The queue borders almost on crazy. If not for the fact that I had come specially to eat at Tian Tian (12 Murray Street, #01-10 Maxwell Food Centre), a queue like theirs is a close guarantee that I wouldn't bother. I personally found it hard to believe that I have no recollection of having eaten at this store before, but aye, such is apparently the case. The christening of this store by a certain celebrated executive chef of Les Halles Brasserie on his visit some years back, as a shrine of chook and grains did much to cement their reputation up notches for certain.
Honestly, this was pretty good on a satisfaction level. But deep inside I had guessed for a fact that a significant measure of the reputation at Tian Tian was overblown by the media. The chicken was rather ordinary and the grease soaked grainy rice was quite hearty I must say. It possessed none of the fluff factor like of certain Hainanese chicken rice store in Yishun but I guess that in their very own ways is their appeal. What was arousingly refreshing was the lime flavored chilli sauce that was bodyful with its spiciness and citrus. I smell a winning formula here.
The side of blanched bean sprouts was expertly done with no indication of rawness while retaining a nice crunch. Would I come back for this again? I couldn't say no, but there are options aplenty and many of which, offers a similar satisfaction value.
The side of blanched bean sprouts was expertly done with no indication of rawness while retaining a nice crunch. Would I come back for this again? I couldn't say no, but there are options aplenty and many of which, offers a similar satisfaction value.
2 comments:
the meat portion seems hearty!
This was the large portion ($3.30). There regular portion ($2.50) isn't that big.
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