For the street food lover, Singapore’s hawker centers are one of the great wonders of the world . Visit any one of these sprawling, semi-outdoor pavilions, and you might find 100 of the most delicious food stalls you’ve ever encountered, all lined up in a row — curry puff specialist next to bak kut teh vendor next to fourth-generation laksa maker next to Michelin-recommended chicken rice stand. Even splurging wildly, you can feed a family of four for less than $20.
Sadly, the Bay Area has never had anything remotely close to a true Singaporean-style hawker center. But for one day this weekend, a group of homesick Singaporeans will aim to create the next best thing — a hawker center–style food court that brings several of the Bay Area’s top Singaporean chefs together for a day-long bon