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Willin Low

Willin Low is the pioneer of Mod-Sin, or Modern Singaporean, cuisine, best known for founding Wild Rocket and coining Mod-Sin cuisine.

Mod-Sin cuisine that elevates Singaporean hawker flavours into contemporary fine dining. This profile looks at Willin’s background, career and signature approach.

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Singapore. Photo: Wikimedia Commons, CC BY-SA.

TL;DR

  • Singaporean
  • Known for founding Wild Rocket and coining Mod-Sin cuisine
  • He coined and pioneered Mod-Sin cuisine when he opened Wild Rocket in 2005.
  • Wild Rocket operated for about 13 years before closing in 2018.
  • Mod-Sin cuisine that elevates Singaporean hawker flavours into contemporary fine dining.

Willin Low key facts

Name Willin Low
Nationality / born Singaporean
Known for founding Wild Rocket and coining Mod-Sin cuisine
Location Singapore
Style Mod-Sin cuisine that elevates Singaporean hawker flavours into contemporary fine dining.

Background and career

A former lawyer, he left the legal profession to become a chef and restaurateur. He coined and pioneered Mod-Sin cuisine when he opened Wild Rocket in 2005.

Recognition and legacy

One of his signature dishes was Laksa Pesto Linguini, fusing hawker flavours with Italian technique. Wild Rocket operated for about 13 years before closing in 2018.

Refined fine-dining plating
Fine dining. Photo: cyclonebill, Wikimedia Commons, CC BY-SA.

Signature style

Mod-Sin cuisine that elevates Singaporean hawker flavours into contemporary fine dining. It is an approach that has made Willin a distinctive figure in the food world.

Willin in context

Willin Low is one of the chefs featured on Pickup Table 4, alongside David Lai and Jowett Yu.

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Willin Low FAQ

Who is Willin Low?
The pioneer of Mod-Sin, or Modern Singaporean, cuisine.

Where is Willin based?
Singapore.

What is Willin known for?
Founding Wild Rocket and coining Mod-Sin cuisine.

What is a notable fact about Willin?
A former lawyer, he left the legal profession to become a chef and restaurateur.

What is Willin’s style?
Mod-Sin cuisine that elevates Singaporean hawker flavours into contemporary fine dining.