Monday, July 9, 2007

(Bugis St) Ming Kee Chicken Rice - Porridge (James)




















Located on Bishan Street 13 and more specifically : Google Maps
Blk 511 Bishan Street 13
#01-522 Kim San Leng Food Centre
Singapore 570511
(Thanks Pirom)

This place servers up good chicken rice for $2.50. As usual i ask for the chicken rice without skin because it just generally tastes better for me. In one of Piroms aspects they have good chilli which isn't too overpowering as some of them tend to be, and also not too chunky and has a nice flavour. The above picture shows an image of the chicken rice with chilli on it because, well basically I forgot to take the picture before adding the chilli. One of my favourite aspects of this rice is the sauce they put on the top of it. It adds a nice flavour to the rice and ultimately compliments the flavour of the chicken.

Appearance is also a winner with garnishing which compliment not only the looks but the flavour with a sprinkling of Spring Onion which gives the chicken rice a slightly different taste but does not jeopardise it.

One thing which was pointed out by Kieran through the Skype call I'm currently on they tend to have inconsistency which can be a bit compromising to the taste so if you go on a day which isn't good don't hesitant to go back. There is also a nice atmosphere to the place which makes it more enjoyable. It feels a bit random to go there the first time but returning is a much enjoyable experience. As you may be able to see the Neon in the sign gives the place a very night time atmosphere which, at night, seems to make the place come alive.

Overall this chicken rice is a big winner in my book due to it flavour, price and nice appearance. The only place to give you more sauce is Toa Payoh Kopitiam but we'll save that for another day. I personally give Ming Kee an 8.5/10 (Heads to come later) and is one of my favourite chicken rice places that i have found in Singapore and will be returning there regularly, so if you see me there say hi and tell me what you think of my review. Maybe even buy me a plate :). Stay tuned for additional reviews from Pirom and Kieran and additional ratings from them including out heads.

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