I'm Singaporean and found this channel when I was looking out for steakhouses in SG, really enjoying all the content so far and it's so educational, especially with the culinary side of things! Hoping the channel grows more so the RUclips money can sponsor more food 🤣
Fellow Singaporean here! Always on the lookout for hidden gems in our city. I love discovering the best-kept secrets of Singapore, especially when it comes to food! Continue to recommend great food places, please share them. Subscribed!!!!
Sharing my recommendations: Singapore 1. Chicken rice (I'm a westie): Ah Tai, Jew Kit, Sin Kee (Michelin Bib Gourmand), Ah Boy 2. Nasi Lemak: Coconut Club, Mount Faber, Uptown 3. Tze Char: Hillman, Sum Kee, Holland Village XO Fish Head Bee Hoon 4. Bak Kut Teh: Founders, Ya Hua, Song Fa (Michelin Bib Gourmand) 5. Others: A Noodle Story, Zhen Zhen Porridge, Roast Paradise, Maxwell Hainanese Curry Rice (the rainbow signboard)
curious tho, would u ever consider u can get inexpensive nasi lemak which is good? like from a hawker centre or coffeeshop, eg Epok Epok Central in Eunos Market. Would be interested if you have a similar intro
I'm so surprised by how detailed his reviews are. I pressed into this video because I will be going to Singapore soon and wanted to know if there are any places that locals would recommend. I was genuinely surprised by how descriptive and well thought out his reviews are. I usually find it hard to finish watching a long food video but it was so interesting that I didn't stop watching! Amazing work Alderic! I'm definitely subscribing for more content❤
Was feeling homesick as a fellow Singaporean haven’t been home in a while ah watching your videos make me feel at home. Great recommendations for everyone
i am from hong kong and going to visit Singapore soon . am glad that i found your channel ! you are funny and your content is informative. i will try to go .
Chili crab with mantou still have to recommend la, I don't think mantou paired well with salted egg crab. The crispy prata at Sin Ming worth to recommend also. Carrot cake deserved a local recommendation. Tutu kueh can recommend too.
Alright, head to Singapore in the next few wks, will try your recommendations. Seem like legit since all the places are way off the central area. Thanks!
Just stumbled upon your channel. Your commentary comes across as absolutely authentic and honest. I'm a fan already. (As a European I have to admit: I'm one of THOSE people who cannot stomach the sound of noodle-slurping. But your vids are worth that bit of pain. 😁)
thank you SOOOO much for this! i will have 24 hours in singapore next month and was looking for exactly this info. will try to hit up as many of these places as possible. THANK YOU!!! PS love your personality - you and your edits are hilarious
will definitely try out the wanton and zi char, the rest does live up to the hype to from recent memories, see you next monday alderic if a video does come. Looking forward to it!!!!
gained a new follower here, this is the quality content i've been looking for! honestly was not expecting the char kway teow store at hougang to be featured! that place holds so many memories for me as I always visit the uncle after school :D
Haven't heard of these outlets. Chicken rice is kind of different, ground peanut toppings. Usually just a dressing of sauce. Like to try the greyland hokkien mee looks good.
Thanks for the recommendations. I'll be visiting Singapore next month! The singapore chili crab hype for tourists is on point.😂 would def try salted egg crab😋
I live near the oyster omelette place, like can go everyday kind and i like it as a fried egg lover. My dad who we usually give the oyster to don't like it though.
Great video! You're one of the most underrated local RUclipsrs. To add on to this "Singaporean's recommendation", how about reviewing the usual food that tourist eat in Singapore? Find out if they are really worth the try haha.
regarding the Katong chicken rice, they used serve the other type of achar (you know the one in the spicy sauce with peanut and sesame toppings). I don't like the current type of achar which just pickled vegetables... i remember the chicken rice to be much better before they revamped the stall. i wasn't impressed by this stall the last time i had it around 2 years ago. anyway, you're spot on about the double mcspicy burger. even Mike Chen said it's the best fried chicken burger in the world.
