
Kiss Café with Charmaine Phua
Arts & Culture Podcasts
Let Charmaine Phua help you find the joy in life with some Midday Munchies, the best food and drink recommendations, some Food For Thought, travel tips and chef features too! Because nothing brings people together like adventures & good food.
Location:
United States
Description:
Let Charmaine Phua help you find the joy in life with some Midday Munchies, the best food and drink recommendations, some Food For Thought, travel tips and chef features too! Because nothing brings people together like adventures & good food.
Language:
English
Episodes
Midday Munchies (Döner Kebab - Chicken or Beef)
6/25/2025
Which does Singapore prefer: Chicken or Beef Döner Kebabs? Listen to find out, and get all the best fan recommendations for all kinds of Kebabs in Singapore!
Midday Munchies is a weekly food segment (every Wednesday) on Kiss Cafe by Charmaine Phua. Tune in to the show live on weekdays, 1pm to 4pm on Kiss92, a station of SPH Media!
Follow her on social media for food recommendations and more:
☛ Instagram: @charmainephua
☛ Facebook: @charmphua
☛ Website: www.charmainephua.com
See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Duration:00:08:33
Chef Bites (Chef Heman Tan of American Mass Hall)
6/24/2025
This week on Chef Bites, Iron Man Chef Heman Tan of American Mass Hall shares his story of struggle and triumph, his passion for serving quality food at great value, and zest for life! Get Charmaine's recommendations for top dishes at this centrally-located restaurant too.
Listen to the podcast to find out more!
Kiss Cafe by Charmaine Phua happens on weekdays, 1pm to 4pm on Kiss92, a station of SPH Media!
Follow her on social media for food recommendations and more:
☛ Instagram: @charmainephua
☛ Facebook: @charmphua
☛ Website: www.charmainephua.com
See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Duration:00:25:57
Food For Thought (Edamame & Jason Mraz)
6/23/2025
On today's Food For Thought, Charmaine shares some fun facts about edamame, and an inspirational quote from Jason Mraz, who turns 47 today.
Find out more in this episode of Kiss Cafe's daily podcast!
Kiss Cafe by Charmaine Phua happens on weekdays, 1pm to 4pm on Kiss92, a station of SPH Media!
Follow her on social media for food recommendations and more:
☛ Instagram: @charmainephua
☛ Facebook: @charmphua
☛ Website: www.charmainephua.com
See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Duration:00:02:39
Friday Forecast (20Jun2025)
6/20/2025
For Friday Forecast this week, we share the details on a couple of fun activities for the kids at the 'Super Terrific Happiness' OTH Festival 2025 at Our Tampines Hub, plus a chance to experience the magic of Sleeping Beauty in a new way, with We Call It Ballet: Sleeping Beauty Dance & Light Show!
Find out more in this episode of Kiss Cafe's daily podcast!
Kiss Cafe by Charmaine Phua happens on weekdays, 1pm to 4pm on Kiss92, a station of SPH Media!
Follow her on social media for food recommendations and more:
☛ Instagram: @charmainephua
☛ Facebook: @charmphua
☛ Website: www.charmainephua.com
See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Duration:00:02:40
Travel Thursday (Furano Bellybutton Festival)
6/19/2025
Today on Travel Thursday, we travel to a small city in Hokkaido (Japan) to visit Furano, and explore their annual Belly Button Festival or Hokkai Heso Matsuri.
Find out more in this episode of Kiss Cafe's daily podcast!
Kiss Cafe by Charmaine Phua happens on weekdays, 1pm to 4pm on Kiss92, a station of SPH Media!
Follow her on social media for food recommendations and more:
☛ Instagram: @charmainephua
☛ Facebook: @charmphua
☛ Website: www.charmainephua.com
See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Duration:00:04:05
Midday Munchies (Donuts - Ringed or Filled)
6/18/2025
Which does Singapore prefer: Ringed Donuts or Filled Donuts? Listen to find out, and get all the best fan recommendations for all kinds of donuts in Singapore!
Midday Munchies is a weekly food segment (every Wednesday) on Kiss Cafe by Charmaine Phua. Tune in to the show live on weekdays, 1pm to 4pm on Kiss92, a station of SPH Media!
Follow her on social media for food recommendations and more:
☛ Instagram: @charmainephua
☛ Facebook: @charmphua
☛ Website: www.charmainephua.com
See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Duration:00:09:49
Tasty Tuesday (Sake Festival Singapore 2025)
6/18/2025
For Tasty Tuesday today, we share the highlights of the upcoming Sake Festival Singapore 2025, a 1-day only festival with 5 hours of free-flow sake to look forward to, including really rare bottles.
