If there’s one dish that we could eat every day without getting sick of it, it would probably be Hainanese chicken rice. What’s not to love about silky chicken and fragrant oiled rice? Not only is the combo downright delicious, you can basically find it in every nook and cranny of our island. It’s not rare to find two stalls both...
The world of Hainanese chicken rice in Singapore holds fearsome contention. You’ve got people arguing over the superiority of the steamed or roasted version and in the background, another debate is going on about the most important component of the dish — the chicken, the rice or the chili. But for now, let’s just all take a step back and enjoy the dish...
So, you’re in town and you’re looking for Halal dining spots. Sure, there’s a handful of options but what if 4Fingers or McDonald’s just doesn’t cut it? Maybe a plate of saucy noodles or chicken rice will do the trick. If you’re on the hunt for Halal Chinese cuisine in the Orchard area, set your sights on Cahaya Muslim Restaurant. This...
Sometimes being vegetarian can mean giving up some of your favourite dishes. Especially with everyone’s love for mala these days, it is easy to feel left out when you are stuck with a bowl of lacklustre greens while your friends are swarming around with their bowls of meat piled high. But what if we told you vegetarian mala exists? And...
What differentiates memorable chicken rice from a forgettable one is well-cooked chicken, fragrant chicken rice, and sharp and spicy chilli. But Pin Xiang Hainanese Chicken Rice in Bedok Interchange Hawker Centre has more to offer with a story of resilience behind it. The owner, Madam Tan, went from stay-at-home-Mum to an entrepreneur at age 60. It was after surviving two failed hawker ventures selling...
Those who live around the Katong area, chances are you grew up eating this chicken rice. Hidden inside the food court at the basement of Katong Shopping Centre is Delicious Boneless Chicken Rice. Don’t be fooled by the quiet exterior of this old shopping mall, the food court is constantly packed during meal times and this chicken rice stall enjoys...
Chicken rice survives the endurance test in terms of being one of Singapore’s national favourites. There is no shortage of it being served hot, fragrant and tender for enjoyment but aside from the most convenient stall-next-door, it’s difficult to agree on which cook did it right—because many of them do. For Easties though, Jefri – The Original Botak Chicken Rice serves an interesting variation of the...
The hottest news in town right now is the much-awaited opening of Jewel Changi Airport. Slated to open its doors on 17 April 2019, this complex will house some of the world’s biggest f&b brands such as Shake Shack, A&W and critically acclaimed, Burger & Lobster. Joining the slew of restaurants is famous Pow Sing Restaurant who is best known for...
Residing in Telok Blangah Crescent Market & Food Centre is humble soya sauce chicken stall, Uncle Lee’s Hong Kong Noodle & Rice. The queues are perpetually long and for good reason. They specialise in soya sauce chicken and popular picks include the options that go with either rice or noodles. No Michelin Star? No problem. This stall has large enough a...
Salt baking is a process that involves covering an ingredient in a layer of salt, which locks in moisture, resulting in a super moist end product. In the humble confines of Seng Kang Square, there is one particular Hainanese chicken rice stall that employs such a cooking method. Here, they wrap young chickens in paper bags before submerging them in giant barrels...