Remaking hawker staples: Hipster hawkers dish out mala char siew, mentaiko braised pork belly and more

(Clockwise from top left) Liu Kou Shui's mala char siew green chilli ramen, Brostern's roti john tarik, and Bold X Braised's mentaiko belly bowl set. ST PHOTOS: CHONG JUN LIANG, ARIFFIN JAMAR, EUNICE QUEK
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SINGAPORE – A growing crop of young hawkers are keeping Singapore’s hawker culture alive by reinventing well-loved staples and adding their own whimsical touches. 

Think mala char siew rice, braised pork belly rice topped with creamy mentaiko, and pasta drenched in a lemak chilli padi sauce. 

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