I agree with you.. since i think 2022... the standard have dropped drastically.. .. i used to go once a week.. but now.. i dont even bother... too crowded and quality is ... really down .. compared to ... 2-3 years ago... is .. not worth the trip or waiting time anymore..
idk why but these sorta videos come up in my yt feed at 12am 😞 btw it'd be nice if you'd review more malay and/or indian food in SG! pretty curious about your take on such dishes
omg pls do a wonton mee series ! gonna be super interesting like how to review which is the best cos can be a lot of factors e.g. noodles, sauce, meat, soup, wonton, like do u focus a lot on meat or the noodles since it is called wonton mee.... , do u even consider chilli in the equation...
Google Koung Wonton mee, they just moved to geylang east centre. Old folks will tell you they helm as one of the legends in terms of Wonton mee in Geylang back in the 90s (maybe 80s too?)
I'm coming to Singapore next month (yippee!!!) can't wait to try all your recommendations. Can I ask - how do you actually get into Lai fa Ba authentic noodles? You said it was deep in an estate - where actually is the entrance? I can't make it out on street view or anything... Thanks so much for any help! X
on the street view, there's a building called "Prestige Building", number 71 iirc. just walk past the gantry and it should be on your far left, about 60 meters from the gantry.
almost about to throw hands when you said us locals dont care for chilli crabs, butttttttt 100% agree that black pepper crabs are wayyyyyy better. still have yet to find a fantastic chilli crab though. definitely want to try that zichar store tho, looks good!
If U ever do a wanton mee series, pls note there are a few types, the black sauce one, red sauce one, the no color only oil type one.. must state clear cos each type has a realm of their own. Cant wait.
Alderic and all spore food lovers will have their own personal favourite and recommendations when it comes to chicken rice, wontan noodles, fried oysters chilli crab etc. What we see from this video is his opinion. We may or may not agree. 😊
Counter suggestion 1) Chicken rice / porridge : Soh Kee Cooked Food 2) Oyster omelette : yup your suggestion is GOAT 3) HKM : You Fu (chinatown complex, not part of golden mile franchise, but is their dad though) 4) wanton mee : Yong Chun Wan Ton Noodle 5) zi char: I am clueless with this Honestly i will add to the list for diversity Janggut Laksa (Queensway) 618 SIM Carrot Cake HOMETASTE HAKKA LEI CHA (tpy west) Poona Punjabi Dhaba (can go into hidden GOAT) Nasi Lemak Ayam Taliwang (yishun park) Hidden GOAT Teochew Seafood White Mee Hoon (toa payoh lor 8) SHIOK SHIOK noodles (Teck Ghee) Shu Heng Bi Tai Mak (amk)
Love all ur recommendations. But how come for the wanton mee recommendation, you mentioned about the noodles, char siew n soup but you didn't say anything abt the wanton? It's like u review chicken rice but didn't say anything abt the chicken. This brings me to another point if wanton mee wanton not nice, is it considered good wanton mee?
Sorry to say, you'll likely face a 30 percent increase in price for the same portion, except horrible quality rice. if you dont mind smaller cut of chicken but arguably same quality white chicken at a much cheaper price - Zeng Ji Hainanese boneless chicken Rice. I will agree that Katong chicken rice was THE BEST. probably started to decline about 5 years ago or so.
Epok Epok central in eunos for one of the better yet cheaper nasi lemak. To claim coconut club is good yet not overprice is a bloody joke. U wanna pay more, Dickson Nasi Lemak.
Good choices dude! But I concur that you should have included Indian/ Malay options esp since your aim is to highlight top dishes in Sg and Sg is uniquely multi- cultural. One might think we’re a Chinese country from your options 😅
yup! I only included places that I have ate at recently and I haven't got the chance to eat other cuisines unfortunately. I'm guessing next year's list would include a Nasi Lemak.
Err the Kek seafood, getting a bit touristy, but Former Zion Rd zi char hawker SumKee at telok Blangah is better, their XO sum lor hor fun , fish soup ,Ultraman chicken , curry beef, fish head , pretty wok.hei type.
