Chicken Chop Rice!!!

By Jonas Tay


Kebun Bahru Wet Market
Ang Mo Kio Ave 1
#01-110
Price: $3
Rating: 4/5


Firstly, I would like to apologize for not posting. I was tied down with school work which I scrambled to get done. This recommendation is my apology to you guys!

Firstly, who can actually say that they have eaten tasty chicken chop rice for only $3? The chicken is marinated in spice which gives it a little spiciness. However, the sauce which is red wine brown sauce helps add another dimension to this already tasty dish. I would actually say that the sauce is one of the best I have tasted in a long while. The dish is completed with servings of coleslaw, baked beans and french fries. Sorry for the bun which is shown in the picture. I was too hungry at the time and ordered it for an additional $0.50 which is also worth it! Be sure to try the other dishes at the stall too!

Ang Mo Kio Block 107 Carrot Cake

By Jonas Tay

Photo credits: Google Images

107 Ang Mo Kio Ave 4

Lim-Kopi Coffee Shop

Price: $2/$3/$4

Rating: 4/5 stars

It's back to Block 107 Ang Mo Kio again where there are many delicious food waiting to be discovered. This time, I am recommending carrot cake. Personally, I prefer the black version as it is saltier.This particular store has won numerous awards like the makansutra award for a few years since 2006. Apart from the generous serving of egg and salted radish which gives the dish added sweetness and saltiness, the chili which is served with it is also very spicy with a tinge of garlic taste in it. A must-try for all you chili lovers out there!

The quality of this dish is so good, it is also featured and reviewed on foursquare and hungrygowhere. Be sure to drop by and try this dish if you are anywhere near Ang Mo Kio! Your trip there will definitely not be wasted! 

Nasi briyani

By Jonas Tay


Ang Mo Kio Block 339 street 31
Price: $5
Ratings: 3.5/5 stars


Nasi Briyani is one of my favourite foods and I will always pick this dish over others if I happen to see a store selling it. This nasi briyani is the top few of my ‘all time nasi briyani’ list. One can even smell the fragrance of the rice from afar. The rice comes in a huge serving too. I have to admit that even I, a self-proclaimed glutton, could not finish the rice. It is bound to fill your stomach and make you rub your tummy with joy. Served with curry, it provides a spicy alternative for you chilli/spicy fans out there too.

However, it is the fried chicken which really whets my appetite. Its skin is salty with a hint of sweetness which acts as a form of ‘appetiser’, making you want more. As seen from the photo, the stall vendors are not stingy with their serving of the chicken too. I must say that my hunger and appetite was more than satisfied after this meal. This nasi briyani is so good, I don’t even feel the pinch of paying $5!!!

Kok-kok mee!

By Jonas Tay

43 Jalan Besar (Dickson Road)

Price: $3

Rating: 3.5/5 stars

Remember the chicken rice balls which I recommended last week? This noodles store has similar history and sits just opposite the chicken rice ball store. It was given the name “kok-kok mee” because in the past, the stall vendor would send one of his helper to go around the street hitting pieces of bamboo together that gave the sound “kok-kok”. Over time, people recognized the sound and thus named the noodles after the sound.

If you are looking for food which is value for money, then this bowl of noodles would certainly meet your expectations! Fishballs, fishcakes, char siew and minced meat. These are the ingredients used to prepare this delightful bowl of noodles and they come in generous servings too! What makes this dish so good is it's chilli. While some chilli are spicy till the extent that it turns you off, the chilli used in this dish is spicy and sweet. I don’t know about you, but I definitely could not get enough of it.

Be sure to get a can of soft drink if you were to try this dish out!!

Must try chicken rice balls!

By Jonas Tay


Hainan Chicken Rice Ball
Shin Hoon Hwa Food Centre, 43 Jalan Besar (Dickson Road)
Opening hours: 8.30am-9.30pm 

Price:
· $0.80 for a ball of rice
· $2/$3/$4 for chicken
Rating: 5/5 stars

Located along Dickson road where culture and heritage is rich, is a special Hainan chicken rice store. The rice is shaped as a ball and does not fall apart on its own. I always order a minimum of 4 rice balls because it is just sooo delicious!

What is better is that its chicken is very tender! Unlike other chicken rice stores, this one serves its chicken

with dark sauce on it while ensuring that it is not too salty.

There are also other dishes sold by the store such as braised pork which are very heavenly with its tender fats. Many other food blogs such as ieatishootipost have also given rave reviews for this store! With its long history with its business being carried on by its third generation, there is no reason for you not to try it out for yourself!

Casuarina Curry: Milky heaven

By Jonas Tay

Casuarina Curry
136 and 138 Casuarina Road (off Upper Thomson)
Price: $2.50
Rating: 4/5 stars


“Milky heaven!!!” that was what I thought when I had my first bite of the milky prata at Casuarina Curry. Although it is not as visually appealing as the chocolate prata, the milky prata comes in top when it comes to the taste aspect.

Milk oozes into your mouth with every bite, making it a joy to savour. This dish is worth every cent as it comes in a huge portion, approximately 2.5 times larger than your regular prata. So don’t worry about spending too much for a small portion!

I assure you that at $2.50, this milky prata is a bargain that is sure to fill your tummy with milky sweetness! With food this good, it is no wonder the restaurant is always packed at any time of the day. Try this dish out now and let it take you to Milky heaven!

AMK's Hand Made Noodles (Ban Mian): Cheapest in town yet

By Jonas Tay

Xiang Xiang Fish Soup, Hand Made Noodles

Ang Mo Kio Ave 4, block 107

Price: $2.50
Rating: 3.5/5 stars

Don’t be fooled by its ordinary appearance. Although this dish is sold almost everywhere, this Ban Mian stall at Ang Mo Kio block 107 is one that you cannot miss if you happened to be nearby!

My taste buds cheer as the sweetness of the soup and the saltiness of the anchovies whet my appetite. Not only there is a huge amount of ingredients used, there is also a relatively large portion of noodles which would fill your stomach. The small lumps of minced meat eventually completes the meal for only $2.50.  

This is the ideal dish for you especially if you are on a tight budget!