Find out more in this episode of the podcast!
Kiss Cafe by Charmaine Phua happens on weekdays, 1pm to 4pm on Kiss92, a station of SPH Media.
Follow her on social media for food recommendations and more:
☛ Instagram: @charmainephua
☛ Facebook: @charmphua
☛ Website: www.charmainephua.com
See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Duration:00:04:13
Food For Thought (Sweet Potatoes & John Cho)
6/16/2025
On today's Food For Thought, Charmaine shares some fun facts about sweet potatoes, and an inspirational quote from John Cho, about the best way to effect change!
Find out more in this episode of Kiss Cafe's daily podcast!
Kiss Cafe by Charmaine Phua happens on weekdays, 1pm to 4pm on Kiss92, a station of SPH Media!
Follow her on social media for food recommendations and more:
☛ Instagram: @charmainephua
☛ Facebook: @charmphua
☛ Website: www.charmainephua.com
See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Duration:00:02:40
Friday Forecast (13Jun2025)
6/13/2025
For Friday Forecast this week, we share the details on the latest films to hit the Omni-Theatre at Science Centre Singapore, plus, discover Peranakan Reimagined at Sentosa Sensoryscape!
Find out more in this episode of Kiss Cafe's daily podcast!
Kiss Cafe by Charmaine Phua happens on weekdays, 1pm to 4pm on Kiss92, a station of SPH Media!
Follow her on social media for food recommendations and more:
☛ Instagram: @charmainephua
☛ Facebook: @charmphua
☛ Website: www.charmainephua.com
See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Duration:00:03:05
Travel Thursday (Festas de Santo António & São João in Portugal)
6/12/2025
Today on Travel Thursday, we visit Portugal, to discover a couple of exciting street-rousing, matrimonial and head-bopping festivals that happen every June in Lisbon and Porto.
Find out more in this episode of Kiss Cafe's daily podcast!
Kiss Cafe by Charmaine Phua happens on weekdays, 1pm to 4pm on Kiss92, a station of SPH Media!
Follow her on social media for food recommendations and more:
☛ Instagram: @charmainephua
☛ Facebook: @charmphua
☛ Website: www.charmainephua.com
See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Duration:00:05:44
Midday Munchies (Dips: Guacamole or Hummus)
6/11/2025
Which does Singapore prefer: Guacamole or Hummus? Listen to find out, and get all the best fan recommendations for all kinds of dips in Singapore, from crab dip to taramasalata, sambal matah and more!
Midday Munchies is a weekly food segment (every Wednesday) on Kiss Cafe by Charmaine Phua. Tune in to the show live on weekdays, 1pm to 4pm on Kiss92, a station of SPH Media!
Follow her on social media for food recommendations and more:
☛ Instagram: @charmainephua
☛ Facebook: @charmphua
☛ Website: www.charmainephua.com
See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Duration:00:10:50
Chef Bites (Alessandro Palumbo of Gelato Messina)
6/10/2025
This week on Chef Bites, Alessandro Palumbo of Gelato Messina tells us about how the family business grew from a single store to a thriving brand in Australia, the different steps they’ve taken to serve up one of the world’s best gelatos, and what special flavours they have in store for us in Singapore.
Listen to the podcast to find out more!
Kiss Cafe by Charmaine Phua happens on weekdays, 1pm to 4pm on Kiss92, a station of SPH Media!
Follow her on social media for food recommendations and more:
☛ Instagram: @charmainephua
☛ Facebook: @charmphua
☛ Website: www.charmainephua.com
See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Duration:00:40:16
Food For Thought (Donut Peaches & Awkwafina)
6/9/2025
On today's Food For Thought, Charmaine shares some fun facts about donut peaches and why they're currently the best gift for you to earn brownie points! Plus, find out how to reframe your brain with a different perspective from Awkwafina!
Find out more in this episode of Kiss Cafe's daily podcast!
Kiss Cafe by Charmaine Phua happens on weekdays, 1pm to 4pm on Kiss92, a station of SPH Media!
Follow her on social media for food recommendations and more:
☛ Instagram: @charmainephua
☛ Facebook: @charmphua
☛ Website: www.charmainephua.com
See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Duration:00:03:01
Friday Forecast (06Jun2025)
6/6/2025
For Friday Forecast this week, we share the details on this year's Children's Season at National Museum Singapore, plus explore a world of giant inflatables for a limited time only (and for FREE!), at the National Stadium Open House!
