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4 Best Chicken Rice in Singapore

Chicken Rice is one of locals favorite dish. Chicken rice can be found anywhere in Singapore, from hawker stalls, restaurant, franchise outlets, to cafe. This tasty food is one of local/tourists weekly meal or must have when they visit Singapore.

So here's my 4 best chicken rice stalls to try in Singapore.

1. Pow Sing Restaurant.

Pow Sing Restaurant started in 1983, the owners are hainanese and wanted to share with Singaporeans the true taste of “Hainanese Chicken Rice”. They first set up a chicken rice stall at the current place and later hired a nonya chef and changed name to “Pow Sing Restaurant”.

The white chicken was tender and juicy, drenched with a sauce that blends well with the chicken meat. One of top favorite place to have my chicken rice craving fix. They also served other dishes like those normal chinese restaurant.

Pow Sing Restaurant
63/65 Serangoon Garden Way,
Singapore 555961

Contact: 6282 7972 / 6286 4813
Opening Hours: Lunch – 11am to 3pm Dinner – 5pm to 10pm (Daily)

2 Wee Nam Kee Chicken Rice.

Wee Nam Kee's chicken rice is known for being one of the more popular family eateries in town. Since 1989, the two generations of Wees have proudly preserve the heritage and recipes refined over the years. Wee Nam Kee at Marina Square is spacious, clean and air-conditioned. They serve three different types of chicken – namely the poached, soy sauce, and fried.

Everyone favorite chicken rice dish in Singapore. The chicken is juicy and tender, the sauce is tasty enough to boost your appetite. The roasted chicken skin was crispy and savory.

Wee Nam Kee Chicken Rice

6 Raffles Boulevard, Marina Square #04-102B, Marina Square, Singapore 039594

Contact: 6333 9830

Opening Hours: 10:30am – 9:30pm (Daily)

3. Qi Le Boneless Chicken Rice.

Situated in populated Ang Mo Kio, Qi Le Boneless chicken Rice differentiate itself from the many chicken rice stall by giving big bowl of soup free of charge. The stall open 24 hours, thanks boss to bring me to have supper.

One of my favorite supper place. The roasted chicken was so tender, soft with a slightly crisp skin. The shop is famous for their roasted chicken. It's really worth the try.

Qi Le Boneless Chicken Rice
S11 Foodcourt @ Big Mac Centre
51 Ang Mo Kio Avenue 3
Singapore 569922

Opening hours:

Daily: 24 Hours

4. Sin Swee Kee Restaurant.

Sin Swee Kee was started in Mosque Street in 2001 by two friends - CK Tan and LJ Shaw - who combined their respective business interests to form a brand new whole. Mr Tan owned a poultry farm in Malaysia that supplied chickens to hotels and restaurants while Mr Shaw ran a Chinese restaurant. They detected an opportunity and the rest, as they say, is chicken rice history.

And history is all around Sin Swee Kee as well. The restaurant occupies two shophouses on a side street opposite the Raffles Hotel. Sin Swee Kee has established itself as a legitimate player in the chicken rice stakes.

The chicken was delightfully tender with no gamey smell. The sauce drizzled on the chicken is the most intensely flavoured I've come across. It was very savoury and fragrant! Rice was average, it was fragrance but it was not clumpy.

Sin Swee Kee Restaurant
34-35 Seah Street
Singapore 188391‎

Contact: 6337 7180
Opening Hours : 11:00 am – 10 pm

Are you already drooling? Let's plan your next trip with your friends or family this coming weekend to enjoy the best Chicken Rice that I recommended.

Let me know in the comments below if you have any undiscovered gem in Singapore!

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8 Must Try Cafe in JB

Every one love cafe hopping, and in JB now, there's a lot cafe opening and it attracted lots of Singaporean go over and cafe hop.Even myself also go in often to cafe hop and hunting for good food.

So now I'll be recommending my top 8 must-try cafe in JB.

1. Koone.

KOONE started its soft opening on 12th November 2015 and I decided to visit them over the weekend. The softserve parlour is few doors step away from TIP, The Ice-Cream Project. The competition heat just gets hotter along Jalan Dhoby with the hipster café. Since it opening, the dessert is always pop up on everyone instagram feed.

It comes with the liquid nitrogen that lasts for approximately 30 seconds. Indeed an instagram-worthy soft-serve I would say. It was rich, creamy and smooth chocolate and not overly bitter even though it could be a little icy sometimes. Pretty worth the price for the gimmick and the treat.

