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Hedy Khoo

Senior Correspondent

Hedy is senior correspondent at The Straits Times. She covers food-related news, from the best affordable eats to in-depth stories of people who inhabit the food and beverage industry. Hedy started her career in journalism as a photojournalist and worked at several publications, including The New Paper, where she was a food columnist for a decade. She firmly believes the best kind of cooking comes from the heart, not from the use of luxury ingredients.

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Food Picks: Cafe-worthy food at coffee-shop prices at Uncle Lim’s Diner

From left, clockwise: FIsh And Chips, Nacho Chips with housemade guacamole, Chicken Chop With Pasta and Crispy Chicken Cutlet at Uncle Lim’s Diner.
ST PHOTO: HEDY KHOO
From left, clockwise: FIsh And Chips, Nacho Chips with housemade guacamole, Chicken Chop With Pasta and Crispy Chicken Cutlet at Uncle Lim’s Diner.
ST PHOTO: HEDY KHOO

Ramen revival: Regional flavours from Osaka to Niigata, $3.90 hawker options, S’pore-style noodles

(Clockwise from top left) Tokusei Karashibi Miso Ramen and Niku-Niku Karashibi Miso Ramen from Kikanbo, Next Shikaku’s Slow-cooked Oyster Broth “Koeru”, Ginger Shoyu Ramen With Special Topping and Hakata Tonkotsu Ramen from Ramen Soshiji and Black Tiger Prawn Tempura, Signature Tonkotsu Ramen and Abura Dry Ramen from hawker stall Uma Haus.
(Clockwise from top left) Tokusei Karashibi Miso Ramen and Niku-Niku Karashibi Miso Ramen from Kikanbo, Next Shikaku’s Slow-cooked Oyster Broth “Koeru”, Ginger Shoyu Ramen With Special Topping and Hakata Tonkotsu Ramen from Ramen Soshiji and Black Tiger Prawn Tempura, Signature Tonkotsu Ramen and Abura Dry Ramen from hawker stall Uma Haus.

Tastemakers: Rising from heartbreak to build burger brand Ashes Burnnit

Mr Lee Syafiq Muhammad Ridzuan Lee at his outlet, Ashes X Sengkang.
Mr Lee Syafiq Muhammad Ridzuan Lee at his outlet, Ashes X Sengkang.

AI on the S’pore menu: F&B firms use tech to suggest drinks for health, create salad bowls and more

Mr Adrien Desbaillets, the chief executive and co-founder of healthy food chain SaladStop! Group with Lulu, SaladStop!'s own GenAI assistant on his mobile phone and Lemongrass Chicken Bowl, which was recommended by Lulu.
Mr Adrien Desbaillets, the chief executive and co-founder of healthy food chain SaladStop! Group with Lulu, SaladStop!'s own GenAI assistant on his mobile phone and Lemongrass Chicken Bowl, which was recommended by Lulu.

New brands draw diners with freshly made dumplings, open kitchens and regional Chinese flavours

(Clockwise from top left) Dumplings from Chuxin Wonton, Yuen Kee Dumpling, LeMa Dumpling, and Zhang Ji Yun Jiao.
(Clockwise from top left) Dumplings from Chuxin Wonton, Yuen Kee Dumpling, LeMa Dumpling, and Zhang Ji Yun Jiao.

Food Picks: Serangoon Garden grows as heartland Korean dining hub with new Jeju porridge eatery

 Abalone Innards Porridge at Jeju Sanghoe & Juk.
 Abalone Innards Porridge at Jeju Sanghoe & Juk.

Food Picks: $1.50 Nyonya Tapioca Kueh steals the show at Beo Crescent hawker stall

From left, clockwise: Traditional Cake, SIgnature Wang Bun, Nyonya Tapioca Kueh, Kopi O and Curry Bun at Mian Bao Jie.
From left, clockwise: Traditional Cake, SIgnature Wang Bun, Nyonya Tapioca Kueh, Kopi O and Curry Bun at Mian Bao Jie.

Man Fu Yuan offers a taste of imperial dining with its interpretation of a Manchu-Han banquet

The Main Cold Plate Cold comprises of appetisers such as Braised Duck Gizzard, Beef Shank, Wasabi Pork Tripe Slices and Fragrance Flower Mushroom.
The Main Cold Plate Cold comprises of appetisers such as Braised Duck Gizzard, Beef Shank, Wasabi Pork Tripe Slices and Fragrance Flower Mushroom.

Beo Crescent curry rice stall confirms closure at Block 40 coffee shop

hkbeo24 - Beo Crescent No Name Hainanese Curry Rice is shuttering with its last day of operations being Sep 30. The news, which spread on social media, attracted a long line of over 70 customers, many who braved the midday sun for up to two hours queueing for their food. 


ST PHOTO: HEDY KHOO
hkbeo24 - Beo Crescent No Name Hainanese Curry Rice is shuttering with its last day of operations being Sep 30. The news, which spread on social media, attracted a long line of over 70 customers, many who braved the midday sun for up to two hours queueing for their food. 


ST PHOTO: HEDY KHOO

Tastemakers: Maruhachi tonkatsu chain boss plans cautious comeback after closure of eight outlets

Mr August Wijaya now runs five outlets of his Maruhachi chain of tonkatsu stalls.
Mr August Wijaya now runs five outlets of his Maruhachi chain of tonkatsu stalls.

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