Food Empire

Chilli Crab, Bak Kut Teh, Hainanese Curry Rice, Peranankan Babi Panggang and Kambing Soup — Singapore’s pioneer chefs have given our tiny island it’s very own culinary masterpieces. Spanning more than five decades, these chefs and their families have built a nation of food-loving people. Be it decades-old recipes passed down through the generations or original creations, Singapore’s food hawkers and chefs have honed their kitchen skills to perfection. Close to our hearts and bellies, these famed hawkers and family restaurants have fed generations of us, one yummy mouthful at a time. And they have made Singapore the food empire it is today. A brand new series — Food Empire — gains exclusive access into the food families behind some of Singapore’s most iconic and loved dishes. Kinship, family secrets, gastronomic magic and precious tales of yummy morsels whet our appetite for more as Food Empire unravels the mystery behind Singapore’s food legacy. Bon Appetit!

Food Empire Season 1 release dates →

1. S1 E10

   E10

   10. Web Clip 2

   Finale 11 years ago
2. S1 E9

   E9

   9. Web Clip 1

   11 years ago
3. S1 E8

   E8

   8. Sweet Endings

   11 years ago
4. S1 E7

   E7

   7. Stuff Me Silly

   11 years ago
5. S1 E6

   E6

   6. Belly Jolly Feasts

   11 years ago
6. S1 E5

   E5

   5. Meat The Family

   11 years ago
7. S1 E4

   E4

   4. Sea Bay Shiok

   11 years ago
8. S1 E3

   E3

   3. Fishy Business

   11 years ago
9. S1 E2

   E2

   2. Soup for the Soul

   11 years ago

   Swee Kee (Ka Soh) Restaurant 96 Amoy Street Singapore 069916 Abdul Rajak Kambing Soup Block 17 Upper Boon Keng Road #01-13 Singapore 380017 Rong Cheng Bak Kut Teh Block 26 Sin Ming Lane MidView City #01-117 Singapore 573971

10. S1 E1

    E1

    1. Rice & Shine

    11 years ago

    Loo’s Hainanese Curry Rice 71 Seng Poh Road #01-49 Singapore 160071 Rumah Makan Minang 18 Kandahar Street Singapore 198884 minang.sg Mei Mei Roast Meats Block 3014 Ubi Road 1 #01-308 Singapore 408702

From chicken rice to sup tulang, Singapore’s food repertoire is unparalleled. And few would argue that the length and breadth of Singapore’s culinary landscape outstrips the physical size of this little island. Eating is rightfully the national past time for many Singaporeans. And family food institutions on the island have a very special place in a nation of unabashed and discerning foodies. This January, Food Empire returns for a brand new season. Through 10 weekly episodes, Food Empire burrows far and wide to bring audiences more stories behind classic dishes and national favourites. Besides celebrating pioneer chefs, Food Empire Season 2 uncovers the evolving story behind the next generation of hawkers, chefs and food entrepreneurs keeping the fire strong in the many kitchens of our island. New favourites are making their way to the hearts and bellies of epicurean Singaporeans as successors of family eateries continue to innovate and surprise our fussy palates.

Food Empire Season 2 release dates →

1. S2 E10

   E10

   10. Majulah Singapura

   Air date TBA

   Ah Hoe Mee Pok Ah Loy Thai No Menu

2. S2 E9

   E9

   9. Girl Power

   Air date TBA

   Fu He Turtle Soup Soon Soon Huat Crispy Curry Puff Xi De Li

3. S2 E8

   E8

   8. Old Flame

   Air date TBA

   Alhambra Padang Satay Nam San Otah Star Yong Kwang BBQ Seafood

4. S2 E7

   E7

   7. Zi Charpreneur

   Air date TBA

   Cheng's @ 27 Good Chance Popiah Keng Eng Kee Seafood

5. S2 E6

   E6

   6. Inside Job

   Air date TBA

   Garden Street Kway Chap Koh Brothers Pig Organ Soup M A Deen Biasa

6. S2 E5

   E5

   5. Tea Time Treasures

   Air date TBA

   HarriAnns Heaven’s Appam Ji Xiang Confectionary

7. S2 E4

   E4

   4. Eat Dialect

   Air date TBA

   Chin Lee Restaurant Jaggi’s Northern Indian Cuisine Ming Chung Restaurant

8. S2 E3

   E3

   3. Chicken Run

   Air date TBA

   Ah Hwee BBQ Chicken Lee Fun Nam Kee Chicken Rice & Restaurant New Lucky Claypot Chicken Rice Block 44, Holland Drive #02-19 Holland Drive Market & Food Centre Singapore 270044

9. S2 E2

   E2

   2. Oodles Of Noodles

   Air date TBA

   Beach Road Prawn Noodles (East Coast) Xin Mei Xiang Lor Mee Block 51, Old Airport Road #01-116 Old Airport Road Food Centre Singapore 390051 Bak Kee Satay Beehoon

10. S2 E1

    E1

    1. Good Morning Singapore!

    10 years ago

    Dong Po Colonial Cafe Selera Rasa Nasi Lemak SpringLeaf Prata Place