Examining the charcoal claypot trend in Singapore

2024 saw the rise of numerous food trends such as coin pancake, kunafa, smashed croissants and more. But we’ve noticed one in particular that has a unique staying power: charcoal claypot.

While claypots have always been a cornerstone of local cuisine, there seems to be a renewed interest in using the cooking vessel in novel ways this year. Things kicked off with the viral charcoal claypot lala, but shortly after, charcoal claypot chicken, claypot prawn, and even claypot pasta emerged, sparking a bona fide trend.

We’ve likened it to something of an arms race, wit...