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Coconuto | Belly Local

“Initially we have arguments, conflicts etc but it's actually how you handle it. If you handle it well, you will see things go smoothly” The same can be said in the game of life. Arguments and conflicts happen all the time but in the context of business, arguments and conflicts are valid because it speaks an opinion from a different perspective. Ultimately, business partners should have mutual understanding towards each other's perspective and remember that everyone wants the business to survive. Kudos to Coconuto's team for managing to find the right balance, not just in work ethics but in gelato’s recipe as well! Visit the Coconuto at Yishun to enjoy a variety of Coconut flavoured desserts and shakes!! Coconuto Location: 645 Yishun Street 61 #01-322 S760645 Opening Hours: Tue-Thur & Sun, 12:00PM-12:00AM, Fri & Sat 12:00PM-02:00AM (Closed every Monday) Tel: +65 9645 3262

Ho Chiak Lok Lok . Mini Hot Pot | Belly Local

“We couldn’t return to Malaysia at the time, so we thought why not try starting Malaysian Styled Lok Lok and bring Malaysian flavour to Singapore.” Life is not always perfect. We are constantly faced with setbacks and problems. Imagine being in a foreign country working to provide for your family and you stumbled upon Covid, forcing you to quit your job. It is certainly demoralising, being in a dilemma to return back to their home country with possibly no income or risk doing something totally different. Little but mighty! Eileen and Chin Sze decided to venture into a new business serving Malaysian street food, Lok Lok! Their determination to push through is certainly admirable especially when they have no prior knowledge of F&B in Singapore. Head down to Ho Chiak Lok Lok . Mini Hot Pot for the authentic Lok Lok experience (that doesn’t require you to wait 1425241 hours at custom) and is affordably priced at $0.80 or $1!! Ho Chiak Lok Lok . Mini Hot Pot Location: 586 Geylang Lor 34, Singapore 389525 Opening hours: Mon-Sun, 3PM-12PM --- #bellylocal #singapore #supportlocal #singaporefood #singaporefoodie #sgfood #sgfoodies #loklok #hotpot #malaysiatrending

Selamat Hari Raya Aidilfitri 2022

May this season of forgiveness bring peace and love. Selamat Hari Raya Aidilfitri and wishing everyone a blessed holiday.

Humble Bakery | Belly Local

“This word 'humble' is really an attitude that we apply to our daily baking, our business.” A mid-career switch may sound daunting especially if you have an “iron rice bowl” job. We saw a spike in F&B owners during the pandemic but unfortunately, many succumbed to the pressure and hardships of F&B business and eventually folded their business. It is important to start something with a creed that will be the beacon of light for you during this trying period. Humble Bakery has shown us that nothing is impossible so long as you have a proper guiding principle! Do visit the Humble Bakery for specially crafted bakes for your loved ones!! Humble Bakery Location: 183 Jalan Pelikat B1-27 S537643 Website: Humblebakery.sg (Order Online) Collection time: Mon-Sun, 12:00PM-4:00PM

Old World Bakuteh | Belly Local

“You must know how to manage your staff and teach them everything so that they can do the job as well as you. If you keep everything to yourself, down to the recipe, then you’ll find it very tough because you have to do everything yourself.” Having the "do yourself" mentality is very common, but in the long run, you’ll find yourself having to shoulder everything. Watch on as Jemmy imparts knowledge and practices gained from his years of F&B experience! While you are at it, make your way down to Yishun to enjoy a hot bowl of fried porridge and bak kut teh to warm yourself up for the cold rainy season!😉 OLD WORLD Bakuteh 老世界肉骨茶 Location: 732 Yishun Ave 5, #01-380, S760732 Opening Hours: Tue-Sun, 10:00AM-2:30PM, 5:00PM-8:00PM (Weekdays) 08:30AM-2:30PM, 5:00PM-8:30PM (Weekends) (Closed every Monday) Tel: +65 9132 7517 --- #bellylocal #singapore #supportlocal #singaporefood #singaporefoodie #sgfood #sgfoodie #bakkuteh #friedporridge #yishun #oldworldbakuteh

It is the time of giving, we hope that everyone not only give gifts but also compassion and kindness to people around. That will make the stressful living in Singapore slightly more enjoyable. In collaboration with Humble Bakery, best wishes and happy holidays from all of us!!🎄🎄 📸Photo Credit: Belly Local

