January 18, 2021
AsiaOne/ Melissa Teo
Singaporeans love queuing, especially for things that are famous or highly raved about. So if an eatery wins the Michelin Bib Gourmand title, you can expect throngs of Singaporeans to form snaking queues outside the store soon after.
For the uninitiated, the Michelin Bib Gourmand is an award given to restaurants and street food establishments "that offer diners very good value for money, with a complete and high quality menu priced at a maximum of SG$45", as stated in the Michelin Guide. It is not to be confused with the Michelin Star or Michelin Recommendations.
As a self-proclaimed foodie, I don't mind waiting in an arduously long queue just to eat at an eatery with such a prestigious title. However, it can be quite upsetting when the food falls short of one's expectations, which I have unfortunately experienced with a number of award-winning dining establishments.