Archive · 26 Jan 2026
Singapore Envoy Shares Love for South Indian Food
Simon Wong, who is the leader from Singapore in India, shared pictures of a South Indian meal called appam on the internet.
He said it tasted like home.
Many people liked his post and talked about how food connects different cultures.
Appam is a popular dish in Kerala and Tamil Nadu, and it's also liked in Singapore.
Some people even shared their favorite places to eat appam.
This isn't the first time Simon Wong has shared his love for Indian food online.
Before, he posted about enjoying chai and pakodas during the first rain of the year.
Simon Wong, Singapore's High Commissioner to India, shared photos of a South Indian meal featuring appam on X.
He described the taste as reminiscent of home, resonating with many social media users.
Appam is a popular dish in Kerala and Tamil Nadu, known for its soft, spongy center and crisp edges.
The post received enthusiastic responses, with users identifying dishes and sharing their own experiences with South Indian cuisine.
Wong's previous posts about Indian food, such as enjoying chai and pakodas during the monsoon, have also gained attention.
- Who
- Simon Wong, Singapore's High Commissioner to India
- What
- Shared his fondness for South Indian food, specifically appam, on social media
- When
- Over the weekend (specific date not mentioned)
- Where
- India (posted on X)
- Why
- To share his enjoyment of South Indian cuisine and its cultural significance
- Person
- Simon Wong, Singapore's High Commissioner to India
- Dish
- Appam
- Platform
- X (formerly Twitter)
- Region
- South India (Kerala, Tamil Nadu)
- Cultural Connection
- Southeast Asian culinary influence