Lai Fa Ba is fucking good even though on the pricey side but life changing. You get to choose the fattiness you want. I choose the fattest option just how I like it
seems like quite a few people saying this but the chicken I got on that day was super well-cooked (fortunately). like at 2:05, it almost looks like fish haha.
Far east plaza chicken rice used to be nice too… Oyster omelette chilli must be good too You miss the chilli crab and the claypot chicken at the last one u featured
Not a lot of real foodie out there giving reviews. But from your description, I know u are the real deal. You know what u put into your mouth. 🎉
I'm Singaporean and found this channel when I was looking out for steakhouses in SG, really enjoying all the content so far and it's so educational, especially with the culinary side of things! Hoping the channel grows more so the RUclips money can sponsor more food 🤣
When you include mcspicy, I knew this channel and his recommendation is legit
Fellow Singaporean here! Always on the lookout for hidden gems in our city. I love discovering the best-kept secrets of Singapore, especially when it comes to food! Continue to recommend great food places, please share them. Subscribed!!!!
I've never seen anybody explain the reasoning behind the processes that produces the good food like you before. Please keep doing what you're doing.
I’m visiting Singapore from the USA Today! Can’t wait to eat at ALL these places! Thanks for sharing!
Sharing my recommendations:
Singapore
1. Chicken rice (I'm a westie): Ah Tai, Jew Kit, Sin Kee (Michelin Bib Gourmand), Ah Boy
2. Nasi Lemak: Coconut Club, Mount Faber, Uptown
3. Tze Char: Hillman, Sum Kee, Holland Village XO Fish Head Bee Hoon
4. Bak Kut Teh: Founders, Ya Hua, Song Fa (Michelin Bib Gourmand)
5. Others: A Noodle Story, Zhen Zhen Porridge, Roast Paradise, Maxwell Hainanese Curry Rice (the rainbow signboard)
curious tho, would u ever consider u can get inexpensive nasi lemak which is good? like from a hawker centre or coffeeshop, eg Epok Epok Central in Eunos Market. Would be interested if you have a similar intro
@@GoMhCV blk 20 toa payoh lor 7 kim keat palm $1 only very delicious
I will be in Singapore for 5 days from August 29 til September 3. I can’t wait to try the food and explore the city
I love katong chicken rice!!! Its my fave with the soup and acar
Love your video! Is there a standout dish you'd recommend at Keng eng Lee seafood? :)
definitely the pork liver if you're up to it. If not the coffee ribs are also great.
@ thank you Alderic 🫶🏻
I'm so surprised by how detailed his reviews are. I pressed into this video because I will be going to Singapore soon and wanted to know if there are any places that locals would recommend. I was genuinely surprised by how descriptive and well thought out his reviews are. I usually find it hard to finish watching a long food video but it was so interesting that I didn't stop watching! Amazing work Alderic! I'm definitely subscribing for more content❤
thank you for the comment! hope you enjoy your stay in Singapore!
His recommendations are legit, have an enjoyable trip in Singapore....cheers
That is my favourite oyster omelette! The uncle who cooked it has been a hawker for many years. Good recommendation
thanks for the video !! LOVE that oyster omelette was included in a singaporean food recc video ... LOVEEE ITTTTT
Man, I thought that S’pore’s Or-luak was great until I tried the Bangkok version👍👍👍😋
Immediately subscribed. Pls keep up the trustworthy recos!
Was feeling homesick as a fellow Singaporean haven’t been home in a while ah watching your videos make me feel at home. Great recommendations for everyone
Why you gotta bully us. Its 11pm and the next meal that we can visit these places is like in 12 hours time. But im hungry rn :(
Heading to Singa in Sept and don't want to eat where the tourists go so your video has been fantastic. Will go to all 5 with the family.
Thank you for your tips, Alderic🙏🏼
Cheers from Bangkok
I appreciate the good sound work. That alone puts it above many many many other channels.
I just tried the wanton mee, it’s really 完美！
Try the chicken rice without the achar, and the soup, and then reconsider whether you recommend it as a top choice for chicken rice.
Chicken rice standard dropped ALOT. especially with the overly inflated price. did u try their rice now? Its horrible.
thanks for the vid. I am heading there in 2 days and litteraly spending 2 days so this is a great reference for me!
