8 bold SG60 collaborations: Prata cookie, ebi laksa burger, beef kut teh, teh C shio pan and more

SINGAPORE – The nation’s patriotism may hit fever pitch on Aug 9, but the SG60-themed feasting will continue long after the parade and fireworks conclude. 

And while there are dining deals and dishes galore, those that stand out are bold collaborations proudly showcasing the creativity of local brands.

Think roti prata in a cookie – an ingenious mash-up made possible between two halal-certified chains, cookie specialist Nasty Cookie and prata eatery Srisun Express. 

Then, if you are tired of all the chilli crab-themed dishes, there is a white pepper crab sushi roll from handroll bar Rappu, which worked with chef Han Liguang of one-Michelin-starred modern Singaporean restaurant Labyrinth. 

Over at Cafe Quenino at Artyzen Singapore hotel, its SG60 dining series features several local establishments for a communal menu in August. 

New creations include a “beef kut teh” ravioli from home-grown Taiwanese restaurant Abundance and kaya mille-feuille from heritage bakery Chin Mee Chin Confectionery. 

There is no better time to #supportlocal, so don your best red-and-white outfit and mark the milestone celebration with these top picks for National Day.  

Nasty Cookie x Srisun Express 

What: The Nasty Cookie chain – best known for its chunky gourmet cookies – has rolled out an SG60 bundle of four flavours inspired by local delights.  

The boldest one of the lot – Prata Bomb – is a collaboration with Srisun Express, featuring small pieces of roti prata inside and on top of the cookie and a condensed milk filling. This flavour is also sold at Srisun Express outlets. 

The other three are the green-hued Kaya Cheese; Susu Keju, a sweet-savoury combination of milk and cheese; and Muah Chee, with a chewy centre and crunchy peanuts. 

The cookies are priced at $6.50 each or $24 for a box of four. 

Even the box is no after-thought. Remove each cookie to unveil an empty “plate” that matches each flavour. It also comes with a flavour introductory card designed like a row of HDB flat doors, as well as a collectible sticker pack with a kopitiam or pasar malam design. 

Where: All Nasty Cookie and Srisun Express outlets
When: Till Aug 31 
Info: For full list of outlets and opening hours, go to

www.nastycookie.com

or

srisunexpress.com.sg

 

Tiong Bahru Bakery x Lau Pa Sat

What: Pastries get a bold transformation this National Day at the Tiong Bahru Bakery chain. Two of them feature a special satay sauce, co-developed with Lau Pa Sat in a nod to its iconic Satay Street. 

The savoury option is the Satay Beef Croissant ($12), filled with slow-cooked satay beef drenched in satay sauce, as well as pickled cucumber and carrots. The sauce is also used as a glaze for the Satay White Chocolate Kouign Amann ($6), which is topped with white chocolate chips.

For those with more daring taste buds, the Nasi Sambal Danish ($5) is a layered viennoisserie filled with fragrant coconut rice and mornay sauce, topped with an egg baked in the pastry. It is finished with Lau Pa Sat’s savoury sambal, toasted coconut and shredded curry leaves.

If you are not feeling that adventurous, go for the two shio pan (Japanese salted butter roll, $4.80 each) options instead. 

The Milo Dinosaur Shio Pan is loaded with a rich Milo-flavoured cream and dusted with Milo powder, while the Teh C Shio Pan features a fragrant tea-infused cream. They are best paired with a latte or flat white. 

Where: All Tiong Bahru Bakery outlets 
When: Till Aug 31 
Info: For full list of outlets and opening hours, go to

www.tiongbahrubakery.com 

The Proper Concepts Collective x Chef LG Han

What: Move over, chilli crab creations. Let the white pepper crab shine instead. 

Handroll bar Rappu has teamed up with chef Han Liguang of one-Michelin-starred modern Singaporean restaurant Labyrinth to create a White Pepper Crab Roll ($21) that features sweet Japanese zuwai kani (snow crab), a white pepper sauce, crispy leeks, myoga (Japanese ginger) and deep-fried shallots for extra crunch and fragrance. 

Over at its sister steak house The Feather Blade, the showstopper is its Laksa Ebi Burger ($24).

To make the patty, freshly pounded prawns are folded in with housemade laksa rempah, then breaded in tau pok crumbs and fried. It is topped with a luscious laksa cheese sauce, fried egg and purple cabbage and sandwiched between brioche buns. 

Where: Rappu, 52 Duxton Road; and The Feather Blade, 61 Tanjong Pagar Road
When: Till Aug 31 
Info:

www.rappu.sg

or

www.thefeatherblade.com 

Cafe Quenino’s Collaboration Series 

What: For SG60, Cafe Quenino has put together a dining series highlighting local chefs and heritage brands. It started in May and runs till October, with different establishments showcased each month. 

Not to worry if you have missed the earlier editions. The series peaks in August with a communal menu ($65 a person, minimum two to dine, 11.30am to 2.30pm on weekends, 6 to 8.30pm daily) featuring the dishes from all the guest chefs. 

These collaboration dishes are also available as course options in the weekday lunch set from $38++ a person for two courses. 

One of the appetiser options is home-grown Taiwanese restaurant Abundance’s “Beef Kut Teh” Ravioli, a beefy version of bak kut teh with a herbal beef broth, “ravioli” made with beef short rib stuffed in dumpling skin, and fried mee sua. 

