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Across The Straits 4 Hands Experience Singapore
By Hotel Indigo Singapore Katong and Hotel Indigo Bintan Lagoi Beach
1 – 16 August 2026 | Baba Chews, Katong
Celebrate Baba Chews 10th anniversary with Across the Straits, a six-course 4-hands dining collaboration between Hotel Indigo Singapore Katong and Hotel Indigo Bintan Lagoi Beach.
For 16 nights only, Head Chef Huang Jiaxing of Baba Chews joins forces with Chef Erik Gremmer, Cluster Executive Chef of Hotel Indigo Bintan Lagoi Beach, to present a culinary journey inspired by two distinctive neighbourhoods connected by the South China Sea.
Drawing from Katong’s Peranakan heritage and Bintan’s Riau Malay traditions, the menu brings together bold local flavours, island-grown ingredients and contemporary culinary techniques. Each course tells a story of place, memory and cultural ties shared acrossed both coastlines.
At a Glance
Dates: 1 – 16 August 2026
Available for: Lunch and dinner
Baba Chews 86 East Coast Road, #01-01, Katong Square, Singapore 428788
Nearest MRT: Marine Parade MRT
Chefs: Chef Huang Jiaxing, Head Chef Hotel Indigo Singapore Katong and Chef Erik Gremmer, Cluster Executive Head Chef Hotel Indigo Bintan Lagoi Beach
Six Course menu: SGD78++ per person | SGD98++ per person with 2 cocktail pairings
Reservation Link: Here
IHG One Rewards discounts: 20%
Chef Erik will personally be present at Baba Chews on 1 & 2 August 2026.
A Six-Course Journey from Katong to Bintan
The experience begins with the Katong Kiss, a refreshing welcome drink of lychee, rose and calamansi.
Guests will then journey through a menu featuring the Singapore Chilli Crab Bao with Bintan Bamboo clams
Bintan Ikan Asam Pedas
Sate Kambing
and Baba Chew’s signature Nasi Lemak Risotto with King Prawn and Bintan Turmeric Squid
The savoury courses culminate in Baba Chew’s Beef Cheek Rendang, slow-braised in a deeply-layered Peranakan spice paste and served with fragrant nasi ulam and house achar.
To conclude, the Gula Melaka Coconut Burnt Cheesecake is paired with pistachio sea salt ice cream – a modern expression of familiar flavours shared across Katong and Bintan.
Two Neighbourhoods, One Shared Table
Across the Straits reflects Hotel Indigo’s belief that every memorable dining experience begins with the neighbourhood.
From Katong’s colourful shophouses, Peranakan kitchens and generations-old recipes to Bintan’s coastal communities, local farms and Riau Malay spice traditions, this collaboration brings two neighbourhood stories together on one table.
More than a lunch/dinner, it is a celebration of Baba Chew’s first decade and a reminder that heritage continues to evolve through new ideas, shared cultures and meaningful culinary collaborations.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Across the Straits?
Across the Straits is a six-course 4-hands dining collaboration between Hotel Indigo Singapore Katong and Hotel Indigo Bintan Lagoi Beach, presented as part of Baba Chew’s 10th-anniversary celebrations.
When is the 4-hands experience available?
The dining experience is available from 1 to 16 August 2026 at Baba Chews in Katong, Singapore.
Who are the participating Chefs?
The menu is created by Head Chef Huang Jiaxing of Baba Chews and Chef Erik Gremmer, Cluster Executive Chef of Hotel Indigo Bintan Lagoi Beach.
How much is the six-course menu?
The six-course dinner is priced at $78++ per person or $98++ per person with two cocktail pairings.
Where is Baba Chews located?
Baba Chews is located at 86 East Coast Road, #01-01, Katong Square, Singapore 428788, within Hotel Indigo Singapore Katong.
Are press materials available for media?
Yes. Members of the media may visit the official press release here. Media tasting opportunities are available exclusively on 1 and 2 August 2026, subject to availability and prior confirmation.
For media tasting requests, interviews or additional information, please contact Mike Luo at mike.luo1@ihg.com
For media tasting requests, interviews or additional information, please contact Mike Luo at mike.luo1@ihg.com