You deserve more views! Already liked & subscribed.
i am from hong kong and going to visit Singapore soon . am glad that i found your channel ! you are funny and your content is informative. i will try to go .
Chili crab with mantou still have to recommend la, I don't think mantou paired well with salted egg crab.
The crispy prata at Sin Ming worth to recommend also.
Carrot cake deserved a local recommendation.
Tutu kueh can recommend too.
Love your way of describing the good foods....❤
Alright, head to Singapore in the next few wks, will try your recommendations. Seem like legit since all the places are way off the central area. Thanks!
Singapore in November… can’t wait
Just stumbled upon your channel. Your commentary comes across as absolutely authentic and honest. I'm a fan already. (As a European I have to admit: I'm one of THOSE people who cannot stomach the sound of noodle-slurping. But your vids are worth that bit of pain. 😁)
your list is actually goated, good informative commentary and solid recommendations! Subscribed Alderic
This hopped onto my feed via algorithm. That's a good report.
thanks a lot! I'm visiting Singapore and going to take my mom for some black pepper crabs tomorrow
thank you SOOOO much for this! i will have 24 hours in singapore next month and was looking for exactly this info. will try to hit up as many of these places as possible. THANK YOU!!! PS love your personality - you and your edits are hilarious
will definitely try out the wanton and zi char, the rest does live up to the hype to from recent memories, see you next monday alderic if a video does come. Looking forward to it!!!!
gained a new follower here, this is the quality content i've been looking for! honestly was not expecting the char kway teow store at hougang to be featured! that place holds so many memories for me as I always visit the uncle after school :D
The reviews are AMAZING!!!!!
Deserve my recognition! Thanks for the suggestion. Your video is truly the epitome of all delicacies.
Haven't heard of these outlets. Chicken rice is kind of different, ground peanut toppings. Usually just a dressing of sauce. Like to try the greyland hokkien mee looks good.
Thanks for the recommendations. I'll be visiting Singapore next month!
The singapore chili crab hype for tourists is on point.😂 would def try salted egg crab😋
Har.. I love chili crab 🦀 leh.. it’s my favourite.. the gravy is good and the must have mantous n I’m a Singaporean 🇸🇬❤️❤️
Nice recommendations. Are there places that serve the chilli crab sauce and mantou buns only? Not a fan of the Crab, but love the sauce. :)
thank you! I've probably come across some at bars but nothing that I would specifically recommend.
I live near the oyster omelette place, like can go everyday kind and i like it as a fried egg lover. My dad who we usually give the oyster to don't like it though.
Hi try KEK coffee pork ribs, salted egg steamed or fried crab.
First time watching your video & I loved it. Perfect pace and useful content. Going to Singapore in several months, open to a collaboration 😉
Great video! You're one of the most underrated local RUclipsrs. To add on to this "Singaporean's recommendation", how about reviewing the usual food that tourist eat in Singapore? Find out if they are really worth the try haha.
thank you! that sounds really interesting actually. can make a trip down to Jumbo and Tian Tian heh
Now tian tian got copy cat nearby, but it's actually original chef from tian Tian,.so u must try both
All pretty good recommendations although I haven’t tried the wanton mee. On zi char though, I’d hand it to Kok Sen
Agree with your recommendations 100%. Could easily expand to many more if include other local non-Chinese fav cuisines which tourists miss out on too.
I recently found out a gd chili crab in omote thomson branch. And the best part is u dont hv to deal with any shells.
Thank you ! Have subscribed Liao 👏🏼👏🏼
Great video as always. Has anybody tried KEK Tampines safra branch? Is it as good?
Perfect ❤. Thanks you
I remember when i was in sec school 20years ago that chicken rice boss in katong drives a porche
Wish are there versions of you in tokyo, bangkok and seoul! Ive had it wity the tiktok viralisation of tourist traps.
