Some say food brings people together, with both hands up i would like to agree with the statement. We have cuisines that each symbolize a country. Like dimsum for Hong Kong, Tiramisu for Italy and Tom Yum for Thailand. If Singapore were to pick one out of the many dishes as a national identity, without a doubt the crown has to be for Curry. It’s a dish that is familiar to Singaporeans, it simply differs from different ethnicities to ethnicities.
The Indian ones scream “all the spices in the world unite!”, with the family of spices like paprika, cayenne pepper and turmeric blends in unison; the Malay ones like Ayam Kapitan (Captain’s Curry) that leaves a distinct aroma of kaffir lime leaves lingering your palette and the Chinese ones with a soupy consistency accompanied by potatoes and chicken and of course, the OG baguette!
Without further ado, let’s “curry” on to the varieties of curry dishes in Singapore!
Travos Curry Comes to Town
(Maxwell Food Centre #01–30)
First off, we have the new kid at Maxwell. Maxwell houses an array of wallet friendly and tasty lunches for the office people out there (all you lucky folks!), and is now adding one to the list! Travos serves up Appam Jala, which literally translates to bread made from fermented rice and coconut batter and Jala for net-like shape. When you think that’s all Travos have for you, that’s not it! In addition to it’s curated menu, they also serve up curry with a twist. For the adventurous foodies out there, this is for you! They have the Curry Chicken Burger and Curry Chicken with Couscous, with a customizable spice level. I’m sure Travos will soon swoop the hearts of the crowds around! Alternatively, to avoid getting drenched under the blazing hot sun, you can get yours from WhyQ now.
Ah Heng Curry Chicken Bee Hoon Mee
(Hong Lim Food Centre #02–57/58)
Next up, we have the “mother” of Hong Lim. It goes to show how big of a foodie we Singaporeans truly are with the different dishes claiming for its throne at their region in town. In the east we have the battle of the “Engs” wanton, Maxwell we have the blue signboards of famous chicken rice, and of course, not forgetting right here at Hong Lim we have the battle of the “Hengs” Curry Chicken Bee Hoon. Taking up 3 stalls alone at Hong Lim with the snaking long queue is a clear indicator of which is the famous Ah Heng Curry Bee Hoon. The soupy consistency is one of the few I can guarantee you with 3 fingers up to say it’s “bowl lickin good”, not a bit of the curry wasted. The sweet and tangy soup tasted as if it was made from hours of brewed broth. I would never leave Hong Lim without a handful of these simply because I refuse to just queue for a packet of these delicious Bee Hoon. However now with WhyQ, you can skip the queue! Get yours here now for a hassle free option!
Homemade Curry
(Yishun Park Hawker Centre #01–26)
Last but not least, We have our Homemade Curry hidden in the North. Nothing gimmicky, nothing extra, just the original curry that you have in mind, or the ones that you can expect your Nek Nek or Popo to whip up on a rainy day. Right here we have the OG curry with potatoes and chicken and curry vegetables. For those meat lovers out there, I’m sure this is for you! They also serve up Mutton and Pork meat options too, for that little extra protein. Which is better? Nana Curry or this, YOUR PICK! Let us know the new king of curry from here and here now!
Alright my Gganbus and Chingus! That’s or-ange for today! Impress your friends or friend (oops, keepin it to 2 pax max yah!) with these local editions of Halloween inspired dishes, that you can potentially score at the next party!
