Latest news with #Chinatown
Yahoo
16 hours ago
- Entertainment
- Yahoo
Yum Cha's SG60 menu features $6 SG-inspired dim sum like bak kut teh xiao long bao, laksa chee cheong fun & more
Dim sum lovers, you're gonna want to read on. From now till 31 Aug, Yum Cha is rolling out 8 limited-edition dishes — all priced at just S$6 each in honour of SG60 — at both its Chinatown and Changi Business Park outlets. Founded in 2000, Yum Cha is a nostalgic dim sum restaurant that serves a unique mix of traditional recipes and modern creations. This time around, their special SG60 menu features inventive combos that take inspiration from iconic local flavours, like bak kut teh and laksa. With that, the top of the must-try list is their (3 pcs) — morsels of labour and love featuring a robust, 16-hour slow-steamed herbal broth turned into soupy dumpling gold, complete with goji berries and a side of dark soy sauce and chilli. A staple Singaporean and dim sum favourite in one; this one's an icon indeed! Another standout is the Handmade (3 pcs), where fragrant, coconut-rich otak is lovingly wrapped in a jade-hued spinach-infused wrapper, and topped with black tobiko for some bite and flair. Chee cheong fun is a must-order for me whenever I eat dim sum, and Yum Cha's Rice Flour Roll is a decadent reinterpretation of this classic. Think triple texture from the crispy rice net and silky skin, stuffed to the brim with crabmeat, shrimp, chicken and tau pok, and then bathed in a rich, 13-spice laksa gravy. Can't end a meal without a sweet treat? The Kopi Gao Bao (2 pcs), created in partnership with Singaporean brand Coffee Hock, pays homage to our bold and smooth kopitiam brew in the form of an oozy paste encased in fluffy steamed buns. Other dishes on the menu include the Crusty Chilli Crab (2 pcs), Fried Rice, Pork Pancake and (2 pcs). To round off your feast, spend a minimum of S$60 in a single receipt and you can purchase a handmade Five Stones set at just S$6 (U.P. S$12.80). These nostalgic beanbags reminiscent of Singapore's kampung days are sewn by artisans with special needs, through Yum Cha's collaboration with SG Enable and Re:store to support inclusivity. (p.s. Challenge against Yum Cha's in-house Five Stones Champions for a shot at winning a S$20 dining voucher!) At Yum Cha this SG60, celebrate by enjoying good food, all while giving back and reminiscing the good ol' days of sunny Singapore. For a list of locations, opening hours and phone numbers, click here. Neptune Hong Kong Dim Sum: 20 types of steamy treats worth waking up extra early for The post Yum Cha's SG60 menu features $6 SG-inspired dim sum like bak kut teh xiao long bao, laksa chee cheong fun & more appeared first on
South China Morning Post
2 days ago
- Entertainment
- South China Morning Post
How Vancouver's Chinatown, rich in history but plagued by poverty, fights for survival
Chinatowns are often portrayed as gritty underworlds riddled with prostitution, gambling and drug trafficking. Some of this is rooted in truth, but that unfair depiction is largely the result of rampant xenophobia and cultural ignorance, especially in the West. Advertisement In a series of articles , the Post explores the historical and social significance of major Chinatowns around the world and the communities that shape them. In Chinatown Vancouver: An Illustrated History, author and self-taught artist Donna Seto has immortalised a neighbourhood from a bygone era in paint. The book, published in May, features watercolour paintings of buildings – some over a century old – in the 140-year-old Chinatown in Vancouver, Canada, recalling the area's once glorious past. 'People really love [the book] because it paints Chinatown in a colourful, happy way. And I think a lot of people who love Chinatown want to see it that way,' says Seto, a Chinese-Canadian political scientist at the University of British Columbia. The cover of Chinatown Vancouver: An Illustrated History. Photo: Donna Seto/House of Anansi Press Donna Seto is an author and self-taught artist. Photo: Donna Seto She vividly remembers Chinatown in the 1990s, when it was the only place where the local Chinese community could buy Chinese ingredients, as well as fresh seafood and meat.
