合记, He Ji Braised Duck since 1970

Platters for 2 pax ($12.60)

As good as these pictures looked with my new cam (Sony a7R II, on Zeiss 35mm f2.8), they really are tasty. At 726 West Coast Market Square, you wouldn't miss the stall (#01-162) with its long lunch queue.

Their fragrant rice is a must order, or the kway chap (rice cakes) in light herbally broth. Moist duck meat that was skillfully sliced; soft pig's skin and springy innards. The braised flavor is just right, none overly salted nor plain.

This has got to be the braised duck stall in the West! We see ourselves returning.

Nurul Delights

Mee Siam ($2.50)

It was a rare encounter of thickly spiced Mee Siam (fried vermicelli in spicy soup) at 413, Bukit Batok West kopitiam. Sourish and fiery - a very satisfying bowl. We packed an extra order for home.

The nasi lemak rice is fragrant, comes with freshly fried chicken wings and thick-cut omelet. They offer lontong and mee rebus too. Everything at two-fifty only.

The meal left us feeling much thirsty, but the stall is popular. Be prepared to join a long breakfast queue.

Nasi Lemak ($2.50)

Crystal Jade Kitchen

Steamed Ha Kau ($6.30++)

At times, life can be as simple as a good ha kau (shrimp dumpling) or siew mai (meat dumpling). They whet the lost appetite and comfort the soul. Such's my definition of good food.

Crystal Jade Kitchen just seems to have one of the best. I can have them everyday; along with their fragrant egg fried rice. That's the good life. Never mind the meatier roasted meat combo, or the savory Ee-fu noodle.

When you don’t feel like eating, which food comes to mind?

Steamed Siew Mai with Crab Roe ($5.80++)
Deep-fried Mango Prawn Roll ($5.80++)

Roasted Meat 3 Combi - CJ Signature Pork Belly, Roasted Duck, Roasted Pork Belly ($25.80++)

Braised Ee-fu Noodle with Assorted Mushroom ($14.80++)