Chapter 2
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Which of these dishes is uniquely Singaporean?
Chilli Crab is correct because it's a signature Singaporean dish with no clear origin outside Singapore—it was developed there and is iconic to Singapore's food culture.
Why the others are wrong:
- Pad Thai – Thailand's national dish, originating from Thailand
- Pho – Vietnamese noodle soup, the national dish of Vietnam
- Tom Yum – Thai soup, a classic Thai dish, not Singaporean
What is the name of the Michelin-starred hawker stall?
Correct Answer: A. Liao Fan Hong Kong Soya Sauce Chicken Rice & Noodle
This is the famous hawker stall in Singapore that earned a Michelin star—a rare achievement for street food. It's known for its simple, perfectly executed soya sauce chicken served over rice.
Why the others are wrong:
- B & C: While these are real chicken rice stalls, neither has received a Michelin star.
- D: Song Kee is a fishball noodle stall, not the Michelin-starred chicken rice establishment.
Which fruit is banned on MRT trains?
A. Durian — CORRECT
Durian is banned on MRT trains in Singapore (and some other transit systems) because of its extremely pungent smell, which can be overwhelming in enclosed spaces and disturb other passengers.
B. Mango — Wrong
Mangoes have a mild, pleasant smell that doesn't cause discomfort in public transport.
C. Rambutan — Wrong
Rambutans are relatively odorless and are commonly eaten on public transport without issues.
D. Mangosteen — Wrong
Mangosteens have little to no strong odor and aren't restricted on trains.
What is “kopi peng”?
A. Iced coffee ✓
"Kopi peng" is a Southeast Asian (especially Malaysian and Singaporean) term where "kopi" means coffee and "peng" means cold/iced—so it's simply iced coffee.
Why the others are wrong:
- B describes a common *type* of iced coffee (with condensed milk), but "kopi peng" just means the drink is cold, not specifically how it's sweetened
- C is backwards—kopi peng usually *has* sugar (often condensed milk)
- D is a different drink entirely (mixing two beverages)
What is the term for “no sugar” in coffee shop lingo?
Correct Answer: Kopi kosong
- "Kosong" means "empty" in Malay, so this literally means coffee with nothing added—no sugar, no milk.
Why the others are wrong:
- B. Kopi kosong manis – "manis" means sweet, so this contradicts itself (empty + sweet doesn't make sense)
- C. Kopi gao – "gao" means strong/concentrated; it refers to the strength of the coffee, not sweetness
- D. Kopi O peng – "O" means black coffee, but "peng" means iced, so this is black iced coffee (doesn't specify no sugar)
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