Food Review: Truffle Chicken Rice at New Teck Kee Chicken Rice

There's no better way to celebrate National Day with a taste of our local specialties, chicken rice.

I made my first visit to The Rail Mall located at Bukit Timah Road to try New Teck Kee Chicken Rice.

The Rail Mall is so different from the mall I imagine it to be, it turn out to be a single storey stretch of shops, eateries, cafes and bars.It gives me a laid back vibe, as though I am in Malaysia. 

The Rail Mall is located along Upper Bukit Timah Road, which is about 8 minutes walk from Hillview MRT station.

New Teck Kee Chicken Rice can be easily spotted as we passed by The Rail Mall. 

Chicken rice stall can be commonly found in Singapore because chicken rice is one of our national dishes, but Truffle Chicken Rice is definitely something rare and is now available at New Teck Kee Chicken Rice.

The eatery has a casual setting that makes us feel homely as we entered. Not only do they serve chicken rice, there are other delicious dishes available such as omelette, beancurd, soup and vegetables that is moderately priced.

The staff was preparing our order.

Here's what we have ordered for our late lunch. 

The giant plate of Truffle Chicken Rice has definitely stole the show among the other dishes with its instagram worthy presentation, the truffle chicken rice was only just introduced a few months ago. The truffle aroma immediately filled the air when it was served, we can't wait to dig in to the food as we inhaled the truffle smell while taking photos.

I had Calamansi Juice to ease my thirst from the scorching weather.

The giant plate of Truffle Chicken Rice ($23) is worth ordering if you are going in a group of 4 (big eater) to 5 pax (small eater). The giant plate comes with a combination of roasted and steam chicken paired with fragrant white rice, cucumber and tomatoes.

I personally preferred the the roasted chicken as I love the juicy glistening skin. the chicken was also succulent and soft. The truffle oil added has enhanced the taste and fragrance of the chicken rice, it was indeed flavourful. I like that the truffle taste was not overpowering which did not result in losing the authentic taste of the chicken rice. 

Another point worth mentioning is that chilli sauce accompanied with the chicken rice, it was a great pairing to the dish with its spiciness and sourness. 

We had Shrimp Omelette ($9) for sharing. Cutting open the omelette, we could see the generous portion of shrimp filled in it. We cleared the plates within minutes and it was the first plate to be emptied.

We added Chinese Spinach Vermicelli Soup ($8) for a healthy element to be included in our meal. The soup was light and nourishing with the natural flavour of spinach, red dates and vermicelli. 

The last dish was Deep Fried Tofu ($8). The edge of the fried tofu has a light crisp and the interior was soft and chewy. I dipped it with the chilli sauce for enhanced taste.

A group photo is a must for our gathering. From left to right: GF, me, Tracy, CK and Jas.

Thanks GF for sharing the photo.

Another group photo before we left New Teck Kee Chicken Rice, this time round with our masks on. Wearing mask is the new norm and we are kinda of getting used to it.

Last but not least, thanks Dawn for introducing us to New Teck Kee Chicken Rice. We enjoyed the food very much. Visit their Facebook Page for more information, delivery is available too.

New Teck Kee Chicken Rice

450 Upper Bukit Timah Road 

Singapore 678069

Good Bites Healthy Bowls Cafe at Bishan Sports Hall

Tucked in the north away from the hustle and bustle town area is Good Bites, Healthy Bowls Cafe that is located at Bishan Sports Hall, 10 minutes walk from Bishan Station. It is a convenient dining place for the residents who are looking for a comfortable setting and healthy food after their workout.

Bishan Sports Hall level 3 is home to this Instragrammable exterior looking cafe and healthy serving of food. We were attracted by the fairy lights that lightened up the pathway, leading us to the cafe.

Good Bites also makes a good location for holding private events with the cafe seats up to 60 pax and can accommodate up to 80 pax.

As we are all becoming more health conscious, Good Bites aim to bring more meal options to meet our demand for healthy eating. From homemade soups, healthy bowls to customisable salads, you can find them here in Good Bites.

Good Bites is under Citrus Group, same branding as Citrus By The Pool. One of the main difference between the two brands is the introduction of healthy bowls at Good Bites.

Thanks GF for the photo.

Good Bites is a great place for a dinner gathering with friends. I always love gathering with the girls because we have endless topic to chat about, especially enjoyable with the company of delicious food.

Good Bites has a relaxing ambience with wide selection of food and drinks. From healthy bowls, to pasta to mains, there will definitely be something to capture your interest.

Both Tracy and GF went for refreshing Ice Tea, they had Minty Green Tea with Honey ($3.90) and Lychee Tea ($5.50).

Meryl and I on the other hand opt for the Mighty Milkshakes. I had Cookie Crush ($9.90) while Meryl had Strawberry Gem ($8.90). It comes in a mega size and mix the whipped cream with the milkshake to create a creamy mouthful.

