“Chiak Liang? Sell herbal tea one ah?”
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This was our reaction when we heard about Miss Tam Chiak’s stall at the Shilin Night Market.
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Chiak Liang offers the famous Taiwan peanut ice-cream roll in four attractive flavours, Mao Shan Wang, Yam, Nutella and Assam Bubble Tea, while retaining the iconic sweet peanut shaving and flour crepe components of this dessert.
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Patrons can choose to go for their signature Taiwan Popiah Ice-cream ($9.90), which come with 2 scoops of ice-cream and an assortment of pre-selected toppings, or to get single scoops ($5 each).
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We got their signature and  surprised the stall owners by mixing MSW and Assam Bubble Tea ice-cream as both were strong flavours that may not marry well when consumed together.
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If you’re wondering, the taste was actually quite novel and not overpowering as it tasted like durian flavoured bubble tea! Both ice-cream flavours tasted really premium and value for money. If you have been looking for a full-bodied bubble tea flavoured ice-cream, we’re telling you that this is the one! It’s literally bubble tea in a creamy, molten form. The MSW flavour was really rich and you can even taste bits of the actual flesh in it!
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The 80/90s traditional Singapore snacks that topped off the sweet dessert coupled with the eye-catching red and white theme of the stall, and the dialect inspired name definitely brings home the “Singaporean” feels.
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We absolutely love how you can munch on nostalgia while enjoying the new age ice-cream flavours for this dessert. Definitely a gem that is not to be missed.
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Almost all the popular stalls were dishing out funky taro, papaya or azuki bubble tea combinations and we don’t really fancy them. Instead, we were on the lookout for flavours that were conservative but still unique.
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Bober’s large drink menu and interesting name caught our attention. Plus, there was also a sizeable crowd in front of the stall that was clearing fast.
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Their beverages seemed common yet had differentiating elements that made them stand out. We were feeling adventurous and got the Brown Sugar Boba Matcha Latte ($6.50) that had a mix of everything we love!
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This photogenic drink came in 3 distinct layers. Give it a good shake and you’ll get a well balanced, matcha-ey concoction that will be your lifesaver for insane queues. There was a slight powdery aftertaste which we’re guessing is from the matcha powder used. Our only gripe was that the drink was not cold enough.
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We decided to try the Lu Rou Fan ($6.00) from stall #91/92 as there was a small crowd and the queue seemed manageable. .
Customers have to take note that this Lu Rou Fan is done in a singapore style and will not have the fatty, melt-in-your-mouth kind of effect like the ones in Taiwan. .
We were given a choice of either minced meat or pork belly upon ordering and we went with the latter. The braised meat was surprisingly soft and thoroughly infused with the fragrance of the braised sauce. Every bite of it will leave you craving for more! .
There was also bits of fried garlic given that added another layer of aroma to this dish. Coupled with the fluffy white bed of rice underneath, this made us really happy. .
They also have a Kong Bak Bao version if rice is not your kind of staple. There is also a truffle oil option for both the rice and the Bao to attract the younger generation.
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After a 3-hour long wait in a stubborn drizzle at @shilinsingapore , this legendary chicken cutlet left us with disappointment and well...thirst, for a lot of water.
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The chicken meat was firm but not as tender and juicy like those we had at Taiwan. The golden batter that encrusted the meat was really crispy but it gave the chicken an unnatural, sickening sweet taste.
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For the double cheese ($8.50), don’t expect any runny cheese inside as only cheese powder was used. Hence, the taste of cheese was actually pretty negligible.
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For the spicy version ($8.00), there was no copious amount of loose chilli powder used like those from the franchise Shilin outlets. There was also a bitter aftertaste from the chilli powder that we did not enjoy.
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The original ($8.00) basically tasted like the previous two mentioned, just without the powder. The three types of cutlet tasted almost identical actually.
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Overall, we felt that the chicken was quite overhyped. For the amount of time invested to queue, we’ll recommend that you give the other stalls with significant less queue a try too!
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Our favourite is the European Burger ($9.90), which comes with aioli sauce. This tangy, garlicky and eggy sauce lifted the entire salmon burger to another level of heaven. We declare it as the supreme evolved version of its humble distant cousin, The Filet-O-Fish Burger.
