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| birth_name        = Chan Hon Meng
| birth_name        = Chan Hon Meng
| birth_place        = Ipoh, Malaysia
| birth_place        = Ipoh, Malaysia
| known for          = Michelin-starred 'Liao Fan Soya Sauce Chicken Rice & Noodle', Hawker Chan restaurant chain
| known for          = Hawker Chan restaurant chain
| spouse            = Irene Quek
| spouse            = Irene Quek
| awards            = One Michelin star (2016)
| website            = https://www.liaofanhawkerchan.com/
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==Background==
==Background==
===Early life===
Chan came from a humble background. In a behind-the-scenes interview with Michelin Guide ([https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=_1dBTqm90A4 YouTube video]), Chan stated that he had grown up in a village where his parents farmed their own crops and reared their own animals.<ref>Michelin Guide Singapore. "The MICHELIN guide Insider series: The Story of Chan Hon Meng" . ''YouTube''. July 31, 2016. Accessed on 16 April 2019. Retrieved from: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=_1dBTqm90A4</ref> Originally born in Ipoh, Malaysia, Chan came to Singapore at 15 years old to explore his career opportunities. In Singapore, Chan first trained in a restaurant under a Hong Kong cook.<ref>Michelin Guide Singapore. "The MICHELIN guide Insider series: The Story of Chan Hon Meng" . ''YouTube''. July 31, 2016. Accessed on 16 April 2019. Retrieved from: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=_1dBTqm90A4</ref> There, he learnt the techniques behind cooking Hong Kong-style soya sauce chicken.
Chan came from a humble background. In a behind-the-scenes interview with Michelin Guide ([https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=_1dBTqm90A4 YouTube video]), Chan stated that he had grown up in a village where his parents farmed their own crops and reared their own animals.<ref>Michelin Guide Singapore. "The MICHELIN guide Insider series: The Story of Chan Hon Meng" . ''YouTube''. July 31, 2016. Accessed on 16 April 2019. Retrieved from: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=_1dBTqm90A4</ref> Originally born in Ipoh, Malaysia, Chan came to Singapore at 15 years old to explore his career opportunities. In Singapore, Chan first trained in a restaurant under a Hong Kong cook.<ref>Michelin Guide Singapore. "The MICHELIN guide Insider series: The Story of Chan Hon Meng" . ''YouTube''. July 31, 2016. Accessed on 16 April 2019. Retrieved from: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=_1dBTqm90A4</ref> There, he learnt the techniques behind cooking Hong Kong-style soya sauce chicken.


==Career==


===Early career===
In 2009, Chan opened his first hawker stall 'Liao Fan Soya Sauce Chicken Rice & Noodle' at Chinatown Complex Food Centre, Blk 335, Smith Street #02-126.<ref>"OUR STORY". ''Liao Fan Hawker Chan.'' Accessed on 11 February 2019. Retrieved from: https://www.liaofanhawkerchan.com/story</ref> His stall also serves other dishes such as char siew and roast pork.<ref>"MENU"''. Liao Fan Hawker Chan.'' Accessed on 12 February 2019. Retrieved from: https://www.liaofanhawkerchan.com/menu</ref>
In 2009, Chan opened his first hawker stall 'Liao Fan Soya Sauce Chicken Rice & Noodle' at Chinatown Complex Food Centre, Blk 335, Smith Street #02-126.<ref>"OUR STORY". ''Liao Fan Hawker Chan.'' Accessed on 11 February 2019. Retrieved from: https://www.liaofanhawkerchan.com/story</ref> His stall also serves other dishes such as char siew and roast pork.<ref>"MENU"''. Liao Fan Hawker Chan.'' Accessed on 12 February 2019. Retrieved from: https://www.liaofanhawkerchan.com/menu</ref>


==Receiving the Michelin star==
===Receiving the Michelin star (2016)===
[[File:Hawker Chan soya sauce chicken.jpg|thumb|''Hawker Chan's famous Soya Sauce Chicken. Photo from Eatbook.sg.'']]
[[File:Hawker Chan soya sauce chicken.jpg|thumb|''Hawker Chan's famous Soya Sauce Chicken. Photo from Eatbook.sg.'']]
[[File:Soya Sauce Chicken Noodle Hawker Chan.jpg|thumb|''Hawker Chan's Soya Sauce Chicken Noodle. Photo from Eatbook.sg.'']]
In July 2016, Chan was one of the two hawkers in Singapore who had been awarded a Michelin star. Chan received the star at the 2016 Michelin Guide Singapore Gala Dinner cum Ceremony that was held at Resorts World Sentosa.<ref>Yong, Debbie. "Behind the Scenes: The world's first Michelin starred hawker stall". ''Michelin Guide''. August 1, 2016. Accessed on 16 April 2019. Retrieved from: https://guide.michelin.com/sg/people/behind-the-scenes-with-the-first-michelin-starred-hawker-in-the-world-singapore/news</ref> Priced at S$2, his famous soya sauce chicken served with rice was dubbed the cheapest Michelin dish worldwide.<ref>Leow, Diane. “Owner of Michelin-starred soya sauce chicken stall eyes world domination”. ''Channel News Asia''. September 19, 2016. Accessed on 11 February 2019. Retrieved from: https://www.channelnewsasia.com/news/singapore/owner-of-michelin-starred-soya-sauce-chicken-stall-eyes-world-do-7809726</ref> In 2017, football star David Beckham visited Hawker Chan's 78 Smith Street outlet during his visit to Singapore.<ref>Khoo, Nevin. “5 Casual David Beckham Sightings In Singapore - Including One Of Him Eating Chicken Rice”. Must Share News. September 22, 2017. Accessed on 12 February 2019. Retrieved from: https://mustsharenews.com/beckham-singapore-sightings/</ref> A year later, Germany-based Austrian celebrity chef Johann Lafer visited the same eatery to have a meal with Chan.<ref>Liao Fan Hawker Chan Singapore. ''Facebook''. October 12, 2018. Accessed on 12 February 2019. Retrieved from: [https://www.facebook.com/hawkerchanSG/photos/a.775197112619425/1198955263576939/?type=3&theater https://www.facebook.com/hawkerchanSG/posts/thank-you-johann-lafer-for-coming-down/1153040334835099/]</ref>
In July 2016, Chan was one of the two hawkers in Singapore who had been awarded a Michelin star. Chan received the star at the 2016 Michelin Guide Singapore Gala Dinner cum Ceremony that was held at Resorts World Sentosa.<ref>Yong, Debbie. "Behind the Scenes: The world's first Michelin starred hawker stall". ''Michelin Guide''. August 1, 2016. Accessed on 16 April 2019. Retrieved from: https://guide.michelin.com/sg/people/behind-the-scenes-with-the-first-michelin-starred-hawker-in-the-world-singapore/news</ref> Priced at S$2, his famous soya sauce chicken served with rice was dubbed the cheapest Michelin dish worldwide.<ref>Leow, Diane. “Owner of Michelin-starred soya sauce chicken stall eyes world domination”. ''Channel News Asia''. September 19, 2016. Accessed on 11 February 2019. Retrieved from: https://www.channelnewsasia.com/news/singapore/owner-of-michelin-starred-soya-sauce-chicken-stall-eyes-world-do-7809726</ref>
 


