After-Hours Eats Inspired By Singapore Art Week | Singapore Hour

Wow. Oh, and the cheese is amazing. First time ever Abishankra is eating rock. It's actually really good. It's actually really good. >> What's up everybody? I'm Abishankra and with me I have my friend Jason. >> Hello everybody. >> Today we will be attending Singapore Art Week. But because you are with me, we are also going to explore the art of eating. >> Perfect. I live to eat. >> There's music to my ears. Today we are going to explore sports for the late night crowd. >> It's still so bright. It's not even dark. >> By the time you're done eating, Jason, it will be. >> All right, fair enough. Let's go. >> Let's go. >> Singapore Art Week transforms the city into a massive open air gallery bringing the Art Takes over theme to life across the island beyond traditional museums. From the night projections in the civic district to streetside sculptures, the event turns ordinary urban spaces into an interactive experience for everyone. >> So our first stop is Kong Glam. >> So what's happening here today? >> It's between Boogies and Bras Pasa where most of our arts exhibits are. So I thought maybe we can grab a quick bite at Kapong. >> Nice. So what's on the menu? You got >> What's on the menu? Well, Zam Zam has been serving delicious food since 1908. That's more than 100 years. >> Yes, it is. It is more than 100 years. >> Older than my grandfather. >> And you know what they are famous for? >> What? >> Their mutabs, their drinks, >> and their famous legendary drive-thru roadside pickup. >> You mean they are the pioneer for drive-thru? >> You come to the roadside, you order, you get your order, and you go. >> No app, no nothing. >> No app, no nothing. Shall we go and check it out? >> Let's go. >> Let's go. Located opposite the Sultan Mosques, Zam Zam has occupied the same corner since 1908, making it one of the city's oldest restaurants. Celebrating over a century of culinary heritage, this landmark's double-decker Mutaba remains the essential taste of the Kong Glam District. Do you know why it's called Mutabak? >> Why? >> Okay. Because it derives from the Arabic word mutabak, which means folded. And it was brought down from the Arabian Peninsula by our Indian Muslim immigrants. >> But I've never never eaten deer mutab before in my life. This is going to be a first. I didn't even know it existed. So, let's go. >> Let's go. >> Let's go. Ooh, it's it's quite crispy. >> Yeah, the mutab is crispy. >> There is no giness on it, which I'm quite surprised because I expect when they say deer, right, was like very wow, very muscular, right? Probably you will taste giness. Zam Zam differentiates its mutab by using a signature double layer dough to hold a heavier portion of the meat. This method creates a thicker stuffed pancake that can carry more egg and meat than the standard street version. >> Let's compare it with the >> chicken. >> Well, you can taste a big difference. >> Yeah, >> nicer. >> Chicken is nice, huh? >> The chicken is juicier definitely because it maintains much more of the flavor. >> Oh, what's next? What's next? Let's go and check out some arts events at Tanjung Paga. >> Tanjung Baga is just buzzing with energy during Singapore Art Week. There are installations and community pop-ups tucked into every corner and we found ourselves rallying playfully at the bring your own racket installation. Then we hit District Park for an endless harvest, a pointant look at the cost of our electric future. And Chapalang, which turns hardware hacks into surreal art for the heart of Singapore Art Week 2026, Danjong Baga is one neighborhood that can't be missed. >> All this exhibition really shows that creativity shows up in all the unexpected places. >> That's right. Which is why our next stop is My Awesome Cafe. >> Let's go. Just a 10-minute walk from some of the exhibitions in Tanjong Paga, My Awesome Cafe stays open until midnight on weekends. House within the historic Chong Hua free clinic, My Awesome Cafe leans into the building's heritage to blend rustic charm with a Singapore cool spirit. With no exterior signage, the fun is in the discovery. Uncovering a hidden gem in the heart of the city. >> Welcome to Mayos Cafe. This is your crafting tiger. >> Wow. >> Made with a pipaka and yumi shoe. >> So we do link our food and drinks with the heritage of this place. >> And this is your drinkable idea. >> Oh. >> Which comes with a light >> and your stroke. >> What's next? >> This one is our potato pizza called Podza. >> Podza. >> Wow. >> The cam bear wrapped in puff pastry, param, and fig jam. Enjoy guys. Have a good lunch. >> Thank you very much. >> Thank you. Thank you. Can you do us the honors, sir? >> There you go. >> Looks good. Even appealing for the ice. Oh, it's sticking. >> Let's Let's see how it tastes. >> Very interesting. >> The ham is salty. It's sweet, crispy at the same time. Oh, and the cheese is amazing. Shall we move on to the the next dish? >> This is a culinary genius. They're using the natural starch of a potato to combine it together. Thinly slice. Big piece for you. Oh, look at the ASMR. Oh, the potato smells good, man. Wow. >> The pa is a unique spin on the traditional pizza. It's a unique gluten-free signature featuring a base of thinly sliced golden crisp potatoes. This inventive dish perfectly complements the cafe's blend of heritage charm and