeandSimon
      @ZoeandSimon  2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      Yes, we tried that, delicious! 😋

  • @MichaelGGarry
    @MichaelGGarry 2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    You started your video next to Shake Shack - literally to the left of there is the Goethe Institute - the German Government!

    • @ZoeandSimon
      @ZoeandSimon  2 ปีที่แล้ว

      Yeah we saw that! 😁

  • @doriswaddington2418
    @doriswaddington2418 2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    I’m thinking of going to Singapore this August- like you I’m British- can you please tell me what PCR test you need to take before going? Thanks

    • @ZoeandSimon
      @ZoeandSimon  2 ปีที่แล้ว

      Hi Doris, we're travelling with a German passport so we're not 100% sure, but as far as we know you don't need a test to enter Singapore anymore. They recently made this change, but it's probably best to double check this on the official SG website. Hope you have a great trip!

  • @audreyang902
    @audreyang902 2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Travel to East Coast ,seafood venue for SG crab meal.

  • @klching4741
    @klching4741 2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    We usually eat the char siew rice with fork and spoon…

  • @snorlaxDjoker
    @snorlaxDjoker 2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    oh no my friend you should have go up to people park complex roof carpark good photo taking spot

    • @ZoeandSimon
      @ZoeandSimon  2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      That's a shame, we actually wondered if you can go to the top for the view. Well, next time!

  • @stultusmus1823
    @stultusmus1823 2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    The first mural is by Sam Lo btw

    • @ZoeandSimon
      @ZoeandSimon  2 ปีที่แล้ว

      Ah nice, good to know thank you! We thought it looked really cool 🙂

  • @K_mich88
    @K_mich88 2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    I've lived in SG for over 10 years and I don't even know of that shop - 99 old trees. The dessert looks nice. Gonna pay a visit and give it a try

    • @ZoeandSimon
      @ZoeandSimon  2 ปีที่แล้ว

      Let us know how you liked it! 😊

  • @jshan888
    @jshan888 2 ปีที่แล้ว

    @5:37 - what is that ? You need some sort of pass to get through the barrier?

    • @ZoeandSimon
      @ZoeandSimon  2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      When we were in Singapore you had to check in to most places (for contact tracing) using your smartphone. Not sure if the system is still being used currently, as the regulations have been loosened in the past weeks 🙂

  • @dinuka3868
    @dinuka3868 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    You could have tasted Durian even in Sri Lanka. It's a popular fruit here 😊

  • @kensim8378
    @kensim8378 7 หลายเดือนก่อน

    omg oe is so pretty i really likeher alot

  • @LoverZSouL
    @LoverZSouL ปีที่แล้ว +1

    49.... Wow.... Like WOW....

    • @ZoeandSimon
      @ZoeandSimon  ปีที่แล้ว

      That was just a joke 😁 We just turned 30!

  • @Cglkk12
    @Cglkk12 2 ปีที่แล้ว

    They using organic ingredients and did they use any commercial/ industrial approved food chemical in the dishes?
    The dishes look nice.

  • @RonLarhz
    @RonLarhz 2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    the 2 blueplates is for the eggs....

  • @mimib1142
    @mimib1142 2 ปีที่แล้ว

    ❤️. Most of us EXERCISE TO EAT 🇸🇬

    • @ZoeandSimon
      @ZoeandSimon  2 ปีที่แล้ว

      Haha, we're like that too! 😂

  • @GAJELAScc
    @GAJELAScc 2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Visit philippines too okay. Waiting for your vlog

    • @ZoeandSimon
      @ZoeandSimon  2 ปีที่แล้ว

      We'd love to visit the Philippines 🙂

  • @PradeepRaajkumar1981
    @PradeepRaajkumar1981 2 ปีที่แล้ว +4

    Please visit Little INDIA and LONG Beach Crab in Singapore and in Marina Bay too
    Cheers,
    Pradeep.
    Pollachi, Tamilnadu- South India

  • @Ealsante
    @Ealsante 2 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    Tong Ah and Chinatown Complex soy chicken? I see, a fellow couple of culture.

