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| Traditional Claypot Rice |
Eng’s
Char SiewWantan Mee at East Village is the first outlet outside their main shop
in Tanjong Katong area. It is also a special outlet, where you can enjoy wantan
mee and traditional claypot rice at the same time.
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| A Story of Claypot Rice |
While
Eng’s Char Siew Wantan Mee does not require further introduction (Read
my review here), the Traditional Claypot Rice that is intriguing. The head
chef in charge for the Traditional Claypot Rice is Ah Ching, who was the former
head chef of Geylang Claypot Rice for 20 years before he decided to open his
own shop. After a few ventures, he subsequently manages to secure the franchise
of Eng’s Char Siew Wantan Mee and served his signature claypot rice under Eng’s
brand at East Village.
Claypot
Rice ($7 for Small – 1 pax/ $13 for Medium – 2 pax / $23 for Large – 4 pax). As
the rice is cooked from scratch upon order, you can expect 20 to 30 minutes
wait, depending on the crowd. Ingredients include old grains, chicken, lap
cheong, salted fish and vegetable.
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| Claypot Rice - Large |
The
service staff will bring the claypot to your table. He / She will ask you how
much dark sauce you want? I suggest start with normal, so you can add it later
if it is not enough. The service staff then mixed the rice and the ingredients
for you. I am glad that the mixing is done by the service staff, this will
ensure the claypot rice is mixed evenly and consistent all the time.
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| Claypot Rice - Being Mix |
The
fragrant aroma of the claypot rice is just irresistible. The al-dente rice is
coated evenly with sweet dark soy sauce is crunchy. The chicken has a silky
exterior, followed with juicy and succulent flesh. Lap cheong and salted fish
provided the OMPH, or umami flavour that elevate this classic. Yum Yum!
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| Claypot Rice - Ready to Eat |
For claypot
rice connoisseur, you will know the burnt part at the bottom is the best. On
top of the solid flavour above, you will get the signature crispy and smoky
flavour. This is one of the best Claypot Rice in Singapore.
How
is the wantan mee? We find the wantan mee is on par or slightly better compare
to the original outlet in Tanjong Katong. The wantan mee ($4.50 for regular /
$5.50 for large) has a nice bouncy egg noodle taste. They are very generous
with the pork oil that delivers the OMPH factor in the noodle plus keeping the
noodle loose and not sticking with each other.
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| Dry Wantan Mee - Regular |
I
like the char siew here because it is fatty, with a crisp exterior that complements
the noodle nicely. For the dry version, the wantan is served in the soup. They
may be small; however, it delivers a solid pork flavour. LD like the Signature
Super Spicy chilli sauce here, as the spiciness and flavour are well balanced.
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| Dry Wantan Mee - Regular |
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| The Wantan |
Don’t
forget to get or ask for their pork lard. Who can say no to this!!
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| The Chillis and Pork Lard |
For
other side dishes, we tried their Fried Wantan ($4 for 12 pcs, $5 for 16 pcs),
Prawn Paste Chicken ($8 for small, $12 for 9 pcs), Stir-fried sweet potato
leaves ($7 for small, $9 for large) and Soup of the day ($4).
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| Fried Wantan - 12 pcs |
The
fried wantan is crispy, crunchy and filled with the marinated minced pork. It
is served with mayonnaise, but I usually without dipping into it as the wantan
is tasty enough. The prawn paste chicken is aromatic, crispy externally and
succulent internally. The prawn paste is a bit timid for me, I like mine more
pungent.
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| Stir-fried sweet potato leaves |
I
suggest you skip the Soup of the day. The last time we try it, it tastes
watery. Better stick with their wantan soup.
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| Soup of The Day |
The
place is packed and easily filled during lunch and dinner time. The tables are
line-up sticking to each other and there is no walking space in between the
tables, therefore, you need to have a high tolerance and be friendly with your
neighbours. Service is friendly, efficient and accommodating. At least the
aircon is strong and you won’t sweat even the place is packed.
Overall,
one of the best Traditional Claypot Rice in Singapore / the best Traditional
Claypot Rice in East of Singapore. I can get Eng’s Char Siew Wantan Mee and
Claypot Rice at the same place, I am a happy man. Cheers!!
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| Menu 1 |
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| Menu 2 |
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| Menu 3 |
Food & Drinks: 8.25/10
Value: 8.25/10
Service: 7 /10
Ambiance: 6/10
Budget per Person: $0 - $10; $11 - $25
Eng’s
Char Siew Wantan Mee & Claypot Rice
430
Upper Changi Road
#01-09
East Village
Singapore
487048
T:
+65 6214 3182
IG:
@Engscharsiewwantanmee
OH:
Daily 08.00 – 20.00
