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Tan Pin Yen

Tan Pin Yen

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Tan Pin Yen developed her journalism expertise at Singapore Press Holdings (SPH), beginning her career with Lianhe Wanbao before becoming a correspondent for Lianhe Zaobao. During her time there, she covered a wide range of topics, including entertainment, fashion, lifestyle, luxury and gastronomy. She later joined Michelin Guide Digital Asia and as content director, led editorial strategy and content production for Michelin Guide’s digital platforms. She curated and produced written features, videos and multimedia content, while managing the website and its social media channels across English, simplified Chinese and traditional Chinese platforms in Asia.

Articles by Tan Pin Yen

Culture

Truffles and gold leaf can’t save dim sum: What the masters know

However much dim sum — bite-sized morsels originating in Guangdong province — is reinvented, the patience and fortitude that goes into the craft and the sincerity of the hands that make it remain paramount, observes writer Tan Pin Yen in ThinkChina’s Eye on Guangdong series.

Tan Pin Yen

28 Aug 2026

Big Read

Society

[Big read] How Chinese regional fine dining is redefining Singapore’s F&B scene

Singapore’s fine dining landscape is seeing a shift, with a wave of Chinese regional cuisines penetrating the market. Writer Tan Pin Yen takes a look at some of these Chinese brands that are bringing in unique Chinese ingredients and cooking styles for the discerning Singapore diner.

Tan Pin Yen

14 Aug 2026