Singapore doesn’t just serve food … it lives in it.

In this episode of This City Is Delicious™, Kevin Durkee heads to Singapore and pulls up a plastic stool alongside P.S. Yeo, Founder of Everyday Tour Company, to explore the city through its hawker stalls, Michelin stars, and a deeply personal food culture.

From why hawker centres are the heartbeat of Singapore, to how the best meals aren’t fancy - they’re familiar - this episode is equal parts delicious and deeply human.

Expect bold takes (truffle, you’re still overrated), underrated gems like satay bee hoon, and a reminder that in Singapore, the real magic isn’t just what’s on the plate - it’s who you’re sharing it with.

Kevin digs into his own Singapore favourites - from bustling hawker centres and morning kaya toast rituals to the markets, grocery finds, and edible souvenirs worth packing in your carry-on.

In this episode:

• Why hawker culture is Singapore’s soul
• Is the Michelin Guide a good thing?
• Underrated dishes you need to try (satay bee hoon 👀)
• Overrated food trends (truffle, again)
• Markets, morning rituals, and everyday food culture

And, Kevin gets super sentimental sharing his personal family connection to the iconic Singapore Sling cocktail.

Singapore … food isn’t an experience. It’s a way of life.

Chapters

00:00 – Welcome to Singapore
Food obsession, hawker culture, daily rituals

01:30 – Meet P.S Yeo
Global citizen, local flavour expert

03:45 – Why Singapore Eats Different
Culture, routine, and real life

06:10 – Hawker Culture Deep Dive
Why it matters (and why it’s protected)

09:00 – Tourist vs Local Eating
What you should actually order

11:30 – Overrated vs Underrated
• Truffle everything 👀
• Satay bee hoon (trust it)

13:10 – Michelin Guide
Has it helped or hurt Singapore?

14:15 – The Dish Debate
Can one plate define Singapore?

17:00 – Hawker Centres to Know
Where to go, what to eat

20:00 – Morning Rituals
Kaya toast + kopi culture

22:15 – Grocery Stores & Finds
FairPrice Xtra + everyday gems

25:00 – Restaurant Picks
Local favourites + standout meals

27:30 – Kevin’s Singapore Favourites
Hawkers, snacks, and can’t-miss bites

30:00 – Take-Home Treats
What to pack in your suitcase

33:00 – Final Bite + What’s Next
Next stop: Amman

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If you’re still hungry, join us on Instagram @ThisCityIsDelicious for extra bites from the road, behind-the-scenes food finds, and a few tasty surprises that didn’t make it into the episode.

And if you know someone who plans their trips around meals not museums, share this episode with them - we’re saving them a seat at the table.

Until our next bite together… travel well, be kind, and eat something you can’t pronounce.

Because remember, This City Is Delicious™.