Taste the nostalgia: cultural treats served in tingkat containers. Photo Credit: J.I.A.K 99
Singapore’s eclectic hawker culture is bursting to life in quirky new ways within the latest edutainment attraction at the Singapore Flyer.
When J.I.A.K 99 launched in the last quarter of 2025, it opened up a colourful array of edutainment opportunities for culture vultures in the city – but also for experience-hungry corporate groups.
Participants journey through Singapore’s hawker scene on a guided tour about food culture shaped by the nation’s four main ethnic groups.
At the Chef’s Table, groups try their hands at making local hawker favourites such as popiah (a roll filled with shredded vegetables), muah chee (a mochi-like dessert with a dusting of crushed peanuts) and teh tarik (which translates to pulled tea).
More hands-on activities beckon at cultural crafting stations. Participants may even take home their own hand-made Peranakan-/Rangoli-style SandArt tiles.
Inviting delegates to “Taste the Nostalgia”, J.I.A.K 99 presents high-tea-style treats in old-school tingkats, or stacked metal food containers traditionally used to transport home-cooked meals.
Much like these colourful tiered tingkats, J.I.A.K 99 delivers layers of cultural experiences contained within vibrant stations. Whether at the “Edu-kueh-tion” wall, the ice kacang slides, or the Peranakan costume rental station, J.I.A.K 99’s installations draw participants in and invite them to play an active role in unravelling interesting facts about Singapore’s vibrant hawker culture.
The venue can host groups of up to 100 participants, who will move through the various zones in sub-groups of 20. For dining alone, J.I.A.K 99 has a dedicated area for 80 participants at a go. Tours can run for up to 2.5h for groups opting for the full experience.