Taste of home

Living far from one's homeland often leads to a strong desire for familiar tastes and culinary traditions. Malvin Soh, a 49-year-old Singaporean originally, moved to Canada in 2014 and settled in Winnipeg. Despite the city's diverse food scene, Soh couldn't find authentic Singaporean cuisine and decided to address this gap himself.

He launched Sedap Singapore Kitchen, a pop-up restaurant at the Riverview Community Centre in Winnipeg, offering classic Singaporean dishes like Hainanese chicken rice, Nonya laksa, and chili crab. Soh's passion for cooking stemmed from his childhood memories, with Singaporean food providing a comforting connection to his roots.

Initially, he faced challenges in sourcing authentic ingredients, but over time, he developed a keen understanding of where to find them. His pop-up events, held every two months, feature a tight guest list and menu, with the family setting up displays of Singaporean culture and food to educate attendees.