Cookies 'n' Cream ice-cream was blended with low-fat milk and Oreo cookies, toppled with whipped cream and Oreo cookies. Just one sip and I could taste the richness of Cookie Crush milkshake with a creamy finish. The milkshake was overall well flavoured. 

Currently, Good Bites has 3 healthy bowls for selection.

The first healthy bowl we tried was Baked Salmon Bowl ($15.00) which consists of baked salmon, soba noodles, cherry tomatoes, broccoli, cucumbers, hard-boiled egg and white sesame seed. 

The Baked Salmon Bowl makes a well-balanced healthy meal with the right amount of carbohydrates and proteins that will please our taste buds. The baked salmon with charred skin was tender and the flesh was easily cut. 

Next was Roasted Chicken Bowl ($15.00). The bowl was filled with herbs and citrus roasted chicken, brown rice, grilled cherry tomatoes, sauteed mushroom, broccoli, hard-boiled egg and multi-grain tortilla chips.

The roasted chicken with herbs and citrus flavours was juicy and tender. We also loved the cherry tomatoes which added sweetness to the dish. With every bite of the tortilla chips, a distinct crunchy sound can be heard. The savoury of the roasted chicken made this healthy bowl super appetizing. 

The last bowl was Prawn Salsa Bowl ($15.00) which consists of prawns with pineapple salsa, romaine lettuce, avocado, sauteed mushrooms and lemon wedge. It was then toppled with cherry tomatoes and raw onions mini cubes. This is my least preferred bowl as I'm not a fan of raw onion.

You can request for sauces to enhance the taste of the healthy bowls if it is too light for you. They have tartar, sesame soy and paprika yoghurt sauce to go with the meat.

Moving on to pasta.

Laksa Pasta ($12.90) which consists of dry laksa linguine with shrimps, hard-boiled egg, sliced fish cakes and crunchy taupok cubes. 

This dish incorporates our local iconic food culture which definitely will steal the heart of laksa lovers. The familiar laksa broth was locked in every strand of the al dente pasta.

Though this was my second time having Tom Yum Seafood Pasta ($13.90), this was different from the one I had at Citrus By The Pool. This is the dry pasta version. The dry linguine was coated with the signature tom yum broth, served alongside with prawns, squid and mussels. 

This pasta is not for people who can't handle spice because it was packed with such a potent flavour that one mouthful can make you sweat and start looking for your drink. The spiciness level might be overwhelming but we still enjoy eating as the pasta was really tasty.

This was the main course I wanted to try when I saw it on the menu, Fried Chicken & Waffle ($15.90). The fried chicken chunks on fluffy waffle was served with butter and maple syrup.

The fried chicken was drizzled with maple syrup, making it moist and added sweetness to the overall taste. The waffle has is buttery on the outside and airy on the inside. I loved the crispy exterior of the fried chicken and the succulent meat. The combination of the crispy friend chicken and fluffy waffle was so perfect.

Another of my favourite was Egg-ploding Burger ($12.90) served with Cajun Fries. Beneath the golden brown crispy fried chicken thigh was a juicy meat that was perfectly fried. The egg nachos mayo added a different texture which softened the sesame seed bun and chicken thigh. 

Remember to save your stomach for their dessert. We had Homemade Apple Crumble ($7.90) for dessert, it comes with a scoop of ice cream and we had vanilla flavour. I like how the vanilla ice cream moistened the apple crumble and boosted the flavour when we consumed. Every mouthful made me want to go for more.

Last but not least, we had Molten Chocolate Lava Cake ($10.90) which was in a heart shape, specially created for Valentine's Day. It also comes with a scoop of ice cream and we opt for strawberry ice cream.

Cut open the lava cake and rich chocolate flowing out. Pair the lava cake with strawberry ice cream to enjoy the warm and cold combination dessert. So tantalising.

The fairy lights looked even prettier at night, making the cafe dazzling up the dull night. I highly recommend this cafe for the ambience and food, enough supporting evidence to travel here for the food. 

Thanks Good Bites and Dawn for hosting us.

For more information, please visit https://www.goodbites.com.sg/

Good Bites 

5 Bishan Street 14 

Bishan Sports Hall, #03-01 

Singapore 579783 

Contact number: 6970 0233

Opening hours: 

Monday to Friday: 11am to 9.30pm (Last order: 9pm)

Saturday, Sunday & Public Holiday: 11am to 10.30pm (Last order: 10pm)

Brewerkz Siloso Saison Blanc At Sentosa GrillFest

I spent my Saturday at Sentosa GrillFest enjoying Siloso Saison Blanc by Brewerkz while chilling at the beach.

Sentosa GrillFest brings us scrumptious range of tasty delights with un-grill-ievable evenings over 4 weekends staring from 19 July to 12 August 2019.

