'Singapore really feels like a second home': UK couple takes 4th trip in 10 months, try Adam Food Centre dishes
"Honestly, we don't think there's anywhere else quite like Singapore," said Mollie and Jack.
A British couple travelling the world recently took their fourth trip to Singapore in 10 months, drawn back again and again by the "endless" variety of food and experiences here.
"Honestly, we don't think there's anywhere else quite like it. The people are so welcoming - Singapore really feels like a second home for us," said Mollie McGrath, 29, and Jack Cullis, 32, who share the TikTok handle mollie_and_jack.
The couple, who hail from Northamptonshire, England, told The New Paper that they used to work full-time in corporate jobs, but decided to "break free from the 9-5" in Oct 2024.
They are now embracing "slow travel", and have been to various countries including India, Vietnam, Dubai, Bali, New Zealand, and Australia.
Ms McGrath worked as a consultant for a digital marketing agency, while Mr Cullis was an account manager for an IT company.
Couple tries local dishes
The couple recently shared their experience of sampling local dishes at Adam Food Centre, where they tried a maggie goreng combo, rojak, and ice kachang.
In a clip posted on Sept 8, Mr Cullis says the maggie goreng combo, which came with popcorn chicken and french fries, has the "potential to be the number one".
"I don't actually know what I'm eating, but this one's really tasty," says Ms McGrath of her rojak dish, while the couple found ice kachang "refreshing".
"All in all, a very good lunch experience. Definitely would recommend," they concluded.
The couple told TNP that a single hawker centre offers an abundance of options. "All delicious and affordable - it's hard to find anything like that back home."
Even after multiple visits to Singapore, the island's variety continues to surprise them.
"One day, we can soak up the city life, and the next we can escape to nature in the heartlands," they said, adding that the food choices are "endless".
The couple, who hope to be back in the Republic within the next year, added that they plan to explore more hawker centres on their next trip to Singapore, in hopes of discovering new dishes.
Editor's note: This story has been updated with more details of the couple's background and their travel experiences.