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Following closely behind is the American Burger ($9.90) which comes in a BBQ flavour. All our doubts of whether a fish patty would be compatible with such a bold sauce were chased away after a bite. The well balanced flavours made this option really appetising.
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The Asian burger ($9.90) was more of a meh as the Asian flavours didn’t match the western-tasting patty and the accompanying salad-like ingredients. It wasn’t unpalatable and stands as a unique combination on its own but this didn’t capture our hearts.
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The Fried Fish Skin ($2.90) was super addictive and we wiped out entire packet in an instance, nuff said. However, we wished that the portion could be more substantial for the price it’s pegged at.
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The European Soup with 50g of Salmon ($10.90) is a traditional Nordic fish soup made with salmon, dill, fennel and orange. This light, homely soup tasted really good and had no fishy smell. However, most of the salmon meat were stuck at the bottom of the bowl and required a little nudging to dislodge them.
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The European wrap ($10.90) was done in a Greek style with Tzatziki, Feta and Olives. To our disappointment, this felt like a well seasoned vegetable salad instead as 50g of salmon was not enough to fill the entire wrap. There was also no distinct yoghurt nor cheese taste. Diners may wish to size up on the salmon portion to get a better experience.
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The Asian Raw Salmon Bowl with 50g of salmon ($10.90) was too sour and we got sick of this quickly. The salmon cubes didn’t have much taste and felt disconnected from the entire dish. We would have prefered for the Japanese pickled ginger to be served separate instead. If you’re looking for a Pink Fish dish to impress, this is definitely not the one.
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We decided to get a cone to see if the hype is justified with ice-cream that is really ‘out of this world’ as proclaimed by their mascot, Stoney, who can be seen riding a rocket on the central wall of the shop. According to the staff, the popular flavours for the day were Chocolate Addiction, Grasshopper Pie, Stoney’s Dream and S’moreo. .
After sampling a few popular flavours, we decided to go for S’moreo ice cream paired with the chocolate cone. The ice cream indeed lived up to its name with its distinct marshmallow taste and rich chocolate flavour. There were also crushed oreo chunks embedded in it to give the extra crunch. The staff also mentioned that this version of S’moreo ice cream is slightly different as it’s toasted to give the melted marshmallow oomph to the already delectable mix! Despite the fact that two-scoops of ice cream on a pretty looking cone makes the perfect instagram shot, I think one scoop is just the right amount to share between the two of us as the sweet chocolatey taste brings forth the jelat feeling very quickly.
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On the other hand, the cone itself was pretty disappointing as it is a typical example of food that looks great for the Gram but not for the palate. It did not contribute much to the overall taste of the dessert and instead posed a challenge for our teeth as it was extremely hard to bite into. Maybe a normal waffle cone would have done the trick and not threaten to break off our teeth.
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After a tormenting 1.5 hours of wait and confusion, we finally got our food and also managed to find a seat. As I took my first swig of the nice, cold root beer float, my anger and fatigue were all washed away. It was sweet, mildly carbonated and had the signature scent and artificial flavouring of sassafras, the component that gives root beer its unique taste. The vanilla ice cream that floated amidst the ice cubes at the top of the drink added the finishing touch that completed this nostalgic drink. Simply a classic that stood the test of time!
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The Chubby Chicken Burger on the other hand was pretty average as it seems hastily put together. There was really nothing special about the chicken patty as it was soft and soggy. Also, the bun tasted too mushy for my liking.
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The curly fries seemed awfully familiar to McDonald’s Twitter fries. It came cold and limp but taste-wise, it was still pretty yummy. Alas, I’m still waiting for the day when curly/twister fries can be served hot and crispy like their straight counterparts.
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The Golden Aroma Chicken took us by surprise as it tasted nothing like the patty in the Chubby Chicken Burger. Our 2-piece chicken came in the form of a drumstick and a piece of breast meat which were piping hot. The heat in which the chicken was cooked at was probably very well controlled as the golden brown skin was very crispy but not greasy at all. The meat underneath those glorious skin were also succulent and juicy. The peppery flavour in the skin also chased away any remaining oiliness from the meat, leaving you with a fried mass of goodness to chomp on. Coupled with the curly fries that came with the combo, this is a perfect, lip-smacking comfort meal that you can consider trying.