The third edition of Sentosa GrillFest featured 27 F&B establishments with skilful chefs prepare juicy spreads over live grill stations, and tuck in against a stunning sea view of Siloso Beach.

We visited Brewerkz's booth at Siloso Beach to try out their new, event-exclusive craft beer, the Siloso Saison Blanc. This is a limited-edition Brewerkz craft beer brewed exclusively for Sentosa GrillFest 2019. Get your craft beer at $10 now.

The Siloso Saison Blanc is a bubbly craft beer inspired by summer flavours. It was indeed a refreshing drink to have while chilling at the beach. It has a smooth malt honey taste and poured with a creamy white top, the light-bodied beer has a dry finish like white wine and leaves our tastebuds with a gentle bitterness. 

The all-new Siloso Saison Blanc definitely live up to Brewerkz's name of Singapore’s longest-running craft brewery experience. GF and I enjoyed the light sweet taste and refreshing craft beer.

The Siloso Saison Blanc complemented well with the smoky flavours of the Brewerkz restaurant’s best-selling the brand-new menu item - Grilled Lamb Short Ribs and Kombu Truffle Fries, Kebab.

CEO and Owner of Brewerkz, Tan Wee Han, was also at Sentosa GrillFest with us. He shared with us about the collaboration with Sentosa, creating their own craft beer experience, Siloso Saison Blanc, specially just for Sentosa GrillFest 2019.

Time to celebrate great food with the crystal bright handcrafting quality beer. That's the perfect way to enjoy our time at the beach on a hot sunny day.

The event exclusive craft beer is a nod to sunny beachside fun at Siloso Beach. Siloso Saison Blanc encapsulates the spirit of the sun, sand, and sea into a beer inspired by Siloso Beach, while paying homage to the island’s past as a coastal fort.

I enjoyed the Kombu Truffle Fries which was aromatic, the truffle flavour was strong and the after taste will linger in your mouth.

The Grilled Lamb Short Ribs had a good ratio of fats and lean meat, it was well coated with the mustard sauce that gave a tangy taste.

I loved the cube size kerbab that was succulent and nicely grilled. The meat was lightly charred on the outside and juicy on the inner.

It has been such a long time since we last catch up with just one another. She is my partner in crime, glad that you came along with me to this event.

Drop by Brewerkz @ Sentosa GrillFest this long weekend from 9 to 12 Aug 2019 to enjoy Siloso Saison Blanc that is only exclusively created just for Sentosa GrillFest. You will not be able to find it at Brewerkz restaurant.

Food Review: Shake Shake In A Tub

Travel up North to Northpoint City for Shake Shake In A Tub on a Sunday afternoon.

Shake Shake In A Tub is a food kiosk specialising in finger food with a twist serving signature finger food items which includes French Fries, Wings, Popcorn Chicken and Milkshake with customisable seasonal flavours.

There are a total of 8 seasonal flavours that we can choose from:
- Cheese
- BBQ
- Mala
- Curry
- Kimchi
- Truffle
- Sour cream & onion
- Salted caramel

Every order is freshly prepared to ensure that each portion will be coated evenly with Shake Shake seasoning of choice. Not only that, Shake Shake In A Tub earned a Healthier Choice Symbol from the Health Promotion Board with the use of state-of-the-art fryer with oil.

The tub sizes range from small to extra large, giving shoppers the mobility to carry and share these piping hot snacks while window shopping or even catching a movie.

Here were our selection of choices to be shared among 6 of us.

We ordered the giant tub of Shoestring Fries ($9.80) which comes with 3 flavours and 1 soft serve dip. The 3 flavours that we selected were Curry, Sour cream & onion and Truffle. We got the mix yogurt and bubble gum soft serve.

This reminded me of our childhood guilty pleasure where we love dipping our fries in ice-cream at fast food restaurants for a sweet indulgence. The fries were well seasoned and complemented well with the soft serve.

We added on a regular tub of Criss-cut Fries ($4.30) with BBQ flavour. Despite being a little salty, the criss-cut fries were still very addictive and you couldn't stop yourself from eating. The fries were fried till golden brown, making them tasted delicious.

We had 8 pieces Buffalo Wings ($10.20) which were marinated with mild spicy sauce. The wings were tender and juicy.

Last but not least, we had the Yogurt and Bubblegum Soft Serve (3.80) which featured the pretty colours of blue and white, making the dessert looked mouthwatering. 

It has been more than a month since I last saw them, so great to have this opportunity for catch up. Thanks GF for bringing us to the tasting.

Congratulations to Shake Shake In A Tub on the opening, drop by the store to try out their finger foods if you pass by Northpoint City.

Shake Shake In A Tub 

930 Yishun Ave 2 #B2-139, Northpoint City 

Singapore 769098 

Operating hours: 10am to 10pm daily