There was a time in my life that I lived in relative poverty, having sunk savings into a failing venture, freelancing without income security, and unable to find sustainable full time employment.
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In those difficult times, I had a budget of just $5 per day (or less) for all meals. And that's why this brand holds a special place in my heart.
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At just SGD $2.50 back then, their generous portions went a long way. Here, I could get a good amount of fluffy rice, fragrant with grainy savoury sweet flavour.
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The chicken was medium sliced in equally generous portions, and poached or roasted, was fresh and meaty sweet savoury in flavour, with the gravy lending a fragrant salty savoury nutty aroma, so good.
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For the price, they even included a good amount of cucumbers (changed to bean sprouts and carrots now) with crunchy vegetal sweet notes, as well as a warm cabbage soup.
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I'm thankful to them. These days, even adjusting for inflation, they still have good portions at wallet-friendly prices.
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Chicken Rice
Eng Kee Hainanese Boneless Chicken Rice & Porridge
@ 7 Eunos Crescent #01-2651
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