Find out more in this episode of Kiss Cafe's daily podcast!
Kiss Cafe by Charmaine Phua happens on weekdays, 1pm to 4pm on Kiss92, a station of SPH Media!
Follow her on social media for food recommendations and more:
☛ Instagram: @charmainephua
☛ Facebook: @charmphua
☛ Website: www.charmainephua.com
See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Duration:00:03:33
Travel Thursday (El Colacho - Baby Jumping Festival)
6/6/2025
Today on Travel Thursday, we visit Castrillo de Murcia in Northern Spain to experience El Colacho, a baby-jumping festival that's been ongoing since 1620.
Find out more in this episode of Kiss Cafe's daily podcast!
Kiss Cafe by Charmaine Phua happens on weekdays, 1pm to 4pm on Kiss92, a station of SPH Media!
Follow her on social media for food recommendations and more:
☛ Instagram: @charmainephua
☛ Facebook: @charmphua
☛ Website: www.charmainephua.com
See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Duration:00:03:59
Midday Munchies (Vietnamese Rolls: Imperial Spring Roll or Summer Roll)
6/5/2025
Which does Singapore prefer: Imperial Spring Rolls or Summer Rolls? Listen to find out, and get all the best fan recommendations for both types of Vietnamese rolls in Singapore!
Midday Munchies is a weekly food segment (every Wednesday) on Kiss Cafe by Charmaine Phua. Tune in to the show live on weekdays, 1pm to 4pm on Kiss92, a station of SPH Media!
Follow her on social media for food recommendations and more:
☛ Instagram: @charmainephua
☛ Facebook: @charmphua
☛ Website: www.charmainephua.com
See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Duration:00:09:48
Tasty Tuesday (Jigger & Pony and Pura Brasa)
6/3/2025
For Tasty Tuesday today, we share some some delicious drinks and tasty treats to feast on!
Jigger & PonyPura Brasa Singapore Find out more in this episode of the podcast!
Kiss Cafe by Charmaine Phua happens on weekdays, 1pm to 4pm on Kiss92, a station of SPH Media!
Follow her on social media for food recommendations and more:
☛ Instagram: @charmainephua
☛ Facebook: @charmphua
☛ Website: www.charmainephua.com
See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Duration:00:03:59
Chef Bites (Chef Martin Yan of Yan Can Cook)
5/27/2025
This week on Chef Bites, Chef Martin Yan of Yan Can Cook joins us in the studio to talk about his illustrious career, his new cookbook, which dish reminds him of home, and what’s next on his plate.
Listen to the podcast to find out more!
Kiss Cafe by Charmaine Phua happens on weekdays, 1pm to 4pm on Kiss92, a station of SPH Media!
Follow her on social media for food recommendations and more:
☛ Instagram: @charmainephua
☛ Facebook: @charmphua
☛ Website: www.charmainephua.com
See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Duration:00:29:20
Food For Thought (Cheese Wheels & Helena Bonham Carter)
5/26/2025
On today's Food For Thought, Charmaine shares some fun facts about cheese wheels in light of the Cheese Rolling Festival today, plus, wise words from Helena Bonham Carter, who turns 59 today!
Find out more in this episode of Kiss Cafe's daily podcast!
Kiss Cafe by Charmaine Phua happens on weekdays, 1pm to 4pm on Kiss92, a station of SPH Media!
Follow her on social media for food recommendations and more:
☛ Instagram: @charmainephua
☛ Facebook: @charmphua
☛ Website: www.charmainephua.com
See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Duration:00:02:53
Friday Forecast (23May2025)
5/23/2025
For Friday Forecast this week, explore an open-air farmers market & a series of wellness activities at Garden Vibes by Little Farms this Saturday, celebrate Esquina's 13th Anniversary at their Feria de Abril party on Sunday, and check out the interactive Lilo & Stitch themed installations at Children's Festival at Supertree Grove.
Find out more in this episode of Kiss Cafe's daily podcast!
Kiss Cafe by Charmaine Phua happens on weekdays, 1pm to 4pm on Kiss92, a station of SPH Media!
Follow her on social media for food recommendations and more:
☛ Instagram: @charmainephua
☛ Facebook: @charmphua
☛ Website: www.charmainephua.com
See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Duration:00:03:59