Blanco Court Prawn Mee | Belly Local

“It’s a sense of responsibility and maybe accomplishment, to actually carry on this tradition. Not everybody has this chance to carry on this type of business with such a rich heritage.” As a saying goes, 饮水思源. It means to remember the source when you drink the water; in essence, be grateful for the origins. In our modern society, there has been a decline in the younger generation trying to preserve heritage and tradition in the F&B scene as it is deemed "less glamorous". Therefore, kudos to CK, for keeping the shop with such a rich heritage alive so that we can enjoy the very bowl of prawn noodle that was enjoyed by our forefathers in the past! Take a trip down to Beach Rd to feel a sense of nostalgia as you enjoy a bowl of prawn noodle! Blanco Court Prawn Mee 白兰阁街大虾面 Location: 243 Beach Road S189754 Opening Hours: Mon-Sun, 7:30AM-4:00PM (Closed every Tuesday) Tel: +65 6396 8464 --- #bellylocal #singapore #supportlocal #singaporefood #singaporefoodie #sgfood #sgfoodie #prawnnoodle #blancocourt #beachrd

Tha Chang Noodle Bar | Belly Local

“Just open your heart, come to my shop and try, then say aroy mak!” Fuelled by the passion of cooking and kickstarted with friendship. Tha Chang aims to bring the authentic Thai recipe for Singaporeans and Thai nationals - who are homesick from being stuck in Singapore due to the pandemic. It is not easy to improvise the traditional recipe that includes pig’s blood. However, Tha Chang was able to find the perfect balance that they believe how the true Thai boat noodle should taste like! Visit the "mini Thailand", Golden Mile Complex to savour their take on a variety of Thai dishes!! Tha Chang Noodle Bar Location: 5001 Beach Road #01-91 S199588 Opening Hours: Mon-Sun 12:00PM-4:00PM, 5:00PM-10.30PM Tel: +65 8874 6868 --- #bellylocal #singapore #supportlocal #singaporefood #singaporefoodie #sgfood #sgfoodie #thai #boatnoodles #thachang

Old Chong Pang Wuxiang | Belly Local

“The hawker culture in Singapore is part of our heritage. So I think it's important to preserve this heritage. If no want wants to carry on, I'll feel that it's a big waste." It is not easy to preserve heritage and tradition. Zi Xing felt the need to preserve the effort built by his father over the years. If you are in his position, will you want to continue your parent's legacy or would you let it end? Watch on, to see Zi Xing's thoughts about the business and hawker culture in Singapore! Drop by Chong Pang Market to savour their family's recipe on handmade Wuxiang!!! Old Chong Pang Wuxiang Location: 105 Yishun Ring Rd, #01-166 S760105 Opening Hours: Tue-Sun, 9:30AM-3:00PM, 5:30PM-10:00PM Tel: +65 9066 2588 --- #bellylocal #singapore #supportlocal #singaporefood #singaporefoodie #sgfood #sgfoodie #oldchongpang #wuxiang #NgohHiang

HUSK Nasi Lemak | Belly Local

“You sell expensive, people complain expensive. You sell cheap, you kill yourself. When you do Japanese rice bowl, which is also rice and chicken, and you sell at $12. People will think it’s fine.” Let’s admit it, more often than not, we judge the food price based on the cuisine. We always have a stigma that local cuisine should be cheap. But if we can be supportive of donburi regardless of the pricing, why can’t we show the same support to nasi lemak too? Drop by Bugis Cube to try out their take on nasi lemak! HUSK Nasi Lemak Location: 470 North Bridge Road, Bugis Cube, #03-21 S188735 Opening Hours: Tue-Sun, 11:00AM-9:00PM Tel: +65 8242 2619 --- #bellylocal #singapore #supportlocal #singaporefood #singaporefoodie #sgfood #sgfoodie #husknasilemak #nasilemak

Lao Wang Kampong Chicken Rice | Belly Local

“Because I did sales in the past, that was in an air-con environment. So entering the kitchen was like “heaven” and “earth” to me.” How far will you go to learn a skill that you have little to no experience with? For Joey, he is willing to go as far as giving up a job that has a conducive working environment to enter F&B - which is generally tough and physically demanding. Drop by Greenridge shopping centre to enjoy their take on chicken rice!! Lao Wang Kampong Bean Sprout Chicken Rice Location: 524A Jelapang Road, Kopitiam Foodcourt #01-01 S671524 Opening Hours: Mon-Sun, 10:00AM-8:00PM Tel: +65 8183 8181 --- #bellylocal #singapore #supportlocal #singaporefood #singaporefoodie #sgfood #sgfoodie #laowangchickenrice #laowangkampong #chickenrice #hainanesechickenrice

Belly Local wishes everyone a very blessed Mid-Autumn Day, 中秋节快乐！

Sumo Big Prawn Noodle | Belly Local

“People always think that hawker food should be very cheap. But they never think about the food that they are eating, the cost that we have.” Moving forward, we’re able to see more hawkers starting to sell better quality and exquisite ingredients often seen in restaurants. Their wish? To allow people to be able to enjoy such ingredients at a more affordable price. We should support them instead of comparing prices against restaurants or cafes. They are serving food that’s similar quality, albeit slightly more expensive than normal hawker food. Check out what Regina and her team have to offer! Drop by 628 Ang Mo Kio to enjoy a hearty bowl of prawn noodles!! Sumo Big Prawn Noodle Location: 628 Ang Mo Kio Ave 4 #01-72, S560628 Opening Hours: Tue-Sun, 09:00AM-07:00PM Tel: +65 9299 2621 --- #bellylocal #singapore #supportlocal #singaporefood #singaporefoodie #sgfood #sgfoodie #sumobigprawn #angmokio #sglobster #lobster #lala #prawn #hokkienmee

