Chef Mel Dean

31/05/2026

What an inspiring experience judging the inaugural 15M Hungry Games at NHG Healthiverse 2026! 👨🏻‍🍳

All participants had to prepare a healthier version of fried rice, and I was amazed by the diverse flavours, creativity and teamwork displayed by everyone.

From young participants aged 10 to seniors in their 80s, the passion for cooking was truly heartwarming.
What stood out most was the strong support from family and friends cheering them on every step of the way. ❤️

Congratulations to all participants and winners, and a big thank you to the organisers .

17/05/2026

Happy Birthday, my beloved wife, Nish Esa 💕

Alhamdulillah, I’m grateful to Allah SWT for blessing me with you,my soulmate, confidante, business partner & biggest supporter. ❤️

May Allah SWT bless you with good health, happiness, iman, barakah & endless love. Aamiin .

With love always,
Your bubbly hubby, Mel 🥰

15/05/2026

Not your usual lontong!

When lontong meets IKEA's dendeng & Sambal Tumis Kapowww= Magic happens 🔥

08/05/2026

Some places don’t need filters…
their beauty leave a mark on your soul

I’m leaving with something far more meaningful beautiful memories, genuine friendships, and moments I’ll never forget.

This trip reminded me how big the world is, yet how deeply people can connect through food, culture, and kindness.

From the breathtaking turquoise waters of Jiuzhaigou Valley, the peaceful Tibetan villages of Mao County, the vibrant streets of Chengdu, to witnessing the magic of Sichuan Opera face-changing… every moment felt surreal.

Thank you, Sichuan, for the warmth and unforgettable memories. 🇨🇳

And thank you, for making this journey possible. ✈️ KAPOWWW


culinarycreator

06/05/2026

Sometimes life gets so busy that we forget to pause and truly take things in.

But standing here together, surrounded by the unreal turquoise waters, towering mountains, and the quiet beauty of nature… reminded me that the greatest blessings in life are not things.

It’s the people who walk beside you through every season of life. ❤️

No filter needed — Allah’s creations are already perfect.

Alhamdulillah for this beautiful moment, for health, companionship, and memories money can never replace.

A heartfelt thank you to for making this unforgettable journey possible.

05/05/2026

FIRST TIME IN CHENGDU 🇨🇳

I brought Laksa into the heart of Sichuan…
and created something unexpected.

𝗟𝗔𝗞𝗦𝗔𝗠𝗔𝗟𝗔🌶️🥥🍜
Creamy. Spicy. Numbing.
One bite… KAPOWWW 💥

Singapore soul meets Sichuan fire
this one hits different.

In collaboration with
bringing you this exclusive KAPOWWW Sichuan experience 🇨🇳🔥
Would you try this?

04/05/2026

Walking beside the boy I once was…
he didn’t know how much he would go through, but he kept going anyway.

Every struggle, every sacrifice, every quiet prayer....
they built the man I am today.

If you could hold your younger self’s hand… what would you say?

P/S : Macam nak peluk budak ni 😭

06/04/2026

KAPOWWW Raya vibes in full swing 💚
Rumah terbuka season is here & you know what that means… good food, great company, and snacks that everyone keeps going back for 😋

This Raya, I’m serving up a spread with from crunchy nuts, sweet treats, to comforting cereal drinks. Simple, delicious, and perfect for sharing with family & friends.

Because honestly… Raya is not just about the food — it’s about the moments we create together ❤️

Available at major supermarkets & online 🌐
www.shop.tonggarden.com.sg⁠

06/04/2026

24/03/2026

with family.
Nothing beats moments like this.
Love Love Love ❤️❤️❤️

12/03/2026

Join me for my 4th and final Live Cooking Demo where I’ll be showcasing a special dish featured in the Buffet Istimewa — bringing together familiar local flavours and practical ideas for your Raya hosting at home.

Come watch the cooking, enjoy the festive buffet spread, and taste the flavours together.
📍 IKEA Tampines
📅 13 March
⏰ 7pm – 9pm (Buffet line closes at 8.45pm)
📍 Swedish Restaurant, Level 4

See you there… and yes, we’ll make it KAPOWWW. 🔥

09/03/2026

𝗞𝗮𝗳𝗲 𝗪𝗮𝗿𝗻𝗮 𝘅 𝗛𝗣𝗕 “𝗞𝗼𝗿𝗮𝗻𝗴 𝗢𝗞?”
𝙍𝙖𝙨𝙖 𝘿𝙐𝙊 bersama Chef Mel Dean dan DJ Aura Shai

𝘿𝙖𝙧𝙠 𝘾𝙝𝙤𝙘𝙤𝙡𝙖𝙩𝙚 𝘼𝙫𝙤𝙘𝙖𝙙𝙤 𝙈𝙤𝙪𝙨𝙨𝙚
Tips Cepat: guna avokado masak sempurna untuk tekstur paling krim, dan coklat 70% untuk keseimbangan rasa.
Sejukkan sekurang-kurangnya 1 jam supaya mousse set dengan baik.
Sesuai untuk berbuka!

