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South Korean businessman Lee Jeong-woo opened Shiok, a modern fusion restaurant that sells glammed-up versions of Singapore dishes.
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SEOUL - Nestled in a quiet residential area in central Seoul is a modern fusion restaurant called Shiok, selling upscale versions of Hainanese chicken rice, laksa, kaya toast and more, all inspired by the Korean owner's love of Singapore food.
Mr Lee Jeong-woo has such fond memories of how much he loved chicken rice while living in Singapore six years ago that he was determined to bring the dish back home.
