Street life

A close-up, high-angle shot of Hainanese Chicken Rice served on a white plate. It features a neat mound of fragrant rice, sliced poached chicken garnished with scallions, and a small bowl of bright chili sauce.

Tiong Bahru: The Slow Seduction of Food in Photography

By Aaron Ong - January 23, 2026

Some neighborhoods shout for your attention. They are a riot of sound, color, and frantic energy. Tiong Bahru is not one of them. This corner of Singapore operates on a different frequency, a slower and…

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A group of people gathered under a green street sign for Lor 30 Geylang in Singapore at night, with a classic double-decker bus passing by in the background.

Geylang’s Secret Appetites: A Guide for Every SG Foodie

By Aaron Ong - January 12, 2026

There is a side of Singapore that hums with a different energy. It is a place where the polished gleam of the city gives way to a raw, vibrant, and unapologetic reality. This is Geylang.…

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Nighttime street scene outside Geylang Lor 9 Fresh Frog Porridge, with diners at outdoor tables under glowing red signage, capturing the district’s lively, late-night allure and culinary boldness.

Geylang’s Forbidden Flavors: The Best Foodies District

By Aaron Ong - January 9, 2026

Mention Geylang, and you will likely get a mix of reactions. This neighborhood, with its gritty reputation and neon-lit side streets, exists in a space separate from Singapore’s polished image. But for those in the…

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An elevated view of One Holland Village’s modern open-air courtyard, featuring multi-level walkways, contemporary art installations, and integrated green spaces.

Holland Village: East Meets West Journey of Food and Photography

By Aaron Ong - January 2, 2026

There is a corner of Singapore where the laid-back charm of a European village collides with the vibrant energy of a Southeast Asian city. It is a place where the aroma of freshly brewed espresso…

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A kaleidoscopic heritage shophouse in Little India, Singapore, with ornate stained-glass windows, rainbow-hued shutters, and tropical palms under a bright blue sky—evoking the vibrant spirit of Spice Affair’s culinary journey.

Spice Affair: Singapore Foodies’ Guide to Little India

By Aaron Ong - December 12, 2025

The moment you step onto Serangoon Road, the world changes. The air grows thick with the heady perfume of jasmine garlands, sweet incense, and a complex blend of toasted spices that seems to emanate from…

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Low-angle shot of a wet, dark city street at night, with a blurred vehicle's red brake lights reflecting in the wet asphalt.

The Morning Ritual: Street Food Hawkers Before Dawn

By Aaron Ong - December 8, 2025

The world is dark, cloaked in a tranquil stillness that precedes the sunrise. A deep blue hue hangs over Singapore, and the only sounds are the distant hum of a lone vehicle or the gentle…

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A lively street food scene bathed in warm lantern light, where friends huddle over steaming bowls and shared plates—capturing the intimacy, ritual, and unspoken bonds of late-night dining.

Midnight Confessions: The Secret Language of Supper in Food Images

By Aaron Ong - December 5, 2025

The city exhales. Its daytime hustle recedes into a quiet hum, replaced by a different kind of pulse. On street corners bathed in the lonely glow of a single lamp post, a new world awakens.…

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A bustling hawker center in Singapore, where diners enjoy steaming bowls of noodles and roasted meats under bright lights—capturing the lively, communal spirit of Michelin-rated street food.

Bespoke Tasting Tour: Michelin Street Food in Singapore

By Aaron Ong - December 1, 2025

Imagine a culinary journey tailored just for you, a path that winds through the heart of a city’s most celebrated flavors, with every stop a new delight for both your palate and your camera lens.…

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A crowded East Asian night market glows under neon signage and warm stall lights, with masked patrons weaving through narrow lanes lined with sizzling street food—an atmospheric tableau of motion, texture, and ambient contrast ideal for low-light culinary photography.

Night Market Seduction: Low-Light Techniques for Food Photographer

By Aaron Ong - November 28, 2025

The sun dips below the horizon, and a different kind of energy begins to hum. Lanterns flicker to life, steam billows into the cool night air, and the chaotic, beautiful symphony of a night market…

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A pastel-hued row of Peranakan shophouses in Katong, Singapore, bursts with architectural charm—ornate wooden shutters, tiled roofs, and decorative moldings echoing colonial and local styles—setting a vibrant stage for the district’s rich street food culture.

Katong: The Peranakan Pleasure Principle of Street Foods

By Aaron Ong - November 21, 2025

Stroll through the streets of Katong, and you’ll feel a palpable shift in the air. The sleek modernity of Singapore’s city center gives way to a charming streetscape of colorful, ornate shophouses and a slower,…

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