Food Haikus by Koh An Ting is a lush, sensory celebration of taste, love, and belonging—food for both the eyes and the soul. Through beautifully balanced haikus paired and stunning food photography, this collection captures the intimate textures of everyday life in Singapore: from the steam rising off a bowl of bak chor mee to the glisten of coconut syrup on ondéh ondéh.

Each haiku is a precise treasure of emotion, complex feelings of—love, longing, nostalgia, and joy— distilled into just seventeen syllables. Koh’s photography transforms the book into a visual feast, guiding readers through Singapore’s vibrant culinary landscape, from humble hawker stalls to cherished homemade meals.

Food Haikus is a love letter—to the poet’s girlfriend, her Japanese heritage, and to the act of mindful eating itself. The collection weaves together themes of identity, culture, and connection with striking tenderness. Through food, Koh explores what it means to nourish oneself and others, to find home in flavor, and to express affection in a culture where “Have you eaten?” is the most common form of love.

Elegant, heartfelt, and quietly profound, Food Haikus reminds us that poetry—like cooking—is an act of devotion. It is an invitation to slow down, to savor, and to recognize beauty in the fleeting. For anyone who has ever found memory in a meal or love in a shared dish, this book offers an exquisite moment of stillness and gratitude—one bite, one verse, one photograph at a time.