Hawker/Kopitiam/Food Court

You’ve read about the $3 fried rice in my previous posts, now let me introduce you to the Hor Fun from the same stall, which I found even tastier than their fried rice. The ingredients include fishcake, chicken, egg, and vegetables. The hor fun is first fried with soy sauce and dark sauce to achieve its distinct brown colour and infuse a bit of wok hei. It is then coated in a savoury, starchy, gooey, and eggy sauce that adds extra deliciousness and moistness to the noodles. The waiting time for them to cook this dish may be longer, but it is absolutely worth it. The portion is suitable for small eaters, although I believe even small eaters would need at least two plates because it is just that delicious.😋
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🚩Tong Siew Fried Rice, 41A Cambridge Rd, 01-23 Pek Kio Market & Food Centre, Singapore 211041
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That's right! Located at Pek Kio Market & Food Centre, this simple, humble, and honest stall is run by an elderly couple serving up old-school style fried rice. The ingredients are basic, consisting of chicken, fishcake, eggs, spring onions, and ikan bilis, but the proportion of rice to ingredients is generous. This plate of fried rice is suitable for small eaters. However, if you are a big eater, you should order at least two plates. It is tasty and savoury. Although it lacks wok hei, it is still a delicious and budget-friendly fried rice option.
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🚩Tong Siew Fried Rice, 41A Cambridge Rd, 01-23 Pek Kio Market & Food Centre, Singapore 211041
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The Golden Prawn Pancake ($5.90) from @bainiansg was superb, as it was deep-fried to the perfect golden-brown hue, and served piping hot, with just the right amount of greasiness. The umami, savoury flavours paired well with its crispy yet bouncy texture.

We also got a plate of @shiniansg Pork Trotter ($9.60), which was beautifully braised inside out. The skin was soft, the fat was thick and gooey, and the savoury meat was easy to eat, as it had been chopped into smaller portions. Eat it while it’s hot, though once it cools down, the skin and fat become firmer and chewier due to the nature of collagen.

The century egg was a cold dish with a spicy, gingery, and vinegary kick.

From viral DIY Porridge and "gao lak" Chicken Rice to aromatic Braised Pork and hearty Yong Tau Foo, this food court offers a feast of local delights.

These four brands, each specialising in their own unique local dishes, are all under the @bainiansg group. A few weeks ago, my friends and I had the chance to try a dish from each brand, filling our tummies just right. And today, I brought another group of friends along because good food must be shared!

We had the @pengjiazhousg DIY Porridge (min $5/100g), where we mixed and matched our preferred ingredients. Alongside, we ordered Pang’s Century Egg ($5.90), the must-order Hakka Style Fried Pork ($5.90), Fried Large Intestine ($6.90), and Golden You Tiao ($0.80). The century egg was a cold dish with a spicy, gingery, and vinegary kick. However, the intestine wasn’t great that day, as it had a noticeable porky stench. At least, we still enjoyed the porridge with freshly fried crispy dough fritters.

A classic, scrumptious, and hearty bowl filled with silky bee hoon, homemade prawn paste balls, egg tofu, white stick, gold stick, and bitter gourd, all served in a rich, savoury soup and generously garnished with spring onions. Each piece was quite Q and burst with juice when bitten into.

While the soup was comforting, I found it a tad salty, and the MSG content seemed a bit high, as I felt quite thirsty afterward. Nonetheless, it's a fairly affordable and homey bowl of noodles to enjoy.

Thanks @bainiansg for the treat!
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🚩百年 Bai Nian @ ESR BizPark Chai Chee, 750 Chai Chee Rd, Singapore 469000
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Delicious and affordable bowl of fragrant pork leg rice, generously coated in savoury braised sauce. I liked how the meat was succulent, the glistening skin soft and melty, and the fats in between gooey smooth. The bowl also comes with preserved vegetables and a umami-packed prawn cake.

Thanks @shiniansg for the treat!
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🚩石年 Shi Nian @ ESR BizPark Chai Chee, 750 Chai Chee Rd, Singapore 469000
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Golden You Tiao ($0.80) is, of course, a must-have with porridge—the ultimate inseparable combo. The crunchy exterior and fluffy interior made it so tastisfying, and it wasn’t overly oily either.

The Fried Large Intestine ($6.90) was another hit ~ crispy, crunchy, and fatty, delivering a pleasant, heavenly mouthfeel. A nice side to go with the porridge.

We also had the Hakka Style Fried Pork ($5.90) and it was damn shiok! Crispy, flavourful, and juicy-chewy, each bite of the fatty parts was pure joy.

The porridge was yummy and hearty, with rice grains that were fully blended and easy to slurp, not too gooey, not too watery, just the right consistency for a creamy mouthfeel. Topped with fresh crispy shallots, shallot oil, and spring onions, the aroma was enticing. The gentle savouriness of the porridge was comforting, but if you prefer a stronger taste, you can add soy sauce to enhance the flavour.