This Singaporean is bringing back the kampung spirit with community void deck dinners - CNA

Mr Ngoh Shian Bang started by turning his Tampines void deck into a communal dining space, bringing neighbours and strangers together over free food.

Mr Ngoh Shian Bang started Kampung Soup Kitchen, organising free community meals with a different menu each time. (Photo: Ngoh Shian Bang)

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Ivy Chok & Olivia Chang 28 Sep 2026 05:09PM Bookmark Bookmark Share WhatsApp Telegram Facebook Twitter Email LinkedIn Set CNA as your preferred source on Google Add CNA as a trusted source to help Google better understand and surface our content in search results. Read a summary of this article on FAST. Get bite-sized news via a newcards interface. Give it a try. Click here to return to FAST Tap here to return to FAST FAST SINGAPORE: One month, photojournalist Ngoh Shian Bang was churning ice cream for strangers. The next, he was grilling steaks for them.

Every month, the 32-year-old organises a community meal, bringing together neighbours, friends and strangers over food. His first was held at the void deck below his Tampines home. 

Mr Ngoh started Kampung Soup Kitchen in May, organising free community meals with a different menu each time. He has held six gatherings so far.