Ellen Chew is one of a new breed of Chinatown entrepreneurs breaking into the previously male-dominated industry here. She owns various restaurants in Chinatown and beyond, including Rasa Sayang, where she’s made a name for herself by focusing on Malaysian-Singaporean cuisine. At nearby Bun House, the bao (steamed buns) come in several different flavours, from pork and beef to the lava-like sweet custard, all kept in their own drawers. They’re best washed down with one of the many speciality teas on offer, from green tea to jasmine.
