{"product_id":"little-perfections-eating-in-singapore-lim-tse-wei","title":"Little Perfections: Eating in Singapore \/ Lim Tse Wei","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"UTF-8\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cem\u003eLittle Perfections\u003c\/em\u003e romps through the hawker centres, home kitchens, and restaurants of Singapore, tasting everything and chatting with the cooks. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Eating guide, portrait, cookbook, confession, this collection is an insider’s tour of Singaporean food – and Singaporean society. In a country where food is identity, how do we decide what our food is worth?\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWith wit, candor, and a philosopher’s eye, Lim Tse Wei transforms the act of eating into literature. These essays shimmer with inventive metaphors, sharp humor, and deep reflection – but what stays with you is the humanity. In his hands, sambal belacan, quarantine meals, and grand hotel banquets all become mirrors of memory, community, and meaning. This book is a luminous gathering of a singular voice, as thoughtful as it is unforgettable. - Khir Johari, \u003cem\u003eThe Food of Singapore Malays\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eEvery page sparkles with wit, humour and heart. Revelatory, inspiring and brutally honest. I could not put this down. Oh...the recipes are pretty damn good too! - Denise Fletcher, \u003cem\u003eHow to Cook Everything Singaporean\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"City Book Room ","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":48080505962714,"sku":null,"price":24.0,"currency_code":"SGD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0630\/9344\/0730\/files\/Screenshot2026-06-20at5.30.51PM.png?v=1781947867","url":"https:\/\/citybookroom.com\/en\/products\/little-perfections-eating-in-singapore-lim-tse-wei","provider":"City Book Room ","version":"1.0","type":"link"}