Independent Singapore
2 days ago
- Independent Singapore
8 drivers caught for providing illegal point-to-point services; vehicles impounded
SINGAPORE: The Land Transport Authority (LTA) said in a social media post on Tuesday (June 17) that it had caught eight drivers who had provided illegal point-to-point services in a joint enforcement operation with the Singapore Tourism Board last week. These drivers had been ferrying passengers to the Buddha Tooth Relic Temple and Museum in Chinatown, as well as to Gardens by the Bay at Marina Gardens Drive. Their foreign-registered vehicles have been impounded. Upon inspection, the drivers were cleared of providing unlicensed tourist guiding activities, the authority added. @ltasg 👮 In a joint enforcement operation with the Singapore Tourism Board last week, we caught 8 drivers and impounded their foreign-registered vehicles for providing illegal point-to-point services to the Buddha Tooth Relic Temple and Museum, as well as Gardens by the Bay. These drivers were also inspected and found to be clear of providing any unlicensed tourist guiding activities. 🚨 LTA will continue to act against drivers who provide illegal point-to-point services using vehicles without public service vehicle licences. Offenders face a fine of up to $3,000 and/or six months jail. Their vehicles may also be forfeited. ⚠️ #Reminder Avoid using illegal point-to-point services. Without proper licencing and insurance, they pose serious risks to passengers, especially when accidents occur. ♬ original sound – Land Transport Authority – Land Transport Authority 'LTA will continue to act against drivers who provide illegal point-to-point services using vehicles without public service vehicle licences. Offenders face a fine of up to $3,000 and/or six months' jail. Their vehicles may also be forfeited,' wrote LTA. The authority also warned the public against using illegal point-to-point services, because as these vehicles do not have proper licensing and insurance, they pose serious risks to the people who ride in them, particularly if an accident takes place. According to a report in CNA , this is the first time the LTA and STB have conducted this type of operation together. LTA also told CNA that there have been 68 drivers using foreign-registered vehicles who've been caught unlawfully providing passenger transport services across borders. The authority underlined that private cars or private hire car services registered in Malaysia are not allowed to offer cross-border or ride-hail services in Singapore. In February 2024, LTA announced that it had nabbed four drivers who provided illegal cross-border chauffeured services between Singapore and Malaysia . It added in a Facebook post at the time that this type of offence is taken 'very seriously.' LTA further urged the public to refrain from availing of these services. The authority also warned at the time that the vehicle used in providing these services could be forfeited. Even booking these cross-border ride-hailing services, some done via social media or messaging apps including Facebook and Telegram, is against the law, a spokesman for LTA added. Then-Transport Minister Chee Hong Tat praised LTA enforcement officers for their 'vigilant efforts' in catching the errant and illegal drivers. 'Foreign drivers and foreign-registered vehicles need a valid licence before they are allowed to provide cross-border services. This is to protect passengers as drivers using these licensed vehicles are required to have valid insurance coverage for passengers, compared to illegal services,' he wrote in a Facebook post on February 21, 2024. He also served up a stern warning to drivers who may be considering offering this type of illegal service, writing, 'Let me say this: think carefully before breaking the rules, as you never know if your next 'customer' is actually an undercover LTA officer.' /TISG Read also: Young driver of SG-registered Maserati attacked with helmets after he made illegal U-turn on Second Link, killing motorcyclist
Daily Telegraph
4 days ago
- Entertainment
- Daily Telegraph
Gelato Messina opens third international store in Singapore
Don't miss out on the headlines from Eat. Followed categories will be added to My News. One of Australia's most popular dessert chains has landed in Singapore, with lines of more than an hour long. Gelato Messina officially opened its doors in Singapore's Chinatown last month, marking its third international store, with two locations in Hong Kong already. Video captured and shared to TikTok shows eager ice cream fans waiting more than an hour to get their hands on 40 iconic Aussie flavours — with some Singapore exclusives also on offer. Among the flavours offered exclusively at the Singapore location are Kaya Toast, with Kaya gelato and dehydrated toast and kaya jam, Teh Tarik, which is milk tea gelato, as well as Singapore, How You Durian, which is coconut gelato with durian jam and durian cake. Popular Aussie ice cream brand Gelato Messina opened in Singapore last month. Picture: TikTok/@cathfully People have lined up an hour to try the 35 staples and five weekly specials. Picture: TikTok/@cathfully Alessandro Palumbo, international operations manager at Gelato Messina, told 'When we decided to open in Singapore, we knew we had to do it properly – staying true to our Gelato Messina identity while also honouring Singapore's status as a nation of serious food lovers. 