Uncle Chicken @ Alexandra Village Food Centre

When Margaret Drive Hawker Centre was demolished to make way for new development in the Queenstown area, many hawkers have moved on and settled at different hawker centres around the island. One stall that I used to frequent when Margaret Drive hawker centre was still around is Sin Kee Chicken Rice. Now the 2 sons of the former stall owner runs their own individual chicken rice stalls at Mei Ling Food Centre and Alexandra Village Food Centre.

I paid a visit to Alexandra Village Food Centre and met Niven the owner of Uncle Chicken. He has decided not to use his father's brand but continued to cook and prepare his chicken rice the same way as what his dad used to do. The poached chicken is still natural dry. He also shared with us that he has specially requested for the last batch of chicken that is slaughtered from his supplier.

Chicken Rice 4.2/5

I ordered a plate of Chicken Rice ($3.50) to try. The first thing we noticed is Niven's chopping skill. The clean cutting helps to preserve the moisture of the meat. While the chicken meat is tender and moist, I felt it was slightly over. The rice is cooked using the same water to boil the chicken, plus shallot and garlic. The rice was fragrant and fluffy, one of the better one I have eaten. While I enjoyed both the rice and chicken meat, I did not like the soya sesame sauce that was drizzled over the chicken meat, it was too salty masking the sweetness of the meat. You may want to ask Niven to go easy with the sauce in your next visit.

Another worthy note is the chilli, ginger and scallion dip. Not many has done it this way anymore. Unlike those diluted versions out there, this is the real deal and packs a punch. Letting you in to another secret. Niven kept a special blend of the chilli sauce just for his regular customers and this really kick ass. You may try your luck and ask for it in your next visit.


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Uncle Chicken Rice
Alexandra Village Food Centre
120 Bukit Merah Lane 1
#01-76
Singapore 150120
Nearest MRT: Queenstown (EW Line), Redhill (EW Line)

Opening Hours:
Daily: 1130am - 8pm

Direction:
1) Alight at Queenstown MRT station. Take Exit A. Walk to bus stop at Queenstown MRT station (Stop ID 11149). Take bus number 195. Alight 3 stops later. Walk to destination. Journey time about 8 minutes. [Map]

2) Alight at Redhill MRT station. Take Exit A. Walk to bus stop opposite Redhill MRT station (Stop ID 10201). Take bus number 33 or 120. Alight 5 stops later. Walk to destination. Journey time 10 minutes. [Map]

Huber's Deli @ Pasarbella (The Grandstand)

Inspired by other global markets around the world, Pasarbella at The Grandstand is set up to offer a one stop food and lifestyle experience under one roof. Nestled in the 30,000 square feet market square is Huber's Deli that offers freshly made sausages in a bread roll or sandwiches. The concept reminds me of Victoria Market in Melbourne where one can do their marketing and have a quick bite after that.

The sausages at Huber's Deli comes in a convenient takeaway box. The sausage is also cut into half for easy consume.

Spicy Pork 4.2/5

After browsing the menu, the Spicy Pork ($9.90) caught my attention. I felt in love with sauerkraut in my previous trip to Germany and since then I could not resist having anything that comes with it. The pork sausage came with a hint of spiciness, with the sour sauerkraut and salty bacon bits lending a balance to the delightful bite. Not only is the sausage freshly made, the baguette too. It was also crispy on the outside and fluffy inside.

Chicken Cheese 4/5

The Chicken Cheese ($9.90) is more tender texture compare to the pork sausage. The coating of melted cheese on the chicken sausage gave it a nice buttery and saltiness to fully enjoy the bread roll

For shuttle bus service to The Grandstand, frequency is every 1 hour interval.
- Botanic Gardens MRT station (850am - 850pm), pick up point at exit A bus stop.
- Toa Payoh MRT station (945am - 845pm), pick up point at exit C bus stop.
- Clementi MRT station (945am - 845pm), pick up point at exit B bus stop.
- Sixth Avenue Centre (11am - 8pm), pick up point at bus stop (Stop ID 42011)


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Huber's Deli
Pasarbella
200 Turf City Road
Unit K20/21
Singapore 28799
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/hubersdeli
Website: http://www.hubers.com.sg/index.php
Nearest MRT: Sixth Avenue (DT Line)

Opening Hours:
Daily: 930am - 7pm

Direction:
1) Alight at Sixth Avenue MRT station. Take Exit A. Use the overhead bridge to exit B. Walk to Turf Club Road. Continue on Turf Club Road. Walk to destination. Journey time about 20 minutes. [Map]

2) Alight at Sixth Avenue MRT station. Take Exit A. Use the overhead bridge to exit B. Walk down Dunearn Road towards Turf Club Road, to bus stop opposite Sixth Avenue Centre (Stop ID 42019). Wait for The Grandstand Shuttle Bus. 15 minutes. [Map]

3) Alight at Sixth Avenue MRT  station. Take Exit A. Walk down Bukit Timah Road. Walk to bus stop at Sixth Avenue Centre (Stop ID 42011). Wait for The Grandstand Shuttle Bus. Journey time about 15 minutes. [Map]