Kiss Café with Charmaine Phua
Let Charmaine Phua help you find the joy in life with some Midday Munchies, the best food and drink recommendations, some Food For Thought, travel tips and chef features too! Because nothing brings people together like adventures & good food.
Episodes
For Friday Forecast this week, we share a variety of events that you could check out, from:
- Celebrating the best of heritage kuehs for a cause at the Kueh Picnic,
- Having fun with the kids at the Children’s Carnival at the National Gallery Singapore, and
- Enjoying stories from everyday Singaporeans at selected MRT stations for the Singapore Writers Festival 2025.
Find out more in this episode of Kiss Cafe's daily pod...
Today on Travel Thursday, if you've ever dreamt about swimming with turtles, sea lions, harmless reef sharks and more, it's time to add Galapagos Islands in Ecuador to your bucketlist.
Find out more in this episode of Kiss Cafe's daily podcast!
Kiss Cafe by Charmaine Phua happens on weekdays, 1pm to 4pm on Kiss92, a station of SPH Media!
Follow her on social media for food recommendations and more:
☛ Instagram: @charmainephua
Which does Singapore prefer for Ang Ku Kueh: Peanut or Mung Bean as a filling? Listen to find out, and get all the best fan recommendations for Ang Ku Kueh in Singapore!
Midday Munchies is a weekly food segment (every Wednesday) on Kiss Cafe by Charmaine Phua. Tune in to the show live on weekdays, 1pm to 4pm on Kiss92, a station of SPH Media!
Follow her on social media for food recommendations and more:
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For Tasty Tuesday today, Charmaine shares a couple of recommendations for your next feast!
- Enjoy 4 recipes from Chef Choi Hyun-Seok of Culinary Class Wars fame at Bulgogi-Syo, and
- Indulge in freshly grilled seafood at Smolder, with seafood harvested from Ah Hua Kelong!
Find out more in this episode of the podcast!
Kiss Cafe by Charmaine Phua happens on weekdays, 1pm to 4pm on Kiss92, a station of SP...
On today's Food For Thought, Charmaine shares some fun facts about coriander/cilantro (including why some hate it so much), and an inspirational quote from John Krasinski, who celebrates his 46th birthday today.
Find out more in this episode of Kiss Cafe's daily podcast!
Kiss Cafe by Charmaine Phua happens on weekdays, 1pm to 4pm on Kiss92, a station of SPH Media!
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For Friday Forecast this week, we share a variety of events that you could check out, from:
- Free Focaccia sandwiches to celebrate the opening of Mamma Mia Focaccia,
- Bringing your furkids out to enjoy The Botanist Picnic Pawradise, and
- Tucking into Sarawak delicacies and checking out exclusive travel deals at the Sarawak Mega Fair!
Find out more in this episode of Kiss Cafe's daily podcast!
Today on Travel Thursday, we talk about a place with the largest system of waterfalls in the world, Iguazu Falls, at the border of Argentina & Brazil.
Find out more in this episode of Kiss Cafe's daily podcast!
Kiss Cafe by Charmaine Phua happens on weekdays, 1pm to 4pm on Kiss92, a station of SPH Media!
Follow her on social media for food recommendations and more:
☛ Instagram: @charmainephua
☛ Facebook: @charmphua
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Which does Singapore prefer: Tissue Prata or Coin Prata? Listen to find out, and get all the best fan recommendations for Prata in Singapore!
Midday Munchies is a weekly food segment (every Wednesday) on Kiss Cafe by Charmaine Phua. Tune in to the show live on weekdays, 1pm to 4pm on Kiss92, a station of SPH Media!
Follow her on social media for food recommendations and more:
☛ Instagram: @charmainephua
☛ Facebook: @charmphua...
This week on Chef Bites, Chef Andrea De Paola shares his story, including his culinary journey, what sets 54° Steakhouse apart from others in the market, and a piece of advice he would share with his younger self.
Listen to the podcast to find out more!
Kiss Cafe by Charmaine Phua happens on weekdays, 1pm to 4pm on Kiss92, a station of SPH Media!
Follow her on social media for food recommendations and more:
☛ Instagram: @cha...
On today's Food For Thought, Charmaine shares some fun facts about bay leaves (including why the prices vary so much), and an inspirational quote from Jimin of BTS, who celebrates his 30th birthday today.
Find out more in this episode of Kiss Cafe's daily podcast!