A1 Chendol & Durian | Belly Local

“When the owner wanted to let go of this business, we didn’t want to just let go of this memory we had in the past.” Do you still remember the shop that sells beverages and some snacks near your school that was frequently visited by the students? A class reunion talk often includes that very specific stall that holds a memory dear to your group of friends as you guys reminisce about the past. Check out what Weilun and his friends' have in plan for the shop! Drop by Tampines street 81 to beat the hot weather with a variety of smoothies!! A1 Chendol & Durian Location: 822 Tampines Street 81 #01-186 Opening Hours: Mon-Sun, 12:00PM-10:00PM Tel: +65 9025 6015 --- #bellylocal #singapore #supportlocal #singaporefood #singaporefoodie #sgfood #sgfoodie #A1chendolanddurian #durian #musangking

Lim Bo 林伯 Fresh Fruits Rojak | Belly Local

“The thought of actually wanting to leave a legacy for my kids. They have an option of actually doing something else and not just have to work their whole life. To do it or not it’s up to them...” Many of us ended up working for a job just for the pay-check and we might feel quite jaded. Sometimes we even wish to have an option to get out of the mundane and do something more fulfilling. To what extent would you go to ensure that your child will be living their life to the fullest? Find out what Gwowei has in plan for his children. Drop by Joo Chiat Place for their fresh KL style Rojak!! Lim Bo 林伯 Fresh Fruits Rojak Location: 64 Joo Chiat Place Opening Hours: Tue-Sun, 10:00AM-8:00PM (Closed every Monday) Tel: +65 9711 1342 (Whatsapp only, DO NOT CALL) --- #bellylocal #hawkers #singapore #supportourhawkers #hawkerlife #Rojak #LimBoRojak #KLrojak

Qi Shan Carrot Cake | Belly Local

“When I wake up in the morning, I see the sun haven't come out. I look at my phone it's only 5 o'clock. Then I look at my siblings, wah...they still sleeping…then I was thinking wah...jin ho mia leh” Waking up early in the morning is painful for everyone, but what is the key factor that motivates you to get your day started? Check out what motivates Ming Wei and Jing Hui in their struggles as a hawker store owner! Drop by Cheng San Market for their handmade carrot cake!! @Qi Shan Carrot Cake 齊善菜头粿 (https://bit.ly/36A4l5I) Location: 527 Ang Mo Kio Ave 10 #01-115 Cheng San Market Opening Hours: Mon-Sun, 06:00AM-1:00PM (Closed every Thursday) Tel: +65 9009 3880 Special thanks to EC Atelier SG for working with us on the video. --- #bellylocal #hawkers #singapore #supportourhawkers #hawkerlife #carrotcake #qishancarrotcake

SEOUL SEDAP | Belly Local

“We hope that the Malay community will trust us more.” Starting a hawker is tough enough, but Noriko and Kirstie took it a step further by selling halal Korean food! Despite being Muslim-owned, the lack of halal certification turns away some customers. Let’s find out what keeps these young hawkers going! Drop by Kim San Leng Kopitiam to enjoy a variety of Korean cuisines with a local twist!! SEOUL SEDAP Check out their menu: https://bit.ly/3gpyWYn Location: 138 Tampines Street 11, #01-148 S521138 Opening Hours: Mon-Sun, 10:00AM-9:00PM Tel: +65 9388 3698 (Whatsapp only, DO NOT CALL) Special thanks to EC Atelier SG for working with us on the video. This video was shot before Phase 2: Heightened Alert. --- #bellylocal #hawkers #singapore #supportourhawkers #hawkerlife #seoulsedap #seoulshiok #koreanfood

Mr.Kneady's | Belly Local

“With dreams, sacrifices have to be made.” They definitely sacrificed their time and effort to cultivate loaves of fresh bread! Will you let your allergy deter you from doing what you like? Find out what Lionel from Mr Kneady’s had to say! Drop by Simpang Bedok to enjoy a variety of breads and hand-stretched pizzas!! Mr. Kneady's Check out their menu: https://wa.me/c/6598155025 Location: 348 Bedok Road #02-24, S469560 Opening Hours: Tues-Sun, 11:00AM-8:30PM Tel: +65 9815 5025 (Whatsapp only, DO NOT CALL) Special thanks to EC Atelier SG for working with us on the video. This video was shot before Phase 2: Heightened Alert. --- #bellylocal #hawkers #singapore #supportourhawkers #hawkerlife #mrkneady #bread #sourdough #pizza