Viva Food Court

Hadn't posted something quite like this in a long while so thought, why not? Just a pretty generic dish at the food court from the Japanese stall here — something that is pretty satisfying if one isn't too picky on what they get.

Essentially rather similar to the Kaki Fuyong of Ngee Ann Polytechnic and Nanyang Polytechnic which was all the rage back in the day; coming with a choice of either Teriyaki Chicken, Pork Chop, Salmon or Ebi, we opted for the Teriyaki Chicken which was all crisp on the exterior whilst juicy within. Drenched in a Teriyaki sauce, the Teriyaki sauce provided a savoury hint that compliments the thin layer of egg omelette beneath; all served atop the hotplate. Being the more souped up version of the Kaki Fuyong, this version comes with Nacho Cheese sauce drizzled above the omelette; something that will catch the attention of students and hipsters alike — that touch which is oh-so-sinful, but satisfying. Of course this isn't anywhere near authentically Japanese, but it certainly makes for something comforting and well-portioned for a convenient meal round the neighbourhood.

The gravy is a little salty but the chicken is actually well spiced, and the coleslaw is also properly executed.

From the Soup Master (Chinatown) stall at the above-mentioned food court. Yes, they don't make their own Ngoh Hiang here but the frying here is actually pretty on point here especially since it's a Chinese soup stall — crispy, light skin on the exterior while the meat within was pretty fine and tender with evident flavours of the five spice powder used. Only gripe was they were sliced a bit too thin; but works great for a side dish to share at the table.

From Chong Kee Chicken Rice at the above mentioned food court. The noodles here aren't the best — not exactly springy and sometimes can be a wee bit alkaline like today's, but I always appreciate that my charsiew is the roasted sort when it's on my wanton mee (which I usually eat wanton mee at HK roast stalls — the irony) even though it's a tad dry here. Wantons were also rather flat, but overall it's pretty much something I don't mind having when all I can go is just across the road for a meal.

From the Korean & Chinese food stall at the abovementioned food court in Vista Point. Hadn't tried the pot stickers ever since the stall had changed hands a few years ago, but someone recently told me that this was one of their usual to-go places when it comes to Pot Stickers within the Woodlands neighbourhood. Sure enough, the pot stickers were still as good as before, well packed with meat yet crusty with a pan-fried bottom and chewy all around. The only thing that seemed to be missing was the crisp"web" that used to hold up the pot stickers, otherwise it is pretty much the pot stickers that I had grew up eating during my upper secondary school days!

From the abovementioned stall at Viva Food Court at Vista Point. One of my favourites to order if I wanted meepok, but not in the mood of Bak Chor Mee or Fishball Noodles. Sure, it comes pretty devoid of condiments less the lettuces and dumplings, but given you get five pieces of fried dumplings its still pretty filling. Sauce was of moderate spiciness, so it comes pretty much with a shiok factor while the fried dumplings are crisp, though I would wish for more meat to be packed in them. Still, one of the better options from this food court a short distance away from home.