It's with heavy hearts that we have to announce that this episode will be the last for Tapau Please, with the podcast going on an indefinite hiatus. We can't say for sure if we'll be back (or when), but trust us when we say, it hasn't been an e

#052: Our podcast editor sits down to ruminate on SG‘s current dining restrictions

Oct 3rd, 2021 32m 1s

We've had numerous guests on Tapau Please, from chefs to politicians to health advocates, but in today's episode, we turn the microphone towards the man behind the scenes: our podcast editor, Zahir. How has the pandemic affected him? How is he

#051: What relevance do reality cooking competitions hold today?

Sep 26th, 2021 29m 27s

MasterChef, Chopped, Hell's Kitchen, and Top Chef—all these cooking competitions are huge names in their field. But in a world where we're battling cooking fatigue (professionally and domestically), where do these reality shows fit into our ent

#050: Cooking fatigue — the invisible stressor for kitchen crew & homemakers

Sep 19th, 2021 34m 50s

We've addressed the issue of support fatigue and the immense and continuous pressure that consumers feel to support each and every local F&B business during this pandemic, but not many have come to realise the never-ending stress that comes fro

#049: What does ‘preserving hawker culture‘ actually mean?

Sep 12th, 2021 26m 20s

We've spoken quite extensively about preserving Singapore's hawker culture, not just here on Tapau Please, but also online, with input from government agencies as well as thought leaders in our local foodscape. But when it comes down to the nit

#48: Cooking with Paris & the appeal of cooking shows for the modern homecook

Sep 5th, 2021 25m 56s

If you haven't seen Paris seductively calling to you to watch her new cooking show on Netflix, you need to adjust your streaming algorithm. Cooking with Paris is one of the hottest shows on Netflix right now, and it isn't just about the super-e

#047: The privilege of fully vaccinated diners in SG — discrimination or in service of public health?

Aug 28th, 2021 31m 52s

It's the hot topic of the season; are we really discriminating against those who choose not to get vaccinated in Singapore?In this episode of Tapau Please, we tackle this touchy subject by addressing the weight of the term 'discrimination' and

#046: Maya and Mili, of Moom Health — creating a sensible ritual to support your health

Aug 22nd, 2021 35m 58s

Nicole, one of Tapau Please's co-hosts, welcomes Moom Health founders, Mili and Maya Kale, into the studio to share more about their wellness business and the importance of empowering women and their health choices.The sisters didn't necessari

#045: In the event of poor service or unacceptable food standards, how does constructive feedback look like?

Aug 15th, 2021 32m 48s

Ahh, the mighty keyboard warrior who's always on standby to give his two cents about poor service at his last restaurant visit or the paltry food standard he's been subjected to; we all know how the vicious words of online trolls can cut an F&B

#044: Dr Chee Soon Juan — politician and F&B owner

Aug 8th, 2021 38m 33s

There are two things to celebrate; Singapore's 56th National Day and the kick-off to Season 3 of Tapau Please.We thought it'd be an opportune time to invite SDP's Secretary-General, and more recently F&B owner, Dr Chee Soon Juan, into our stud

#043: Dining solo — why is it still not celebrated?

Jul 9th, 2021 29m 40s

It's not quite Season 3 yet, but amidst the increase of people choosing to dine in smaller groups, we also want to address the stigma of dining alone. With Singapore's current dining restrictions capped at 2 per table, is dining solo really as

#042: In the current COVID-19 pandemic, is queuing more than 30mins for food really worth it?

Jun 26th, 2021 37m 13s

In our Season 2 finale, we speak about the rising concerns of queueing for food at hawker centres in Singapore, as clusters of COVID-19 cases in Bukit Merah continue to emerge. In response, the government has publicly advised people to avoid qu

#041: Oatly as a case-study for mindful environmentalism and greenwashing

Jun 20th, 2021 33m 13s

If you haven't heard the news: Yeo's has sealed a S$30million deal with Oatly to produce its famous vegan milk right here in Singapore, for distribution within Asia. While this is amazing news for foreign investments, it also comes hot on the h

#040: Will these SG pandemic food trends stick around in 2021?

Jun 13th, 2021 49m 2s

Inspired by Michelin Guide's succinct article on food trends that made its way into our foodscape in 2020, this episode of Tapau Please candidly addresses these to see if they really proved to be pervasive or performing a fleeting visit.From d

#039: Support fatigue — the struggle between looking after one's self and supporting local businesses

Jun 6th, 2021 35m 26s

It's not an issue that's often addressed in one discussion, but support fatigue is a real issue. Having been rallied to lend support to local businesses in Singapore, particularly the F&B industry, when does it cross the line of caring too much

#038: Is glass really a superior material for food containers?

May 30th, 2021 30m 14s

Which material bodes the best chance of sustainability for our planet? Glass? Plastic? We've spoken about the Singapore government's proposal to implement a fee for the use of plastic bags, but that hasn't changed our daily habits when dealing

#037: SG government to impose fines for not returning trays from 1 June

May 23rd, 2021 30m 17s

We've spoken about this before, but we can't possibly not talk about it again now that we have official word from Singapore's government that fines will be imposed for those who refuse to clear their trays at hawker centres and food courts, sta

#036: Development of taste — we're not born with a penchant for junk food

May 16th, 2021 34m 14s

We love hopping in on the conversation of others when it comes to food and all the delicious debates that surround it. This time, we're adding our two cents' worth to a The Ezra Klein Show episode, where he speaks to author and columnist, Mark

#035: MasterChef SG S2 finalists, Derek and Leon, reflect on key competition moments

May 9th, 2021 37m 11s

MasterChef Singapore Season 2 has finally wrapped up and in tribute to the entire season, there was no way we couldn't bring the highly talented finalists, Derek Cheong and Leon Lim, into our studios to share their raw, unfiltered experience wi

#034: Food stylist, Jazreel Chan, shares insight about her profession

May 2nd, 2021 31m 45s

We've always expressed appreciation for great food photography here at SethLui.com; our work literally revolves around how deliciously alluring a food can look. But have you ever wondered what goes on behind the camera lens of your favourite fo

#033: Chef Bjorn & EP Nicholas from MasterChef S2 spills the tea

Apr 24th, 2021 42m 13s

We're only hours away from MasterChef Singapore Season 2 finale, and we've got one of the judges, Chef Bjorn Shen, and Executive Producer, Nicholas Oh, in the studio to spill the tea on what's been going on behind the scenes this season—all bef

#032: Singapore's proposal to charge for plastic bags

Apr 17th, 2021 32m 30s

It's another hot one in the studio with our 10th episode of the second season, and we can't not address the recent announcement—or should we say proposal—by Singapore's government to introduce a small fee for the use of plastic bags at more ret

#031: Netflix's Seaspiracy — should we be concerned?

Apr 11th, 2021 43m 17s

Our co-hosts waste little time in this ninth episode of Tapau Please Season 2, with an in-depth recap of MasterChef Singapore Season 2 Episode 7 as well as the hotly debated documentary, Seaspiracy, that's currently showing on Netflix.In this

#030: Killiney giveaway & food delivery as a career

Apr 4th, 2021 53m 55s

We're making this long weekend even sweeter with an extra special episode of 'Tapau Please' as it's brought to you in partnership with Killiney. We’re so excited to bring to you our first collaboration; it’s like a prayer answered!Packed with

#0029: Juicy bites from Basil Lee, our writer-intern

Mar 28th, 2021 1h 5m

In this seventh episode, our present writer-intern, Basil Lee, graces our studio for Season 2! We sit him down to share with us—and all of you—his toughest pitches, a backlash from a negative review, and what potential writer-interns should be