Marcus Tan

A high-angle, close-up shot captures a vibrant plate of Japanese chicken or pork katsu curry, representing the file "1-A First-Timer’s Guide to Japanese Curry in Singapore.webp". Served in a shallow white ceramic bowl on a light-colored wooden table, a golden-brown, crispy deep-fried cutlet is sliced and angled across a bed of white rice. The right side of the plate is filled with a rich, glossy brown curry sauce containing small chunks of carrots, while the left side features a colorful assortment of side dishes, including a mound of bright orange shredded carrots, a small bundle of cooked green leafy vegetables, and a spoonful of yellowish pickled radish, creating a wholesome and appealing meal presentation.

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A First-Timer’s Guide to Japanese Curry in Singapore: What Makes It Thick, Comforting, and Different

Marcus Tan July 21, 2026

A straight-on, eye-level shot captures the charming and weathered storefront of a Chinese takeaway restaurant, representing the file "1-The Longer Way Home.webp". On the left, a white residential-style front door marked with the number "20" sits next to a large display window framed in white trim. The shop features bright red accents on the lower brickwork and left wall, adorned with large yellow Chinese characters, which are mirrored in red script on the white signboards above alongside the English name "GOOD FOOD HOUSE" and a phone number. The large glass window reveals a prominent yellow sign reading "CHINESE MEALS TO TAKE AWAY," an extensive printed menu, a small "CLOSED" sign dangling in the corner, and a glimpse of a dark green trash bin parked on the sidewalk to the far right, evoking a quiet, nostalgic street corner scene.

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The Longer Way Home

Marcus Tan July 2, 2026

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Cuppage Plaza Singapore: A Quiet Food Landmark Along Orchard Road

Marcus Tan June 9, 2026

A bustling night market stall with red lanterns above. A vendor leans forward, handing an item to a customer, as another person stands nearby, creating a lively atmosphere.

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Where the Path Softens

Marcus Tan May 28, 2026

Colorful Japanese-themed vending machines and magazine dispensers inside UME SAN 100 in Singapore featuring drinks, snacks, and manga-style displays in a modern indoor space

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Ume San 100: Unlocking the Secret Umeshu Haven at Fortune Centre

Marcus Tan May 19, 2026

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How Maxwell Food Centre Singapore Became a Hub for Hidden Eats

Marcus Tan May 12, 2026

A candid, blurry photo looking over a counter into a stall with an old sign above it that reads, "Grill Fish"

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A Moment Along the Path

Marcus Tan May 7, 2026

Exterior view of Fortune Centre in Singapore, showing its distinctive white and yellow facade. Street-level shops include Ya Kun Kaya Toast, set against a backdrop of urban buildings like the Mercure Hotel.

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Savor the Best Local Eats in Fortune Centre: A Delicious Journey

Marcus Tan May 5, 2026

A quiet moment at an outdoor café tucked away in a narrow, cobblestone European alley. In the immediate foreground, a weathered wooden table holds a simple slice of seeded artisanal bread on a ceramic plate, a silver fork, a leather-bound journal with a pen, and a glass of iced coffee resting on a rumpled linen napkin. The mid-ground reveals a row of empty bistro chairs and a lone woman sitting further down the lane, quietly immersed in a book. Muted stone buildings with creeping vines, a parked bicycle, and a handwritten chalkboard menu create an authentic, "slow living" atmosphere, all bathed in the soft, warm glow of natural afternoon light with a shallow depth of field that gently blurs the distant urban background.

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A Turn I Didn’t Plan

Marcus Tan April 16, 2026

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How to Eat at Maxwell Hawker Centre Singapore Like a Local (A First-Timer’s Guide)

Marcus Tan April 7, 2026