===Local collaborations===
Since receiving the Michelin star in 2016, Chan has collaborated with many established names in Singapore. For 10 days in June 2017, Chan worked with Fullerton Hotel to set up a pop-up food station at Fullerton's Town Restaurant.<ref>Xie, Hui Qin. “Now at Fullerton Hotel: Singapore’s Michelin-starred soya sauce chicken rice pop up”. Peak. May 24, 2017. Accessed on 12 February 2019. Retrieved from: https://thepeakmagazine.com.sg/gourmet-travel/soon-fullerton-hotel-singapores-michelin-starred-soya-sauce-chicken-rice-pop/?fbclid=IwAR23tXgX1vn_cnBaJ7HfdXjJWEvtAApJH-YDFcpwqq99_yEGQCaNo51Z7uY</ref> He prepared his signature soya sauce chicken rice and the dish was served as part of the restaurant’s dinner buffet. In 2017<ref>Liaofanhawkerchan. Instagram. March 30, 2018. Accessed on 12 February 2019. Retrieved from: https://www.instagram.com/p/Bg8tVyhBfr2/</ref> and 2018, he prepared his signature soya sauce chicken for the Michelin Food Festival at Resorts World Sentosa.<ref>“At The Michelin Guide Street Food Festival”. RWSCOOP. May 8, 2017. Accessed on 12 February 2019. Retrieved from: http://www.rwsentosablog.com/michelin-street-food-festival-scenes/</ref>
Since receiving the Michelin star in 2016, Chan has collaborated with many established names in Singapore. For 10 days in June 2017, Chan worked with Fullerton Hotel to set up a pop-up food station at Fullerton's Town Restaurant.<ref>Xie, Hui Qin. “Now at Fullerton Hotel: Singapore’s Michelin-starred soya sauce chicken rice pop up”. Peak. May 24, 2017. Accessed on 12 February 2019. Retrieved from: https://thepeakmagazine.com.sg/gourmet-travel/soon-fullerton-hotel-singapores-michelin-starred-soya-sauce-chicken-rice-pop/?fbclid=IwAR23tXgX1vn_cnBaJ7HfdXjJWEvtAApJH-YDFcpwqq99_yEGQCaNo51Z7uY</ref> He prepared his signature soya sauce chicken rice and the dish was served as part of the restaurant’s dinner buffet. In 2017<ref>Liaofanhawkerchan. Instagram. March 30, 2018. Accessed on 12 February 2019. Retrieved from: https://www.instagram.com/p/Bg8tVyhBfr2/</ref> and 2018, he prepared his signature soya sauce chicken for the Michelin Food Festival at Resorts World Sentosa.<ref>“At The Michelin Guide Street Food Festival”. RWSCOOP. May 8, 2017. Accessed on 12 February 2019. Retrieved from: http://www.rwsentosablog.com/michelin-street-food-festival-scenes/</ref>
===International recognition===
===International recognition===
Five months after he received the Michelin star, Chan was given an opportunity to travel to the United States. Sponsored by [[Tiger Beer]], he was able to work alongside the renowned chef, Christopher Kostow at the Indochine restaurant in Manhattan.<ref>“Hawker Chan’s chicken rice wows fine dining customers in New York”. ''Today''. December 12, 2016. Accessed on 12 February 2019. Retrieved from: https://www.todayonline.com/lifestyle/food/hawker-chans-chicken-rice-wows-fine-dining-customers-new-york</ref> Together the two chefs collaborated to prepare a three-course meal which was priced at US$330 and US$500 for “The Tasting Menu” and “The Counter Menu” respectively.
In 2017, football star David Beckham visited Hawker Chan's 78 Smith Street outlet during his visit to Singapore.<ref>Khoo, Nevin. “5 Casual David Beckham Sightings In Singapore - Including One Of Him Eating Chicken Rice”. Must Share News. September 22, 2017. Accessed on 12 February 2019. Retrieved from: https://mustsharenews.com/beckham-singapore-sightings/</ref> A year later, Germany-based Austrian celebrity chef Johann Lafer visited the same eatery to have a meal with Chan.<ref>Liao Fan Hawker Chan Singapore. ''Facebook''. October 12, 2018. Accessed on 12 February 2019. Retrieved from: [https://www.facebook.com/hawkerchanSG/photos/a.775197112619425/1198955263576939/?type=3&theater https://www.facebook.com/hawkerchanSG/posts/thank-you-johann-lafer-for-coming-down/1153040334835099/]</ref>
In collaboration with Singapore Airlines and Singapore Tourism Board, Chan flew to the United Kingdom in March 2018 to set up a stall at KERB, a London food market.<ref>Ng, Huiwen. “Hundreds queue in London for a taste of Hawker Chan’s soya sauce chicken rice”. The Straits Times. March 16, 2018. Accessed on 12 February 2019. Retrieved from: https://www.straitstimes.com/lifestyle/food/hundreds-queue-in-london-for-a-taste-of-hawker-chans-soya-sauce-chicken-rice</ref> Chan returned to London for the 2019 iteration of KERB from 6 to 8 March.<ref>"Hawker Chan". ''King's Cross UK.'' Accessed on 16 April 2019. Retrieved from: https://www.kingscross.co.uk/event/the-michelin-starred-street-food-returns-to-kerb</ref> In 2018, the event attracted more than 300 people a day and customers queued up to two hours for the chicken and rice sets.<ref>Ng, Huiwen. “Hundreds queue in London for a taste of Hawker Chan’s soya sauce chicken rice”. The Straits Times. March 16, 2018. Accessed on 12 February 2019. Retrieved from: https://www.straitstimes.com/lifestyle/food/hundreds-queue-in-london-for-a-taste-of-hawker-chans-soya-sauce-chicken-rice</ref> Two months later, in collaboration with Visit Singapore, Chan travelled to Vietnam and prepared 200 portions of soya sauce chicken rice for the two-day event in Saigon.<ref>Liaofanhawkerchan. Instagram. May 26, 2018. Accessed on 12 February 2019. Retrieved from: https://www.instagram.com/p/BjOultEArFA/</ref>
===Media coverage===
After Hawker Chan’s stall attained a Michelin star, several food sites such as Nikkei Asian Review,<ref>“Singapore’s Michelin-star chicken, for US$1.50”. ''Nikkei Asian Review.'' August 24, 2016. Accessed on 12 February 2019. Retrieved from: https://video.asia.nikkei.com/detail/videos/editor-s-picks/video/5095199484001/singapore-s-michelin-star-chicken-for-us-1.50?autoStart=true&fbclid=IwAR0d5t_K5w2MT46-32PJSPA0APXayGEmICBQOw8ZXDQaq8XSC5l7verah8Q</ref> Eatbook.sg<ref>“Hong Kong Soya Sauce Chicken Rice And Noodle Review: The Cheapest Michelin Star Meal In The World”. Eatbook. July 26, 2016. Accessed on 12 February 2019. Retrieved from: https://eatbook.sg/soya-sauce-chicken/?fbclid=IwAR0ZP--BBgIChj1nN7n45wf3zs-yZ6MPBPQzgEBaqtZhXh9mfsskyIjbCjY</ref> and Daniel Food Diary<ref>“Hawker Chan Hong Kong Soya Sauce Chicken Rice & Noodle- Cheapest Michelin Meal In The World At $2”. Daniel Food Diary. Accessed on 12 February 2019. Retrieved from: http://danielfooddiary.com/2016/07/22/hongkongsoyasauce/?fbclid=IwAR1duBARS6lvaYZ0nxzGwtmuPpnmQRf1QL3JXXIBogxfxEnVoSp3ZmNRnQ0</ref> reviewed and featured the stall on their respective sites. In 2018, the stall was also featured in Little Magazine, a family lifestyle magazine.<ref>Littlemagsg. ''Instagram''. August 30, 2018. Accessed on 12 February 2019. Retrieved from: https://www.instagram.com/p/BnGSbzvn-nt/?utm_source=ig_web_button_share_sheet&fbclid=IwAR0Er8eMBwrFWwbtt_FiiFO1hw7CRpaEu8oAgT9UUnIisRpezSk-4CxpDWo</ref> In the same year, American media site Buzzfeed also featured the stall in a Facebook video on their Bring Me! page.<ref>Buzzfeed Bring Me. “The Cheapest Michelin-Starred Restaurant Is In Singapore”. ''Facebook''. Accessed on 2 February 2019. Retrieved from: https://www.facebook.com/buzzfeedbringme/videos/2015794905121994/</ref>
[[File:Hawker Chan London 2018.jpg|thumb|''Hawker Chan in London during the 2018 iteration of KERB. Photo from HOTDINNERS.'']]
[[File:Hawker Chan London 2018.jpg|thumb|''Hawker Chan in London during the 2018 iteration of KERB. Photo from HOTDINNERS.'']]


