apple iphone’s brand-new advertisement labelled “Poached” fired by David Gelb of Netflix’s Cook Table and also Jiro Dreams of Sushi popularity, ignited my rate of interest on the Hen Rice delays at Maxwell Food Centre once again.
The 5 mins mini-food docudrama concentrated on the ‘Hen Rice Battle’ in between both stalls there– Tian Tian Hainanese Hen Rice and also Ah Tai Hainanese Hen Rice.
I did question why the clip really did not also reveal a look of the various other Hen Rice delays in the exact same food centre, done in a comparable blue trademark offering the exact same design of this well-liked regional hawker recipe.
To maintain the dramatization concise: Ah Tai was as soon as the veteran head cook over at Tian Tian Hen Rice, and also increased to establish one more poultry rice store simply 3 stalls away greater than a years back.
( Obviously, he is likewise a loved one of Tian Tian’s manager Ms Loi Mui Yin that asked him to pursue a quarrel.)
So that wins this poultry rice battle?
Typically, many travelers would certainly head straight to Tian Tian as a result of its Michelin Bib Gastronomist popularity, and also the delay was formerly included on Anthony Bourdain’s program No Reservations.
Consequently, Ah Tai had a much shorter waiting time and also the hawkers were quite pleasant (though Tian Tian’s line is likewise not as long currently as contrasted to throughout its hey-days.)
Ah Tai’s food selection is still maintained pretty-affordable and also lean, with poached Hainanese Hen Rice valued at $4, $5, and also $6.
Various other offerings consist of Hen Feet ($ 5), Hen Components called “Natural” on the food selection ($ 3), Oyster Sauce Veggies ($ 4, $6), and also Bean Sprout ($ 3, $5).
I purchased both plates to contrast (Tian Tian’s M dimension plate is valued at $5).
Ah Tai’s rice was really comparable, as well comparable, slightly tasty offered with an unique sauce put over. I likewise saw the preference of the rice might be irregular at components.
Some clients might locate Ah Tai’s rice on the completely dry side; however throughout this browse through I likewise located Tian Tian’s rice not as tasty and also cosy as prior to (was somewhat unsatisfactory for me to be truthful).
Both poultries are thought about delicious and also fresh, however I assumed the poultry at Ah Tai might do far better with even more flavours– somewhat low-key and also required some chilli to ‘raise’ it up.)
When it comes to the chilli sauce, Tian Tian’s variation had a noticeable spicy take, while Ah Tai’s tasted spicier with an appetising kick.
Plus factor: Ah Tai’s rice was offered with clear warm soup, which was great to need to ‘clean’ the greasiness of the rice.
Both my close friend and also I still favored Tian Tian’s total, however probably simply partially a lot more– a 0.5 distinction out of 10. Much shorter line, so it’s a plus factor as well.
Ah Tai Hainanese Hen Rice
Maxwell Food Centre, 1 Kadayanallur St, # 01-07, Singapore 069184
Opening Up Hrs: 11am– 7:30 pm (Mon, Joined– Sunlight), Shut Tues
Various Other Associated Access
Delicious Boneless Hen Rice (Katong)
Tiong Bahru Hainanese Boneless Hen Rice (Tampines)
Ji De Lai Hainanese Hen Rice (Chong Pain)
Wrong Kee Famous Cantonese Hen Rice (Holland Drive)
Xing Yun Hainanese Boneless Hen Rice (Yuhua Food Centre)
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