  • @user-wt1uf2hd2z
    @user-wt1uf2hd2z 2 ปีที่แล้ว

    قناه جميله جدا ومميز تحياتي

  • @rastateofmind
    @rastateofmind ปีที่แล้ว +1

    49 really? And here i thought you were 48 and the half. haha..kidding! You both looks great. I will definitely try your kambucha fountain of youth secret. Welcome and have fun in Singapore. Go to homeland hawker centers, its much cheaper and taste just as good.

    • @ZoeandSimon
      @ZoeandSimon  ปีที่แล้ว

      It's magic juice! Ok maybe not magic, but at the very least it probably helps with digestion 😁 Thank you for the tip, we'll check out Homeland next time we're visiting 🙂

    • @huaiwei
      @huaiwei ปีที่แล้ว +1

      @@ZoeandSimon I believe he is actually referring to "heartland" hawker centres. Meaning the hawker centres outside downtown. Some of these are relatively accessible and have great food, the most common being perhaps Old Airport Food Centre which is near downtown and served by the MRT.

    • @ZoeandSimon
      @ZoeandSimon  ปีที่แล้ว +1

      @@huaiwei Ah, alright - thanks for the clarification! 🙂

  • @andrewpaul3130
    @andrewpaul3130 2 ปีที่แล้ว

    Those 3 storeys shop houses are built in the 19th century.
    Nobody walk behind the shophouses.

  • @Buttercookies0
    @Buttercookies0 2 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    The scallion pancake is not a local snack. It is China snack. The stallholders are from China.

  • @MatrixDeception722
    @MatrixDeception722 9 หลายเดือนก่อน

    In our corporate offices in 🇺🇸 (NY) Durian is prohibited. We had en employee buy Durian in one of the Asian fruit stalls throughout the city and she brought it in to the office and the hunt for the source of the smell started. I didn’t think it was a big deal but someone thought it was and some paper pusher somewhere decided it’s prohibited to ever bring that in after this “incident”. I hate corporate life. Good on you for traveling the world. Love your channel F*ck working 😂

    • @ZoeandSimon
      @ZoeandSimon  9 หลายเดือนก่อน

      Thank you! Haha yeah in many hotels/hostels in Asia we also saw signs saying that you're not allowed to bring Durian inside. It's a very potent fruit 😁

  • @radenmas5246
    @radenmas5246 ปีที่แล้ว

    👍

  • @emilygoh2
    @emilygoh2 2 ปีที่แล้ว

    You do look young!

    • @ZoeandSimon
      @ZoeandSimon  2 ปีที่แล้ว

      The 49 part was just a joke, we're actually both turning 30 soon 🙂

  • @snorlaxDjoker
    @snorlaxDjoker 2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    49??? nooooo way, kombucha im coming for you

    • @ZoeandSimon
      @ZoeandSimon  ปีที่แล้ว

      It was just a joke, but still - kombucha is pretty nice 😁

  • @tohkenghoe
    @tohkenghoe 2 ปีที่แล้ว

    You cracked the egg in the wrong plate. Haha

    • @ZoeandSimon
      @ZoeandSimon  2 ปีที่แล้ว

      Yeah we know, cracking it next to the french toast is actually pretty good though for some extra flavours 😁

  • @romliahmadabdulnadzir1607
    @romliahmadabdulnadzir1607 ปีที่แล้ว

    探索该地区最大的岛屿婆罗洲,以及沙巴和砂拉越许多隐藏的天堂,享受更长时间的住宿。与马来西亚其他地区不同,沙巴和砂拉越拥有对达雅克人隐藏的天堂。热爱热带雨林和不同部落和文化的游客。文化、美食和娱乐的多样性是真实存在的。嗨,酒精迎宾饮料和美味的猪肉、汤和婆罗洲舞等。

  • @manchesterunitedno7
    @manchesterunitedno7 2 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    Hey, when you are worried about your waistline due to overeating. Good thing you are in Singapore, a very pedestrian-friendly city. You can simply burn the calories by walking a lot, and enjoying numerous beautiful parks spread out throughout the city. Or, rent a bike.