Dapatkan resepi penuh di https://go.gov.sg/rasa-duo

07/03/2026

Alhamdulillah ❤️

Had a wonderful live cooking demo at Geylang Serai Bazaar for the fundraising effort, featuring our Kapowww Sambal Series with 2 delish dish — Hot Wings Cabe Ijo & Sambal Kicap Cili Padi whipped in 30 minutes.

Hot sizzling wings.
And the crowd absolutely loved the flavours!
Food with purpose.
Cooking for the community.

Seikhlas Kasih, Berjuta Harapan.
Thank you everyone for supporting the cause. 🤲🏼

06/03/2026

𝗦𝗲𝗶𝗸𝗵𝗹𝗮𝘀 𝗞𝗮𝘀𝗶𝗵, 𝗕𝗲𝗿𝗷𝘂𝘁𝗮 𝗛𝗮𝗿𝗮𝗽𝗮𝗻

Ramadan adalah bulan memberi. Tahun ini saya sangat bersyukur dapat bekerjasama dengan TAA untuk menyokong kempen kebajikan mereka.

Dengan derma hanya $50, anda akan menerima 𝙆𝘼𝙋𝙊𝙒𝙒𝙒 𝙎𝙖𝙢𝙗𝙖𝙡 𝙎𝙚𝙧𝙞𝙚𝙨 𝙂𝙞𝙛𝙩 𝘽𝙤𝙭
📍 Boleh didapati di
TAA Office
Mon to Friday
10am to 12pm
2 to 4pm
atau
📍 Bazaar Geylang Serai
(Berhadapan gerbang utama WGS)
2.30pm to 10.30pm

Semoga setiap sumbangan kita menjadi amal jariah dan membawa harapan kepada mereka yang memerlukan.🤲

From Kitchen to the Community. ❤️
𝗖𝗵𝗲𝗳 𝗠𝗲𝗹 𝗗𝗲𝗮𝗻
Duta TAA

02/03/2026

Alhamdulillah. BerMasak BerKhayr wrapped beautifully.
We cooked.
We shared.
We learned.
We broke fast together.

Lempeng Kelapa, Sambal Shrimp, mindful eating tips for Ramadan & Raya — but the real ingredient was connection.
Seeing our seniors smile, ask questions, and cook with confidence… that was the true reward.
This goes beyond food.
It’s about dignity and community.
May our seniors always be surrounded with care, dignity and love.
If we can reduce even one moment of loneliness, it is worth it.
Thank you .bekhayr , volunteers & Kampung Kembangan for the trust.

Serving with purpose & amamah. Always.
Chef Mel Dean

01/03/2026

🚨 Raya IKEA Cooking Demo with Chef Mel Dean ! 🚨

Bringing the flavours, the festive vibes to Raya IKEA Cooking Demo. Inspiration made simple, practical and delicious for your home table.

📍 LIVE at 7.30PM
🗓 1 March – IKEA Alexandra
🗓 7 March – IKEA Jurong
🗓 8 March – IKEA Tampines
🎁 FREE food sampling (while stocks last)
🎉 Giveaways to be won

Let’s cook, taste and celebrate together — the IKEA way.
See you there… and yes, we’re making it KAPOWWW 😎🔥

28/02/2026

This little boy never knew…

Today, I pause and thank Allah for every chapter written in my life
the struggles that strengthened me
the setbacks that humbled me
and the doors that opened exactly when they were meant to

Alhamdulillah for the journey
Alhamdulillah for another year of life
I would not be who I am today without the doa of my beloved parents,
the strength & patience of my wife,
the love of my family,
the loyalty of my friends,
and the community that continues to believe in me

If my food, my work, or my journey has ever inspired, fed, supported, or touched someone —that alone is the greatest gift

This is not just a birthday
It is a reminder of amanah responsibility, and gratitude
Alhamdulillah ❤️
Chef Mel Dean
KAPOWWW

25/02/2026

🌟 𝗥𝗔𝗬𝗔 𝗜𝗞𝗘𝗔🌟
𝗖𝗼𝗼𝗸𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝗗𝗲𝗺𝗼 𝘄𝗶𝘁𝗵 𝗖𝗵𝗲𝗳 𝗠𝗲𝗹 𝗗𝗲𝗮𝗻
Quick. Easy. Delicious. Raya-ready.

will be cooking a special Raya recipe using IKEA DENDENG — practical, flavourful, and perfect for your festive table. 💛

📍 𝗟𝗜𝗩𝗘 𝗖𝗼𝗼𝗸𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝗗𝗲𝗺𝗼𝘀
1 March (Sunday) – IKEA Alexandra
7 March (Saturday) – IKEA Jurong
8 March (Sunday) – IKEA Tampines

🎁 𝗚𝗜𝗩𝗘𝗔𝗪𝗔𝗬𝗦
🍽️ FREE food sampling (while stocks last)
🎉 Exciting giveaways happening at the end of my cooking demo

✨ 𝗣𝗟𝗨𝗦
📍 13 March – IKEA Tampines
Catch me again for IKEA Buffet Istimewa, featuring my signature dish just for IKEA Tampines .

