If anything, this list tells us that there are many similarities between classic Singapore food fare and the newcomers that are popularised by the burgeoning hipster cafe scene.

Also, the oldies are way cheaper.

1. Churros

In your Ah Ma's and Ah Kong's eyes: This is Yew Chia Kueh. Fried dough dipped in liquids. Describes both.

2. Paella

In your Ah Ma's and Ah Kong's eyes:

Hawker stall Nasi Goreng - $3.00

Zi Char stall Cha Png - $4.50

Paella $20.00?

3. Risotto

In your Ah Ma's and Ah Kong's eyes: This mui fan got nothing inside. Boh hua.

4. All the plate-less concept crab restaurants

In your Ah Ma's and Ah Kong's eyes: No plate how to eat?

5. Eggs benedict

In your Ah Ma's and Ah Kong's eyes: This one Ya Kun buy one?

6. Truffle fries

In your Ah Ma's and Ah Kong's eyes: Better check the stove. Later LPG gas explode.

7. Fruit-infused water

In your Ah Ma's and Ah Kong's eyes: Why pour water from washing fruits into my cup?

8. Shibuya or French toast

In your Ah Ma's and Ah Kong's eyes: This one is loti bao loti.

9. Ravioli

In your Ah Ma's and Ah Kong's eyes: Ang moh also got eat wanton?

10. Salted Egg Yolk Croissant

In your Ah Ma's and Ah Kong's eyes: Giam nerng is last time poor people eat one leh.

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