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This was my most memorable meal from my last trip to Singapore and honestly, it was such a random find at Maxwell Food Centre. I wasn’t planning to film this. I just felt something when I stood there. So I started talking to them. And then to their regulars. What I realised pretty quickly is that this isn’t just food, this is old-school Singapore. The kind of cuisine a lot of travellers walk right past without knowing what they’re missing. With a bit of digging, I learned that this is one of the last remaining hawker stalls of its kind. A story that spans over 100 years. It survived world wars, multiple relocations and now, this will likely be the final cycle of owners, as their son won’t be taking it forward. That hit me. Because when places like this disappear, we don’t just lose food, we lose recipes, techniques, and stories that have been carried for generations. The plate itself felt timeless. No trends. No gimmicks. Just flavours that have been done the same way for a very, very long time. This stall is Hup Kee Wu Xiang Guan Chang (合记五香贯肠), located at Maxwell Food Centre, 1 Kadayanallur Street. I already know, the next time I land in Singapore, this will be the first thing I eat. And I’ll be stopping by to say hi to this wonderful couple who so generously shared their story with me. If you’re in Singapore, please go visit them. And if anyone out there is willing to share or help preserve these recipes, I’d be more than happy to cook them, test them, and help keep this legacy alive. #singapore #cook #cooking #singaporefood
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