Local content creator @bigchunkks is back with Episode 8 of his TikTok series documenting his journey to becoming a YouTuber — and this time, he’s behind the wok.
Filmed at Islamic Power Rojak at Tampines Hub, the video opens with him politely asking the stall owner a simple question:
“Would it be possible if I order a plate of Maggi Goreng but you guys teach me how to cook it?”
The uncle’s response?
“Can.”
And what followed was a wholesome experience at a local mamak stall.
Onions First, Then Pray For The Best
Under the hawker’s guidance, @bigchunkks gets hands-on.
“Onions first.”
“More bean sprouts.”
“What’s this?” — “Cabbage.”
He adds oil, cracks one egg (after checking if he should beat it), sprinkles in Maggi powder, tosses in potatoes and mutton, and tries to keep up with instructions delivered at hawker-speed.
At one point, someone asks if there’s sauce.
“No sauce,” comes the reply.
Despite admitting his technique wasn’t exactly masterchef-level — and visibly breaking the noodles — he gives the final plate a thumbs up.
A Wholesome Comments Section
The series has quietly built a loyal following.
“THIS SERIES IS SO COOL,” one viewer commented.
“interesting concept,” said another.
“pls do more i love this series!!”
When someone asked, “so did u pay or nah? 😂😂😂”
@bigchunkks replied, “I still always pay 😂😂😂”
And when a commenter pointed out, “Why the maggi all broken”
His honest answer:
“Cus my technique sucks HAHAHAHAH”
Not His First Hawker Rodeo
Since January, @bigchunkks has learned to make: Prata, Fish Soup, Bak Chor Mee, Carrot Cake, Maggi Goreng, Rojak at different hawker centres.
Each episode sees him stepping into a different hawker stall, asking to learn directly from the people who’ve been doing this for years.
He films the simple videos with respect, and it just works.
From Potato Chip Boat to Hawker Apprentice
Some may recognise @bigchunkks from a previous viral moment — when he sailed to Pulau Ubin in a DIY boat made out of potato chip bags, a stunt that even caught mainstream media attention.
Now, he’s consistently building a new series—nine episodes in, and counting.
For a platform often dominated by trends and shock value, watching a young Singaporean politely ask hawkers to teach him how to cook feels oddly refreshing.
Sometimes, all it takes is:
“Can?”
And someone willing to say yes.
Watch the video here:
@bigchunkks What should I cook next? 😤😤😤
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