Main course options include Seafood Black Pepper Masak Kicap, a creation of chef Inderpal Singh of Meh’r by Inderpal; Salted Egg Prawn by zi char institution Keng Eng Kee Seafood; and Seafood “Paofan” from Red House Seafood. 

Add on heritage bakery Chin Mee Chin Confectionery’s Kaya Mille-feuille ($6) with coconut ice cream to finish. 

Following this, the collaborations continue with Abundance in September and Red House Seafood in October. 

Where: Cafe Quenino, Level 1 Artyzen Singapore, 9 Cuscaden Road
When: Till Aug 31, 11am to midnight daily 
Info:

str.sg/DXKs

Dian Xiao Er x Chef Philip Chia 

What: In August, popular restaurant chain Dian Xiao Er dishes out more than its famed herbal duck. 

Its executive chef Foong Chee Kong has co-created three dishes with veteran Peranakan chef Philip Chia, food consultant for local drama Emerald Hill – The Little Nyonya Story (2025). 

The dishes are slow-braised Pork Jowl Rendang ($17.60); Buah Keluak Crispy Chicken ($16.60), a modern twist with crispy chicken thigh served with pickled pineapple and cucumber; and Udang Masak Merah ($22.60), a prawn version of ayam masak merah (chicken in a spicy tomato sauce). 

Where: All Dian Xiao Er outlets 
When: Till Aug 31 
Info:

www.dianxiaoer.com.sg

 

1-Flowerhill x Peranakan institutions

What: Delve into Singapore’s Peranakan heritage cuisine at 1-Flowerhill in Sentosa, in collaboration with Melaka’s renowned Peranakan Mansion and Budi Bar, as well as The Intan museum here. 

The two-night-only event (from $196++ for two people) traces the Peranakan community’s journey from its roots in Melaka to modern-day Singapore, brought to life through food, drinks as well as storytelling by The Intan’s founder Alvin Yapp. 

The menu by Peranakan Mansion’s chef Keon features Peranakan fare such as Jantung Pisang (banana blossom salad) and Batang Pinang (beef tenderloin with black and green pepper). 

A wider menu, also served sharing style, is available for five ($490++) and 10 people ($980++). 

Where: Level 2 1-Flowerhill, 6 Imbiah Road 
When: Aug 26 and 27, from 6pm  
Info:

1-flowerhill.sg

Anti:dote x Artist Yip Yew Chong 

What: The nation’s love for food and art come together in Anti:dote bar’s afternoon tea inspired by famed local artist Yip Yew Chong. 

Called Flavours Of Singapore: Through The Art Of Yip Yew Chong, the menu – by Anti:dote’s executive pastry chef Yong Ming Choong – pays tribute to the multicultural spirit depicted in Yip’s works. It is priced at $68++ an adult (includes two non-alcoholic beverages) and $34++ a child (aged six to 12). 

Five savoury dishes include chicken satay with ketupat and peanut sauce, barramundi fish curry with okra chip and trout roe, and a Peranakan-inspired Boston Lobster layered with laksa jelly and caviar. 

Sweet items take one through a journey of nostalgic desserts. Yip’s personal favourite of kueh salat comes in an elevated presentation of pandan custard on blue pea glutinous rice, while putu piring is reimagined with a light rice milk coconut mousse and peanut praline.

Complete the experience with two specially created drinks by Anti:dote’s new head mixologist Edu Zamora.

The Cendol Sunrise mocktail – topped with pandan foam – features non-alcoholic Lyre’s Dry London Spirit, red bean syrup, citric solution and sparkling coconut water. 

The Whispers Of The Alley cocktail combines No. 3 London Dry Gin, pandan coconut-washed Aperol, banana liqueur, Pedro Ximenez sherry and coconut water. It is garnished with an icing sugar sheet printed with Yip’s artwork of his iconic grumpy cat. 

Where: Anti:dote, Level 1 Fairmont Singapore, 80 Bras Basah Road
When: Till Sept 30, noon to 2pm (weekends), 3 to 5pm daily 
Info: Call 6431-6156 or go to

www.antidotebar.sg

PS.Cafe x The 1872 Clipper Tea Co

What: One is the nation’s oldest tea producer, the other is a beloved home-grown cafe chain. Put them together and you get three unique tea-infused dishes inspired by local flavours.

The tastiest of the lot is the Mee Siam Cacio Spaghettini ($32), coated in a rich, creamy and tangy parmesan cheese sauce infused with mee siam spices. It is topped with tau pok, sakura ebi, onsen egg and grilled tiger prawns marinated in The 1872 Clipper Tea Co’s Lychee By The Bay tea blend. 

The other savoury dish is the Bak Kut Teh Birria Tacos ($18), with slow-cooked pulled pork braised in bak kut teh spices and The 1872 Clipper Tea Co’s There For Me (spiced honey chai) blend, served with a consomme made from the original braising liquid for dipping. 

Finish with the Teh Tarik Ice Cream Bunwich ($16), a crisp seeded bun brushed with honey butter, stuffed with The 1872 Clipper Tea Co’s Black Tea Ice Cream, dusted with its Teh Tarik tea blend and drizzled with gula melaka sauce.

Where: All PS.Cafe outlets
When: Till Oct 31 
Info: For full list of outlets and opening hours, go to

www.pscafe.com