Epok Epok Central (Eunos)

Nasi Lemak $3.50

It has been ages since I last visited Epok Epok Central. I used to visit Epok Epok Central in 2009 when I was working at Paya Lebar. Epok Epok Central is located at Eunos Crescent Market & Food Centre which is just next to Eunos MRT station. Back then, I still remember its Potato, Sardine and Egg Epok Epok (i.e. curry puff) was priced at a dollar for 3 pieces. 

During a recent visit, besides selling Epok Epok, Epok Epok Central was also selling Nasi Lemak. There was a long queue for the Nasi Lemak and their Epok Epok was sold out.

Nasi Lemak $3.50

I decided to try the Nasi Lemak. Although the queue was short, the service was very slow... I waited for more than 20 minutes despite the short queue. I ordered ikan (fish), ikan bilis, telur (egg) and chicken wings. This plate of Nasi Lemak cost $3.50! That's quite pricey!

Nasi Lemak $3.50

The best part of the Nasi Lemak was the rice which was so fragrant with coconut milk taste. While the rest of the ingredients were average, the most disappointing ingredient was the chicken wings. The marination was on the salty end with no hint of any other flavour.

They seems to be concentrating on selling Nasi Lemak as the Epok Epok was sold out. Instead of preparing more Epok Epok, the stove with oil was being used to fry chicken wings instead. Judging from the prices, the profit margin for Nasi Lemak and specifically the Chicken Wings was higher than the Epok Epok (which would also require more preparation).

I have heard on forums about the owners being arrogant and closing whenever they felt like it. Well, I am not sure about the arrogant part. But what is true would be the part on them closing whenever they felt like it. I went back to the stall three hours later at 5pm to try my luck on getting the Epok Epok and saw that the stall was closed.  

Epok Epok Central (Eunos)
#01-09 Eunos Crescent Market & Food Centre
Blk 4A Eunos Crescent  
Singapore 402004
Opening Hours: Tue to Sun 9am -10pm 
                          Closed on Monday

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Wan Xing Nasi Lemak 万兴椰浆饭，炒米粉 (Albert Centre Market & Food Centre)

Wan Xing Nasi Lemak 万兴椰浆饭，炒米粉 serves Nasi Lemak at wallet friendly price. The stall is located at Albert Centre Market & Food Centre. This stall is very popular, during meal times, the queue can get very long. Fortunately, they are able to clear the queue quite fast.

Wan Xing Nasi Lemak offers seven different sets meals. Alternatively, customers can choose to order a la carte items. 

Set 7 $3.60

I ordered their premium set, Set 7 which was consisted of rice with egg, deep fried chicken wing, luncheon eat, fried fish, sambal long beans, cucumber and ikan bilis with peanuts. The rice was wll executed. Warm and fluffy with each grain infused with pandan and coconut fragrant. 

The deep fried chicken wing was crispy on the outside and soft tender on the inside. It was not greasy and still slightly warm.

I had a hard time with the fried fish as the utensils given was a plastic fork and plastic spoon. In the end, I gave up and used my hands. The fish was fried till it was so crispy that even the small bones at the side were edible. Very fragrant and addictive for fish lovers. 

The sambal long beans was quite decently cooked and still retained the crunchiness. 

The chill was fragrant and was more sweet than spicy. Personally, I prefer a spicier version. 

Overall, the food here is cheap and good! Where else can you get so many ingredients for your Nasi Lemak at just $3.60. 

Wan Xing Nasi Lemak 万兴椰浆饭，炒米粉 (Albert Centre Market & Food Centre)

270 Queen Street

#01-62 Albert Centre Food Centre

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Chong Pang Nasi Lemak (Sembawang)

Chong Pang Nasi Lemak will need no introduction among most foodies especially those staying in the North. But for the benefit of those who may not know, here goes: Chong Pang Nasi Lemak first started in 1973 selling pre-packed Nasi Lemak at Chong Pang Village Hawker Centre. Over the years, they have built up a loyal customer base and shifted to a coffeeshop along Sembawang Road selling a la carte Chinese Style Nasi Lemak.

The coffee shop only has 2 stalls; Chong Pang Nasi Lemak stall and the drink stall. There was a long queue in front of the Nasi Lemak stall.

Menu

The menu with prices of the a la carte items.

So many different variety, you will be spoilt for choice on what to choose.

Egg Omelette, Curry Potato, Sambal Long Bean and Chicken Wing with Plain Rice $4.2

I ordered the Egg Omelette, Curry Potato, Sambal Long Bean and Chicken Wing along with Plain Rice. The sambal on the long beans was addictive but oily. The potato given were big and cooked nicely, definitely not overcooked. The Chicken Wing was the winner. It is a must order. Well marinated, thinly battered, crispy on the outside yet juicy, tender and tasty on the inside! The sambal chilli given was delicious too!

Overall not bad, I felt that only the Sambal Chilli and Chicken Wings were good. The rest were just normal.  I should have just ordered the Nasi Lemak and try as that is what they are famous for.

Chong Pang Nasi Lemak (Sembawang)
447 Sembawang Road
Sembawang Park
Tel: 9626 0753, 9655 1868
Opening Hours: Daily 5pm to 7am
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