Meet the Michelin-Trained Chef Serving Nasi Lemak at a Hawker Centre l A Hawker’s Tale Ep 7

Step into the world of Singapore’s hawker culture with our newest episode of A Hawker’s Tale — where we explore the grit and passion behind some of the nation’s most beloved street food.

In this episode, we meet Shanice Lim, a chef who traded the prestige of working in 3-Michelin-starred kitchens for the humble hustle of running her own hawker stall, So Lemak. After years abroad in fine dining, Shanice returns home with a dream: to celebrate heritage through food, starting with the dish that stole her heart—Nasi Lemak.

We follow Shanice through the early hours of preparation, the pressure of long queues, and the emotional toll of choosing purpose over prestige. From perfecting Har Cheong Gai to becoming a TikTok Hawker, Shanice’s journey is a powerful testament to passion, adaptation and hard work.

Dive into the inspiring story of how she turned her passion for Nasi Lemak into So Lemak, a thriving hawker stall in Singapore.