Notes and references
Notes
- ↑ Chinese : 煮炒 ; pinyin :zhǔchǎo; Pe̍h-ōe-jī :chír-chhá; lit.'cook and fry'
- ↑ The "Singaporean heartlands" is a local term that largely refers to districts that are not located within the Central Region of the country. However, tze char stalls are still commonplace in the metropolitan area, albeit at higher prices.
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References
- ↑ Lim, Hui Ting (21 June 2021). "Best zi char in Singapore: 12 restaurants and stalls serving up hearty homemade grub". AsiaOne. Retrieved 7 November 2021.
- ↑ Vasagar, Jeevan (18 October 2021). "'The taste of nostalgia': five top spots for classic Singaporean food". Financial Times. Retrieved 7 November 2021.
Works cited
- Lai, Ah Eng (January 2010), The Kopitiam in Singapore: An Evolving Story about Migration and Cultural Diversity, Asia Research Institute Working Paper Series, retrieved 8 January 2017
- Friends, Goz Lee and (January 2014). Plusixfive: A Singaporean Supper Club Cookbook. Epigram Books. ISBN 9789810759070 . Retrieved 7 November 2021.
