Located along Beach Road, Geylang Claypot Rice has been a go-to destination for claypot rice lovers for over 44 years. Preparing and serving each claypot the old-school way since day one, this claypot master has recently introduced a new creation, the Beef Bone Marrow Claypot Rice.
Beef Bone Marrow Claypot Rice 4.5/5
The Beef Bone Marrow Claypot Rice ($42) features beef short ribs marinated and slow-cooked in a rich, savoury sauce. The beef is placed atop the rice in the claypot and cooked over charcoal, allowing the juices and fats to seep into the grains while caramelising around the edges. Once the beef short ribs are served, they are removed and set aside so the rice can be mixed with the condiments.
Two egg yolks are added, followed by the star of the dish: smoky, charcoal-grilled beef bone marrow, which replaces the oil typically used to mix the rice. Finishing with a dash of dark soy sauce made the resulting rice incredible. Generous amounts of beef juices and fats infused into the grains, laced with charcoal-smoked smokiness, made every mouthful deeply satisfying. The best part was the crisped rice at the bottom of the claypot, intensely flavourful and moreish, adding a delightful crunch that elevated the entire dish.
Signature Chicken Claypot Rice 4.5/5
Compared side by side with the Signature Chicken Claypot Rice ($22.80), which brimmed with chunky, marinated boneless chicken leg, intensely savoury lap cheong, salted fish, and smoked pork belly. The bone marrow variant stood out for its richer, buttery, and savoury nuances. Meanwhile, the classic version delivered the familiar comforting flavours and greater textural bite from the chicken and slices of lap cheong.
Kai Lan with Pork Lard and Oyster Sauce 4/5
The Kai Lan with Pork Lard and Oyster Sauce ($12.80) was simple but showcased the beauty of using a claypot as a vessel for charcoal cooking. The technique infused subtle smoky nuances, adding depth to the greens.
Braised Lotus Root Duck 4.2/5
The Braised Lotus Root Duck (1/4 portion $18.80, 1/2 portion $34.80) featured fork-tender duck that could be easily pulled apart, with the meat sliding off the bones. I appreciated that the flavours were subtle and easy on the palate, complementing the more robust claypot rice.
Prawns with Homemade Tofu 4.5/5
Another crowd-pleasing dish was the Prawns with Homemade Tofu ($14.80). The tofu was delightfully custardy and tender, held together by a delicate exterior skin that absorbed the flavours of the gravy.
Beancurd Skin Roll 3.8/5
The Beancurd Skin Roll ($11.80) was moreish as well, made from scratch daily with pork, crunchy water chestnuts, shrimp and diced mushrooms. I liked that it wasn’t overly meaty, with the ingredients well-balanced.
Fresh BBQ Crabs
Fresh BBQ Crabs (Male Crabs $18 | 2 for $34, Female Crabs $28 | 2 for $54) are also available and prepared to order with limited portions daily. While the char added an extra layer of flavour, the meat was slightly tougher than expected.
If you are a fan of claypot rice, the Beef Bone Marrow Claypot Rice is definitely one to savour. The menu has also been refreshed, introducing several new creations to look forward to.
Photos and words by Si An. A homebody who is allured by travelling, loves the feel of freedom, the smell of the rain and the aroma of fine coffee and food.
Geylang Claypot Rice (芽笼砂煲饭)
361, 363, 365 Beach Road
Singapore 199576
Tel: +65 67444574
Nearest MRT: Nicoll Highway (CC Line)
Opening Hours:
Daily: 12pm - 230pm, 5pm - 10pm
Direction:
1) Alight at Nicoll Highway MRT station. Take Exit A. Take the overhead bridge to Beach Road. Walk to the junction of Beach Road and Jalan Sultan. Cross the road and walk down Beach Road. Walk to the destination. Journey time is about 5 minutes. [Map]
