Chef Hawker Chan Hon Meng | Photo Credit: Special Arrangement
Hawker Chan was known as the cheapest Michelin-starred restaurant in the world. Now, Hon Meng, the founder of this iconic stall, brings his signature cuisine from the bustling streets of Singapore to Chennai. He will be showcasing his culinary expertise through his famous Liao Fan Soy Sauce Chicken Rice, Pork Char Siew and an array of seafood dishes on July 7 and 8 at The Leela Palace in Chennai. The aim of this food festival is to showcase the culinary heritage of Singaporean cuisine. Influence of Chinese, Malay, Indian and other Southeast Asian cultures.
Char Sew Noodles | Photo Credit: Special Arrangement
GB Sridhar, Regional Director, India, Middle East, South Asia and Asia says, “As Indian travelers look for culinary adventures on their holidays and business trips, Singapore, considered a culinary paradise, is bound to satiate their taste buds. Provides a varied and immersive dining experience to do.” Africa, Singapore Tourism Board. Over the past few years, the popularity of Singapore-street food has transcended geographical boundaries as hearty laksa bowls, juicy satays with peanut sauce and milo shakes have been making their way onto menus around the world. Despite serving on the streets and in market complexes, hawkers in Singapore are known for serving delicious food and have been recognized for their consistency.
Chef Hawker Chan Hon Meng | Photo Credit: Special Arrangement
Hawker Chan set up shop in Singapore’s Chinatown Complex Market Food Center in 2009. In 2016, he became the first hawker to be awarded a Michelin star and set a record for being the cheapest eatery to be awarded a Michelin star. He began his culinary journey at the age of 15, where he trained under a Hong Kong chef, who taught him the soy sauce chicken rice recipe, which later became his staple.
Today their franchises are established in 12 locations in Singapore, Taiwan, Malaysia, China, Thailand, Philippines, Kazakhstan and United Arab Emirates. While his restaurant lost its Michelin star two years ago, it retained its Bib Gourmand spot at the Singapore Michelin Awards ceremony 2023 held last week.
7th & 8th July at 7 PM at Spectra, The Leela Palace, Chennai. Cover for one: ₹4250++ (without alcohol) and ₹4750++ (including alcohol).