In celebration of Singapore’s 60th birthday, Amara Singapore proudly presents the next installation of its Local Legends dining series featuring two of Singapore’s most beloved culinary institutions: Chin Mee Chin Confectionery (真美珍) and Keng Eng Kee (KEK) Seafood.

Taking place at Cafe Oriental in two distinct delicious phases, the collaboration pays tribute to Singapore’s rich hawker and food heritage, bringing together nostalgic flavours and inventive zi char classics that resonate across generations.

This SG60 edition is part of Amara Singapore’s ongoing efforts as a homegrown hospitality icon to honour local culture through meaningful culinary partnerships that celebrate Singapore’s evolving food identity.

Local Legends: Cafe Oriental x Chin Mee Chin Confectionery (13-29 June 2025)

Marking its 100th anniversary this year, Chin Mee Chin Confectionery is a cherished Katong institution that has stood the test of time with its handmade buns, pastries, and enduring kopitiam spirit. In this special edition of Local Legends, Amara Singapore celebrates a century of tradition with a spread that pays homage to Chin Mee Chin’s signature offerings, many of which remain unchanged since the 1920s.

Guests can look forward to an exclusive Chin Mee Chin x Cafe Oriental creation – the Durian Horn Pastry, a playful nod to local tastes with a bold twist. Other highlights from Chin Mee Chin include:

• Kaya Toast with Soft-Boiled Eggs
• Chocolate Cupcake
• Chicken Rendang Puff (Mini)
• Laksa Bun

These iconic treats are complemented by Cafe Oriental’s own signature dishes, including:

• Signature Curry Chicken
• Mee Siam
• Char Kway Teow
• Chicken Congee

Paired with Nanyang-style kopi, teh, and Milo, the menu evokes the charm of nostalgic kopitiam mornings and celebrates the legacy of one of Singapore’s oldest bakeries.

Available daily between 12pm to 5.30pm, at S$28++ per adult and S$12++ per child (6–11 years old) for an ala carte buffet at Cafe Oriental. Reservations for Local Legends: Cafe Oriental x Chin Mee Chin Confectionery can be made here.

Local Legends: Cafe Oriental x KEK Seafood (5- 31 August 2025)

A stalwart of Singapore’s zi char scene, KEK Seafood began as a humble stall in Old Havelock Road Hawker Centre in the 1970s. Today, it has grown into a must-visit establishment for both locals and international visitors, renowned for its bold wok-fried flavours and comforting Hainanese fare, subtly infused with Cantonese influences across its extensive menu.

In this special culinary collaboration, Chef Wayne Liew- who helms the kitchen at KEK Seafood, joins forces with the culinary team at Amara Singapore to present a series of exclusive dishes that reimagine heritage flavours – classic yet inventive, celebrating Singapore’s vibrant food culture with a fresh, modern twist.

In addition to KEK Seafood’s Signature Moonlight Hor Fun, Cafe Oriental X KEK Seafood presents an exclusive collaboration including:

One-Dish Creations:

• Prawn Paste Chicken Burger, served with sweet potato fries
• Lala Pot, served with thick rice vermicelli
• Chilli Crab Pasta
• Butter Cereal Fish, served with Jasmine rice

Sharing Dishes:

• Bak Kut Teh
• Black Pepper Angus Beef
• Marmite Pork Chop
• Spiced Tiger Prawns, served with fried mantou

Available daily between 12pm to 2.30pm for lunch and 6pm to 9pm for dinner at Cafe Oriental. Reservations for Local Legends: Cafe Oriental x KEK Seafood can be made here.