Tian Tian Hainanese Chicken Rice 天天海南鸡饭

Hainanese Chicken rice will need not further introduction and this is one of the stores which we spotted having long queues. We were there once before but the food was already sold out! So this time we will not miss it again!















And on the day we went, it seems that this store is quite popular among the tourists as most of them are queuing are referring to the travel guide for this store. And interestingly, this is probably one of the few chicken rice stores with their own website!




















Chicken rice $3















A closer look

We forgot to request for change of the chicken parts, so chicken breast meat was given as a default. Picky Girlfriend being very picky of course, did not really like this as this is the part that is less tender.

However, this store proves us wrong. Even the chicken breast meat was yummy and is much tender than other chicken rice stores!















Rice was grainy and of the right texture, has a nice fragrance too. Goes well with the home made chilli but you can eat it on its own too!

And the best thing of this chicken rice was actually.... the skin! So smooth and fragrant! Yes definitely sinful and a strain on the wasitline but this is just irresistible! and even Picky Girlfriend who does not usually eat chicken skin can't resist this too! *slurps*

Picky girlfriend's rating for Chicken rice : 3.75/5
Fussy Boyfriend's rating for Chicken rice: 4/5
(rating would increase if given Picky girlfriend's choice of chicken part but do note there'll be additional charges for such requests)


Tian Tian Hainanese Chicken Rice 天天海南鸡饭
1 Kadayanallur Street
Maxwell Road Food Centre
Stall 10

PS: Tian Tian has another outlet at Joo Chiat and Simpang Bedok too!

As-Shifaa Cafe Nasi Ayam

This post is long overdue since we Picky Girlfriend and Fussy Boyfriend tried this before we even went for our Taiwan Trip! And as promised we will try to slot in local food together with the Taiwan food we have tried to you a variety of yummy food :)

This place is recommended by Fussy Boyfriend whose friend brought him here to try once and that's enough to get him hooked ever since!















Don't be deceived by the outlook of the store. Though small, business is really good. We were lucky to reach there early for lunch so still managed to get a seat. There were about 7-8 tabloes only, so be there early! Otherwise, most likely would have to take away.

The lady boss was also humorous enough to always respond to customers who complained there are always no tables, seems like alot of them are regular customers too!




















Large pots of boiling oil to fry the chicken!

And after waiting for about 10-15 mins, food is finally ready.. and served. Choice of either drumstick or wings nasi ayam. And we chose the one with drumstick :)




















First take - Looks really nice and we can't wait to try it! Come with sweet sambal chilli sauce and a bowl of soup.















$4, no difference between choice of chicken parts

The rice looks very normal but was really fragrant and not oily at all. Wait till you try the chicken and you will know why there is always constant queue there. Is SO crispy on the outside and the meat extremely tender.

Dip it with the sambal chicken sauce together with the kicap (Soy sauce) where you can find it placed on the table. The combination is simply heavenly!

MUST TRY! We spoke to the boss briefly and they have been in business for about 5 years and he claimed that this is the cheapest Nasi Ayam in town area. We are not sure whether we can find cheaper versions but for this price and quality, it is definitely worth trying!

Both Picky Girlfriend and Fussy Boyfriend Rating for Nasi Ayam: 4.25/5

Tips:

• Ask for extra crumbs from the lady boss at no additional charges. The crumbs are fragrant and goes well with the rice

As-Shifaa Cafe Nasi Ayam
304 Orchard Road
Lucky Plaza
#06-52
Opening hours 11am -5.30pm (or earlier if sold out)