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A revamp to bring in the masses
2013-03-05 198 views
I've been to this restaurant only once before a long time ago and did not return due to its high prices although from what I recall, the food was not bad. Last week, they re-opened with a new name, Spice Canteen. I was curious and seeing that there are now items sold at a more affordable range, I decided to give the place a try again. I had a quick check with the bubbly young lady at the cashier and discovered that the place is still under the same management, just that they made changes to the
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I've been to this restaurant only once before a long time ago and did not return due to its high prices although from what I recall, the food was not bad. Last week, they re-opened with a new name, Spice Canteen. I was curious and seeing that there are now items sold at a more affordable range, I decided to give the place a try again. I had a quick check with the bubbly young lady at the cashier and discovered that the place is still under the same management, just that they made changes to their menu.
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 - The new signboard, Spice Canteen
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 - Page 1 of menu
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 - Page 2 of menu

I proceeded to order a bowl of Nyonya laksa ($4.80). The presentation was done well. The gravy was pretty good, quite spicy and thick. Being Nyonya laksa, I tasted a tinge of sour in their laksa gravy. Not bad, although personally I prefer the local version of laksa with lots of dried shrimp. The nyonya version here does not have dried shrimp, though it had fresh prawns.
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 - Nyonya Laksa

A friend ordered their nasi lemak ($4.80) and added an additional chicken wing ($1.80). Once again, presentation was good and I had a taste of their homemade achar - good. I did not try the rice & chicken wing, though comments from my friend were favorable. The chicken wing was fried till very crispy, I could hear the crackling sound from across the table as my friend bit into her chicken wing.
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 - Nasi Lemak with an extra chicken wing topped up

Another friend had the ayam goreng lunch set. It's today's daily lunch special with a free glass of chilled chinese tea thrown in. All at a discounted price ($7.50, otherwise usually $8.80 from the ala carte menu and with no drink). The caramelized onions were really tasty & fragrant. The chicken leg was also fried till a very nice crisp. Quite a good dish as well.
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 - Ayam goreng lunch set

With this revamp, they have removed service & gst charge. So, they definitely have brought down their prices. Perhaps with this move, they will be able to lure more of the lunch crowd. Worth a try if you like peranakan food without burning a big hole in your pocket
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Date of Visit
2013-03-05
Spending Per Head
$5 (Lunch)
Recommended Dishes
  • Signature ayam goreng