====Manhattan, United States of America====
Five months after he received the Michelin star, Chan was given an opportunity to travel to the United States. Sponsored by [[Tiger Beer]], he was able to work alongside the renowned chef, Christopher Kostow at the Indochine restaurant in Manhattan.<ref>“Hawker Chan’s chicken rice wows fine dining customers in New York”. ''Today''. December 12, 2016. Accessed on 12 February 2019. Retrieved from: https://www.todayonline.com/lifestyle/food/hawker-chans-chicken-rice-wows-fine-dining-customers-new-york</ref> Together the two chefs collaborated to prepare a three-course meal which was priced at US$330 and US$500 for “The Tasting Menu” and “The Counter Menu” respectively.


In September 2017, American food YouTuber Mike Chen uploaded a video titled “The CHEAPEST Michelin Star Meal in The WORLD! $2 Chicken Rice!” ([https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=HQ1Ula_VCW8 YouTube video]). On his channel 'Strictly Dumpling', Mike is known for his travel videos in which he documents the food unique to each of his destinations. The video has more than 1.43 million views as of February 2019.<ref>Strictly Dumpling. “The CHEAPEST Michelin Star Meal in The WORLD! $2 Chicken Rice!”. September 17, 2017. Accessed on 11 February 2019. ''Youtube''. Retrieved from: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=HQ1Ula_VCW8</ref> Four months following the video upload, Hawker Chan expressed his appreciation of Mike’s video on his Facebook page.
====London, United Kingdom====
In collaboration with Singapore Airlines and Singapore Tourism Board, Chan flew to the United Kingdom in March 2018 to set up a stall at KERB, a London food market.<ref>Ng, Huiwen. “Hundreds queue in London for a taste of Hawker Chan’s soya sauce chicken rice”. The Straits Times. March 16, 2018. Accessed on 12 February 2019. Retrieved from: https://www.straitstimes.com/lifestyle/food/hundreds-queue-in-london-for-a-taste-of-hawker-chans-soya-sauce-chicken-rice</ref> Chan returned to London for the 2019 iteration of KERB from 6 to 8 March.<ref>"Hawker Chan". ''King's Cross UK.'' Accessed on 16 April 2019. Retrieved from: https://www.kingscross.co.uk/event/the-michelin-starred-street-food-returns-to-kerb</ref> In 2018, the event attracted more than 300 people a day and customers queued up to two hours for the chicken and rice sets.<ref>Ng, Huiwen. “Hundreds queue in London for a taste of Hawker Chan’s soya sauce chicken rice”. The Straits Times. March 16, 2018. Accessed on 12 February 2019. Retrieved from: https://www.straitstimes.com/lifestyle/food/hundreds-queue-in-london-for-a-taste-of-hawker-chans-soya-sauce-chicken-rice</ref>  


====Saigon, Vietnam====
In 2018 Chan travelled to Vietnam and prepared 200 portions of soya sauce chicken rice for the two-day event in Saigon.<ref>Liaofanhawkerchan. Instagram. May 26, 2018. Accessed on 12 February 2019. Retrieved from: https://www.instagram.com/p/BjOultEArFA/</ref>
===Growth in Singapore===
[[File:Hawker Chan outlet.jpg|thumb|''An inside view of the Hawker Chan outlet at 78 Smith Street, Chinatown in Singapore.'']]
After receiving the Michelin star, Chan worked with Hersing Culinary to open a casual dine-in restaurant called 'Hawker Chan' at 78 Smith Street, Chinatown.<ref>Quek, Eunice. “Famous Liao Fan soya sauce chicken stall set to expand”. The Straits Times. October 29, 2016. Accessed on 12 February 2019. Retrieved from: https://www.straitstimes.com/lifestyle/food/famous-liao-fan-soya-sauce-chicken-stall-set-to-expand</ref> This first outlet of Hawker Chan was opened on 18 November 2016.<ref>Liaofanhawkerchan. ''Instagram''. November 11, 2016. Accessed on 12 February 2019. Retrieved from: https://www.instagram.com/p/BMqv82NAUmB/</ref> Hersing Culinary is the food and beverage company responsible for the Tim Ho Wan dim sum franchise in the Asia Pacific. The company spent approximately S$1 million on the air-conditioned, eighty-seater Hawker Chan restaurant.<ref>Quek, Eunice. “Famous Liao Fan soya sauce chicken stall set to expand”. The Straits Times. October 29, 2016. Accessed on 12 February 2019. Retrieved from: https://www.straitstimes.com/lifestyle/food/famous-liao-fan-soya-sauce-chicken-stall-set-to-expand</ref> There is also a self-kiosk machine for customers to purchase the menu items.<ref>“Cheapest Michelin-Starred Meal Comes To Hawker Chan”. Weekender. November 4, 2016. Accessed on 12 January 2019. Retrieved from: https://weekender.com.sg/w/dining/cheapest-michelin-starred-meal-comes-hawker-chan/</ref> Within five months, two more branches were opened at Tai Seng<ref>Liaofanhawkerchan. ''Instagram.'' February 24, 2017. Accessed on 12 February 2019. Retrieved from: https://www.instagram.com/p/BQ4MkdNjGdH/</ref> and Toa Payoh.<ref>Liaofanhawkerchan. ''Instagram''. June 25, 2017. Accessed on 12 February 2019. Retrieved from: https://www.instagram.com/p/BVvoK4XjFsZ/</ref>


