Pairing Satay correctly — a note on Tiger beer

Most people overlook how much the right drink changes Satay. I ordered it with Tiger beer and the richly coconut-sweet elements of the dish sharpened considerably against the pairing. prawn paste hae ko in particular became more prominent in a good way.

Singapore's hawker culture was inscribed as UNESCO Intangible Cultural Heritage in 2020. The a hawker centre is where you learn these pairings — they evolved together. If you've been having Satay with the wrong drink, try it correctly once. It's a genuinely different experience. The restaurant deserves credit for getting this right.