[CLOSED] Ayam Penyet Ria (Far East Plaza)

The chicken could have been more tender. It was marinated well and had a nice sweetness from the soy sauce. The tofu and tempeh were good. The sambal belachan was pretty good, too! Not too sour, not too spicy. I had to take seconds, it was not enough for me. The set with rice was $8.70. Still, I'm gonna continue the quest for the perfect Ayam Bakar/Penyet. Haven't found anything that matched the stall at clementi mall which suddenly disappeared a few years ago :( That was SO GOOD!!!
If you know any great ones, do comment!

The signature dish Ayam Penyet (smashed fried chicken) was crispy on the outside and juicy on the inside.  I got the breast meat today so it wasn’t as well-marinated and juicy as the thigh. The chilli paste, unique blend of chili padi and diced tomatoes was suitably spicy without being overpowering.  The set supposedly comes with rice and a piece of fried tofu, veggies and some tempeh. But these was no tempeh in any plate on my table this time; very disappointed as I was looking forward to it.

If you love food from Indonesia, the ayam bakar set is also 👍🏻

We also ordered the iced chendol ($3). There was a generous dollop of gula melaka in the small glass, but there was only the green chendol and black grass jelly in it, no red beans or other ingredients. 

Also don’t bother trying the sambal Kang Kong as it really does not taste like it at all; just Kang Kong in the dilute sauce; a disappointment.

A halal restaurant at Far East. It's my first time try this place. Foods here are really delicious. The price is fine as it located at orchard. Around 10 dollars for main and drinks.

It's good to indulge in something icy during this hot humid weather.

Maybe my expectation was too high, but the Sambal Balachan was the only thing commendable.🔥 Review is in the link in my bio!
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