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
Which does Singapore prefer: Sambal Sotong or Sotong Hitam? Listen to find out, and get all the best fan recommendations for anything squid 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
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For Tasty Tuesday this week, we talk about all things sweet, introducing the highlights of dessert atelier LOULOUCA by Chef-Owner Louisa Lim, Asia's Best Pastry Chef 2023 & former pastry chef of 3-starred Odette.
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:
On today's Food For Thought, Charmaine shares fun facts about the White Corn, plus, an inspirational quote from Sam Neill, who would have celebrated his 79th 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
☛ Fac...
Today on Travel Thursday, if you are a self-proclaimed tiramisu connoisseur and think you should belong on a judging panel for the world's best tiramisu... You might be able to make that dream happen with the Tiramisu World Cup.
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!
Which does Singapore prefer for their Fish Noodle Soup: with Milk or without Milk? Listen to find out, and get all the best fan recommendations for Fish Noodle Soup 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: @ch...
For Tasty Tuesday this week, we talk about enjoying your dimsum with Yum Cha's restaurants and catering offerings, plus, their newly introduced Mahjong Social Fridays!
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: @cha...
On today's Food For Thought, Charmaine shares fun facts about the Kaffir Lime Leaf (including how to maximise its flavour), plus, an inspirational quote from Gloria Gaynor, who celebrates her 83rd 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:<...
For Friday Forecast this week, we share a variety of events and activities that you could check out, like:
- the upcoming fiesta, La Barra at Carlitos Casa De Comidas,
- learning more about Peranakan culture through a theatrical production by the Gunong Sayang Association, and
- catching some free movie screenings at Movies by the Beach: Ocean Odyssey.
Find out more in this episode of Kiss Cafe's daily podcast!
Today on Travel Thursday, and if you're craving a quick beach getaway that's just a 90-min flight away and not over-run by tourists, it's time to shine the spotlight on Belitung in Indonesia, as shared by straitstimes.com.
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!
Which does Singapore prefer for Teochew Porridge: Salted Egg or Salted Vegetable? Listen to find out, and get all the best fan recommendations for Teochew Muay 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: @charmai...
For Tasty Tuesday today, Charmaine shares more recommendations for mooncakes this Mid-Autumn Festival 2026! From baked and snowskin mooncakes, to sweet or savoury, get the lowdown on mooncake offerings from:
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.
On today's Food For Thought, Charmaine shares fun facts about Mangosteens (including how to pick the best ones), plus, an inspirational quote from Richard Gere, who celebrates his 77th 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 and activities that you could check out, like:
- the adoption drive, Paws In The City, by NPark's Animal & Veterinary Service,
- the neighbourhood street festival that's Village Encounters @ Holland Village,
- bringing the family down to explore the National Stadium Experience, and
- the 25th anniversary of Singapore’s largest and most iconic alternative music festi...
Today on Travel Thursday, and if you're craving a sabbatical, we share how you can volunteer at the Syros Cats sanctuary in exchange for a month's worth of accommodation & daily breakfast too.
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:
☛ Ins...
Which does Singapore prefer: Kacang Pool or Shakshuka? Listen to find out, and get all the best fan recommendations for these 2 dishes 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: @ch...
For Tasty Tuesday today, Charmaine shares a couple of recommendations for mooncakes this Mid-Autumn Festival 2026! From baked and snowskin mooncakes, to sweet or savoury, get the lowdown on mooncake offerings from:
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.
On today's Food For Thought, Charmaine shares fun facts about Rambutans (including how to pick the best ones), plus, an inspirational quote from Rupert Grint a.k.a. Ron Weasley, who celebrates his 38th 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 m...
For Friday Forecast this week, we share a variety of events and activities that you could check out, like:
- the NATAS Travel Fair 2026, where you could get exclusive discounts and perks on travel deals (including your Disney Cruise vacation),
- the Aperol Spritz Sunset Block Party that wraps up today,
- hotdogs & wine with Cold Cut Trio Sandwich Shop & The Wine Distribution Company, and
- exploring the Singapore Night Fe...
Today on Travel Thursday, we talk about the newly introduced cashless payments when taking the Causeway Link buses from Newton or Queen Street, as shared on straitstimes.com.
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: donuts or youtiao? Listen to find out, and get all the best fan recommendations for these 2 snacks 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...
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