Insta-Masterchefs: 10 Singaporean Instagrammers who whip up their own food

Social Media Masterchefs: 10 Singaporean Instagrammers who whip up their own food

Lim Han

13 May 2018

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Lirong
With dishes that look like they were whisked straight out of an established eatery, it's a real wonder why Lirong hasn't opened her own restaurant yet. We are blown away time and again by her top-notch culinary skills that takes her from fully loaded American breakfasts to Korean stews. Check out her stunning feed for yourself!

Instagram: @lirongs
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Jen Jen Lim
Incredible looking dishes and amazing photography? It doesn't get any better than Jen Jen's Instagram feed. This talented woman dishes out hearty local fare and the occasional Western grub, from braised pork belly on rice to pan-seared red snapper in pesto sauce. One glance at her feed guarantees to have your mouth salivating.

Instagram: @limjenjen
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April Yap
An avid food enthusiast, April can make even the humblest dishes look insanely enticing. Scroll through her photos and you'll be wishing you were with her in the kitchen as she whipped up her comforting noodle soups and wholesome breakfasts. Although she includes shots of store-bought food in her food, you can bet her home-cooked food takes up a substantial proportion of it as well.

Instagram: @aprilyap
4/10
@cookwithsusan
Is there anything @cookwithsusan can't cook? Follow her on her riveting food journey as she jumps from savoury grub to saccharine treats and back to piquant fare. Her rich beef stew and golden cinnamon rolls will leave your stomach rumbling even if you've just finished lunch.

Instagram: @cookwithsusan
5/10
Mark Ong
Although Mark proclaims to be a "copycat home-cook", don't let that title mislead you. His culinary flair is certainly not to be doubted. I mean, octopus squid ink pasta and pork burgers stuffed with swiss cheese and caramelised onions? Come on. Not to mention, his flawlessly shot photos of his food will leave you in unadulterated admiration.

Instagram: @makoeats
6/10
Joseph Taguinod
Where else will you find a dad as cool as Joseph Taguinod? This gifted cook serves up homely cuisine that could easily blend into the platter of dishes you'll find at a distinguished restaurant. Although he usually sticks to simple ingredients, the creations he dishes out is anything but amateur. Just looking at his cold yakitori soba and herbed garlic butter lamb steak makes us wish we could be adopted into his family.

Instagram: @sepoygoodboy
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Sharon Lim
Take a glance at Sharon Lim's feed and you'd agree that she should be crowned the queen of breakfast. Packed with vibrant colours, her hearty brunches will whet your appetite and have you gawking from start to finish. Waffles, buttered brioche and sunny side ups - you name it, she cooks it. Breakfasts have never looked this attractive.

I nstagram: @patchbear
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Jess Tan
Jess Tan's traditional homecooked fare has got us feeling all warm and fuzzy inside. From the variety of ingredients she uses to the impeccable presentation of her dishes, it's clear that she puts her heart and soul in her cooking. We're dying to have a taste of her teriyaki steamed fish and braised chicken noodles.

Instagram: @letscookwithjess
9/10
Meg Tan
A Singaporean residing in Thailand, Meg Tan's feed is an exciting matrimony of Singaporean and Thailand cuisines, coupled with the occasional Italian and Western fare. This extraordinary home-cook brings to the table a superb Butterfly Pea Flower Nasi Lemak and Char Siew Wanton Mee. Look out for her "Thai-themed" days where she shows off her expertise in whipping up traditional Thai dishes such as Khao Pad Sapparod and Khao Pad Boo.

I nstagram: @dreamersloft17
10/10
@12dragons
A quirky mix of cakes and savoury grub, @12dragons' feed is pleasantly disorientating. We'd love to dig into her Squid Ink Pasta with Scallops or Seafood Hor Fun for a sumptuous lunch and end off the chow down on a sweet note with her experimental take on Orh Nee. Don't say we didn't warn you, but don't go anywhere near her feed if you're feeling hungry.

Instagram: @12dragons

Meet the Gordon Ramsays of Instagram.

Crowned with the title of “Food Paradise”, Singaporean foodies on Instagram are a dime a dozen. Simply in a few keywords into Instagram’s search bar and you’ll instantly be flooded with aesthetic shots of skilfully plated photos at flattering angles. Whether it’s cafe grub or restaurant appetisers, one can easily find photos of grub at the most raved-about cafe or the latest restaurant.

But, let’s take things a notch higher. What about Instagram foodies who possess culinary flair themselves? It’s certainly not easy to find gifted cooks who are adept photographers at the same time. Thankfully, Singapore has no lack of such remarkable 2-in-1 talents.

If you’re tired of dining out and would like to have a delicious home-cooked meal in the comfort of your abode, we’ve got you covered. We’ve surfed the realm of Instagram to dig up 10 Singaporeans who are not only the heads of their own kitchen, but also the deft hands behind their camera. Don’t be surprised if you see dishes that look worthy enough to be served in a fine dining restaurant. Start scrolling through the gallery to get inspired!

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