'That meant creating flavours that genuinely resonate here.' TikTok user @cathfully took to the video sharing platform to tell other Messina lovers to 'run, don't walk because the queue can be up to an hour or more on weekends'. 'The service was good — service crew were friendly and gave out gelato samples to the people in queue. They allowed you to taste test before ordering too. I ordered two scoops — one Panna cotta with fig jam and amoretti biscuits and the other was Dulce De Leche,' she said. 'There are Singapore-exclusive flavours too. Though they close at 10pm, the queue was still going strong past 9pm.' People raved about the flavours. Picture: TikTok/@shishi_diary Meanwhile another TikTok content creator, @shishi_diary, said they were excited that Australia's 'famous' gelato business had finally arrived in Singapore. 'The crowd is so crazy,' the content creator said. Other social media users weighed in on the popular chain arriving in Singapore. 'Will wait six months let the hype die down,' one said in an effort to avoid the long lines. Another said their 'Aussie ice cream cravings' were finally satisfied with Messina's opening. 'TAKE ME THERE WITH U, LOW-KEY LOOKS GOOD,' one added. It's the third international location. Picture: TikTok/@shishi_diary One social media user said: 'Brilliant! Love love love Messina.' 'So damn expensive. A lot of people don't know how to value of money nowadays,' another commented. In response, one wrote: 'It's freaking worth it. I've had it countless times in Australia.' 'One of my fav ice cream storesss,' another added. Gelato Messina opened in 2002 after Nick Palumbo moved from Adelaide to open the chain in Sydney. Today, there are 16 stores in NSW, four in Victoria, three in Queensland and two in the ACT. The gelato giant features 40 unique flavours, with five specials that rotate weekly, as well as bespoke gelato cakes that are also wildly popular. Originally published as Wild scenes as Gelato Messina opens third international store in Singapore
News.com.au
4 days ago
- Entertainment
- News.com.au
Wild scenes as Gelato Messina opens third international store in Singapore
One of Australia's most popular dessert chains has landed in Singapore, with lines of more than an hour long. Gelato Messina officially opened its doors in Singapore's Chinatown last month, marking its third international store, with two locations in Hong Kong already. Video captured and shared to TikTok shows eager ice cream fans waiting more than an hour to get their hands on 40 iconic Aussie flavours — with some Singapore exclusives also on offer. Among the flavours offered exclusively at the Singapore location are Kaya Toast, with Kaya gelato and dehydrated toast and kaya jam, Teh Tarik, which is milk tea gelato, as well as Singapore, How You Durian, which is coconut gelato with durian jam and durian cake. Alessandro Palumbo, international operations manager at Gelato Messina, told 'When we decided to open in Singapore, we knew we had to do it properly – staying true to our Gelato Messina identity while also honouring Singapore's status as a nation of serious food lovers. 'That meant creating flavours that genuinely resonate here.' TikTok user @cathfully took to the video sharing platform to tell other Messina lovers to 'run, don't walk because the queue can be up to an hour or more on weekends'. 'The service was good — service crew were friendly and gave out gelato samples to the people in queue. They allowed you to taste test before ordering too. I ordered two scoops — one Panna cotta with fig jam and amoretti biscuits and the other was Dulce De Leche,' she said. 'There are Singapore-exclusive flavours too. Though they close at 10pm, the queue was still going strong past 9pm.' Meanwhile another TikTok content creator, @shishi_diary, said they were excited that Australia's 'famous' gelato business had finally arrived in Singapore. 'The crowd is so crazy,' the content creator said. Other social media users weighed in on the popular chain arriving in Singapore. 'Will wait six months let the hype die down,' one said in an effort to avoid the long lines. Another said their 'Aussie ice cream cravings' were finally satisfied with Messina's opening. 'TAKE ME THERE WITH U, LOW-KEY LOOKS GOOD,' one added. One social media user said: 'Brilliant! Love love love Messina.' 'So damn expensive. A lot of people don't know how to value of money nowadays,' another commented. In response, one wrote: 'It's freaking worth it. I've had it countless times in Australia.' 'One of my fav ice cream storesss,' another added. Gelato Messina opened in 2002 after Nick Palumbo moved from Adelaide to open the chain in Sydney. Today, there are 16 stores in NSW, four in Victoria, three in Queensland and two in the ACT. The gelato giant features 40 unique flavours, with five specials that rotate weekly, as well as bespoke gelato cakes that are also wildly popular.
