This Week’s Best-Dressed Local Stars: Mar 27-Apr 3

Iconic Geylang Cantonese zi char restaurant Sik Wai Sin lives on with second-gen owner Steven Chai taking over his father's business, as the late Mr Chai's dying wish was for his famous eatery to continue operating. #8dayseat #eatfirst #localfood #sgfood #sgfoodie #cantonesefood #steamdishes #geylang

Legendary Cantonese zi char institution Sik Wai Sin closed briefly, but second-gen owner Steven Chai has reopened his father’s famous restaurant at the same location in Geylang, serving the same tightly curated menu — just 13 dishes — that the late Mr Chai was well-known for. #8dayseat #eatfirst #localfood #sgfood #sgfoodie #cantonesefood #steamdishes #geylang

Here's the tea on making better bubble tea choices: Limit milk, sugar and toppings = authentic tea flavours ✨ Who knew healthier choices could taste this good?🧋#healthy #lesssweet #bubbletea #eachacup #lowsugaroptions #lowsugar #lowerinsugar #8dayseat

At his heaviest, Ray, the owner of vegan restaurant iVegan, weighed 95kg and struggled with health issues. Through mindful eating, he achieved a healthy weight of 70kg. Now, Ray is passionate about sharing delicious healthier food with others. He believes in showcasing the natural flavours of the ingredients and does this by using lower-sodium salt, sauces and seasonings. Learn more about Ray's journey to healthier eating! #LessSaltMoreTaste #hpbsg #8dayeat #ivegan #healthyfood #vegan #eathealthy #lowersodium #vegetarian

Karen Pan is the 2nd-gen owner of Goldleaf Restaurant, which was such a beloved supper spot that even superstars like Teresa Teng dropped by for the Taiwanese-style sweet potato porridge served with comfort dishes like braised pork and steamed fish! #8days #goldleaf #buffet #Taiwaneseporridge #restaurant #porridge#geylang #localfood #sgfoodie

This couple running Twenty6 Gusto House proves that it doesn't take a lot of salt and sauces to create tasty and flavourful western cuisine! Consuming too much salt can lead to health risks such as high blood pressure and heart disease. To help their customers manage their sodium intake, the couple switched to lower-sodium salt, and use herbs and spices instead to bring out the natural flavours and freshness of their dishes. #LessSaltMoreTaste #hpbsg #8dayseat #eatclean

This couple running Twenty6 Gusto House proves that it doesn't take a lot of salt and sauces to create tasty and flavourful western cuisine! Consuming too much salt can lead to health risks such as high blood pressure and heart disease. To help their customers manage their sodium intake, the couple switched to lower-sodium salt, and use herbs and spices instead to bring out the natural flavours and freshness of their dishes. #LessSaltMoreTaste #hpbsg #8dayseat #eatclean

This Michelin-listed stall uses lower-sodium salt and sauces for their crowd-favourite dishes such as Hainanese Chicken Rice and Curry Chicken Noodles! Instead of relying only on salt, hawkers Betty Lek and Tony achieve bold, complex flavours by using spices and natural ingredients like blue ginger and lemongrass. According to 75 year-old Betty, eating healthier helps you look younger! ❤️ #LessSaltMoreTaste #hpbsg #8dayseat #eatlight #Michelinguide #currychickennoodle #hainanesechickenrice

The old-school Goldleaf Restaurant offers a value-for-money $29.90 buffet, where you can load up on Taiwanese-style porridge paired with steamed sea bass, kam heong flower clams, prawns and the restaurant’s signature super fluffy chye poh omelette! #8days #goldleaf #buffet #Taiwaneseporridge #restaurant #porridge#geylang #localfood #sgfoodie

With 25 outlets islandwide, Providence Cafe is putting its significant presence to good use. The chain, which serves sandwiches, pastries and beverages, hires elderly staff to man the shops as the company believes in giving employment opportunities to senior citizens! #8days #providencecafeandbakery #Socialenterprise #affordable #sgfood #cafe #sgcafe#sgfoodie

Prices for pastries are as low as $2.30 at heartland Providence Cafe for a good reason - so that more people can afford to treat themselves! #8days #providencecafeandbakery #Socialenterprise #affordable #sgfood #cafe #sgcafe#sgfoodie

Some say this nasi ayam goreng stall has the rudest service, but who cares if if the food is so darn good right?! 🤪 #8dayseat #filescafe #nasiayamgoreng #rude #rudistservice #sedap #muslimfood #sgfoodie #sgfood