Evelyn Chen

Singapore

Food Writer and Contributing Editor at Freelance

serial eater, compulsive writer, uniquely Singaporean 🇸🇬

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6 top Korean chefs’ favourite comfort foods and where to eat them in Seoul

Mar 26, 2025 | msn.com | Evelyn Chen

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6 top Korean chefs’ favourite comfort foods and where to eat them in Seoul

Mar 26, 2025 | scmp.com | Evelyn Chen

Seoul is a city where Michelin-star restaurants and age-old culinary traditions exist side by side. Comfort food here is more than just nourishment – it embodies the warmth of home and memories of childhood, and pays tribute to Korea’s rich heritage. For South Korea’s leading chefs, humble staples shape their approach to contemporary cuisine. From noodles to nourishing broths, these dishes lay the foundation for the country’s culinary identity.
Top hotels and resorts for different budgets

Feb 2, 2025 | smh.com.au | Paul Chai |Evelyn Chen

By Paul Chai and Evelyn ChenUpdated February 3, 2025 — 12.50pmfirst published April 3, 2023 — 11.00am, register or subscribe to save articles for later. Add articles to your saved list and come back to them any time. This article is part of Traveller’s Holiday Guide to Top Resorts Asia.See all stories. Singapore is full of high-rise business hotels but there are also tropical resorts, budget busters and boutique options for those wanting a more personal stay.
Top hotels and resorts for different budgets

Feb 2, 2025 | watoday.com.au | Paul Chai |Evelyn Chen

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4 must-try restaurants in Suzhou, China, with modern takes on traditional Jiangsu dishes

Jan 7, 2025 | msn.com | Evelyn Chen

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4 must-try restaurants in Suzhou, China, with modern takes on traditional Jiangsu dishes

Jan 6, 2025 | scmp.com | Evelyn Chen

Suzhou, a city in Jiangsu province, eastern China, is often celebrated for its noodles and picturesque canals. But it also offers a plethora of dining experiences that go beyond tradition. With a focus on seasonality, Suzhou’s culinary scene showcases a blend of regional and contemporary interpretations of Jiangsu and broader Chinese cuisine. Here are four must-visit restaurants in the city. 1.
Insider’s tips: The best places to eat and drink in Singapore

Dec 2, 2024 | smh.com.au | Evelyn Chen

By Evelyn Chen December 3, 2024 — 3.39pm, register or subscribe to save articles for later. Add articles to your saved list and come back to them any time. This article is part of Traveller’s Destination Guide to Singapore.See all stories. While Singapore’s modern-day appeal owes plenty to its rich immigrant past, no where is this more evident than in its cuisine, which includes some of the best Chinese, Malay and Indian cuisine on the planet.
7 of the best restaurants in Niigata, Japan’s rising food destination

Oct 29, 2024 | msn.com | Evelyn Chen

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7 of the best restaurants in Niigata, Japan’s rising food destination

Oct 29, 2024 | scmp.com | Evelyn Chen

Japan’s Niigata prefecture may be less than 90 minutes away from Tokyo via bullet train, but the area, known for producing Japan’s best koshihikari rice and sake, rarely appears on people’s radar as a food destination. This is slowly changing. Michelin released a special edition of its guide for Niigata in 2020. And in September 2022, the prefecture established the Niigata Gastronomy awards, with its inaugural edition – launched in 2023 – featuring 160 prizewinners.
chef of 3-Michelin-star spot in US curates new restaurant’s menu

May 14, 2024 | msn.com | Evelyn Chen