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Makan Kakis - Because Good friends Share Good Food!
You're invited to join Denise & her rolling panel of well-loved local culinary personalities on their weekly adventures in glorious gluttony, tempting you with local eats that can't be beat! New episodes can be heard on-air every Thursday from 11am, exclusively on GOLD 905, with repeats Friday & through the weekend. Or you can also visit the Makan Kakis Blog for all the delicious details: https://makankakiswithdenise.wordpress.com/
The views and opinions shared during this podcast series are those of the hosts and guests and do not necessarily reflect the views of Mediacorp Pte. Ltd. or its group of companies.
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In this new Makan Kakis series, Denise joins writer and Johor Bahru resident David Ngiau on a food trail from Larkin to Taman Melodies for authentic Minang flavours and a spot of cafe-hopping. For more beyond this podcast, watch the video and read the full story here.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
In this new Makan Kakis series in Johor Bahru, Mediacorp OLI 968’s RJ Vimala shares a favourite JB spot for authentic South Indian flavours. Ever tried of tawa briyani and tookuchatti? It was a first for Denise at Railway Briyani Station - just minutes from the Causeway! And keep listening for other eats found in this seafront area of Stulang Laut!See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
In this new Makan Kakis series, I call on foodie friends who live in Johor Bahru to take me where they actually like to eat. First on speed dial was veteran of theatre, TV and Singapore’s entertainment scene, Hossan Leong. Together, we tried some of Taman Pelangi’s best eats – Jombali Village and Restoran Ah Kaw – on this cross-border food trip!See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Hey Makan Kakis! Fancy lightly seasoned steamed fish that's extremely fresh and handled with expert care? This family-run stall in Dunman is a favourite of Chef Damian D'Silva's!See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
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Hey Makan Kakis, the annual Geyland Serai Raya Bazaar is back with around 500 stalls, 150 of which serving up a huge variety of food - there's a good mix of trending & traditional favourites, so here are some highlights...See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
It's been 5 years since Derek Cheong's culinary victory on Masterchef Singapore Season 2 & he has been BUSY! Besides running his private dining business 7 days a week, he's also running two Japanese rice bowl businesses, a trading card company and now, a new hawker stall in Beauty World featuring his take on ayam berempah!See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Hey Makan Kakis, with Chinese New Year round the corner, have you visited the Chinatown’s Festive Fair? This annual street bazaar spreads across Sago Street, Trengganu Street, Smith Street, Temple Street & Pagoda Street, with lots of seasonal products to stock up on, from decorations to clothes to of course, snacks! Denise checks out some of the tastiest treats worth trying...See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Hi Makan Kakis, Chef Damian D'Silva really enjoys the perfect combination of noodles and sauce at this wanton mee stall. Found in Upper Boon Keng Market & Food Centre, it has that traditional taste and is wallet-friendly!See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Hi Makan Kakis, our Foodie Friend and champion of local heritage cuisine is back! Masterchef Singapore Judge Damian D'Silva chats with Denise about the evolution of his brand with a new restaurant that pays tribute to his culinary inspiration, Granddad Gilmore D'Silva. Find out why it's such a proud full circle moment to open at the National Gallery and what to expect from the menu that celebrates his family's Singaporean & Eurasian roots. Plus: Chef's insights from his "long, hard road" to navigating Singapore's F&B industry.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Hi Makan Kakis, our foodie friend, Chef-Owner of modern Thai Im Jai by Pun Im, Vincent Pang recommends this really excellent, ingredient-packed bak chor mee in Bukit Merah. This relatively new player is really up there amongst the best in Singapore!See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Hello Makan Kakis, here's the final instalment in our retrospective on the most popular makan recommendations of 2025! What were your Top 3 best eats? Chicken Rice, Banana Leaf Fish Head Curry & Goreng Pisang are on the menu!See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Hi Makan Kakis, we're taking a look back at 2025’s most popular makan recommendations and in this second instalment, we're filling up on crispy roti prata, bak chor mee worth queuing for and nasi padang that's available 24/7...See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Hi Makan Kakis, Happy New Year! As 2026 unfolds, let's take a look back at 2025’s most popular makan recommendations. Which hawker stalls and local delights had your mouths watering and your bellies bursting? Listen now for this first part of a three-part series! On today's menu: Hakka Thunder Tea Rice with fried Yong Tau Foo, nostalgic Char Kway Teow, Fried Hokkien Mee & delicate Hakka soon kueh...See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Hi Makan Kakis, in our final highlight from Mediacorp’s SG60 Makan Culture campaign, we checked out this Toa Payoh eatery which was one of the Top 3 winners in the Chilli Crab category! Sophie & Gerald from Gold 905's Breakfast Club joined in to make the feast more festive!See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Hi Makan Kakis, we continue with our new mini food series, featuring highlights from Mediacorp’s SG60 Makan Culture campaign, in which you voted for your favourite hawker dishes! This week, we're checking out one of the Top 3 winners in the Nasi Briyani category.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Hi Makan Kakis, here's another highlight from Mediacorp’s SG60 Makan Culture campaign, in which you voted for your favourite hawker dishes. This Tiong Bahru stall was one of the Top 3 winners in the Fried Hokkien Mee category!See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Hi Makan Kakis, we continue with our new mini food series, featuring highlights from Mediacorp’s SG60 Makan Culture campaign, in which you voted for your favourite hawker dishes! This week, we're checking out one of the Top 3 winners in the Char Kway Teow category.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Hi Makan Kakis, we’re wrapping up the year with a new mini food series, featuring highlights from Mediacorp’s SG60 Makan Culture campaign, in which you voted for your favourite hawker dishes! This week, we're checking out one of the Top 3 winners in the Roti Prata category.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Hi Makan Kakis, this episode gives us not 1, but TWO delicious recommendations from the stars of Dream Academy's The Divorce Party, Andrew Marko & Sebastian Tan! Herbal soup and claypot rice, anyone?See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
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