Victor Famous Fried Chicken Wing Rice @ Veerasamy Road (Little India) - Rediscover The Childhood Memories Of Carona Fried Chicken

Have you heard of Carona Fried Chicken? It is a local household name in the 1980s where customers can savour the delicious fried chicken in almost every corner of Singapore. Though the brand is no longer in Singapore, the recipe still lives on at Victor Famous Fried Chicken Wing at Veersamy Road in Little India.

Fried Chicken Wings

There is always a constant queue at the stall; hence it is advisable to avoid the peak lunch and dinner time. We only ordered two pieces of the Fried Chicken Wings ($1.20 per pc) to try as our initial plan is to have the bak chor mee from Jin Xi Lai (Mui Siong) Minced Meat Noodles.

The chicken wings may look rather plain but it is well marinated with hints of spices. They even come in a coat of crispiness. I would highly recommend to have it together with the chilli sauce. The acidity from the chilli sauce amplifies the shokiness; this is simply finger-licking good.

The fried chicken was so addictive that I went back to queue a plate of the Fried Chicken Wing Rice ($3). It comes with fragrant chicken rice and two deep-fried chicken wings.

I have heard of Victor Famous Fried Chicken Wing for many years but I have been procrastinating my visit. I finally get to taste my childhood memories of Carona Fried Chicken. Lesson learnt! Two is not enough, so do get more or you have to re-join the long line again.


Victor Famous Fried Chicken Wing
Yi He Eating House
Blk 638 Veerasamy Road
#01-101
Singapore 200638
Nearest MRT: Jalan Besar MRT (DT Line)

Opening Hours:
Daily: 1130am - 8pm

Direction:
1) Alight at Jalan Besar MRT station. Take Exit B. Turn left and walkd down Jalan Besar Road. Turn left onto Veersamy Road. Walk to destination. Journey time about 3 minutes. [Map]

Wan Hao Chinese Restaurant @ Singapore Marriott Tang Plaza Hotel - Lunar New Year Reunions of Prosperity & Happiness

This Lunar New Year, Wan Hao Chinese Restaurant at Singapore Marriott Tang Plaza Hotel presents Lunar New Year celebratory delicacies that centered around the theme of Reunions of Prosperity and Happiness, ideal for family reunions and gatherings of 8 persons. From 20 January to 26 February 2021, available for your reunions are specially-curated 8-course Set Menus to a la carte Lunar New Year creations and delectable takeaway treats.

Lobster (Cooked) & Caviar Yu Sheng 4.5/5

New highlights include the Lobster (Cooked) & Caviar Yu Sheng with a choice of traditional or mandarin orange sauce. Perfect if you and your loved ones ain't into raw fish, for the cooked lobster slices adds a succulent sweet crunch to the mix. Instead of the traditional sauce, you are given a choice of mandarin orange sauce that is zesty and sweet. Furthering that citrusy note is the addition of passionfruit pearls, that burst with tangy juice in each bite.

Eight Treasures Imperial Pot with Bird’s Nest (贵妃煲) 4/5

Wan Hao Eight Treasures Imperial Pot with Bird’s Nest ($788++/6 persons) debuts this year, and it's all about nourishment and collagen. Brimming with collagen-rich ingredients - Bird’s Nest, 10-Head Australian Abalone, Fish Maw, Dace Fish Beancurd Bag, Live Prawns, Pork Tendons, Chicken and Japanese Shiitake Mushroom. It may not be your usual pen cai, but it embodies the spirit of pen cai just as much. The superior broth itself is equally nourishing, made with ingredients such as chicken feet, old fowl, pork skin, and more.

Braised Giant Prawn with Salted Egg Cream Sauce 4.5/5

A contemporary take on its Cantonese cuisine, Braised Giant Prawn with Salted Egg Cream Sauce delights with its succulent prawn that comes with an aromatic crisped exterior.

Crispy Pork Trotters with Fermented Red Rice Sauce 4.5/5

Served in a vibrant and colourful bed of julienned vegetables, Crispy Pork Trotters with Fermented Red Rice Sauce were moreish with their thin and perfectly crisped skin lacing over tender meat. I have always loved fermented red rice, and loving it just as much here being used as a dipping sauce for that extra funk of flavour.

Dessert 4.8/5

For dessert, we tried Water Chestnut Puree with Hashima, Black Sesame Glutinous Rice Ball with Pistachio as well as a Golden Niao Gao Tart with Japanese Red Bean. Served chilled, the Water Chestnut Puree with Hashima cooled and refreshed my palate before moving on to savouring the sweet and nutty goodness of the rice ball and tart. Golden Niao Gao Tart with Japanese Red Bean is also available as takeaway treats too ($28nett/ 8 pieces).

20 January to 26 February 2021
8-Course Prosperity Set Menus – from $108.80++ per person (4 to 8 persons) to $2088++ per table

11 February 2021
Jubilant Lunar New Year Eve 8-Course Set Menus - from $118.80++ per person (4 to 8 persons) to $2098++ per table

For dining reservations or pre-orders, please call 6831 4605, email mhrs.sindt.fb.reservations@marriotthotels.com or visit celebratorydelights.com/cny.

Photos and words by Si An. A girl who is allured by travelling, loves the feel of freedom, smell of the rain and the aroma of fine coffee and food. Note: This is an invited tasting.


Wan Hao Chinese Restaurant (萬豪軒)
Singapore Marriott Tang Plaza Hotel
Level 3
320 Orchard Road
Singapore 238865
Tel: +65 68314605
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Nearest MRT: Orchard (NS Line, TE Line)

Opening Hours:
Mon-Fri: 12pm - 3pm, 630pm - 1030pm
Sat-Sun & PH: 1130am - 3pm, 630pm - 1030pm

Direction:
Alight at Orchard MRT station. Take Exit 1. Walk to destination. Journey time about 5 minutes. [Map]