Mod-Sin cuisine leaves an impression on diners thanks to the taste, ingredients, presentation and cultural story in each dish.
Singapore is famous as a multicultural country with a rich culinary heritage, with dishes loved by many tourists such as chilli crab, chicken rice, laksa spicy noodles, fish head curry... contributing to shaping the culinary identity of the island.
Today, the Mod-Sin culinary trend, which stands for Modern Singaporean, has brought a breath of fresh air to classic dishes. With the variation of "old bottle of new wine", this unique culinary style retains its cultural roots, but brings a more unique flavor-flavor experience.
The term Mod-Sin was coined by chef Willin Low in 2005. Since then, this culinary style began to attract the attention of critics and gourmet diners around the world.
Today, not only the chefs of Michelin-awarded restaurants, but also the local chefs at street stalls are constantly inheriting, innovating and bringing "own" to this trend. Not only do they help promote the island's signature cuisine, they also offer a variety of options for visitors.
Here are suggestions for visitors and gourmets to fully enjoy this exciting Mod-Sin cuisine.
A Noodle Story: 'Musical notes' that harmonize Japanese cuisine - Sing
Originally a hawker stall selling local food, A Noodle Story was founded by entrepreneurs Gwern Khoo and Ben Tham. The restaurant's name has gradually become better known to international diners since officially receiving the Michelin Bib Gourmand title.
"Singapore-style" dry ramen noodles are one of the must-try dishes if you have the opportunity to visit. The blend of thin noodles, delicious sauces, slow-cooked pork belly, onsen eggs, and shrimp pie with crispy potato crust provides a unique taste transformation. When mixed thoroughly, the dish is evenly coated with a rich sauce. Diners will feel the harmony between traditional and modern flavors in each chewy and crispy noodles.
Xiao Ya Tou: A unique touch of Asian and European cuisine
Combined Asian-European cuisine is no stranger to gourmets. But with Xiao Ya Tou, you will experience more dishes prepared in the chef's own style here. In addition, the restaurant space is also focused on modern and classic themes, creating a feeling of going back to the past but still youthful and disruptive, bringing lively playfulness to diners.
Dishes such as Otah Otah Rolls crispy and Pie Tee are ideal suggestions for diners to feel the chef's creativity. Lobster Kueh Pie Tee is also one of the "best-sellers" with 4 servings of lobster placed in a cup made from crispy wonton shells with fish roe on the side. In addition, famous local dishes such as roast duck and Hokkien noodles... also improved in a new, more modern and different way of processing.
Po Restaurant: premium Mod-Sin experience
The traditional dishes at Po Restaurant are prepared and decorated in a modern style. This is one of the restaurants representing the Mod-Sin style in the lion island nation with a high-class menu but still retaining the local flavor.
Its location right in the lavish The Warehouse Hotel is the attraction of Po Restaurant, making it popular with many international and domestic diners.
If you have the opportunity to visit Po Restaurant, you should try Popiah (beef squash). The restaurant allows diners to roll their own meals with high-quality ingredients according to their personal preferences. There is also Charcoal-Grilled Iberico Satay (pork skewers grilled over charcoal) or a variation of Hokkien noodles - Carabinero Prawns &; Konbu me (stir-fried noodles with Carabineros).
Labyrinth: Mod-Sin's luxurious "labyrinth"
This is one of the familiar destinations of domestic and international gourmets when they want to experience the Mod-Sin cuisine style in the island. In addition to the restaurant space, Labyrinth also showcases local Singaporean products, evoking the memories of the roots of many indigenous people born and raised in Singapore.
The restaurant is located at Esplanade - Theatres by the Bay and received a Michelin star for its unique cuisine. Inspired by the adult lives of the island's children, Labyrinth chef and owner Han Li Guang (LG Han) is constantly discovering and celebrating local flavors and cultures.
The restaurant launched the "Memories of Chomp Chomp Hawker Centre" menu to offer innovative versions of local favourites such as rojak, chicken rice, char kway teow (stir-fried noodle soup) and bak kut the (tea stew ribs). The uniqueness of this "labyrinth" also comes from the creative decoration of dishes through the use of traditional cooking utensils, creating interesting feelings and evoking taste buds for diners.
Visitors to the island nation who want to enjoy, experience true Mod-Sin cuisine can choose one of the four suggested restaurants above. Or if you are a gourmet, want to try to explore traditional indigenous dishes transformed by talented chefs, the lion island nation will be the ideal choice to travel during the end of the year.
Head to King of Sandwich Food Court Mui Ne to fully enjoy Singaporean cuisine and different cuisines around the world
Address: 79 - 81 Nguyen Dinh Chieu, Mui Ne, Phan Thiet
Phone: 039 785 8220
Website: kingofsandwichmuine.com