Foodies with a keen interest in Singapore's vibrant street food tapestry will savor every page of "There's No Carrot in Carrot Cake." It’s a visually enticing and informative journey through the city-state’s culinary nooks that Ruth Wan, with the photographic genius of Dr Leslie Tay, offers. Not only does it unpack the enigmatic makeup of beloved dishes, but it also serves as an edible adventure guide—perfect for the culturally curious palate!

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There's No Carrot in Carrot Cake serves up Singapore's worst-kept secret: fabulous street food. The book introduces 101 unique dishes — their origins and ingredients, how they are cooked, how they should be eaten. It corrects misconceptions, explains fusion food, suggests food pairings, and provides easy-to-follow food tours. With this book, hungry tourists and expatriates will no longer be nonplussed staring at something screaming BUBOR CHA CHA or SATAY BEE HOON! Accompanying each dish is a full-page photograph by Singapore's most popular food blogger Dr Leslie Tay of ieatishootipost.sg. Packed with an extensive and useful index and a listing of food courts and hawker centres, this book is the almanac for anyone with a streak of culinary machismo.

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