Waa Cow @ NUS UTown - Delicious Rice Bowls At NUS Campus

Chirashi and beef don was the food trend in 2016 and it has also made its way into the campus of National University of Singapore (NUS) with the opening of Waa Cow at NUS UTown, Stephen Riady Centre. Even though it is near my place, I did not visit the place until recently.

Aburi Bara Chirashi 4.2/5

I had the Aburi Bara Chirashi ($16.90) which comes with a medley of sashimi tossed in aged soy sauce and topped with both ikura and tobiko, placed on a bed of sushi rice made with house-blend vinegar.. It is then garnished with spring onions and diced cucumber. Besides the fresh sashimi, I like the addition of the diced cucumber giving it a refreshing and crunchy touch.

Mentaiko Wagyu Beef 4.2/5

The other rice bowl I tried is the Mentaiko Wagyu Beef ($18.90). Using Yamagata Haenuki rice from Japan, the bowl is topped with sliced wagyu beef torched with special beef sauce which has a peppery kick to it with the richness of the mentaiko mayonnaise, lending a nice balance to the bowl. The rice bowl is further accompanied by a 62 degree Celsius egg.

To make it a set meal, one can add $3 for a drink and a chawanmushi. I would not recommend going for the set meal because the chawanmushi was too watery and lacked a good stock base for flavour, even thought it was topped with sesame and bonito.

While the rice bowls were good and the price point was comparable to outside. It does make me wonder how the students can afford to have this regularly especially when there are many cheaper options in the campus.


Waa Cow
NUS UTown
Stephen Riady Centre
2 College Avenue West
#01-06
Singapore 138607
Tel: +65 81688777
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Nearest MRT: Clement (EW Line), Buona Vista (CC Line, EW Line), Kent Ridge (CC Line)

Opening Hours:
Mon-Fri: 1130am - 730pm
Sat: 12pm - 230pm
(Closed on Sun)

Direction:
1) Alight at Clementi MRT station. Take Exit B. Walk to bus stop at Clementi MRT station (Stop ID 17179). Take bus number 183. Alight 3 stops later. Walk to destination. Journey time about 12 minutes. [Map]

2) Alight at Clementi MRT station. Take Exit A. Walk to Clementi Bus Interchange (Stop ID 17009). Take bus number 96. Alight 3 stops later. Walk to destination. Journey time about 12 minutes. [Map]

3) Alight at Buona Vista MRT station. Take Exit D. Walk to bus stop opposite Buona Vista MRT station (Stop ID 11369). Alight 6 stops later. Walk to destination. Journey time about 20 minutes. [Map]

4) Alight at Kent Ridge MRT station. Take Exit A. Walk to bus stop at Kent Ridge Station (Stop ID 18331). Take free NUS shuttle bus D2. Alight 5 stops later. Walk to destination. Journey time about 20 minutes. [Map]

Ah Heng Curry Chicken Bee Hoon Mee @ Queen Street - Popular Curry Noodle In the Heart Of Bugis

After numerous missed opportunities, I finally get to try Ah Heng Curry Chicken Been Hoon Mee at Queen Street. Many people has told me that it is comparable to the popular Heng Kee Curry Chicken Bee Hoon Mee at Hong Lim Food Centre. In fact, each has its own fans. For me, I finally can say I have tried probably the best two curry chicken been hoon mee stalls in Singapore.

I heard Ah Heng has already retired. During my visit, a young man was behind the stall at Queen Street cooking the bowl of noodle assisted by an old couple. By the way there is also a Ah Heng Curry Chicken Been Hoon Mee at Hong Lim Food Centre run by Ah Heng's nephew, while another nephew runs the other stall at Golden Shoe Complex.

Curry Chicken Noodle 4/5

I had the Curry Chicken with Yellow Noodle as well as the Bee Hoon. Each bowl ranges from $4 to $6. I personally preferred the yellow noodle over the bee hoon. I like how the curry gravy seems to cling on to the yellow noodle more, coating each strand of the noodles. Compared to Heng Kee, I find the curry gravy lighter and less intense. In  a way more drinkable.

The bowl of curry noodle comes with chunky pieces of chopped poached chicken, tau pok, fish cakes and potatoes. I like the generosity in the serving but I though the the chicken was a bit on the tough side. What I like most is actually the puffy tau pok that soaked up the gravy and has a good bite to it.

After trying both Heng Kee and Ah Heng, I felt that they are of two different schools. Heng Kee's curry gravy is richer, robust and more lemak while Ah Heng's version is lighter, drinkable and more refine. End of day it is really up to individual's preference.


Ah Heng Curry Chicken Bee Hoon Mee
QS269 Food House
Blk 269B Queen Street
#01-235
Singapore 182269
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Nearest MRT: Bugs (DT Line, EW Line), Bencoolen (DT Line)

Opening Hours:
Daily: 930am - 10pm

Direction:
1) Alight at Bugis MRT station. Take Exit C. Walk to traffic light junction. Cross the road. Turn left and walk to Bugis+. Cut through the building to Queen Street. Cross the road. Walk to destination. Journey time about 6 minutes. [Map]

2) Alight at Bencoolen MRT station. Take Exit A. Walk down Bencoolen Street to the junction of Bencoolen Street and Middle Road. Turn road onto Middle Road. Walk down Middle Road. Turn left onto Waterloo Street. Walk towards Kwan Im Thong Hood Cho temple. Walk to block 268B. Walk to destination. Journey time about 8 minutes. [Map]