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11:03 min
14 Mar, 2025
ЁЯУНMichelin-Starred Street Food:
Neil Patil and Renjie Wong dive into the world of Michelin-starred street food, uncovering why Singapore has earned its place on the global food map. From legendary hawker stalls to top-rated local eateries, this episode is a must-listen for every food lover!
тЮбя╕П WhatтАЩs the Michelin Guide? тнРЁЯУЦ
Neil and Renjie break down the origins of the Michelin GuideтАФhow a simple marketing tool for tyres became the gold standard for culinary excellence worldwide.
тЮбя╕П How Are Stars Awarded? ЁЯМНЁЯН▓
Renjie explains the Michelin star rating system, the criteria behind each award, and why SingaporeтАЩs food scene consistently makes the cut.
тЮбя╕П Navigating the List Like a Pro ЁЯЧ║я╕ПЁЯН╜я╕П
With so many Michelin-approved spots, how do you decide where to eat? Neil and Renjie categorise the list and share tips on making the most of these foodie hotspots.
тЮбя╕П Do Hawker Centres Run Out of Food? ЁЯНЬтП│
SingaporeтАЩs beloved hawker stalls are known for selling out fast! Renjie reveals the truth behind this and how to time your visits just right.
тЮбя╕П Eat Like a Local: Must-Try Picks! ЁЯНЫЁЯее
From heritage flavours to modern twists, add these Michelin-recommended spots to your list:
ЁЯНЫ MuthuтАЩs Curry тАУ Iconic South Indian fare
ЁЯее The Coconut Club тАУ Famous for its Nasi Lemak
ЁЯНЬ Desmond Creation тАУ A hidden gem with bold flavours
тЮбя╕П Next Up: Festivals of Singapore! ЁЯОКЁЯО╢
As Singapore lights up with vibrant celebrations, Neil and Renjie uncover the islandтАЩs most exciting festivals. Stay tuned!ЁЯТб Pro-tip: Get there earlyтАФsome of these stalls sell out before you know it!
ЁЯФФ Subscribe to #TheSingaporeLocal #TSL Podcast for more stories, hidden gems, and local experiences in Singapore!
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тЪая╕П Disclaimer: We do not own any of the footage used in this episode. The footage is either stock footage or belongs to their respective owners. Proper credits are given on-screen during the episode.-----------------------------------------------------------------------
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ЁЯЗ╕ЁЯЗм Discover Singapore Like Never Before with Veena World! тЬиFrom iconic landmarks to hidden gems, let your adventure begin!
ЁЯЫлPlan your trip today ЁЯСЙ https://www.veenaworld.com/world/singapore-tour-packages/c
тШОя╕ПтЬЙя╕П Need help planning? Reach out at travel@veenaworld.com or call us at +912221017979 and +912221016969
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Be part of the conversation! Connect with the podcast hosts on their socials:
тЮбя╕П Neil Patil, Co-founder, COO, and CTO at Veena World (https://www.veenaworld.com/)
- Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/patilneil/
- LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/neilpatil1612/
тЮбя╕П Renjie Wong тАУ Area Director for India, Middle East, and South Asia at Singapore Tourism Board (https://www.stb.gov.sg/)
- Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/wongrenjie/
- LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/wong-renjie-4a1b1147/
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тЬПя╕П Do Subscribe, Rate or Review the #TSL Podcast on your preferred podcasting platform to support:
тЦ╢я╕П YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@VeenaWorld/podcasts
ЁЯОз Spotify: https://bit.ly/4eQGdN7
ЁЯНО Apple Podcasts: http://bit.ly/4exD6Jz
ЁЯФЧ Other Platforms: https://linktr.ee/TheSingaporeLocal
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Credits:
ЁЯОЩя╕П Hosted by: Neil Patil and Renjie Wong (RJ)
ЁЯТб Concept by: Veena World
ЁЯМН In Collaboration with: Singapore Tourism Board
ЁЯОм Produced by: Kya Dekhte Ho
Team Veena World:
ЁЯОз Executive Producer: Sumit Pande
ЁЯОи Graphic Designer: Kshama Pradhan
ЁЯУ▒Reel Editor: Nishigandha Sawant
ЁЯТ╝ Brand Manager: Pranali Prabhu and Team
Team Singapore Tourism Board:
ЁЯУв Brand Managers: Sreyashi Borah and Team STB
Team Kya Dekhte Ho:
ЁЯОе Series Director: Ayush Singh
тЬВя╕П Video Editors: Parth Deshpande, Heramb Joshi, and Prateek Muttalmani
ЁЯОм Director of Photography: Swapnil Petare
тЪЩя╕П Technical Support: A1 Equipments
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Tags:
Description - michelinstreetfood,singaporefood,hawkerfood,michelinstar,singaporehawker,michelinguide,streetfoodsg,neilpatil,renjiewong,thesingaporelocal,foodpodcast,singaporeeats,bibgourmand,hawkercentre,sgfoodculture,sgfoodscene,localdelicacies,foodhunt,sgmusttry,foodheritage,michelinbib,sghawkers,authenticflavours,singaporecuisine,sgfoodadventure,hawkerlegends,streetfoodlegends,iconicfoodsg,sgfoodtrail,podcastaboutfood,foodtalks,foodcast,culinaryjourney,sgfoodrecommendations,sgfoodhotspots
read moreNeil Patil and Renjie Wong dive into the world of Michelin-starred street food, uncovering why Singapore has earned its place on the global food map. From legendary hawker stalls to top-rated local eateries, this episode is a must-listen for every food lover!
