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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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ST Food team’s best food and drink of 2025

(Clockwise from top left) Salmon Avocado Don and other dishes at Ten Ten Otoko, Tiong Bahru Bakery's Milo Dinosaur Shio Pan, Mondo's frozen dessert, and Encore by Rhubarb's slow-cooked pork belly and puffed pork skin.
(Clockwise from top left) Salmon Avocado Don and other dishes at Ten Ten Otoko, Tiong Bahru Bakery's Milo Dinosaur Shio Pan, Mondo's frozen dessert, and Encore by Rhubarb's slow-cooked pork belly and puffed pork skin.

Dumplings: Back in trend with a fresh wrap of regional flavours

The Quan Jia Fu (All In One) dumpling bowl which comprises 15 different wontons all in one bowl. at Chuxin Wonton.
The Quan Jia Fu (All In One) dumpling bowl which comprises 15 different wontons all in one bowl. at Chuxin Wonton.

How a former property agent went from chance investor to founder of a fast-growing F&B group

Mr Lukas Teo, founder and chief executive of brand management company The Gourmet Factor.
Mr Lukas Teo, founder and chief executive of brand management company The Gourmet Factor.

Dual concepts, one space: How Singapore eateries stretch rent and cut costs

Bitters & Love (left) operates as a cocktail bar at night at 118 Telok Ayer Street while cafe Free The Robot serves coffee, pasta and steak during the day.
Bitters & Love (left) operates as a cocktail bar at night at 118 Telok Ayer Street while cafe Free The Robot serves coffee, pasta and steak during the day.

How love sparked this heartland baker’s rise to win World Confectioner of the Year 2025

hkbaker06 - Ms Joanne Huang, the co-owner of neighbourhood bakery Cake In Action was awarded World Confectioner Of The Year 2025 by the International Union of Bakers and Confectioners in a ceremony held in Brazil’s Sao Paulo.
hkbaker06 - Ms Joanne Huang, the co-owner of neighbourhood bakery Cake In Action was awarded World Confectioner Of The Year 2025 by the International Union of Bakers and Confectioners in a ceremony held in Brazil’s Sao Paulo.

Revamped Heavenly Wang goes beyond kaya toast with freshly cooked nasi lemak at Thomson Plaza

From top left, clockwise: Kaya Molten Cream Bun.
From top left, clockwise: Kaya Molten Cream Bun.

Noci Pasta Bar serves fresh pasta and airy pizza in a chic Seongsu-inspired setting

(Clockwise from top left) Sparkling Yuzu, Sparkling Lemonade, Burrata Tomato Salad, Margherita and Ricotta Crostini.
(Clockwise from top left) Sparkling Yuzu, Sparkling Lemonade, Burrata Tomato Salad, Margherita and Ricotta Crostini.

Geylang eatery Yong He Eating House to close on Nov 30 if it fails to secure $300,000 handover fee

Mr Dong Han Zhong is the  third-generation owner of Yong He Eating House in Geylang.
Mr Dong Han Zhong is the  third-generation owner of Yong He Eating House in Geylang.

Meet insurance boss Lucas Neo, who faced backlash over frank reviews of Michelin-listed hawkers

Insurance boss Lucas Neo, who sparked controversy and received backlash for his Exposing Michelin Hawkers series on social media, at Yuhua Place Market and Hawker Centre.
Insurance boss Lucas Neo, who sparked controversy and received backlash for his Exposing Michelin Hawkers series on social media, at Yuhua Place Market and Hawker Centre.

Crunch time: Competition heats up as tonkatsu restaurants up their game

Thick Iberico Loin Katsu Set at Gochiya (left) and Mangalica Hungarian Rosu Katsu at Shin Katsu.
Thick Iberico Loin Katsu Set at Gochiya (left) and Mangalica Hungarian Rosu Katsu at Shin Katsu.

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MDDI (P) 046/10/2025. Published by SPH Media Limited, Co. Regn. No.202120748H. Copyright © 2025 SPH Media Limited. All rights reserved.