Articles by Raj Yuvan | Town Eats SG

The Unseen Hands That Bring Our Food to Life Every Day

Raj Yuvan October 15, 2026

I was leaving a diner one evening when I noticed

The front view of the Meng Kee Fried Kway Teow hawker stall (unit 01.67), featuring a large overhead banner with red Chinese typography and bilingual dish photography, a stainless steel order counter with plastic cutlery containers, and a compact kitchen interior complete with an exhaust hood, cooling fan, and framed media features.

Meng Kee Fried Kway Teow: One Wok, One Plate and a Havelock Following

Raj Yuvan October 9, 2026

At Meng Kee Fried Kway Teow, the queue tells you

The Places We Find When We Take the Longer Way

Raj Yuvan October 1, 2026

I’ve always been curious about restaurants that require a little

A modern, open-concept cafe kiosk named "PARCHED" features a illuminated teal sign mounted above a light-colored service counter equipped with a display case for bottled drinks and pastries. Wooden bar stools with black metal legs are arranged around the counter, set against a bright interior with warm wood ceiling accents and exposed overhead ductwork.

Parched By Parchmen (Woodlands): From Coffee Beans To A Cup Between Train Lines

Raj Yuvan September 30, 2026

I found Parched by Parchmen while changing lines at Woodlands

This lively candid shot captures a group of older adults gathered around a long wooden dining table in a hawker center, sharing a communal meal under warm, ambient lighting. The table is filled with dishes, including grilled chicken satay skewers on a plate, stir-fried noodles with chopsticks, Hainanese chicken rice served on foil, iced drinks, and glasses of beer, as the diners chat, reach for food, and smile in conversation.

The Disappearing Art of Eating Without Checking the Time

Raj Yuvan September 22, 2026

Every year, a group of us who grew up together

This wide-angle shot showcases the storefront entrance of Bao Er Cafe inside a brightly lit building hallway, dominated by large yellow lettering reading "BAO ER CAFE" above the main opening. The space features small white tables paired with round stools along the corridor where a customer dines, while staff work behind a long order counter on the right, backed by white tile walls, framed photos, and a menu board.

Bao Er Cafe: A Wok-Worthy Stop at Fortune Centre

Raj Yuvan September 18, 2026

I first came across Bao Er Cafe through a post

Bustling outdoor hawker center scene contrasting a long queue of patrons lined up at one stall against an empty stall across the alley with a seated vendor.

Why a Long Queue Attracts Us, But an Empty Stall Can Too

Raj Yuvan September 15, 2026

There is something strangely revealing about eating with someone for

Storefront cafe entrance of September Coffee with white signage on a grey shophouse façade and a green awning reading "coffee, space, & friends".

September Coffee: A New Space, The Same Pursuit Of Good Coffee

Raj Yuvan September 11, 2026

I first visited September Coffee at its old South Bridge

A close-up, first-person shot of a person holding a clear plastic cup filled with a layered açaí bowl from An Açaí Affair. The top of the cup is generously layered with fresh blueberries, sliced strawberries, banana chunks, goji berries, and a dusting of shredded coconut. The background features an outdoor cafe patio area with bright pink seating and potted green plants under a large umbrella canopy.

Why We Photograph Some Meals and Ignore Others

Raj Yuvan September 8, 2026

It surprises me sometimes how I can still sit down

Angle shot of two people dining at a wooden restaurant table next to a window. In the foreground, one person rests their hand on an open, printed menu. Across the table, another person uses a fork and knife to eat a plate of pasta with side salad. Small appetizers, including dishes of mixed olives, creamy dip, a bread basket, and a glass of water, are spread across the table.

Why We Always Ask Someone What They Are Ordering

Raj Yuvan September 1, 2026

I have noticed that one of the first things we