    • @ZoeandSimon
      @ZoeandSimon  2 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      Yes, that was also our plan to stay fit 😁 We mainly walked around the city, so the damage shouldn't be too bad 😅

  • @G1Main
    @G1Main 2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Yo! You 49?!! 😳👍🏽

    • @ZoeandSimon
      @ZoeandSimon  2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      Nah that was just a joke 😁 Turning 30 soon!

  • @skaka8800
    @skaka8800 2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    🙋🇸🇬

  • @jayjaythevlogger1090
    @jayjaythevlogger1090 2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Hello Zoe & Simon, I enjoyed watching your vlog videos , try to explore beautiful places in the Philippines, if you want island hopping, snorkelling, scuba diving & cliff jumping, please visit El Nido & Coron, Palawan , it is nominated as the best islands of the world. (Check it out in TH-cam )
    El Nido Tours & Activities
    1. El Nido Big Lagoon Island Hopping Shared Tour A with lunch
    2. El Nido Hidden Beach Island Hopping Shared Tour C with Lunch
    3. El Nido Snake Islands & Cave Islands Hopping Private Tour B with lunch.
    Here are the tourist sites in El Nido, Palawan
    1. Chill at Nacpan Beach, deserted golden sand, crystal blue waters and a surreal view of the ocean.
    2. Marvel at the Beauty of Big Lagoon, majestic lagoon at Miniloc Islands looks like a scene straight from a destination movie.
    3. Visit Kayak in Small Lagoon , another Miniloc Islands destination is the famous small lagoon.
    4. Dip in the Secret Lagoon, this unique natural pool of El Nido Miniloc Islands is also known as "Hidden Lagoon".
    5. Discover the Hidden Beach, you will need to board a kayak or swim
    from your boat to get to this Hidden Beach.
    6. Relax at Shimizu Islands, is the perfect stop for you to relax in it's cool white sand beach or whip out your snorkeling gears to explore it's colorful marine life.
    7. Lounge in Seven Commandos Beach , the 320 meters long Seven Commandos Beach is said to have been named after seven soldiers who were stranded here during World War II.
    8. See the View from Matinloc Shrine, specifically the Shrine of Our Lady of Matinloc, there is also a mini museum on the Islands.
    9. Lie on the Sandbar of Snake Islands, is a popular attraction included in a Cave Exploration Private Tour.
    10. Catch the Sunset of Las Cabanas Beach, located at 10 minutes away from El Nido Town Proper. The beach is bar with several bars and restaurants.
    11. Climb the Taraw Cliffs, is the prominent site of the town proper.
    12. Plunge into Nagkalit-kalit Waterfalls, the hike to the waterfalls is adventure itself.
    13.Dive and Explore the Marine Life.
    Where to stay in El Nido, Palawan?
    1. El Nido Coco Resort
    2. El Nido Garden Resort
    3. Blue Mango Resort
    4. Nacpan Beach Glamping
    5. El Nido Mahogany Beach Resort
    6. Angkla Beach Club & Boutique
    7. El Nido Reef Strand Resort
    8. Ursula Beach Club
    9. Buko Beach Resort
    10. Weekends El Nido Beach Resort
    11. Sanse Boutique Hotel El Nido
    12. Duli Beach Resort
    13. Maremegmeg Beach Club
    14. Vellago Resort
    15. Cadlao Resort & Restaurant
    16. Karuna El Nido Villas
    17. Ahana Resort El Nido
    18. Isla Amara Resort
    19. Sea Cocoon Hotel
    20. Cuba Hotel.
    How to go to El Nido, Palawan ? Just take a direct daily flight from Manila, Cebu or Iloilo going to Puerto Princesa Airport in Puerto Princesa City, the capital of Palawan Province , then take a ride on van, bus etc going to El Nido, Palawan.

    • @ZoeandSimon
      @ZoeandSimon  2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      Thanks for all the recommendations! 😊 We'd love to visit the Philippines, we'll just have to figure out when 🙂