KOONE

No. 30, Jalan Dhoby

Opening Hours: Daily 1:00PM – 10:00PM
Facebook:https://www.facebook.com/Koone-887078184709046/timeline/
Instagram: @KOONESOFTSERVE

2. The Ice Cream Project (TIP).

The Ice-Cream Project (TIP), a business run by an ice-cream passionate is situated right smack in the middle of Jalan Dhoby, just opposite IT Roo Cafe. The shop lot doesn't have a huge signboard for you to notice it, just plainly-painted dark grey. Do not fret though! There is cute swing from our childhood days and a striking green carpet (fake grass) under it which aids in finding the shop. The Ice Cream Project are vegan-friendly, consist of only dairy products, they don't use any rennet or animal gelatin so you can be assured quality ice-cream with every spoonful. The ice-creams are made on the spot as you place your order. By using liquid nitrogen.

The ice-creams were up to expectations and let's hope they come up with more unique flavours for the menu.

The Ice-Cream Project

31, Jalan Dhoby
80000 Johor Bahru

Opening Hours: Daily: 11am - 10pm

3. Drums Cafe.

The first and most unique Twenty Four Festive Drums themed cafe in Johor Bahru. Situated in Jalan Tan Hiok Nee. They're serving coffee, dessert and yong tau foo. What a unique cafe that sell yong tau foo as their main.

The cafe is famous for their coffee and crepe. The original flavor crepe is a must-try cake whenever you visited them. It's an ideal place to chill on a lazy afternoon.

节令鼓 Drums Cafe

39, JALAN IBRAHIM,, 80000 Johor Bahru

Contact: +60 7-220 0955

Opening Hours: Daily: 11am - 10pm

Email: 24festivedrumscafe@gmail.com

Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/24FestiveDrumsCafe/

4. Sangkaya.

Sangkaya cafe is the latest addition in JB! They serving coconut ice cream and coconut water. It is located along the famous cafe street, Jalan Dhoby!

The size of the ice cream is not what I expected, it was super small! The ice cream is just so good and refreshing. It’s not overly creamy but is light and taste like natural coconut instead of coconut essence. Its not overly sweet but its relatives to ones taste buds. It's come with 4 small scoop of ice cream and 3 free topping.

Sangkaya Jalan Dhoby

14, Jalan Dhoby
Bandar Johor Bahru
80000 Johor Bahru
Opening Hours: 11:00AM – 11PM Daily

Sangkaya Mount Austin
25, Jalan Austin Height 3
Taman Mount Austin
Johor Bahru

Opening Hours: 11:00AM-11:00PM Daily

5. Foodie Wedding.

It’s a new trend in Johor Bahru (JB) for cafes to be jointly set up in the same establishment as bridal studios or boutiques. The beautifully set up studios and boutiques form the perfect backdrop for a chic cafe/ restaurant, the F&B options draw crowd and publicity to the studios, and also generates additional revenues to defray overheads. A brilliant collaboration.Foodie wedding, Adjoining D’gui Bridal, it features a “European style” cafe, with a charming exterior and equally lovely interior.

This place not just insta-worthy, the food is also good. Highly recommended you to try pasta and finger foods cause it was good.

Foodie Wedding
No, 43, Jalan Serampang, Taman Sri Tebrau, 80050 Johor Bahru, Johor, Malaysia
Contact: 07 - 333 3223

Opening Hours: 7.30am to 9pm

Closed on Tuesday

6. Coffee Signature.

Coffee Signature is an Unique Container Concept Cafe. Their Signature is Sweet Rain Coffee, Dessert and Brunch. Although I haven't try before but this cafe was highly recommended by all my friends including the Malaysian.

Coffee Signature

53, Jalan Serampang, Taman Sri Tebrau, JB., 80050 Johor Bahru

Opening Hours: Mon Thurs: 12pm - 10pm

Fri - Sun: 12pm - 11pm

7. Seven Oaks.

Seven Oaks is favourite for their salted egg yolk croissant. The croissant only sell during 2pm onwards and it always sold out in an hours time. I never get a chance to try it yet but I guess it's really good.

