Just strolling along Esplanade the other day and randomly settled at Hawker QSR (situated at where now-defunct Suzette was) for dinner. Whilst the set-up isn’t the most attractive, the affordable prices and the local-inspired menu was a draw. Wasn’t expecting much, especially how I have waited for quite a while for this item to be prepared but it was worth the 25min wait — it replicates chicken rice to a tee. Starting off with the rice burger patties, the rice comes flavoured the same way you would expect; and a pretty good rendition indeed — sufficiently moist, yet flavoursome. Coming with cucumber for a crunch and it’s signature chili, the latter comes zingy and packs a spicy punch; tingles the taste buds for those who are able to take moderate spiciness while the chicken patty is juicy and tender, though requires a bit more chew. No doubt it can get messy; the slab of chicken that requires a bit of chew and the rice patties disintegrating a little in the process, but does carry enough oomph to replicate the dish it draws inspiration from — something I wouldn’t mind having again!