In December 2017, Hawker Chan's stall was featured on 'Food King', a YouTube segment hosted by Singaporean YouTubers [[Ryan & Sylvia (Night Owl Cinematics)|Ryan Sylvia]]. The episode ([https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=4wMJrw9U9WM YouTube video]) saw the hosts trying the various Michelin-starred dishes in Singapore. Steven Lim from Buzzfeed's 'Worth It' was a special guest host. As of February 2019, the video had gained more than 624,000 views on Youtube.<ref>“FOOD KING SINGAPORE TAKES ON MICHELIN FT. STEVEN FROM BUZZFEED!”. Ryan Sylvia. December 28, 2017. Accessed on 11 February 2019. ''Youtube''. Retrieved from: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=4wMJrw9U9WM</ref>
===Expansion overseas===
 
The Hawker Chan brand had expanded internationally as a result of Chan's initiative to send in a proposal to Hersing Culinary in 2016.<ref>Quek, Eunice. “Famous Liao Fan soya sauce chicken stall set to expand”. ''The Straits Times''. October 29, 2016. Accessed on 12 February 2019. Retrieved from: https://www.straitstimes.com/lifestyle/food/famous-liao-fan-soya-sauce-chicken-stall-set-to-expand</ref> The following is a timeline of Hawker Chan's expansion overseas.
===Media appearances===
{| class="wikitable"
{| class="wikitable"
|'''Year'''
!Year
|'''Company'''
!Country
|'''Title and description'''
!Refs.
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|2019
|Malaysia
|<ref>Bunyan, John. "Singapore’s Michelin-star soy sauce chicken rice comes to Ipoh". ''Malay Mail''. March 15, 2019. Accessed on 16 April 2019. Retrieved from: https://www.malaymail.com/news/eat-drink/2019/03/15/singapores-michelin-star-soy-sauce-chicken-rice-comes-to-ipoh/1733004</ref>
|-
| rowspan="2" |2018
|Kazakhstan
| -
|-
|-
|2017
|Philippines
|Prudential Singapore
| -
|''I Am We - The Real Hero: Chef Chan Hon Meng ([https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=OcN7p-a_-N4 YouTube video])''
 
 
Chan shares the highs and lows of his career in the video, highlighting that his wife had been by his side through everything.<ref>Prudential Singapore. “I Am We - The Real Hero: Chef Chan Hon Meng”. ''YouTube''. July 21, 2017. Accessed on 11 February 2019. Retrieved from: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=OcN7p-a_-N4</ref> As of 2019, the video has more than 761,000 views on YouYube and is one of the most viewed videos on Prudential Singapore’s channel.
|-
|-
|2017
| rowspan="4" |2017
|Eater
|Australia
|
|<ref>Thomas, Sujin. "Michelin-starred Hawker Chan has opened an outlet in Melbourne – and the crowds keep coming". December 11, 2017. Accessed on 16 April 2019. ''Business Insider''. Retrieved from: https://www.businessinsider.sg/michelin-starred-hawker-chan-has-opened-an-outlet-in-melbourne-and-the-crowds-keep-coming/</ref>
 
 
''Chef Chan Hon Meng's Michelin-Starred Hawker Stall Brings His Soy Chicken to NYC — Consumed'' ([https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=uC6-2ilIZ28 YouTube video])
|-
|-
|2017
|Indonesia
|CNBC International
|
|
''The business behind the world’s cheapest one-star Michelin meal | CNBC Reports'' ([https://www.cnbc.com/video/2017/10/20/the-business-behind-the-worlds-cheapest-one-star-michelin-meal.html CNBC video])
|-
|2017
|Great Big Story
|''A Michelin-Starred Meal for $1.50'' ([https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=90IJanuV_0M YouTube video])
|-
|-
|2016
|Thailand
|The Straits Times
|
|
''Mr Chan Hon Meng, owner of Hong Kong Soya Sauce Chicken Rice & Noodle, at work'' ([https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=sEF6nLOEl7Y YouTube video])
|-
|-
|2016
|Taiwan
|Michelin Guide Singapore
|<ref>ASIAONE. "Michelin-starred soya sauce chicken restaurant to open first overseas outlet in Taipei". ''ASIAONE''. February 12, 2017. Accessed on 16 April 2019. Retrieved from: https://www.asiaone.com/food/michelin-starred-soya-sauce-chicken-restaurant-open-first-overseas-outlet-taipei</ref><ref>''HOYII''. Accessed on 16 April 2019. Retrieved from: http://www.hoyii.com.tw/brandInfo.php?i=6&fbclid=IwAR29pGnNPqk30BpOwS-sS41_KO7B1JSDMBveAH-LdeAkjcgsg5aF_r2ZBBE</ref>
|''<nowiki>The MICHELIN guide Insider Series: The Story of Chan Hon Meng | 米其林指南飲食故事系列: 陈翰铭的故事</nowiki>'' ([https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=_1dBTqm90A4 YouTube video])
|}
|}


