What happens when you put a Singaporean chef on a chaotic cooking show with surprise ingredients, zero woks, and a lot of curveballs? You get Gastronauts.

On August 16, 2025, Dabao Singapore had the honor of catering Singapore's 60th National Day celebration in San Francisco. Hosted at the Grand Hyatt SFO and organized by the Singapore Consulate-General and Singapore Global Network, the event brought together over 300 Singaporeans from across the Bay Area.

When we first added Prawn Mee to the Dabao Singapore menu, we weren’t sure what to expect. Would San Francisco know what to do with this beloved Singaporean noodle bowl? Turns out, yes. Very much yes.

Ask five Singaporeans what makes a great laksa, and you’ll get five different answers. Some swear by the broth – rich, creamy, and just the right amount of spicy. Others will tell you it’s the sambal that seals the deal. For me? It’s the harmony. A bowl of laksa should feel like a hug: complex, comforting, and deeply satisfying.