Had been paying attention to this stall via their social media ever since before the Circuit Breaker had started — and finally managed to visit the stall now that we are currently in the Phase 2 of reopening. A little spoilt for choice considering the myriad of options served on the menu from grilled meats to pasta, and even burgers, the Sambal “Mak-Chik” was probably an item that caught my attention whilst skimming though the menu (perhaps I do have a knack for punny food items).

Perhaps the lack of any descriptions on the menu had me carrying the wrong set of expectations for the item — there was certainly nothing wrong with that juicy slab of fried chicken cutlet that is generously-sized and came with a golden brown batter that is all crisp on the exterior, while the meat being tender within, nor was there anything wrong with their in-house sambal mayo that is smeared atop the fried chicken cutlet for an extra savoury, yet creamy note; a direction that they seemed to have wanted to go for here. That being said, I wished that it would have came with an actual sambal instead; I would have loved to have that savoury-spicy kick that provides for a fiery, tingling note that would cut through the heaviness of the fried item — something that would have reset the tastebuds that makes one want to go on further instead. Was pretty intrigued by their Cajun fries though; not sure if they are the same (or got off the same supplier), but these criss-cut fries somewhat reminds me of those served at Shake Shack with clear grooves and are very well-filled with potato — nothing like the ones that are usually served at hawker centres that can be a tad too crunchy at times; the accompanying salad felt pretty pedestrian however.

Honestly, a pretty promising outfit that is run by a group of young folks serving western cuisine in hearty portions that is worth a try — pretty sure the other items would sit well with most; not that this item isn’t good, just that I would have preferred it done in another manner somehow.