I found it to be slightly thin, making it difficult for it to cling onto the chicken. It strangely tasted similar to McDonald’s garlic chilli sauce, but was also thinner. It was a better-than-average tasting chilli, but I was slightly disappointed with the thin consistency that made it difficult to slather onto the chicken.

• This gave the rice a less fluffy texture and also resulted in a much drier consistency.
• It did well in mixing with the chicken, balancing out its slightly salty flavours.
• It looked and tasted similar to the rice that is typically found at Western food stalls.
• Joo Chiat to Novena Church bus services, operated by SBS Transit, depart from Aft Lor 106 Changi station.
• $5.60++ for a plate here, which is one of the most expensive ones on the list.

Apart from the usual egg and kosong pratas, they also serve creative prata dishes such as banana and milk. Prices here are also slightly steeper- probably because polski supermarket you have to pay a ‘premium’ to enjoy prata in a fully air-conditioned place. Katong Laksa originated from Joo Chiat area but with franchising opportunities, it is now available at Novena. The paramount concern of most foodies would be “Does it tastes as good? ” Well, the soup tastes the same and the laksa is served with a spoon because like the original, the noodles are cut into shorter lengths. Ramen Monster is founded by Chef Yeo Kian Tiong who has a BA in Culinary Arts from Le Corden Bleu Culinary Academy in the USA.

They also came coated with a nice layer of chicken fat that gleamed beautifully. However, biting into them was a slightly disappointing experience. Besides sporting a heavy blanket of fatty chicken oil, the rice was rather bland in flavour. It was missing the aromatic fragrance that good chicken rice should carry. Delicious Boneless Chicken Rice deserves more than a 10/10 for value.

Subway, Bus

The Singapore Botanic Gardens is a 158-year-old tropical garden located at the fringe of Singapore’s Orchard Road shopping district. It is one of three gardens, and the only tropical garden, to be honoured as a UNESCO World Heritage Site. The Botanic Gardens has been ranked Asia’s top park attraction since 2013, by TripAdvisor Travellers’ Choice Awards.

Novena, Singapore

Who live and reign with God the Father in the unity of the Holy Spirit, God, for ever and ever. Land in Novena is very expensive because of its close proximity to the Central Area. There are few HDB flats in Novena; most houses in the area are condominiums or private housing. Tan Tock Seng Hospital, set up by philanthropist Tan Tock Seng in 1844, one of the oldest and busiest hospitals in Singapore, is located in this area.

Singapore Rugby Sevens

Unless you happen to live, work or send your kids for tuition around the area, this humble plaza would pretty much still be unheard of by most who don’t visit the vicinity. Duck aficionados, prepare your stomachs because TungLok Group is jazzing up the food scene once again with their new restaurant, Duckland. Definitely a good bowl of soup for any cold rainy day or when feeling under the weather. We are such big fans of TungLok Group’s arsenal of restaurants and one of the places we frequent most is TungLok Teahouse for their delectable, handcrafted dim sum. Their signature Steamed Siew Mai with Quail Egg and Truffle is a huge hit and don’t even get us started on their Boxer Chicken. Have yourself an indulgent afternoon at one of the city’s best bistros.

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The cheapest way to get from Joo Chiat to Novena Church is to subway which costs $1 – $2 and takes 36 min. Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2rio’s travel planner. Also known as the Novena Church, this religious establishment doesn’t function as a parish church, but rather one that is used for the purpose of novena prayer devotion. They’re also drizzled with fried garlic bits, which gave a sharp burst of flavour when eaten together with the chicken. The portions were extremely generous, and I reckon that a single portion should be enough for two light eaters. Flavour-wise, the sauce that was drizzled on it was delicately balanced and brought out the chicken’s natural flavours well.

Opening And Blessing Of Novena Church, Singapore

Dry macaroni is an uncommon kopitiam food but it sure makes for a good alternative to rice or noodle. The dry macaroni topped with blanched chye sim and roast chicken makes for a very satisfying and filling meal. Kitchenette is a modest little bistro that serves French classics like Duck Confit and Coq au Vin. If you are there in the day, try the Eggs Benedict ($14), the unrivaled KING of brunch dishes, but this one is served with their own homemade artisan walnut-rye bread.