==Business expansion==
==Media coverage==
[[File:Hawker Chan outlet.jpg|thumb|''An inside view of the Hawker Chan outlet at 78 Smith Street, Chinatown in Singapore. Photo from Eatbook.sg.'']]
After Hawker Chan’s stall attained a Michelin star, several food sites such as Nikkei Asian Review,<ref>“Singapore’s Michelin-star chicken, for US$1.50”. ''Nikkei Asian Review.'' August 24, 2016. Accessed on 12 February 2019. Retrieved from: https://video.asia.nikkei.com/detail/videos/editor-s-picks/video/5095199484001/singapore-s-michelin-star-chicken-for-us-1.50?autoStart=true&fbclid=IwAR0d5t_K5w2MT46-32PJSPA0APXayGEmICBQOw8ZXDQaq8XSC5l7verah8Q</ref> Eatbook.sg<ref>“Hong Kong Soya Sauce Chicken Rice And Noodle Review: The Cheapest Michelin Star Meal In The World”. Eatbook. July 26, 2016. Accessed on 12 February 2019. Retrieved from: https://eatbook.sg/soya-sauce-chicken/?fbclid=IwAR0ZP--BBgIChj1nN7n45wf3zs-yZ6MPBPQzgEBaqtZhXh9mfsskyIjbCjY</ref> and Daniel Food Diary<ref>“Hawker Chan Hong Kong Soya Sauce Chicken Rice & Noodle- Cheapest Michelin Meal In The World At $2”. Daniel Food Diary. Accessed on 12 February 2019. Retrieved from: http://danielfooddiary.com/2016/07/22/hongkongsoyasauce/?fbclid=IwAR1duBARS6lvaYZ0nxzGwtmuPpnmQRf1QL3JXXIBogxfxEnVoSp3ZmNRnQ0</ref> reviewed and featured the stall on their respective sites. In 2018, the stall was also featured in Little Magazine, a family lifestyle magazine.<ref>Littlemagsg. ''Instagram''. August 30, 2018. Accessed on 12 February 2019. Retrieved from: https://www.instagram.com/p/BnGSbzvn-nt/?utm_source=ig_web_button_share_sheet&fbclid=IwAR0Er8eMBwrFWwbtt_FiiFO1hw7CRpaEu8oAgT9UUnIisRpezSk-4CxpDWo</ref> In the same year, American media site Buzzfeed also featured the stall in a Facebook video on their Bring Me! page.<ref>Buzzfeed Bring Me. “The Cheapest Michelin-Starred Restaurant Is In Singapore”. ''Facebook''. Accessed on 2 February 2019. Retrieved from: https://www.facebook.com/buzzfeedbringme/videos/2015794905121994/</ref>
[[File:Hawker Chan Ipoh.jpg|thumb|''Hawker Chan'' ''standing in front of his restaurant in Ipoh, Malaysia. Photo credit to Farhan Najib (Malay Mail).'']]
 
===Growth in Singapore===
After receiving the Michelin star, Chan worked with Hersing Culinary to open a casual dine-in restaurant called 'Hawker Chan' at 78 Smith Street, Chinatown.<ref>Quek, Eunice. “Famous Liao Fan soya sauce chicken stall set to expand”. The Straits Times. October 29, 2016. Accessed on 12 February 2019. Retrieved from: https://www.straitstimes.com/lifestyle/food/famous-liao-fan-soya-sauce-chicken-stall-set-to-expand</ref> This first outlet of Hawker Chan was opened on 18 November 2016.<ref>Liaofanhawkerchan. ''Instagram''. November 11, 2016. Accessed on 12 February 2019. Retrieved from: https://www.instagram.com/p/BMqv82NAUmB/</ref> Hersing Culinary is the food and beverage company responsible for the Tim Ho Wan dim sum franchise in the Asia Pacific. The company spent approximately S$1 million on the air-conditioned, eighty-seater Hawker Chan restaurant.<ref>Quek, Eunice. “Famous Liao Fan soya sauce chicken stall set to expand”. The Straits Times. October 29, 2016. Accessed on 12 February 2019. Retrieved from: https://www.straitstimes.com/lifestyle/food/famous-liao-fan-soya-sauce-chicken-stall-set-to-expand</ref> There is also a self-kiosk machine for customers to purchase the menu items.<ref>“Cheapest Michelin-Starred Meal Comes To Hawker Chan”. Weekender. November 4, 2016. Accessed on 12 January 2019. Retrieved from: https://weekender.com.sg/w/dining/cheapest-michelin-starred-meal-comes-hawker-chan/</ref> Within five months, two more branches were opened at Tai Seng<ref>Liaofanhawkerchan. ''Instagram.'' February 24, 2017. Accessed on 12 February 2019. Retrieved from: https://www.instagram.com/p/BQ4MkdNjGdH/</ref> and Toa Payoh.<ref>Liaofanhawkerchan. ''Instagram''. June 25, 2017. Accessed on 12 February 2019. Retrieved from: https://www.instagram.com/p/BVvoK4XjFsZ/</ref>


