Food Tours & Trails

In Search of Laksa's Origins

by Jerome Lim
18 May • 02:00pm

Explore the roots of laksa, one of Southeast Asia’s most iconic dishes, and uncover the rich heritage behind every bowl.

In-Search-of-Laksas-Origins
Programme Details
Date: Sun, 18 May 
Time: 2pm - 3pm
Venue: Discovery Room @ Asian Civilisation Museum (Empress Pl, Singapore 179555)

What’s in a bowl of laksa? This intimate session dives into the tangled, fragrant history of this beloved dish, examining its many variations across Southeast Asia. From Katong to Penang, Sarawak to Singapore, join our speakers as they trace laksa’s evolution and its place in local identity, memory, and migration. A mouth-watering journey into food heritage.
Jerome Lim

Jerome Lim is a heritage enthusiast, a keen photographer, and a blogger who captures Singapore’s fast evolving urban and cultural landscape through the award-winning ‘The Long and Winding Road’ blog.

He is also the author of ‘Uncommon Ground: The Places You Know, The Stories You Don’t’ and co-author of ‘Secret Singapore’ through which he brings out the stories that are hidden in many of Singapore’s lesser-known sites.

Through Jerome’s collaboration with the Singapore Land Authority, he has led guided visits to State Properties under the agency’s care since 2017, including several that have featured in NHB’s Battle for Singapore and Singapore HeritageFest tour programmes.





Other fascinating stories & events…

Food For Families Talks & Workshops
SHHK_Ang Ku Kueh Making Workshop_IMG_01

Ang Ku Kueh Making Workshop

4 May • 10:00am

4 May • 12:00pm

Learn the art of making traditional Hokkien ang ku kueh, understand its cultural significance, shaping techniques, and historical context in a hands-on workshop.

Find out more
Food Talks & Workshops
A Tasting Journey through the history of Bak Kut Teh with Song Fa and Pek Sin Choon

A Tasting Journey through the history of Bak Kut Teh with Song Fa and Pek Sin Choon

7, 9, 16 May • 03:00pm

Savour the rich tradition of Bak Kut (Pork Rib Soup) + Teh (Nanyang Tea) at the SG HeritageFest! Discover the evolution of this iconic pairing and its enduring cultural significance. Learn how Song Fa and Pek Sin Choon honour this culinary heritage while innovating to suit modern tastes.

Find out more
Food Tours & Trails
Chinatown Originals with the Urbanist

Chinatown Originals with The Urbanist

10, 17, 24 May • 09:30am

Discover heritage businesses of Chinatown! Hear their stories and explore their iconic products that have endured the test of time.

Find out more Register