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Planning to eat out soon? Perhaps you and your dining companions can visit one of the 81 eateries that were recently recognised with a Michelin Bib Gourmand. There were 79 eateries on the list in 2023.  On Tuesday (Jun 18), Michelin Guide announced its 2024 Bib Gourmand Selection for Singapore which includes several iconic hawker stalls and up-and-coming restaurants. Created in 1997, the Bib Gourmand list recognises eateries that offer exceptional value-for-money gourmet experiences. Eateries are nominated by anonymous Michelin Guide inspectors. The 81 eateries that have been recognised this year include 11 new entrants. They are: Out of the 11, Jalan Sultan Prawn Mee and Ru Ji Kitchen were moved from Michelin Selected – a category for eateries that met the criteria set by Michelin inspectors but did not qualify for a Bib Gourmand or Michelin Star. Long-time foodies will be familiar with Jalan Sultan Prawn Mee – the legendary stall near Kallang MRT station that's famous for their aromatic pork rib prawn noodles. The stall has been operating for over 70 years and still boasts a steady stream of loyal customers.  Cafe hoppers can make a pit stop at Fico – an aesthetically-pleasing restaurant at East Coast Park. The casual Italian restaurant by chef Mirko Febbrile has an ever-changing menu. Some of their more famous items include handmade pasta and focaccina – an appetiser-sized portion of regular focaccia bread. In a press statement, Gwendal Poullennec, the International Director of the Michelin Guide said: “When discussing Singapore's cuisine, one cannot overlook the integral role of hawker centres. These are not only a part of everyday life for the common people, but also a microcosm of the multi-ethnic society. "The eighth edition of Singapore’s Bib Gourmand selection reflects the dynamic and diverse smorgasbord of eateries in the casual and hawker category, and our inspectors have discovered rich cultural traditions that include Thai, Italian, Indian and Penang cuisines, in addition to the long-serving heritage hawkers that continue to serve up their much-loved recipes, all at incredible value. "Encouragingly, we are seeing more young people joining the food and beverage industry, with even formally trained chefs willing to join the ranks of hawkers. We are hopeful that Singaporeans are embracing their traditional food culture with an open mindset, allowing it to flourish more in the future."