My Vietnamese Dinner with Choa Chu Kang Neighbours Grace Chew and Y Goh
A research assignment and their mutual love for Vietnamese cuisine brought Choa Chu Kang neighbours Grace Chew and Y Goh together as they serve you an array of delicious street snacks, including lemongrass chicken wings, xôi đậu phộng (peanut rice) and gỏi cuốn (spring rolls).
About the Programme
- What You'll Do
- Meet Your Host
- More Details
What You'll Do
During this event, Grace will delight guests with her own twist on traditional Vietnamese dishes. Inspired by her time in Vietnam, she has perfected her recipes for lemongrass chicken wings, pickles, Xoi Dau Phong (peanut rice), and banh flan (eggless blue pea coconut pudding). Y Mei, on the other hand, will be showcasing her Gỏi cuốn, our most well-loved Vietnamese spring rolls! Grace and Y Mei’s share a cooking style which emphasises simplicity and healthiness, making their dishes customisable to individual tastes. Whether you prefer a cosy meal for one or a sharing experience, Grace and Y Mei’s culinary creations promise a memorable dining experience.
Meet Your Host
Grace is a Hokkien with Peranakan heritage, but her passion lies in Vietnamese food and culture. Having spent several years in Vietnam as a researcher, she developed a deep fascination for the country. Grace is fluent in Vietnamese and has written extensively about Vietnamese culture and linguistics. Today, she continues her work as a researcher and translator while also sharing her love for Vietnamese cuisine on her YouTube channel called Bluepea Channel_Plant:Food:Man.
Y Goh is a close friend of Grace, and they initially met as colleagues for a book project. They both share a strong interest in researching Chinese communities overseas. During the event, they will bring their knowledge to the table, ensuring a special experience for the participants.
Important Details
What to bring?
- Participants should be dressed respectfully in smart casual (i.e. collared shirt, long pants and covered shoes). Sleeveless attire, shorts/miniskirts or sandals are strictly not allowed. Participants will be denied entry if they dress inappropriately.
- Participants should bring along an umbrella and a bottle of water.
- Please ensure that you bring along any personal medication. Asthmatic individuals are reminded to bring their inhaler.
Other important information
- The dishes may contain dairy, fish, nuts, shellfish, and other allergens. Food is non vegetarian and not halal certified.
- Please arrive 15 minutes before the event for registration.
- The events will proceed rain or shine.
- Parking is available at 692 Choa Chu Kang Cres, Singapore 680692.
- The venue is wheelchair accessible.
- Photography is allowed at event premises.
Disclaimer
- All ticket sales are final. There will be no refund if you wish to cancel your tickets.
- Each ticket admits only one participant.
- By agreeing to participate in the tour, every participant will be responsible for any injury, loss of damage due to careIessness of other actions on his/her part or that of children under his/her charge.
- It is compulsory for a parent/guardian to accompany any child of or under the age of 12.
- Videos and photographs may also be taken during the event. By registering for this event, you give My Community full rights to use the photos for marketing and publicity.
Time and Duration
Days & Dates
Saturday, 19 August 2023
Ticket Price
(excluding Eventbrite service fee)
Meeting Point
Ending Point
Language(s) / Age Limit(s)
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