Showing posts with label Sesame Oil Chicken. Show all posts
Showing posts with label Sesame Oil Chicken. Show all posts

Sunday, March 5, 2023

Ah Ching Claypot Delights @ Midview City (Sin Ming) - Former Head Chef Of Geylang Claypot Rice Is Back Selling His Famous Claypot Rice

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I first got to know Ah Ching when he was at East Village. He was the former Head Chef at Geylang Claypot Rice before venturing on its own. Ah Ching had gone missing for a while when he left the food establishment at East Village. He has opened a new stall - Ah Ching Claypot Delights, selling his signature claypot rice at Midview City.

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Charcoal Claypot Rice 4.2/5

Ah Ching still cooks his Claypot Rice ($8/ $20) over charcoal fire from scratch using old rice grains. It takes about 20 minutes for him to cook each claypot. Ah Ching will constantly tilt the claypot at a different angle over the fire so that the rice is evenly cooked and not burnt. Add dark sauce to the rice to eat and give it a good toss. Besides the fragrant rice, Ah Ching makes an effort to marinate the chunky and tender chicken pieces too. The addition of salted fish and Chinese sausages accentuated the taste profile and aroma.

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Claypot Wine Chicken Soup 3.8/5

I usually like to have my claypot rice with a bowl of soup, so we had the Claypot Wine Chicken Soup ($10). It is a comforting and hearty bowl of soup with a distinct aroma from the Chinese yellow wine. While the accompanying chicken pieces are tender, I wish for more ingredients.

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Claypot Chicken in Sesame Oil 4.2/5

Lastly, we complete our meal with the Claypot Chicken in Sesame Oil ($8). I really find Ah Ching knows how to handle his chicken. They are well-marinated and extremely tender, just like the other two claypot dishes. Cooking the chicken in sesame oil gives the poultry a delicious lift in enjoyment.


Ah Ching Claypot Delights
Midview City
18 Sin Ming Lane
Stall No 4
Singapore 573960
Tel: +65 88796850
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Nearest MRT: Upper Thomson (TE Line)

Opening Hours:
Daily: 11am - 10pm

Direction:
1) Alight at Upper Thomson Road. Take Exit 2. Turn left and walk down Bright Hill Drive. Walk to destination. Journey time about 6 minutes. [Map]

Wednesday, December 30, 2020

Tong Sheng Bak Kut Teh (同勝肉骨茶) @ Pandan Gardens - New JB-style Bak Kut Teh In The West

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Newly opened in the quiet neighbourhood of Pandan Gardens is Tong Sheng Bak Kut Teh (同勝肉骨茶) serving JB style Bak Kut Teh. Unlike the peppery local style, this is the herbal type with subtle herbal bittersweetness served in claypot.

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Herbal Bak Kut Teh Soup 3.5/5

The Herbal Bak Kut Teh Soup comes in three sizes ($6.50/ $13/ $26). In the piping hot claypot, diners can find pork ribs, pig intestines, pig liver, pork belly, meatball, mushrooms and beancurd skin. I even order a bowl of youtiao to soak up the soup.

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I have to say the version here is on the mild side. You don't get that strong herbal taste. I find the soy sauce flavour comes through more. I ordered the medium size claypot, and there were only four small pork ribs. If you are a big eater, you may need to add more items with additional cost.

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Sesame Oil Chicken 4.5/5

We also ordered the Sesame Oil Chicken ($7.50) which is an excellent choice. The chicken is super tender complemented by the fragrant sesame oil.

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Tong Sheng Bak Kut Teh is a welcoming addition in the West with its JB-style herbal bak kut teh. I don't mind going back again for the bak kut teh on a rainy and cold day. 


Tong Sheng Bak Kut Teh (同勝肉骨茶)
Blk 416 Pandan Gardens
#01-125
Singapore 600416
Tel: +65 69512943
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Nearest MRT: Jurong East (EW Line, NS Line)

Opening Hours:
Daily: 11am - 9pm

Direction:
1) Alight at Jurong East MRT station. Take Exit A. Walk to Jurong East Bus Interchange (Stop ID 28009). Take bus number 51. Alight 7 stops later. Walk to destination. Journey time about 25 minutes.[Map]