Come cook, taste, and celebrate Raya with me — the IKEA way 💙💛
See you there!

23/02/2026

Honoured to welcome Minister .hy and the Yuhua leadership entourage to the (TAA) booth this Ramadan.

Their visit during this blessed month of Ramadan was a meaningful reminder of the spirit of compassion, generosity, and shared responsibility. Every contribution made through TAA carries hope — supporting beneficiaries across our community and easing the burdens of those in need.

Grateful to serve as a TAA Ambassador in this month of compassion & barakah. 🤲
Seikhlas Kasih, Berjuta Harapan.

Chef Mel Dean
TAA Ambassador

22/02/2026

Grateful to and the .org for the opportunity to cook, serve, and break fast together with the amazing children and youths at Darul Ihsan.
A truly heartwarming Iftar shared with love and sincerity.We cooked 𝙁𝙡𝙖𝙫𝙤𝙪𝙧𝙨 𝙤𝙛 𝙄𝙣𝙙𝙤𝙣𝙚𝙨𝙞𝙖 — Nasi Liwet Sunda, Ayam Sambal Bali, and Tahu & Tempeh Berempah.
May Allah ﷻ accept our deeds, purify our intentions, and bless us all with barakah this Ramadan. Ameen 🤲

18/02/2026

𝗞𝗔𝗣𝗢𝗪𝗪𝗪!
The Best Halal RÖSTii in town!

I had the pleasure of being Invited to the launch of 2nd outlet at 📍 28 Kandahar Street — and this one hits different.



With 6 signature rostis and endless combinations to explore, one visit is never enough.

I went for the Chicken Herb Sausage Rosti & Beef Gochujang Rosti .A perfectly potato rosti, crisp and golden on the edges with a soft, fluffy centre — hearty, indulgent, and deeply satisfying.

If you love rosti done right, this one’s worth the trip.Who should I come back with next? 😉

18/02/2026

I had the pleasure of experiencing the Petit Plates menu at a refined yet comforting dining experience made for sharing.


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From the indulgent 𝑪𝒓𝒂𝒃 & 𝑻𝒐𝒃𝒊𝒌𝒐 𝑩𝒓𝒖𝒔𝒄𝒉𝒆𝒕𝒕𝒂, comforting 𝑩𝒐𝒔𝒕𝒐𝒏 𝑩𝒂𝒚 𝑩𝒍𝒖𝒆 𝑴𝒖𝒔𝒔𝒆𝒍𝒔, to 𝑮𝒓𝒊𝒍𝒍𝒆𝒅 𝑳𝒐𝒃𝒔𝒕𝒆𝒓 𝒘𝒊𝒕𝒉 𝑳𝒂𝒌𝒔𝒂 𝑷𝒆𝒔𝒕𝒐 𝑺𝒑𝒂𝒈𝒉𝒆𝒕𝒕𝒊 , 𝑴𝒊𝒔𝒐-𝑮𝒍𝒂𝒛𝒆𝒅 𝑯𝒂𝒍𝒊𝒃𝒖𝒕 & a bold 𝑳𝒂𝒌𝒔𝒂 𝑩𝒐𝒖𝒊𝒍𝒍𝒂𝒃𝒂𝒊𝒔𝒔𝒆— every dish is designed with intention, celebrating depth, balance, and thoughtful flavour composition.

📍 The White Label
101 Jalan Sultan, #01-02 The Sultan
Singapore 199002
⏰ Daily | 11:00am – 10:00pm
🌙 Halal-certified
📲

06/02/2026

Alhamdulillah
Seeing today’s Berita Harian full-page feature stirred my heart in ways words can barely capture. This marks 10 years of my journey as an Ambassador for the , a journey not driven by titles or recognition, but by niat, amanah and faith.❤️
Over the past decade, I’ve met individuals and families whose struggles reminded me that life can change in an instant — and that even the smallest act of kindness, when done with sincerity, can become a lifeline of hope.🙏
On this blessed Friday, may Allah SWT purify our intentions, bless every contribution made in His name, and allow us to remain steadfast in serving humanity with compassion and humility. Aamiin Ya Rabbal ‘Alamin With gratitude and humility.🤲🏻

Chef Mel Dean
TAA Ambassador

19/01/2026

Loving this white Roudy bar stool from .sg ,the chrome base and adjustable height blend perfectly with our timeless all-white kitchen beautifully designed by Shawn from

Also obsessed with our convection oven & dishwasher, plus the cooker hood, stove & microwave from .

Add in the upright refined steel freezer, ThinQ cream fridge & 50's retro style aesthetic cream toaster, sleek, modern, and giving the kitchen space that perfect clean, chic finish & clutter free.