Seven Oaks
No.134, Jalan Serampang, Taman Pelangi,
81100 Johor Bahru

Opening Hours: Daily: 9am - 12am

8. Atlas Coffee.

Atlas has one of the most unique interior design ever. This cafe was specially design by a Japanese designer with its fluffy white concept, this cafe brighten up the cafe with a feeling of clean and very comfortable environment.

The food and coffee was good. The ambiance was very cozy and quiet. It's a good place to chill in a lazy afternoon or even bring your date over for a good meal. Or even spend your day in the cafe with a good cup of coffee.

Atlas Coffee
No 32 Jalan Austin Heights 8/7,Taman Mount Austin，
81100 Johor Bahru, 81100 Johor Bahru

Opening Hours: Mon-Sat: 8:30 am - 11:00 pm
Sun: 8:30 am - 7:00 pm

Website: http://www.atlascoffeemy.com/
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Kenjo Salon Review: Hair Makeover with Mucota Treatment and New HairStyle

Two weeks back, I went to Kenjo Korean Hair Salon to have a new hairstyle and treatment. Let's me briefly introduce Kenjo Korean Hair Salon for you.

Kenjo Korean Hair Salon is located at Plaza Singapura New wing level 4. Kenjo salon is set against a sleek and modern ambience with a combination of local and Korean stylists. At Kenjo salon, the team of expert professionals and dedicated staff will strive to provide the highest level of professionalism to each and every client. Thereby building a long lasting relationship of trust and commitment.

Director: Joseph Foo (Right beside me)
Founder & Director of Kenjo Salon, he is a creative force of the hairdressing scene in Singapore. Having been a hair stylist for 16 years, his greatest vision for Kenjo Salon is to bring inspiration and confidence to all his customers. With unwavering passion for hair trends, he loves to share that drive and energy with his customers. He is a Korean Perm, Caucasian Highlight, Aveda Color, Mucota Product & L’Oreal Color specialist.

I am so honored to have him to do my hair!!

Love the modern classy interior!! It just make me feel more enjoyable and relax when I am having my haircut/treatment.

They even make you happier when they serve you hot/cold refreshments, and also provide magazines, bags hooks and FREE WIFI for you incase you get bored while doing your treatment.

My "Before" shot hair. Messy and uneven length and ugly shape. And also the color is getting more and more uneven.

During the consultation, Joseph my director hair stylist, suggested me to go for short haircut, and also allowing me to go for a dark color tone, as I don't want to bleach my hair again, because my hair just bleached a month back, when I am having my ash green hair, where it only lasted a week and it started faded to bright brown that shown in the above photo.

My final result of my hair shot. First, I started off with coloring, Joseph gave me a 4 color tones, which is Dark brown for the base, 3 different dark shaded brown highlighted. After done with my coloring, I went for hair wash, and next will be the hair cut.

My hair was quite damaged as my inner hair was cut until very thin, and this problem gives Joseph a hard time to cut and design a hair for me. I did a Korean perm and i really love the result of it. Never thought that I will look good in it.

It is advisable not to wash your hair for at least a day so as to let the hair color seep in.

"Ta Dang". I really love my new hairstyle, and maybe next time I should try some even shorter length hairstyle, I believe Joseph will know what hairstyle suit me the best.

Davines alchemic Shampoo ( For natural and Colored Hair) -

Colour shampoo suggested for white hair and for hair that has just turned yellow due to bleaching or long exposure to sun.

How to use:

Gently massage into damp hair and rinse. Repeat the application if necessary.

Product Sizes:
250 ml, 1000 ml

Natural Active Ingredients:

Direct pigments - pigments that colour directly without the activator use
Gentle surfactants - to gently clean
Hydrolyzed milk proteins - intense conditioning and protecting action;
Mild surfactants - gentle and careful cleansing of the hair;
Provitamin B5 - deep moisturizing action.

Recommended shampoo, I had been using this shampoo for a week, and I find that my hair color still lasted and the color never fade away. My Hair also getting more smooth and soft.

I am looking forward to my next session at Kenjo Salon. Maybe I will do treatment or maybe having a daring bright colors. Can't wait for it now. Thanks Joseph for giving me this new hairstyle and also thanks Kenjo salon for the opportunity.

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Joseph only works from Tuesday - Sunday, so don't forget to book an appointment with him before heading over.

KENJO Salon

Plaza Singapura (New Wing)

68 Orchard Road, #04-72

Singapore 238839

Contact: +65 6238 8083

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