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Char kway teow in India? Meet the Singaporeans bringing local food to Mumbai

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Singaporeans Renjie Wong (left) and Synthia Liu have brought their brand of cooking to Mumbai.

Singaporeans Renjie Wong (left) and Synthia Liu have brought their brand of cooking to Mumbai.

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  • Singaporeans in Mumbai connect to their roots through food, offering unique Singaporean dining experiences.
  • Renjie Wong runs Salon Colaba, a supper club, with proceeds donated to charity, offering a diverse menu.
  • Synthia Liu launched Makan Lah, a Singaporean street food joint, adapting recipes to local ingredients.

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MUMBAI – One runs a supper club that evokes memories of home-cooked flavours, and the other is billed as the city’s first Singaporean street food restaurant.

For these two chefs abroad, food is a way to stay connected to their Singaporean identity. 

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