Blazing the Foodie Trail: Jalan Besar
2010-08-14
Do you know that Jalan Besar Stadium which is also known as the birthplace of Singapore’s football history? There will be lots of action and excitement going on here but first of all, let’s fill our stomach before cheering on for your favourite team. Feeling hungry and rushing into the stadium to catch the youth football teams in action? Fret not! Located at the food court conveniently just outside of the stadium, Yam Hing Bananas Fritter serves up hearty snacks which you can munch on. If you are preparing to cheer on for your favourite team, you will definitely need the energy boost from the banana fritters which they are famous for. Besides that,Yam Hing Bananas Fritter do serve up hearty snacks such as waffles, butterfly buns, red bean soup and a lot more varieties of quick bites which you can enjoy on the go. Being a sweet tooth, I can get to choose the toppings on my waffle such as kaya, peanut butter or chocolate to go along with it. Our dear vegetarian friends can enjoy the snacks served at Yam Hing Bananas Fritter too! Staying up around Jalan Besar for the night matches? Well, there is no place like Beach Road Scissor-Cut Curry Rice where you can satisfy your hungry soul right till the wee hours in the morning! Good news for those who are hungry after watching the night’s match. Situated at the junction of Jalan Besar and Kitchener Road, this eatery is well known among the night crowd who flock here to have a heart warming plate of tantalizing Hainanese curry rice.
This is a hidden find! You got to try their home-style curry rice
Wondering why does scissors got to do with curry rice? It’s because all the side dishes at Beach Road Scissor-Cut Curry Rice are being cut by a scissor into smaller portions and served onto the plate. A few dishes which you must try are their signature curry chicken and the succulent braised pork which tasted oh-so-heavenly. The secret connotation of curry gravy used by this store will definitely leave you coming back for more! Looking for a meeting place for drinks to chill out or a meal with friends, family, colleagues, or clients after catching a match? Try Lighthouse Bistro! Lighthouse Bistro has recently revamped their menu and added the “Asian Corner” which has incorporated new fusion and western dishes like the Kampong Fried Rice, Chef’s fusion Mee Goreng with Crayfish and their own unique Beef Burger. Any of your favourite Asian dishes mentioned?
Lighthouse Bistro's Beef Burger comes with grilled homemade thick and juicy beef patty with black pepper sauce and melted cheddar cheese!
Well if you can't make up your mind, do try Lighthouse Bistro's signature dishes, the Herb Crust Lamb Shank and the Lighthouse Mee Goreng. The Herb Crust Lamb Shank is one of their chief’s specialties; a tender piece of lamb braised with herbs to a beautiful golden hue, accompanied by garlic mashed potatoes and seasonal garnishing. For those with a sweet tooth, don’t forget to try their Grilled Banana with Vanilla Ice Cream and the Apple Crumble with Ice Cream. Located just a stone’s throw away from Jalan Besar stadium, Lavender Food Square is a place which you must visit for many of the local delicacies. This food centre has been renovated recently, allowing it to be more ventilated with fans and colourful signboards which are captivating to the eyes. Can’t decide what to eat? Here are some of the food which you must try from here. Long House Miow Sin Popiah & Carrot Cake is a must visit. Right here at Lavender Food Square you can savour the nostalgic taste of the popiah which have gained numerous supporters throughout the years. No wonder our local food critic, Moses Lim, recommends this store too!
Prepared using only the freshest ingredients
Long House Miow Sin Popiah & Carrot Cake have been selling their popiah with their secret own recipe and guarantees no MSG, no artificial colourings, no preservatives, no pork and lard in it. You will love the sensational taste of the turnip, crunchy bean sprouts, egg and tofu wrapped under that thin translucent layer of paper-like crepe. This is surely some quality popiah which everyone can feast till their hearts content.
Drooling already?
If you have a sinful craving then just popiah, this store also serves up good old local Fried Carrot Cake with a generous serving of prawns. Available in both the black and the white version of it, the Fried Carrot Cake ranges from $3 to $5. For those with a sweet tooth will love the black version of it as the steamed carrot cakes are pan fried with sweet sauce and eggs on a large flat wok. Another store which you can’t miss at Lavender Food Square is the Kok Kee Wanton Noodle which never fails to gather it’s crowed of loyal supporters. Even before this store is open for lunch at 12pm, there will already be a queue of hungry people outside the store just to fulfil their craving for a plate for addictive wanton noodles.
The famous Kok Kee Wanton Noodle drenched in its secret savoury gravy
What’s so special about Kok Kee Wanton Noodle offerings which causes people to queue for almost 30 minutes? From $3.50 for a plate or wanton noodles, it’s not exactly cheap after all. There’s nothing fantastic about their roasted pork or meat dumplings but there’s something else to it. The secret lies in the gravy they used which is very savoury and went really well with the thin, springy yellow noodles. The fried dumplings is another attraction to Kok Kee Wanton Noodle if you love the crispy texture of it. With so many delightful yummies in close proximity of the Jalan Besar Stadium, be sure not to be late for the matches! Jalan Besar Stadium is just five minutes walking distance away from Lavender MRT station. For more information, visit www.singapore2010.sg. By the way, if you are catching other YOG events, do check out where to eat, what to eat at right here at OpenRice Singapore! More Wanton Mee stalls to check out Try out these places the next time you're back in Jalan Basar
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OpenRice SG Editor
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