Kiss Cafe by Charmaine Phua happens on weekdays, 1pm to 4pm on Kiss92, a station of SPH Media!
Follow her on social media for food recommendations and more:
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For Friday Forecast this week, we share a variety of events that you could check out, from:
- Celebrating Fiesta Nacional de España with the best Spanish food & drink offerings from the annual Eat Spain, Drink Spain campaign,
- Learning more about Indian heritage with the Deepavali 2025 Open House, and
- Taking a walk down the SG60 memory lane through stamps with Singpost's World Post Day Celebration & Philately...
Today on Travel Thursday, we talk about the tourist trains in Italy, in particular, the Espresso Assisi: Frantoi Aperti Edition, highlighting the best olive oil produce in the region!
Find out more in this episode of Kiss Cafe's daily podcast!
Kiss Cafe by Charmaine Phua happens on weekdays, 1pm to 4pm on Kiss92, a station of SPH Media!
Follow her on social media for food recommendations and more:
☛ Instagram: @charmainephua
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Which does Singapore prefer: Black or White Carrot Cake a.k.a. Chai Tow Kway? Listen to find out, and get all the best fan recommendations for Carrot Cake in Singapore!
Midday Munchies is a weekly food segment (every Wednesday) on Kiss Cafe by Charmaine Phua. Tune in to the show live on weekdays, 1pm to 4pm on Kiss92, a station of SPH Media!
Follow her on social media for food recommendations and more:
☛ Instagram: @charmainephu...
For Tasty Tuesday today, we share the highlights of the Prix Fixe menu at La Vache, why there's beauty in simplicity, and what Charmaine thinks is one of the top 5 best fries she's ever had.
Find out more in this episode of the podcast!
Kiss Cafe by Charmaine Phua happens on weekdays, 1pm to 4pm on Kiss92, a station of SPH Media.
Follow her on social media for food recommendations and more:
☛ Instagram: @charmainephua
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On today's Food For Thought, Charmaine shares some fun facts about the capsicums, and an inspirational quote from Addison Rae, who celebrates her 25th birthday today.
Find out more in this episode of Kiss Cafe's daily podcast!
Kiss Cafe by Charmaine Phua happens on weekdays, 1pm to 4pm on Kiss92, a station of SPH Media!
Follow her on social media for food recommendations and more:
☛ Instagram: @charmainephua
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For Friday Forecast this week, we share a variety of events that you could check out, from:
- The race, stage and party action for the Formula 1 Singapore Airlines Singapore Grand Prix 2025,
- The best of Japanese cinema at the Japanese Film Festival Singapore 2025, and
- A cultural tea experience with the Japan Tea Festival 2025!
Find out more in this episode of Kiss Cafe's daily podcast!
Today on Travel Thursday, we talk about the World Cheese Awards, and what you could experience this November if you're in Bern, Switzerland to celebrate it.
Find out more in this episode of Kiss Cafe's daily podcast!
Kiss Cafe by Charmaine Phua happens on weekdays, 1pm to 4pm on Kiss92, a station of SPH Media!
Follow her on social media for food recommendations and more:
☛ Instagram: @charmainephua
☛ Facebook: @charmphua
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Which does Singapore prefer: Hot or Iced Coffee? Listen to find out, and get all the best fan recommendations for coffee/kopi in Singapore!
Midday Munchies is a weekly food segment (every Wednesday) on Kiss Cafe by Charmaine Phua. Tune in to the show live on weekdays, 1pm to 4pm on Kiss92, a station of SPH Media!
Follow her on social media for food recommendations and more:
☛ Instagram: @charmainephua
☛ Facebook: @charmphua
This week on Chef Bites, Chef Bjorn Shen of Artichoke shares his humble culinary beginnings with us, the truth about why he decided to make the switch from Middle Eastern cuisine to focus on pizzas instead, and the menu highlights at the newly revamped Artichoke.
Listen to the podcast to find out more!
Kiss Cafe by Charmaine Phua happens on weekdays, 1pm to 4pm on Kiss92, a station of SPH Media!
On today's Food For Thought, Charmaine shares some fun facts about the origin of coffee ahead of International Coffee Day on 1st October, and shares an inspirational quote from Zachary Levi, who celebrates his 45th birthday today.
Find out more in this episode of Kiss Cafe's daily podcast!
Kiss Cafe by Charmaine Phua happens on weekdays, 1pm to 4pm on Kiss92, a station of SPH Media!
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