тЮбя╕П WhatтАЩs the Michelin Guide? тнРЁЯУЦ
Neil and Renjie break down the origins of the Michelin GuideтАФhow a simple marketing tool for tyres became the gold standard for culinary excellence worldwide.
тЮбя╕П How Are Stars Awarded? ЁЯМНЁЯН▓
Renjie explains the Michelin star rating system, the criteria behind each award, and why SingaporeтАЩs food scene consistently makes the cut.
тЮбя╕П Navigating the List Like a Pro ЁЯЧ║я╕ПЁЯН╜я╕П
With so many Michelin-approved spots, how do you decide where to eat? Neil and Renjie categorise the list and share tips on making the most of these foodie hotspots.
тЮбя╕П Do Hawker Centres Run Out of Food? ЁЯНЬтП│
SingaporeтАЩs beloved hawker stalls are known for selling out fast! Renjie reveals the truth behind this and how to time your visits just right.
тЮбя╕П Eat Like a Local: Must-Try Picks! ЁЯНЫЁЯее
From heritage flavours to modern twists, add these Michelin-recommended spots to your list:
ЁЯНЫ MuthuтАЩs Curry тАУ Iconic South Indian fare
ЁЯее The Coconut Club тАУ Famous for its Nasi Lemak
ЁЯНЬ Desmond Creation тАУ A hidden gem with bold flavours
тЮбя╕П Next Up: Festivals of Singapore! ЁЯОКЁЯО╢
As Singapore lights up with vibrant celebrations, Neil and Renjie uncover the islandтАЩs most exciting festivals. Stay tuned!ЁЯТб Pro-tip: Get there earlyтАФsome of these stalls sell out before you know it!
ЁЯФФ Subscribe to #TheSingaporeLocal #TSL Podcast for more stories, hidden gems, and local experiences in Singapore!
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тЪая╕П Disclaimer: We do not own any of the footage used in this episode. The footage is either stock footage or belongs to their respective owners. Proper credits are given on-screen during the episode.-----------------------------------------------------------------------
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ЁЯЗ╕ЁЯЗм Discover Singapore Like Never Before with Veena World! тЬиFrom iconic landmarks to hidden gems, let your adventure begin!
ЁЯЫлPlan your trip today ЁЯСЙ https://www.veenaworld.com/world/singapore-tour-packages/c
тШОя╕ПтЬЙя╕П Need help planning? Reach out at travel@veenaworld.com or call us at +912221017979 and +912221016969
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Be part of the conversation! Connect with the podcast hosts on their socials:
тЮбя╕П Neil Patil, Co-founder, COO, and CTO at Veena World (https://www.veenaworld.com/)
- Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/patilneil/
- LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/neilpatil1612/
тЮбя╕П Renjie Wong тАУ Area Director for India, Middle East, and South Asia at Singapore Tourism Board (https://www.stb.gov.sg/)
- Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/wongrenjie/
- LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/wong-renjie-4a1b1147/
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тЬПя╕П Do Subscribe, Rate or Review the #TSL Podcast on your preferred podcasting platform to support:
тЦ╢я╕П YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@VeenaWorld/podcasts
ЁЯОз Spotify: https://bit.ly/4eQGdN7
ЁЯНО Apple Podcasts: http://bit.ly/4exD6Jz
ЁЯФЧ Other Platforms: https://linktr.ee/TheSingaporeLocal
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Credits:
ЁЯОЩя╕П Hosted by: Neil Patil and Renjie Wong (RJ)
ЁЯТб Concept by: Veena World
ЁЯМН In Collaboration with: Singapore Tourism Board
ЁЯОм Produced by: Kya Dekhte Ho
Team Veena World:
ЁЯОз Executive Producer: Sumit Pande
ЁЯОи Graphic Designer: Kshama Pradhan
ЁЯУ▒Reel Editor: Nishigandha Sawant
ЁЯТ╝ Brand Manager: Pranali Prabhu and Team
Team Singapore Tourism Board:
ЁЯУв Brand Managers: Sreyashi Borah and Team STB
Team Kya Dekhte Ho:
ЁЯОе Series Director: Ayush Singh
тЬВя╕П Video Editors: Parth Deshpande, Heramb Joshi, and Prateek Muttalmani
ЁЯОм Director of Photography: Swapnil Petare
тЪЩя╕П Technical Support: A1 Equipments
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Tags:
Description - michelinstreetfood,singaporefood,hawkerfood,michelinstar,singaporehawker,michelinguide,streetfoodsg,neilpatil,renjiewong,thesingaporelocal,foodpodcast,singaporeeats,bibgourmand,hawkercentre,sgfoodculture,sgfoodscene,localdelicacies,foodhunt,sgmusttry,foodheritage,michelinbib,sghawkers,authenticflavours,singaporecuisine,sgfoodadventure,hawkerlegends,streetfoodlegends,iconicfoodsg,sgfoodtrail,podcastaboutfood,foodtalks,foodcast,culinaryjourney,sgfoodrecommendations,sgfoodhotspots
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