I was pretty stuffed after the thick toast and laksa chee cheong fun but couldn't resist their lor mai kai.
They probably made it in-house because it didn't have a porky gelantinuois layer of fats in it. The meat was juicy and the glutinuous rice tasty. Not too bad but I do prefer it to be slightly more flavourful.
Most of you would be familiar with the typical chee cheong fun which comes with soy sauce or a sweet sauce (eg shrimp paste!). My family actually enjoys having it with sesame and peanut paste or homemade laksa yong tau foo.
I personally know of maybe two other stalls that serve laksa chee cheong fun so I was naturally quite excited to check out Magic Kitchen's version.
Their version comes topped with shredded chicken, slices of fishcake, and tau pok. The laksa gravy packed quite a bit of a fiery punch but I found it one dimensional and lacking in depth. It's a decent bowl that I would grab whilst in the area but probably not otherwise.
I will be honest and admit that I hadn't heard of Magic Kitchen, which has reached institutional status in nearby Ang Mo Kio until recently. This is probably because it's located in a less central location and only opens for 5 hours each day.
Their signature item is the egg mayo thick toast which comes with a generous helping of egg mayonnaise heaped on top of a crunchy yet fluffy thick toast. I was expecting it to be rather heavy. Instead, you can taste the natural subtly creamy flavours of the chunks of egg white and egg yolk which are accentuated by the surprisingly light savoury notes of mayonnaise and the gritty earth and slightly fiery notes of grounded black pepper.
It's a simple dish that is well executed though I think some may find it a little too light for their palate!
Chanced upon this Thick Toast in Ang Mo Kio in Social Media and decided to give it a try.
I ordered the egg mayo toast ($3) and like the creaminess and the egg and the crunchiness of the toast. The honey butter toast ($2.50) is great too.
I do not mind coming again for the toast and try other flavour
Another popular breakfast item on their menu, topped with lots of fried beancurd and sliced egg.
This is a popular breakfast place at Cheng San opening from 8am, selling some good Asian breakfast, toasts and dessert.
Their chee cheong fun has a great texture with a sweet sauce.
Always here whenever I am looking for cheap desserts and meals here at Ang Mo Kio — there seems to be quite a variety of food available here at under $5, including fried Bee Hoon and other hot food. While the Soya Milk Ice isn't quite shaven as smooth as those from Chinese dessert houses (the machine seemed to have been worn out over time considering how it was somewhat icy throughout), there isn't anything much to complain at $2.50 — the Soya Milk Ice definitely carried the flavours well without being too diluted, while the Azuki red beans are earthy and sweet. Think of it as a cheaper version of a Injeolmi Bingsu with a local/Taiwanese twist — something satisfying yet pretty affordable to most; a place in the neighbourhood, for the neighbourhood.
MyTaste has since been renamed as Magic Kitchen; still serving the same fare as in the past – thick toasts, simple local breakfast delights (Chee Cheong Fun), simple local meals (e.g. Laksa Cheong Fun, Braised Meat with Preserved Veg) and both hot and cold Chinese desserts. One of my must-go spots for affordable desserts in this neighbourhood, don't expect a life-changing experience here for this is a spot that is meant for cheap, sustainable eats that is satisfying for the price point. Sure, the matcha flavour within the shaved ice isn't quite as heavy as I wanted to, but what's more comforting than a icy treat topped with sweet Azuki beans with Nata De Coco cubes hidden underneath? And all of that coming at just $2.50.
Magic Kitchen is located at Blk 529 Ang Mo Kio Avenue 10, #01-2335, Singapore 560529