===Expansion overseas===
===YouTube features===
The Hawker Chan brand had expanded internationally as a result of Chan's initiative to send in a proposal to Hersing Culinary in 2016.<ref>Quek, Eunice. “Famous Liao Fan soya sauce chicken stall set to expand”. ''The Straits Times''. October 29, 2016. Accessed on 12 February 2019. Retrieved from: https://www.straitstimes.com/lifestyle/food/famous-liao-fan-soya-sauce-chicken-stall-set-to-expand</ref>  
[[File:Hawker Chan Mike Chen.jpg|thumb|''Photo from Strictly Dumpling's [https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=HQ1Ula_VCW8 YouTube] video.'']]
In September 2017, American food YouTuber Mike Chen uploaded a video titled “The CHEAPEST Michelin Star Meal in The WORLD! $2 Chicken Rice!”. The video has more than 1.43 million views as of February 2019.<ref>Strictly Dumpling. “The CHEAPEST Michelin Star Meal in The WORLD! $2 Chicken Rice!”. September 17, 2017. Accessed on 11 February 2019. ''Youtube''. Retrieved from: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=HQ1Ula_VCW8</ref> Four months following the video upload, Hawker Chan expressed his appreciation of Mike’s video on his Facebook page. In December 2017, Hawker Chan's stall was featured on 'Food King', a YouTube segment hosted by Singaporean YouTubers [[Ryan & Sylvia (Night Owl Cinematics)|Ryan Sylvia]]. The episode ([https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=4wMJrw9U9WM YouTube video]) saw the hosts trying the various Michelin-starred dishes in Singapore. Steven Lim from Buzzfeed's 'Worth It' was a special guest host. As of February 2019, the video had gained more than 624,000 views on Youtube.<ref>“FOOD KING SINGAPORE TAKES ON MICHELIN FT. STEVEN FROM BUZZFEED!”. Ryan Sylvia. December 28, 2017. Accessed on 11 February 2019. ''Youtube''. Retrieved from: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=4wMJrw9U9WM</ref>
===Other media appearances===
The following is a list of Hawker Chan's appearances in 2016 and 2017.
{| class="wikitable"
{| class="wikitable"
|'''Year'''
!Year
|'''Country'''
!Publisher
|'''Remarks'''
!Title
!Refs.
|-
|-
|February 2019
| rowspan="4" |2017
|Ipoh, Malaysia
|Prudential Singapore
|The outlet in Chan's hometown had its soft launch on 26 February 2019.<ref>Bunyan, John. "Singapore’s Michelin-star soy sauce chicken rice comes to Ipoh". ''Malay Mail''. March 15, 2019. Accessed on 16 April 2019. Retrieved from: https://www.malaymail.com/news/eat-drink/2019/03/15/singapores-michelin-star-soy-sauce-chicken-rice-comes-to-ipoh/1733004</ref> Subsequently, it had its grand opening on 16 March 2019.
|I Am We - The Real Hero: Chef Chan Hon Meng
|[https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=OcN7p-a_-N4 Video link]
|-
|-
|October 2018
|Eater
|Kazakhstan, Almaty
|Chef Chan Hon Meng's Michelin-Starred Hawker Stall Brings His Soy Chicken to NYC — Consumed
| -
|[https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=uC6-2ilIZ28 Video link]
|-
|-
|July 2018
|CNBC International
|Manila, Philippines
|<nowiki>The business behind the world’s cheapest one-star Michelin meal | CNBC Reports</nowiki>
|There are 3 Hawker Chan outlets in Manila.
|[https://www.cnbc.com/video/2017/10/20/the-business-behind-the-worlds-cheapest-one-star-michelin-meal.html Video link]
|-
|-
|December 2017
|Great Big Story
|Melbourne, Australia
|A Michelin-Starred Meal for $1.50
|The dine-in restaurant is located on Lonsdale Street within Melbourne's Central Business District.<ref>Thomas, Sujin. "Michelin-starred Hawker Chan has opened an outlet in Melbourne – and the crowds keep coming". December 11, 2017. Accessed on 16 April 2019. ''Business Insider''. Retrieved from: https://www.businessinsider.sg/michelin-starred-hawker-chan-has-opened-an-outlet-in-melbourne-and-the-crowds-keep-coming/</ref>
|[https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=90IJanuV_0M Video link]
|-
|-
|June 2017
| rowspan="2" |2016
|Jakarta, Indonesia
|The Straits Times
|The Jakarta outlet is longer in operation.
|Mr Chan Hon Meng, owner of Hong Kong Soya Sauce Chicken Rice & Noodle, at work
|[https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=sEF6nLOEl7Y Video link]
|-
|-
|June 2017
|Michelin Guide Singapore
|Bangkok, Thailand
|The MICHELIN guide Insider Series: The Story of Chan Hon Meng
|The store is located in Bangkok shopping mall, Terminal 21.
|[https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=_1dBTqm90A4 Video link]
|-
|April 2017
|Taiwan
|The flagship eatery was first opened at Hoyii Station in Taipei.<ref>ASIAONE. "Michelin-starred soya sauce chicken restaurant to open first overseas outlet in Taipei". ''ASIAONE''. February 12, 2017. Accessed on 16 April 2019. Retrieved from: https://www.asiaone.com/food/michelin-starred-soya-sauce-chicken-restaurant-open-first-overseas-outlet-taipei</ref> As of 2019, there are four more outlets at Songshan Road, Xinyi District, Taoyuan City and Taichung City.<ref>''HOYII''. Accessed on 16 April 2019. Retrieved from: http://www.hoyii.com.tw/brandInfo.php?i=6&fbclid=IwAR29pGnNPqk30BpOwS-sS41_KO7B1JSDMBveAH-LdeAkjcgsg5aF_r2ZBBE</ref>
|}
|}


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Chan Hong Meng
Hawker Chan.jpg
Born
Chan Hon Meng

Ipoh, Malaysia
Known forHawker Chan restaurant chain
Spouse(s)Irene Quek

Chan Hon Meng, also known as Hawker Chan, is a well-known culinary figure in Singapore. Chan started off as a hawker at Chinatown Food Complex in 2009. He is recognised for his Michelin-starred hawker stall 'Liao Fan Soya Sauce Chicken Rice & Noodle'. In collaboration with Hersing Culinary, the Hawker Chan brand has expanded beyond Singapore since 2016. In many news reports and media appearances, Chan portrays himself as a chef who takes pride in maintaining the consistency and standards of his food.[1]

Background

Early life

Chan came from a humble background. In a behind-the-scenes interview with Michelin Guide (YouTube video), Chan stated that he had grown up in a village where his parents farmed their own crops and reared their own animals.[2] Originally born in Ipoh, Malaysia, Chan came to Singapore at 15 years old to explore his career opportunities. In Singapore, Chan first trained in a restaurant under a Hong Kong cook.[3] There, he learnt the techniques behind cooking Hong Kong-style soya sauce chicken.

Career

Early career

In 2009, Chan opened his first hawker stall 'Liao Fan Soya Sauce Chicken Rice & Noodle' at Chinatown Complex Food Centre, Blk 335, Smith Street #02-126.[4] His stall also serves other dishes such as char siew and roast pork.[5]

Receiving the Michelin star (2016)

Hawker Chan's famous Soya Sauce Chicken. Photo from Eatbook.sg.

In July 2016, Chan was one of the two hawkers in Singapore who had been awarded a Michelin star. Chan received the star at the 2016 Michelin Guide Singapore Gala Dinner cum Ceremony that was held at Resorts World Sentosa.[6] Priced at S$2, his famous soya sauce chicken served with rice was dubbed the cheapest Michelin dish worldwide.[7] In 2017, football star David Beckham visited Hawker Chan's 78 Smith Street outlet during his visit to Singapore.[8] A year later, Germany-based Austrian celebrity chef Johann Lafer visited the same eatery to have a meal with Chan.[9]

Local collaborations

Since receiving the Michelin star in 2016, Chan has collaborated with many established names in Singapore. For 10 days in June 2017, Chan worked with Fullerton Hotel to set up a pop-up food station at Fullerton's Town Restaurant.[10] He prepared his signature soya sauce chicken rice and the dish was served as part of the restaurant’s dinner buffet. In 2017[11] and 2018, he prepared his signature soya sauce chicken for the Michelin Food Festival at Resorts World Sentosa.[12]

International recognition

Hawker Chan in London during the 2018 iteration of KERB. Photo from HOTDINNERS.

Manhattan, United States of America

Five months after he received the Michelin star, Chan was given an opportunity to travel to the United States. Sponsored by Tiger Beer, he was able to work alongside the renowned chef, Christopher Kostow at the Indochine restaurant in Manhattan.[13] Together the two chefs collaborated to prepare a three-course meal which was priced at US$330 and US$500 for “The Tasting Menu” and “The Counter Menu” respectively.

London, United Kingdom

In collaboration with Singapore Airlines and Singapore Tourism Board, Chan flew to the United Kingdom in March 2018 to set up a stall at KERB, a London food market.[14] Chan returned to London for the 2019 iteration of KERB from 6 to 8 March.[15] In 2018, the event attracted more than 300 people a day and customers queued up to two hours for the chicken and rice sets.[16]

Saigon, Vietnam

In 2018 Chan travelled to Vietnam and prepared 200 portions of soya sauce chicken rice for the two-day event in Saigon.[17]

Growth in Singapore

An inside view of the Hawker Chan outlet at 78 Smith Street, Chinatown in Singapore.

