If you have a food question swirling in your head, who do you ask? Bing!
Question
In line with the theme of SG60, please share one of the most under-rated food stall or eatery you know, and why more people should try it.
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Bing Answers
Off the top of my head, one of Singapore’s most under-rated eateries is Chicken House. It serves one of Singapore’s best and most under-rated chicken rice.
Food is, of course, a very personal choice. Everyone likes different things, but what I really appreciate about Chicken House is its old-school cooking style; and the flavours and textures that result from this adherence to traditional cooking techniques.
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The chicken meat is firm and tender at the same time, with a very rich yet clean flavour. There is also a wonderful gelatinous layer just below the skin. Some of this is due to the eatery using what we call “kampong” chicken – they are reared freely, not in cages (lots of exercise!) and eat a variety of feed. In a way, they are the original free-range chicken.
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Chicken House uses regular jasmine rice. The rice is satisfyingly toothsome and properly seasoned – though lightly. It’s the perfect partner to the chicken.
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Everything else is on point, too. The accompanying soup is clean and flavourful; the chilli is vibrant and zesty, with fresh bright ginger and high-quality dark soy sauce.
All in all, it’s my absolute favourite chicken rice in Singapore.
ADDRESS
Chicken House
255 Upper Thomson Rd, Singapore 574382
Who's Bing?
For over 30 years now, Bing’s career has been flying high along the path of Lifestyle Marketing and Brand Building. She’s worked with some of the most exciting multinational companies and personalities in hospitality, F&B and white goods industries; and was instrumental in establishing a highly desired luxury premium image for Miele with a clear leadership position in the luxury and lifestyle sector.
Bing has also had been actively involved in creating some of the most unique and enduring brand identities in Singapore’s F&B landscape; and in crystallising and establishing the reputation of some of the most important food personalities such as Damian D’Silva, Jason Tan, Zor Tan and Han Li Guang.
Behind it all was Bing’s passion for food – in all its glory. Whether making food, growing and harvesting or even serving food, Bing’s endless curiosity and nimble mind allowed her to sift through and capture even minute details; and let her seamlessly combine career and avocation. When she was working with Miele, she was instrumental in establishing the chef ambassadorial programme where kitchen appliances came alive in a way that was both practical and glamorous. When travelling – whether for work or holiday, she would always bring the local food specialties and seasonal produce to share with her friends, colleagues and families.
All who knew her would run to her for food ideas because she had always been generous and open with her time and expertise, happy to share her knowledge and experiences. Food was not just about consuming but consuming wisely – only the best #valueaddedcalories; and not only for her, but for everyone!
Today, when we have a question about food? We ask Bing!