creative culinary flare. >> Well, the sun is setting and I think it's time for dessert. Huh? You're not full, my friend. >> Yep. If you love waffles, yep, the arts is special. On our way to dessert, we dropped by to see more exhibits at Gilman Barracks, a former 1930s military base turned into a contemporary arts hub. You can explore installations by artists like Ibrahim Mahama, and even catch inflatable monthly sculptures watching over the precinct from above. A 6 minutes drive from Gilman Barracks, After Hours, Gelato stays open until 2:00 a.m. The kind of place for those who crave for something sweet when the rest of the city's already closed. >> Oh, it's here. >> Cheers. Mochi waffle with great yakov bits and soya to >> Thank you very much. >> Thank you. Thank you. Do you know this mochi waffles went viral on social media? >> I think I saw it somewhere. >> And this two signature flavors. This is soybean with utia. Very local. Grape yakot with >> Oreo bits. W. >> Let's try. Wow. Mochi waffles. Oh, >> cheers. >> Cheers. Oh, >> they put you chocolate on it. >> Yeah. >> Wow. >> This blend is quite interesting, isn't it? It's very chewy. >> Yeah, it's still got the chewiness. That's okay. Let's try the ice cream. >> Oh my god. >> U crispy. I didn't expect I thought it would be soggy. I was expecting a soggy U. >> Wow. It's like frozen. >> I need another mouth. Yeah, it's like frozen soya bean. >> It's quite surreal, actually. >> This is really good. >> Okay, let's go for the yakot and >> Oreo. Oh, the Oreo is good. The combination is good. Interesting combination. >> I think we should stop talking and start eating. >> Yes, please. >> Yes. Let's just go. >> After Hours churns new seasonal flavors every month while keeping the classic fan favorites. If you have a sweet tooth, you won't want to miss this. Okay, I think it's time for us to go and check out the potato sculptures at the gardens by the Bay. >> Yes, please. >> I think I need to burn these waffles off. >> Definitely. >> Okay. >> Can you still stand? You need a staff to help. >> With Art Week taking over the city, the absolute mustsea for us is here at Gardens by the Bay. This site hosts the world's largest Bautterero exhibition, transforming the landscape into a spectacular outdoor gallery of nearly 130 of his signature monumental bronzes, including the iconic voluminous forms of Adam and Eve and the whimsically oversized cat. So, what do you think about those botto sculptures? >> Fat like we will be soon, >> brother. But we are not done. We cannot miss what we have 10 minutes away. Galang's best food. A fresh face in Galang. Triple 3 frog porridge is fast becoming a late night institution. The draw is simple. Succulent clay pod simmit frog meat paired with silky porridge for the ultimate midnight comfort. It's the definitive way to fuel a galang evening. >> Here we go. >> Wow. This is really good, man. You can smell from the ginger. The smell. M moment of truth guys. >> First time ever Abishangra is eating. >> Thank you. >> Frog actually looks like chicken. E >> it is like chicken. It's just because of the fat content and everything, right? Frog is like muscle. >> M. >> That's why you see it separates even more easier. >> I've got a fear of frogs. But I'm going to conquer my fear today. >> How is it? >> It's actually really good. It's actually really good. It's like a mixture between fish and chicken. >> Maybe I've eaten too much frog in my life. I feel that frog is on it on its own. >> I finally gotten over my fear of eating frog. Guys, >> when you're in Gilang, you have to eat frog porridge. >> The sauce is really good. The sauce is really good. >> This is Kongpa where they have to make like dark soy sauce, sesame, and dried chili that brings up the heat. >> You see, that's the amazing thing about Gilang. You know, it comes alive at night. And the food here, it's really a food haven, a food paradise. Art doesn't sleep during Singapore Art Week. And good food doesn't even adventure. >> Mhm. That too. This is Dish Dwist. See you in the next episode. >> See you. Bye.

With more than 200 events taking place across the island, the annual Singapore Art Week can easily become an all-day affair. If you're looking to refuel after a day of creative immersion, actor Ebi Shankara and chef Jason Chua guide you to the best supper spots along the exhibition trail. WATCH MORE Singapore Hour: https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLkMf14VQEvTZ3qsadQ4fa_GEgmB8wblj9 0:00 Intro 1:49 Singapore Zam Zam Restaurant: An Indian-Muslim Restaurant In The Same Spot Since 1908 4:00 My Awesome Cafe: A Former Clinic With An Inventive Menu 6:41 After Hours Gelato: Offering Uniquely Singaporean Flavours 9:01 333 Claypot Frog Porridge & Seafood: A Must-Try When You're In Geylang ==================== About the show: From street food to smart tech, traditions to trending lifestyles, Singapore Hour is your ultimate insider’s guide to travel, work, and play in the Lion City. ==================== #cna #singaporehourcna #delishdetours #singapore #food #tour #singaporeartweek #supper For more, SUBSCRIBE to CNA INSIDER! https://cna.asia/insideryoutubesub Follow CNA INSIDER on: Telegram: https://t.me/CNAInsiderSG Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/cnainsider/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/cnainsider/ Website: https://cna.asia/cnainsider