Poached

Big ambitions clash in tiny kitchens, all in the name of Singapore’s beloved hawker dish — chicken rice. Apple presents a documentary about hawker pride and conviction, set against the backdrop of the famous Maxwell Food Centre.

Cast

Loi Mui Yin

as Herself

Foo Kui Lian

as Herself

Wong Liang Tai

as Himself

Annette Tan

as Herself

Bjorn Shen

as Himself

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