Sin Chie Toke Huan Hainanese Curry Rice @ Upper Serangoon Road

Just a couple of steps from my place is a popular Hainanese Curry Rice at Upper Serangoon Road. This rustic eating house only opens at 6pm daily.

The first thing that caught my eyes was the steamed Minced Pork Patty that was shaped into a huge ball shape. The patty was nicely marinated with a springy texture.

Minced Pork Patty 4/5

The Sotong was a bit overcooked. It did not have the firm and springy texture. The sauce was also too sweet for me. I would prefer it to be on the spicy side.

Sotong 3.5/5

The Curry Chicken was not up to my mark. I find it too bland and watery. It was not spicy at all.

Curry Chicken 3.5/5

The Cabbage was soft and stewed perfectly retaining the sweetness of the Cabbage.

Stewed Cabbage 4/5

The thinnly sliced bread crumbed Pork Chop was a bit dry and tough.

Pork Chop 3/5

Overall I find this place is a bit overrated but then it is still very popular with people staying nearby. A queue can always be seen at the eating house. By the way, the congee here is pretty good.

Sin Chie Toke Huan Hainanese Curry Rice

1018 Upper Serangoon Road

Nearest MRT: Kovan (NE Line)

Opening Hours:

Daily: 6pm - 5am

Direction:

1) Alight at Kovan MRT station. Take exit B. Walk to Kovan Station bus stop (Stop ID 63031). Take bus no. 80, 81, 82, 107, 112, 113, 136 and 153. Alight 1 stop later. Cross the road and walk to destination. Journey time 3 mins.

2) Alight at Kovan MRT station. Take exit C. Walk to destination. Journey time about 6 mins.

Mei Zhen Hakka Delicacies (美珍客家美食) @ Shunfu Mart

Thinking of going where for breakfast this long weekend? Why not head down to Shunfu Mart for some Hakka Delicacies? I was back to try more of their Hakka snacks since my last visit in July. You can read about it here.

The Soon Kueh here is quite different from the others. The skin is much thinner and had a nice chewy texture. Love the chopped scallions sprinkled on top of the Soon Kueh.

Soon Kueh 4.2/5

The Taro Cake is my other favourite here. The steamed Taro Cake was soft and fragrant. Eaten together with the sweet sauce was a delight to the palate.

Taro Cake 4.2/5

Suan Pan Zi or Abacus Beads is kind of a heritage dish. Not many places sell or make Suan Pan Zi anymore. Mei Zhen Suan Pan Zi has a bouncy and chewy texture. It will be a pity if you have not try this Hakka delicacies.

Suan Pan Zi (Abacus Beads) 4.2/5

Mei Zhen Hakka Delicacies (美珍客家美食)
Shunfu Mart
Blk 320 Shunfu Road
#02-26
Singapore 570320
Nearest MRT: Marymount (CC Line)

Opening Hours:
Daily: 7am - 2pm
(Closed on Mon)

Direction:
1) Alight at Marymount MRT station. Take exit A. Cut across Shunfu HDB estate. Journey time about 5 mins.

Hock Kee Lorong 8 Bak Kut Teh (福记八巷肉骨茶) @ Toa Payoh Lorong 8 Food Centre

This stall at the refurbished Toa Payoh Lorong 8 Food Centre is run by an old lady alone. When I was there for dinner, there was already a queue form at the stall.

The pork rib was tender and came off the bone easily. Unfortunately the soup was lacklustre. I could not get the peppery kick I was looking for.

Bak Kut Teh 3.8/5

I got a shock when the lady boss picked up a gigantic braised pig leg from one of the pot. I am not joking, it was huge! Handling the gigantic pig leg like a season baseball batter, the lady boss used a scissors to cut the ordered portion accordingly.

The skin was the highlight. Tender and soft. However the meat was a bit dry.

Braised Pig Trotter 4/5

Hock Kee Lorong 8 Bak Kut Teh (福记八巷肉骨茶)
Toa Payoh Lorong 8 Food Centre
Blk 210 Toa Payoh Lorong 8
#01-64
Singapore 310210
Nearest MRT: Braddell, Toa Payoh (NS Line)

Direction:
1) Alight at Braddell MRT station. Take Exit A. Walk to bus stop opposite Braddell MRT station (Stop ID 52171). Take bus no. 59. Alight 2 stops later. Cross the overhead bridge. Walk towards block 210. Journey time about 9 mins.

2) Alight at Braddell MRT station. Take Exit A. Take Exit A. Walk to bus stop opposite Braddell MRT station (Stop ID 52171). Take bus no. 232. Alight 2 stops later. Cut across Toa Payoh Lorong 7 Park. Walk towards block 210. Journey time about 10 mins.

3) Alight at Toa Payoh MRT station Take Exit D. Walk to bus stop opposite Toa Payoh station (Stop ID 52181). Take bus no. 153 or 105. Alight 3 stops later. Cross the overhead bridge. Walk towards block 210. Journey time about 15 mins.