Abu Mubarak Mandi Rice (Tampines)

I didn't manage to try them at Bedok Corner and they seem super popular now. The plate arrived very dramatic so 10/10 for presentation. The best element was the chicken leg, which was top-notch in flavour and execution. That however isn't the best compliment, because the rice and the lamb underperformed. The lamb wasn't bad, but lamb shank has to blow you away. Cafe Mariam's mandi was much better. This place has good variety though, and I want to try their kabsa and maqluba.

A berries drink apparently popular in Middle East. It tasted very basic and I didn't enjoy it.

Mandi rice is a traditional dish originated from Yemen and the rice is cooked in a unique blend of spices. The rice is usually accompanied with a meat such as chicken, mutton or lamb shank. You don’t usually see mandi rice being sold in Singapore so if you happen to come across one, you definitely got to try it, which Abu Mubarak caught my attention when I walked past it one day. The rice contains raisins which gives it a nice sweetness and each plate is served with two kinds of sauces, one is a curry while the other is more tangy and spicy. We got both the chicken mandi rice and grilled chicken mandi rice to share, with the latter is grilled upon order, hence there is a bit of a waiting time involved. Even though it costs slightly more, between the two, I very much prefer the grilled chicken as it comes piping hot, with the nice charred bits on the skin and the spices sprinkled on top. The other chicken was on the drier side, but the mandi rice was the saving grace.
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✨ Abu Mubarak Mandi Rice
📍 300 Tampines Avenue 5, Income at Tampines Junction, Unit 01-01A, Singapore 529653
🛵 https://www.abumubarakmandirice.com/#/
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Awesome Arabic Meal: Savoury Mutton Mandi.
Takeout version for this period.
Generous amount of rice, tender mutton & fresh greens.
Definitely a satisfying comfort food.

All Day Arabic Breakfast: Savoury shakshouka $5 only.
Contains soft eggs, diced tomato, sliced onions, fragrant olive oil and spices.
Big portion of fluffy baguette to scoop or dip this delicious bowl of goodness.
Comfort food indeed.

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