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Top: Set C, Chicken Wing Meal ($3.90)
Bottom: Set F, Royal Flush ($5.40)
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The dome-shaped, fluffy-looking coconut rice is a must-have for this dish. Basmati rice was used and this variation of rice has a longer and thinner grain, and tasted light and fluffy when eaten. The coconut milk was infused in every grain gave rise to a lingering fragrance to the rice as well.
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The sambal that comes with a typical malay Nasi Lemak is usually sweet and lacks the fiery spiciness. I am not a fan of it although this level of spiciness is just right for the Bear and would prefer to have a hellfire-like chilli option instead.
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The chicken wing was fried to nice, even shade of golden brown but yet not greasy tasting. The meat underneath it was tender but not the juicy kind that I like, and it had a slightly powdery aftertaste. I also feel that the meat could be more flavoured.
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The Otah had the subtle fragrance of the banana leaf, nice smokiness from the grill and was pretty flavourful even though it lacked the spicy kick that I was anticipating. While the Otah here was ‘generally good among Singapore Otah’ quoting the Bear directly, it still pales in comparison to the ones that we tried in Muar which were simply unforgettable.
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The Bergedil was an interesting medley of flavours. It was soft, moist and taste really smooth on the tongue. The spices that was mixed with the mashed potato was the real game changer as it flavoured this item pretty well.
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The other items were all solid Nasi Lemak components but were nothing phenomenal. I just wished that the fried egg was the runny kind so that I could mix it with the coconut milk-infused rice and there could be peanuts provided as well.
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Fishball Noodles ($4): Simple yet palatable. The savoury and garlicky chilli sauce provided a kick to the chewy noodles while the scallions gave it a light crunch. Also, the fish balls in the soup were soft and bouncy. However, Bear found the soup to be bland and tasteless when I thought it was actually flavourful enough. This bowl of noodles was actually pretty legit despite the absence of fried pork lard, which typically plays an important role in flavouring the base sauce.
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Chicken Cutlet Rice ($4.30): The chicken was coated with a crispy exterior, fried to golden perfection and the meat inside was tender. It was accompanied by typical sides of a Hainanese curry rice dish, soft braised cabbage (chap chye) and a fried egg. The curry was decent but there was nothing more to shout about as I thought it lacked a little depth in flavour. Also, the quantity of curry given seemed to only cover the top of the rice mound, leaving the rice below still pristine and white - something that will absolutely not happen in an authentic Hainanese Curry Rice stall. Otherwise, this is guaranteed to fill you up quite a bit with the generous portion.
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Retro-looking restaurant serving wacky Middle Eastern delicacies cooked with dudestronomy style. We recommend the Slow Roasted Lamb and the Bag of Turkish Bread.
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Unique Irish Duck Restaurant that offers several interesting duck dishes. We recommend the Duck Fried Rice ($10) and the Irish Duck (Whole: $50, Half: $28)
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Located at Serangoon, approximately 500m from Nex, Lau Wang Claypot Delights is tucked away in an unassuming corner below a HDB flat. In the late evening, the surrounding estates were quiet and serene but the eatery was bustling with customers.
The eatery serves a variety of claypot dishes and sides. We ordered a Claypot Sesame Oil/Dried Chili Chicken 砂煲麻油/宫保鸡丁 and their Handmade Ngoh Hiang 五香 (five spices meat roll).
The Claypot Sesame Oil/Dried Chili Chicken was quite different from what we had expected. We had always remembered this dish as a somewhat dry dish with minimal sauce. However, the one that came was quite saucy and it looked more like a stew. Regardless, the chicken chunks tasted amazing as they absorbed the flavours of the sesame oil and dried chili within the sauce. In addition, the chicken chunks were super tender and all of them were boneless so it was really convenient to eat.
The Ngoh Hiang was decent too. However, we felt that the smell of the five spices were a bit too strong and could be toned down a little. Otherwise, a solid side dish.
We would definitely return to try their other dishes especially the Claypot Herbal Chicken Soup 砂煲药材鸡汤 which we did not have enough tummy space for! .
Claypot Sesame Oil/Dried Chili Chicken 砂煲麻油/宫保鸡丁: $5.20
Handmade Ngoh Hiang 五香: $4.80
Rice 饭 x 2: $0.50 * 2
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