The McSpicy for me!!!:)) 😮wow didn’t know others like it like me too ~ fellow Singaporean 🇸🇬❤️
Old Airport Road hawker centre and Hong Lim Complex
Thanks for these recommendations!
regarding the Katong chicken rice, they used serve the other type of achar (you know the one in the spicy sauce with peanut and sesame toppings). I don't like the current type of achar which just pickled vegetables...
i remember the chicken rice to be much better before they revamped the stall. i wasn't impressed by this stall the last time i had it around 2 years ago.
anyway, you're spot on about the double mcspicy burger. even Mike Chen said it's the best fried chicken burger in the world.
I agree with you.. since i think 2022... the standard have dropped drastically.. .. i used to go once a week.. but now.. i dont even bother... too crowded and quality is ... really down .. compared to ... 2-3 years ago... is .. not worth the trip or waiting time anymore..
seems like a lot of people are saying that the standard has dropped. I must have really lucked out.
@@Alderic. haha bro. They see you so handsome and famous. That’s why.. 😛
Why the hor fun 10.80? Is it because it is medium-sized and not small?@@Alderic.
@@andyng5321 no eh, that's their smallest size. it's their signature I guess.
I know Singaporean still do love Chilli Crab.
idk why but these sorta videos come up in my yt feed at 12am 😞
btw it'd be nice if you'd review more malay and/or indian food in SG! pretty curious about your take on such dishes
omg pls do a wonton mee series ! gonna be super interesting like how to review which is the best cos can be a lot of factors e.g. noodles, sauce, meat, soup, wonton, like do u focus a lot on meat or the noodles since it is called wonton mee.... , do u even consider chilli in the equation...
Google Koung Wonton mee, they just moved to geylang east centre. Old folks will tell you they helm as one of the legends in terms of Wonton mee in Geylang back in the 90s (maybe 80s too?)
I'm coming to Singapore next month (yippee!!!) can't wait to try all your recommendations. Can I ask - how do you actually get into Lai fa Ba authentic noodles? You said it was deep in an estate - where actually is the entrance? I can't make it out on street view or anything... Thanks so much for any help! X
on the street view, there's a building called "Prestige Building", number 71 iirc. just walk past the gantry and it should be on your far left, about 60 meters from the gantry.
@@Alderic. Amazing thank you!
almost about to throw hands when you said us locals dont care for chilli crabs, butttttttt 100% agree that black pepper crabs are wayyyyyy better. still have yet to find a fantastic chilli crab though. definitely want to try that zichar store tho, looks good!
this is a legit rundown of what to eat in SG for visitors! wish i had this guide for other global cuisines
I agreed this chicken rice definitely worth to chomp down !!!!
Definitely have to save this video. For mcd, usually i would recommend buttermilk coz its only available here
If U ever do a wanton mee series, pls note there are a few types, the black sauce one, red sauce one, the no color only oil type one.. must state clear cos each type has a realm of their own. Cant wait.
and the char siew....not those dry cardboard kind with bright red dyes for me.
Your review of our iconic dish, Hainanese Chicken Rice, made no mention whatsoever of the rice!!.
I’ve tried the katong shopping centre chicken rice but personally it’s not something I’ll go often. It’s good. But I won’t say it’s the best.
same here...not worth the hassle to go all the way there, queue and wait.
Truth man regarding the "Crab" too mafan ... rather have something cooked with those sauce, easier to enjoy and no need special equipment.
hellyea i agree the katong chicken rice is legendary brooo!!!
Alderic and all spore food lovers will have their own personal favourite and recommendations when it comes to chicken rice, wontan noodles, fried oysters chilli crab etc. What we see from this video is his opinion. We may or may not agree. 😊
Can u make another video best hawker stall that near to mrt? Thx Alderic
I wonder why I didn't find your channel earlier!
I go to KEK frequently too but I have to say, tourist and on locals have started going there for quite a while already 😂
Can Chinese (Taiwan not china) subtitles be added ? thanks~
The maps link of the oyster omelette in the description shows that the place is temporarily closed. Does anyone know if that's accurate?
Thank youuuu my local friend ❤
waaaa d katong chick rice 1 person normal serving is $7.7 ?!
