tastebudds

Back in Singapore, I stayed in the vicinity of Chomp Chomp (yes, the real one) which is in Serangoon Gardens.

And now, you find a Singapore Chom Chom along Bourke Street CBD (corner Russell St). Upon first look you would think that they are trying their utmost to imitate something of supreme standard. They remove the "p's" from the "Chomp" so as not to infringe copyright laws (if there were any at all). Paint their banners in red to instil patriotism. And who knows what they're up to next?

But seriously, the open mind will come to find that their food tastes good. There are times when the cynical mind can be wrong.

Take for example, Nasi Lemak. Who would have thought $7.80 can get you so much. Coconut rice serves with luncheon meat, fried cuttlefish and anchovies, and a sunny-side-up. Not forgetting sambal chilli and cucumbers.

I was also given the thumbs up for the Minced Meat Noodle. When they say "spicy", they really mean spicy. And there is no need to ask for extra chilli unless you really want to ask for it. Minced pork, flat noodles, mushrooms, fishcakes, makes the perfect mix. ($7.80)

This is a personal recommendation from me. I found a dish worthy to be called “Wan Ton Mee”. The taste is also worth one tonne. Sweet BBQ pork on egg noodles. You have a choice of steamed or fried dumplings. And the soup is just to taste! I hope I’m not exaggerating here, but it really did taste very good that day. $7.80.

All in all, this shop did not rip off Singapore’s reputation of good food. Good on you, mate!

15/20 budds

p.s. don't expect to spend more than $10 here.