After receiving the Michelin star, Chan worked with Hersing Culinary to open a casual dine-in restaurant called 'Hawker Chan' at 78 Smith Street, Chinatown.[18] This first outlet of Hawker Chan was opened on 18 November 2016.[19] Hersing Culinary is the food and beverage company responsible for the Tim Ho Wan dim sum franchise in the Asia Pacific. The company spent approximately S$1 million on the air-conditioned, eighty-seater Hawker Chan restaurant.[20] There is also a self-kiosk machine for customers to purchase the menu items.[21] Within five months, two more branches were opened at Tai Seng[22] and Toa Payoh.[23]

Expansion overseas

The Hawker Chan brand had expanded internationally as a result of Chan's initiative to send in a proposal to Hersing Culinary in 2016.[24] The following is a timeline of Hawker Chan's expansion overseas.

Year Country Refs.
2019 Malaysia [25]
2018 Kazakhstan -
Philippines -
2017 Australia [26]
Indonesia
Thailand
Taiwan [27][28]

Media coverage

After Hawker Chan’s stall attained a Michelin star, several food sites such as Nikkei Asian Review,[29] Eatbook.sg[30] and Daniel Food Diary[31] reviewed and featured the stall on their respective sites. In 2018, the stall was also featured in Little Magazine, a family lifestyle magazine.[32] In the same year, American media site Buzzfeed also featured the stall in a Facebook video on their Bring Me! page.[33]

YouTube features

Photo from Strictly Dumpling's YouTube video.

In September 2017, American food YouTuber Mike Chen uploaded a video titled “The CHEAPEST Michelin Star Meal in The WORLD! $2 Chicken Rice!”. The video has more than 1.43 million views as of February 2019.[34] Four months following the video upload, Hawker Chan expressed his appreciation of Mike’s video on his Facebook page. In December 2017, Hawker Chan's stall was featured on 'Food King', a YouTube segment hosted by Singaporean YouTubers Ryan Sylvia. The episode (YouTube video) saw the hosts trying the various Michelin-starred dishes in Singapore. Steven Lim from Buzzfeed's 'Worth It' was a special guest host. As of February 2019, the video had gained more than 624,000 views on Youtube.[35]

Other media appearances

The following is a list of Hawker Chan's appearances in 2016 and 2017.

Year Publisher Title Refs.
2017 Prudential Singapore I Am We - The Real Hero: Chef Chan Hon Meng Video link
Eater Chef Chan Hon Meng's Michelin-Starred Hawker Stall Brings His Soy Chicken to NYC — Consumed Video link
CNBC International The business behind the world’s cheapest one-star Michelin meal | CNBC Reports Video link
Great Big Story A Michelin-Starred Meal for $1.50 Video link
2016 The Straits Times Mr Chan Hon Meng, owner of Hong Kong Soya Sauce Chicken Rice & Noodle, at work Video link
Michelin Guide Singapore The MICHELIN guide Insider Series: The Story of Chan Hon Meng Video link