Do a series on lor mee
Counter suggestion
1) Chicken rice / porridge : Soh Kee Cooked Food
2) Oyster omelette : yup your suggestion is GOAT
3) HKM : You Fu (chinatown complex, not part of golden mile franchise, but is their dad though)
4) wanton mee : Yong Chun Wan Ton Noodle
5) zi char: I am clueless with this
Honestly i will add to the list for diversity
Janggut Laksa (Queensway)
618 SIM Carrot Cake
HOMETASTE HAKKA LEI CHA (tpy west)
Poona Punjabi Dhaba (can go into hidden GOAT)
Nasi Lemak Ayam Taliwang (yishun park)
Hidden GOAT
Teochew Seafood White Mee Hoon (toa payoh lor 8)
SHIOK SHIOK noodles (Teck Ghee)
Shu Heng Bi Tai Mak (amk)
Thanks!
Thanks for the super thanks!!
whats the price of the chicken rice? its the best but far
Please do Wanton Mee Series
Love all ur recommendations. But how come for the wanton mee recommendation, you mentioned about the noodles, char siew n soup but you didn't say anything abt the wanton? It's like u review chicken rice but didn't say anything abt the chicken. This brings me to another point if wanton mee wanton not nice, is it considered good wanton mee?
Thank you! I said something like "it was okay " but edited it out since it doesn't really say anything.
Coffee pork ribs at KEK is the best!
omg so happy to see the Katong chicken rice place
Sorry to say, you'll likely face a 30 percent increase in price for the same portion, except horrible quality rice. if you dont mind smaller cut of chicken but arguably same quality white chicken at a much cheaper price - Zeng Ji Hainanese boneless chicken Rice.
I will agree that Katong chicken rice was THE BEST. probably started to decline about 5 years ago or so.
damn ur real for putting the mcspicy in there
BEST SALTED EGG CHICKEN / NASI LEMAK / ROAST MEAT PLSS
Epok Epok central in eunos for one of the better yet cheaper nasi lemak. To claim coconut club is good yet not overprice is a bloody joke. U wanna pay more, Dickson Nasi Lemak.
Good choices dude! But I concur that you should have included Indian/ Malay options esp since your aim is to highlight top dishes in Sg and Sg is uniquely multi- cultural. One might think we’re a Chinese country from your options 😅
yup! I only included places that I have ate at recently and I haven't got the chance to eat other cuisines unfortunately. I'm guessing next year's list would include a Nasi Lemak.
8:06
May I know if the $14.30 price is just for the bowl of wantan mee or does it include that plate of char siew and roast meat you got as well?
at that price, if u want big portion, almost perfect authethic wonton mee, google Koung Wonton mee, they just moved to Geylang east centre.
nope that is separate!
@@Alderic. Got it. Thanks!
How about TianTian?
All Seafood should be brought back to LIFE with Salty Water. Chef's No. 1 Trick for Seafood.
下个月就要去新加坡🇸🇬啦
Err the Kek seafood, getting a bit touristy, but Former Zion Rd zi char hawker SumKee at telok Blangah is better, their XO sum lor hor fun , fish soup ,Ultraman chicken , curry beef, fish head , pretty wok.hei type.
YESS your comment on chilli crabs was on point!
1st plate costs 22 for chicken rice....
5to maximun 6.5 20 years over ago.
crazy..
second one is considered as ok for oldies.
Lai Fa Ba is fucking good even though on the pricey side but life changing. You get to choose the fattiness you want. I choose the fattest option just how I like it
I disagree on katong chicken rice. They use kampong chicken which is far better suited for indo/malay dishes. Texture too tough to fit hainan style
Last time i went Katong for Chicken Rice, it was pretty bad.
Never try katong chicken rice so no comment, but I will have to disagree with kampung chicken. Cai yuan kampung chicken is great for chicken rice too
@@baron17 its bad........ standard have dropped badly....
seems like quite a few people saying this but the chicken I got on that day was super well-cooked (fortunately). like at 2:05, it almost looks like fish haha.
Far east plaza chicken rice used to be nice too…
Oyster omelette chilli must be good too
You miss the chilli crab and the claypot chicken at the last one u featured
jia you! from a filipino living in sg