Canteen beside Singapore Navy Museum

Only Legends Will Know This Place.🫡⚓️

Tucked away at the far east side of Singapore, this spot looks like a resort but isn’t one, located where you can enjoy sunshine, a refreshing sea breeze, nature, and even some ship-watching. In front, you have a serene seaside view with gentle waves lapping against the barricade wall, stretching into the horizon under a clear, sunny sky. Behind, there's a humble mess (or canteen), shaded and air-conditioned, offering food to the many hungry visitors. You could say this place is so "hidden" that only those in the know would come here. To be honest, if you didn’t have business nearby, you probably wouldn’t visit even if the food was free, but if you ever get the chance, it's worth trying the food.🤣

That day, craving some Western food, I ordered their Chicken Chop ($6.50), one of their most popular dishes alongside their Sambal Fried Rice. The chicken chop comes in classic old-school style, succulent chicken thigh drizzled with black pepper sauce, served with baked beans, homemade coleslaw, crinkle fries, and garlic bread. While the chicken was juicy and tender, the skin was semi-charred, though still crispy but got the burnt taste. The black pepper sauce did help masked the burnt flavour a bit and also added a nostalgic kick, like the taste of the old days. Baked beans were a true classic for such Western dishes. The homemade coleslaw was chilled, mildly sweet, and crunchy. The crinkle fries were crispy, though a bit greasy, and the seasoning can be hit-or-miss. As for the garlic bread, it was crispy and fragrant but quite hard and tough to bite into.

So, why do so many people come back for this? It's partly because this is the only stall in the area serving Western food, and partly for the memories. It's not the best chicken chop, but in such a remote location, it's certainly satisfying when you’re craving it. Sometimes, we eat for survival or nostalgia, not because the food is perfect. While the chicken chop was passable to me, the experience was more about reliving the memories.

If you ever visit this canteen (open weekdays only), located next to the Singapore Navy Museum, I’d also recommend trying their Fried Rice, Top Shell, Thai-Style Beancurd, Chicken Wings, and the almost extinct legendary Commando Fries.

Commando Fries are rare to find these days. The recipe varies, but the common version includes thick crinkle fries cooked with sausages, onions, ikan bilis, and a homemade sambal chili sauce that’s spicy and sweet-savoury.

Guess I’ll be back next year for another visit. XD
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🚩Canteen beside Singapore Navy Museum, 112 Tanah Merah Coast Rd, Singapore 498794
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