References / Citation

  1. ↑ "Hawker Chan restaurant, by one-Michelin starred Liao Fan Soya Sauce Chicken, opens to public on Nov 18". The Straits Times. November 11, 2016. Accessed on 16 April 2019. Retrieved from: https://www.straitstimes.com/lifestyle/food/hawker-chan-restaurant-by-one-michelin-starred-liao-fan-soya-sauce-chicken-opens-to
  2. ↑ Michelin Guide Singapore. "The MICHELIN guide Insider series: The Story of Chan Hon Meng" . YouTube. July 31, 2016. Accessed on 16 April 2019. Retrieved from: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=_1dBTqm90A4
  3. ↑ Michelin Guide Singapore. "The MICHELIN guide Insider series: The Story of Chan Hon Meng" . YouTube. July 31, 2016. Accessed on 16 April 2019. Retrieved from: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=_1dBTqm90A4
  4. ↑ "OUR STORY". Liao Fan Hawker Chan. Accessed on 11 February 2019. Retrieved from: https://www.liaofanhawkerchan.com/story
  5. ↑ "MENU". Liao Fan Hawker Chan. Accessed on 12 February 2019. Retrieved from: https://www.liaofanhawkerchan.com/menu
  6. ↑ Yong, Debbie. "Behind the Scenes: The world's first Michelin starred hawker stall". Michelin Guide. August 1, 2016. Accessed on 16 April 2019. Retrieved from: https://guide.michelin.com/sg/people/behind-the-scenes-with-the-first-michelin-starred-hawker-in-the-world-singapore/news
  7. ↑ Leow, Diane. “Owner of Michelin-starred soya sauce chicken stall eyes world domination”. Channel News Asia. September 19, 2016. Accessed on 11 February 2019. Retrieved from: https://www.channelnewsasia.com/news/singapore/owner-of-michelin-starred-soya-sauce-chicken-stall-eyes-world-do-7809726
  8. ↑ Khoo, Nevin. “5 Casual David Beckham Sightings In Singapore - Including One Of Him Eating Chicken Rice”. Must Share News. September 22, 2017. Accessed on 12 February 2019. Retrieved from: https://mustsharenews.com/beckham-singapore-sightings/
  9. ↑ Liao Fan Hawker Chan Singapore. Facebook. October 12, 2018. Accessed on 12 February 2019. Retrieved from: https://www.facebook.com/hawkerchanSG/posts/thank-you-johann-lafer-for-coming-down/1153040334835099/
  10. ↑ Xie, Hui Qin. “Now at Fullerton Hotel: Singapore’s Michelin-starred soya sauce chicken rice pop up”. Peak. May 24, 2017. Accessed on 12 February 2019. Retrieved from: https://thepeakmagazine.com.sg/gourmet-travel/soon-fullerton-hotel-singapores-michelin-starred-soya-sauce-chicken-rice-pop/?fbclid=IwAR23tXgX1vn_cnBaJ7HfdXjJWEvtAApJH-YDFcpwqq99_yEGQCaNo51Z7uY
  11. ↑ Liaofanhawkerchan. Instagram. March 30, 2018. Accessed on 12 February 2019. Retrieved from: https://www.instagram.com/p/Bg8tVyhBfr2/
  12. ↑ “At The Michelin Guide Street Food Festival”. RWSCOOP. May 8, 2017. Accessed on 12 February 2019. Retrieved from: http://www.rwsentosablog.com/michelin-street-food-festival-scenes/
  13. ↑ “Hawker Chan’s chicken rice wows fine dining customers in New York”. Today. December 12, 2016. Accessed on 12 February 2019. Retrieved from: https://www.todayonline.com/lifestyle/food/hawker-chans-chicken-rice-wows-fine-dining-customers-new-york
  14. ↑ Ng, Huiwen. “Hundreds queue in London for a taste of Hawker Chan’s soya sauce chicken rice”. The Straits Times. March 16, 2018. Accessed on 12 February 2019. Retrieved from: https://www.straitstimes.com/lifestyle/food/hundreds-queue-in-london-for-a-taste-of-hawker-chans-soya-sauce-chicken-rice
  15. ↑ "Hawker Chan". King's Cross UK. Accessed on 16 April 2019. Retrieved from: https://www.kingscross.co.uk/event/the-michelin-starred-street-food-returns-to-kerb
  16. ↑ Ng, Huiwen. “Hundreds queue in London for a taste of Hawker Chan’s soya sauce chicken rice”. The Straits Times. March 16, 2018. Accessed on 12 February 2019. Retrieved from: https://www.straitstimes.com/lifestyle/food/hundreds-queue-in-london-for-a-taste-of-hawker-chans-soya-sauce-chicken-rice
  17. ↑ Liaofanhawkerchan. Instagram. May 26, 2018. Accessed on 12 February 2019. Retrieved from: https://www.instagram.com/p/BjOultEArFA/
  18. ↑ Quek, Eunice. “Famous Liao Fan soya sauce chicken stall set to expand”. The Straits Times. October 29, 2016. Accessed on 12 February 2019. Retrieved from: https://www.straitstimes.com/lifestyle/food/famous-liao-fan-soya-sauce-chicken-stall-set-to-expand
  19. ↑ Liaofanhawkerchan. Instagram. November 11, 2016. Accessed on 12 February 2019. Retrieved from: https://www.instagram.com/p/BMqv82NAUmB/
  20. ↑ Quek, Eunice. “Famous Liao Fan soya sauce chicken stall set to expand”. The Straits Times. October 29, 2016. Accessed on 12 February 2019. Retrieved from: https://www.straitstimes.com/lifestyle/food/famous-liao-fan-soya-sauce-chicken-stall-set-to-expand
  21. ↑ “Cheapest Michelin-Starred Meal Comes To Hawker Chan”. Weekender. November 4, 2016. Accessed on 12 January 2019. Retrieved from: https://weekender.com.sg/w/dining/cheapest-michelin-starred-meal-comes-hawker-chan/
  22. ↑ Liaofanhawkerchan. Instagram. February 24, 2017. Accessed on 12 February 2019. Retrieved from: https://www.instagram.com/p/BQ4MkdNjGdH/
  23. ↑ Liaofanhawkerchan. Instagram. June 25, 2017. Accessed on 12 February 2019. Retrieved from: https://www.instagram.com/p/BVvoK4XjFsZ/
  24. ↑ Quek, Eunice. “Famous Liao Fan soya sauce chicken stall set to expand”. The Straits Times. October 29, 2016. Accessed on 12 February 2019. Retrieved from: https://www.straitstimes.com/lifestyle/food/famous-liao-fan-soya-sauce-chicken-stall-set-to-expand
  25. ↑ Bunyan, John. "Singapore’s Michelin-star soy sauce chicken rice comes to Ipoh". Malay Mail. March 15, 2019. Accessed on 16 April 2019. Retrieved from: https://www.malaymail.com/news/eat-drink/2019/03/15/singapores-michelin-star-soy-sauce-chicken-rice-comes-to-ipoh/1733004
  26. ↑ Thomas, Sujin. "Michelin-starred Hawker Chan has opened an outlet in Melbourne – and the crowds keep coming". December 11, 2017. Accessed on 16 April 2019. Business Insider. Retrieved from: https://www.businessinsider.sg/michelin-starred-hawker-chan-has-opened-an-outlet-in-melbourne-and-the-crowds-keep-coming/
  27. ↑ ASIAONE. "Michelin-starred soya sauce chicken restaurant to open first overseas outlet in Taipei". ASIAONE. February 12, 2017. Accessed on 16 April 2019. Retrieved from: https://www.asiaone.com/food/michelin-starred-soya-sauce-chicken-restaurant-open-first-overseas-outlet-taipei
  28. ↑ HOYII. Accessed on 16 April 2019. Retrieved from: http://www.hoyii.com.tw/brandInfo.php?i=6&fbclid=IwAR29pGnNPqk30BpOwS-sS41_KO7B1JSDMBveAH-LdeAkjcgsg5aF_r2ZBBE
  29. ↑ “Singapore’s Michelin-star chicken, for US$1.50”. Nikkei Asian Review. August 24, 2016. Accessed on 12 February 2019. Retrieved from: https://video.asia.nikkei.com/detail/videos/editor-s-picks/video/5095199484001/singapore-s-michelin-star-chicken-for-us-1.50?autoStart=true&fbclid=IwAR0d5t_K5w2MT46-32PJSPA0APXayGEmICBQOw8ZXDQaq8XSC5l7verah8Q
  30. ↑ “Hong Kong Soya Sauce Chicken Rice And Noodle Review: The Cheapest Michelin Star Meal In The World”. Eatbook. July 26, 2016. Accessed on 12 February 2019. Retrieved from: https://eatbook.sg/soya-sauce-chicken/?fbclid=IwAR0ZP--BBgIChj1nN7n45wf3zs-yZ6MPBPQzgEBaqtZhXh9mfsskyIjbCjY
  31. ↑ “Hawker Chan Hong Kong Soya Sauce Chicken Rice & Noodle- Cheapest Michelin Meal In The World At $2”. Daniel Food Diary. Accessed on 12 February 2019. Retrieved from: http://danielfooddiary.com/2016/07/22/hongkongsoyasauce/?fbclid=IwAR1duBARS6lvaYZ0nxzGwtmuPpnmQRf1QL3JXXIBogxfxEnVoSp3ZmNRnQ0
  32. ↑ Littlemagsg. Instagram. August 30, 2018. Accessed on 12 February 2019. Retrieved from: https://www.instagram.com/p/BnGSbzvn-nt/?utm_source=ig_web_button_share_sheet&fbclid=IwAR0Er8eMBwrFWwbtt_FiiFO1hw7CRpaEu8oAgT9UUnIisRpezSk-4CxpDWo
  33. ↑ Buzzfeed Bring Me. “The Cheapest Michelin-Starred Restaurant Is In Singapore”. Facebook. Accessed on 2 February 2019. Retrieved from: https://www.facebook.com/buzzfeedbringme/videos/2015794905121994/
  34. ↑ Strictly Dumpling. “The CHEAPEST Michelin Star Meal in The WORLD! $2 Chicken Rice!”. September 17, 2017. Accessed on 11 February 2019. Youtube. Retrieved from: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=HQ1Ula_VCW8
  35. ↑ “FOOD KING SINGAPORE TAKES ON MICHELIN FT. STEVEN FROM BUZZFEED!”. Ryan Sylvia. December 28, 2017. Accessed on 11 February 2019. Youtube. Retrieved from: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=4wMJrw9U9WM
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