NewzSingaporean chef Maryann Yong has established Makan, a restaurant located in Mexico that serves as the only dining establishment dedicated to Singaporean cuisine in Latin America. Yong relocated to Mexico for personal reasons, eventually partnering with her Mexican husband to launch the venture.
The restaurant focuses on presenting the authentic flavours of Singapore to a local audience. Beyond the culinary offerings, the project has prompted Yong to reflect on her personal identity and the complexities of representing her home country while living abroad.
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