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2013-05-23
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Somewhere sometime, Hainanese Chicken Rice has become a Singaporean staple and local favourite. Anywhere you look in Singapore, you can find a representative proudly claiming to be THE authentic chicken rice flavour that has placed Singapore on the map.Hainanese Delicacy at Far East Plaza is one of those contestants. Suggest having chicken rice in Orchard and there is a high chance the shop would get mentioned, if not in the same breath as Chatterbox at Mandarin Orchard. Located on level 5 of F
Hainanese Delicacy at Far East Plaza is one of those contestants. Suggest having chicken rice in Orchard and there is a high chance the shop would get mentioned, if not in the same breath as Chatterbox at Mandarin Orchard.
Located on level 5 of Far East Plaza, the stall is spartan, with coffee shop-style furnishings. Packed as it is during meal hours, it might get a tad claustrophobic for those sitting in the tight confines at the far end of the restaurant.
Diners can opt to order single portions or half/whole chicken to be shared. There is also the choice of roast chicken or the traditional hainanese chicken with it's oily, slightly more fatty skin. Together with a colleague, we ordered a plate of roast chicken rice each and a side of bean sprouts.
The Verdict: Hainanese Delicacy might be another case of the product not living up to the hype. The chicken rice was not as fragrant as what you might find else where, and personally the chicken was drier too.Though at $5.50 per pax for a plate of chicken rice with an additional dish of bean sprouts, it's as economical as it gets around the Orchard belt.
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