Tian Tian Xiang Claypot Rice (天天香砂煲饭) @ Aljunied Ave 2 - The Claypot Rice Comes With Salted Egg Yolk

Recently I came across Tian Tian Xiang Claypot Rice (天天香砂煲饭), located inside a coffeeshop at Aljunied Ave 2. I was there during dinner time and basically every table at the coffeeshop is having the claypot rice. It aroused my interests when I see so many people ordering the same thing. The next moment I am at the table waiting for my claypot rice to be served.

Claypot Rice 4/5

The Claypot Rice comes in 4 pricing - $6 (1 pax), $12 (2 pax), $16 (3 pax) and $22 (4 pax or more). The different pricing caters for different dining group. Besides the tender chicken pieces, slices of Chinese sausages and crunchy vegetables, I was surprised to find salted egg yolk among the fluffy rice. I have never seen it elsewhere. Do note, there is no salted egg yolk for individual portion.

Usually when I have claypot rice, I would like to separate the chicken pieces before pouring the dark sauce into the rice and mixed everything up, so that each grain is coated with the dark sauce. During the mixing process, I also like to scrape the base of the claypot to mix the charred rice with the fluffy rice. This ensures each mouthful comes with the charred crispiness.

Another star at Tian Tian Xiang Claypot Rice is their Sambal Chilli. The sambal chilli is really spicy and will send you breathing fire. It really has that fiery kick but its damn shiok.

Chicken Feet and Peanut Soup 4/5

Besides the claypot rice, you can also order a bowl of soup to go with the rice. I had the Chicken Feet and Peanut Soup. A sip of the soup and  you can taste that it has been boiled of hours, extracting the goodness of the ingredients, flavouring the delicious soup.

Tian Tian Xiang Claypot Rice (天天香砂煲饭)
Blk 119 Aljunied Ave 2
#01-54
Singapore 380119
Tel: +65 67440158
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Opening Hours:
Mon-Thu, Sat-Sun: 10am - 10pm
(Closed on Fri)

Direction:
1) Alight at Aljunied MRT station. Take Exit B. Turn left and walk towards Aljunied Road. Take the overhead bridge. Cross the road and walk to bus stop opposite Aljunied MRT station (Stop ID 81081). Take bus number 80. Alight 2 stops later. Cut through the housing estate and walk to destination. Journey time about 10 minutes. [Map]

 2) Alight at Aljunied MRT station. Take Exit B. Turn right and walk to Geylang East Ave 1. On Geylang East Ave 1, turn left and continue to the end of the road. Cross the road and continue on Aljunied Crescent. Walk down Aljunied Crescent and turn right onto Aljunied Ave 2. Walk to destination. Journey time about 15 minutes. [Map]

3) Alight at Paya Lebar MRT station. Take Exit C. Walk to bus stop at Paya Lebar MRT station (Stop ID 81119). Take bus number 134 or 155. Alight 2 stops later. Cross the road. Cut through the housing estate and walk to destination. Journey time about 10 minutes. [Map]

Ginza Kamo Soba Kyudaime Keisuke @ Holland Village - Singapore's First Dedicated Duck Ramen Restaurant

Ramen King, Chef Keisuke Takeda has added another new concept to his ramen empire in Singapore. His latest concept, Ginza Kamo Soba Kyudaime Keisuke is a dedicated duck ramen restaurant at Holland Village.

Hybrid Duck Broth Ramen Clear Soup 4/5

The Hybrid Duck Broth Ramen, Clear Soup ($19.90 special) consists of two slices of duck, two yuzu duck meatballs, seaweed, flavoured egg, spinach and seaweed. The distinct flavour of the duck can be tasted in the clear soup which is prepared using the whole Irish hybrid duck and kelp, simmered over low heat for 5 hours. If you are not a fan of duck, then you will find the soup a bit ducky for your liking.

Hybrid Duck Broth Ramen Rich Soup 4.2/5

The Hybrid Duck Broth Ramen, Rich Soup ($19.90 Special) will be closer to the tonkatsu style ramen that we are used to. It is more creamy and salty compare to the clear soup. Like the clear soup version, it also comes with two slices of duck that has been first grilled, before it is marinated in a shoyu based sauce. Lastly, it is steamed at 65 degree Celsius for juicy and tender bite which actually tastes a bit like liver. I am receptive to the flavour but it may be a bit gamey for some.

Hydrid Duck Tsukeman Dipping Noodles 4.2/5

The noodle used for the Hydrid Duck Tsukeman, Dipping Noodles ($19.90 Special) is thicker than the soup version. The accompanying bowl of rich duck soup is further enhanced with bonito flakes for that extra punch. Dip the noodles into the soup, coating them for that slurping goodness.

Hybrid Duck Maze Soba. Dry Noodles 3.5/5

With the soup version, there is a dry version too. The Hybrid Duck Maze Soba, Dry Noodles ($14.90) consists of steamed duck pieces, bamboo shoots and a deep fried egg wrapped in seaweed. Break the egg and give the bowl a good mix before eating. There are 4 ways of eating it. First is just have it on its own after mixing all the components. You can also add chilli, orange vinegar or mayo orange to alter the appreciation of the noodle. My personal recommend is the orange vinegar which gives the noodle a new whole dimension.

Kamo Ju 4/5

Besides the ramen, not to be missed is the Kamo Ju ($29.90). Opening the bento box, you get 10 slices of the tender duck meat that has been cooked to a beautiful pinkish colour, on top a bed of rice and topped with spring onions.

I really applaud Chef Keisuke Takeda's continuous creations to bring new flavours to the traditional ramen. After trying out his lobster ramen back in 2016, I thought that was probably the limit but never would I have expected him to open Kaisuke Duck Ramen. You can taste that his duck ramen is not merely by putting different components together but each process from the soup, duck and noodle is carefully thought through and probably many months of taste test until the right formula is obtained.

Note: This is an invited tasting.


Ginza Kamo Soba Kyudaime Keisuke
Holland Village
16A Lorong Mambong
Singapore 277677
Tel: +65 64634344
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Nearest MRT: Holland Village (CC Line)

Opening Hours:
Mon-Fri: 1130am - 230pm, 5pm - 10pm
Sat-Sun: 1130am - 10pm

Direction: 
1) Alight at Holland Village MRT station. Take Exit B or C. Walk to Lorong Liput. Walk down Lorong Liput. Turn right onto Lorong Mambong. Walk to destination. Journey time about 3 minutes. [Map]