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New Paper
24-07-2025
- Entertainment
- New Paper
National Day face-off: Which fast-food chain nailed its limited-edition offering?
Every year, fast-food restaurants put their own spin on local flavours for National Day. This year, it seemed like everyone was spinning their take from the same thread - or maybe chilli crab sauce suppliers were offering an irresistible deal. The New Paper tried limited-time offerings from five fast-food restaurants, from laksa fish to chilli crab prawn. Guzman y Gomez: Burrito Bowl with Laksa Barramundi TNP PHOTO: SEAH JUN DE Guzman y Gomez is serving up a new limited-edition filling this National Day - the Laksa Barramundi. This new addition features pan-seared barramundi fillets topped with a laksa sauce made from dried shrimp, candlenut, laksa leaves, spices, and coconut milk from The Coconut Club. We tried it in a Burrito Bowl, which came with fragrant white rice, black beans, salsa, and corn chips. Maybe it's the Singaporean in us, but the whole thing gave off major cai png (mixed rice) vibes - like the lovechild of a cai png stall and a Mexican taqueria. The laksa sauce added a flavourful, coconut-rich depth to every bite of the barramundi, which was tender and generously portioned. The black beans had a soft and creamy texture, and the chips provided a nice crunch. Overall, it was an inoffensive fusion with each element complementing the others, although we did raise an eyebrow at the cheese sitting on top of the laksa barramundi. Rating: 4/5 McDonald's: Chilli Crab Sauce Prawn Burger TNP PHOTO: SEAH JUN DE You could say McDonald's pioneered the trend of controversial National Day specials - from the iconic Nasi Lemak Burger to interesting inventions such as the Crispy Hainanese Chicken Burger and the Laksa Delight Burger. This year, the chain was the first among many quick-service restaurants to bring chilli crab sauce burgers to the table. The Chilli Crab Sauce Prawn Burger comes stacked with fluffy scrambled eggs, chilli crab sauce, a prawn patty, lettuce, and coleslaw dressing, all packed into a bun. For some reason, the chilli crab sauce leaned much sweeter than spicy - almost reminiscent of Thai sweet chilli sauce. Perhaps they're continuing the Thai theme after last year's Thai Milk Tea Frappé. Though the sauce did taste a little like chilli crab sauce, it felt like a watered-down, family-friendly version that lacked a kick to it. The brioche bun was a bit questionable, too, giving the burger an odd buttery finish. We did enjoy the scrambled eggs, though, but we think we'll stick to having them in our breakfast burgers instead. Rating: 2/5 KFC: Chilli Crab Mantou Zinger TNP PHOTO: SEAH JUN DE Swapping out the usual sesame buns for a fried mantou, this new Zinger burger pairs the brand's signature fried Zinger fillet with chilli crab sauce and lettuce. The chilli crab sauce here was much more flavourful than the version from the Golden Arches - sour and spicy, without being overly sweet. The fried mantou was crisp on the outside and soft on the inside. However, that also meant that the burger felt extremely sinful and a tad bit salty. The few slices of lettuce were not enough to balance it out. Then again, it's fast food, so no one's expecting heaps of greens. Rating: 3.5/5 Long John Silver's: Chilli Crab Alaska Pollock Mantou Burger TNP PHOTO: SEAH JUN DE With lettuce, tomato slices, cheese, and battered Alaska pollock tucked between a fried mantou, the Chilli Crab Alaska Pollock Mantou Burger turned out to be a pleasant surprise. This unassuming burger ended up being our favourite as the fried mantou was perfectly crisped, with a crunchy top that made every bite extra satisfying. The vegetables also helped cut through any greasiness, which we appreciated. That said, the chilli crab sauce tasted more like a mildly spicy generic sauce than what it claimed to be. So even though we enjoyed it a lot, we were left a little puzzled by what we had eaten. Rating: 4.5/5 Burger King: Rendang Tendergrill Chicken Burger TNP PHOTO: SEAH JUN DE Though Burger King's rendang series isn't new, it was a welcome break from all the chilli crab-themed burgers this National Day. The Rendang Tendergrill Chicken Burger came with a juicy, grilled chicken thigh patty and onions that were lathered with a generous amount of nutty, spiced rendang sauce. We felt that it was a little too jelak (cloying) after a few bites. Some greens besides just onions would've helped cut through the richness. Overall, nothing mind-blowing - they played it safe here. Rating: 3.5/5 Conclusion There were a few hits and misses - as expected each year. We just hope the chilli crab sauce craze sits the next one out.
Straits Times
08-07-2025
- Business
- Straits Times
McDonald's S'pore launches Chilli Crab Sauce Burger with Jumbo Seafood to celebrate SG60
Sign up now: Get ST's newsletters delivered to your inbox The Chilli Crab Sauce Prawn Burger features a prawn patty topped with a fluffy scrambled egg and lathered with chilli crab sauce. SINGAPORE - McDonald's Singapore and Jumbo Seafood fans can look forward to an all new Chilli Crab Sauce Burger come July 10. The first-ever collaboration between the two brands, the new Chilli Crab Sauce Prawn Burger and Chilli Crab Sauce Chicken Burger are part of the fast food chain's National Day celebrations. Inspired by Jumbo Seafood's award-winning chilli crab recipe, McDonald's promises that these new burgers will deliver the same signature savoury, sweet and tangy notes. The Chilli Crab Sauce Prawn Burger, which comes with a single or double patty, features a prawn patty topped with a fluffy scrambled egg and lathered with chilli crab sauce. The Chilli Crab Sauce Chicken Burger comes with a juicy chicken patty and, of course, will be doused in the same signature chilli crab sauce. Both burgers will also be served with lettuce and brioche buns. The chilli crab sauce will also be available as a dip, for $1. Top stories Swipe. Select. Stay informed. Singapore NDP celebrations to be held at 5 heartland sites, including Bishan and Punggol, on Aug 10 Singapore NDP 2025: Tank that bumped into traffic light lost steering and braking power due to faulty part World 25% on Japan and Malaysia, 40% on Laos: Trump's tariff letters to Asia add pressure for deals by Aug 1 Asia China warns Trump on tariffs, threatens retaliation on supply chain deals Singapore Grab to trial driverless shuttle for staff between Media Circle office and one-north MRT station Singapore Ong Beng Seng's new pre-trial conference date set for July 23 Multimedia 'I suspect he's cheating': She finds proof when spouses stray Asia Thai authorities vow crackdown on cannabis-infused products after toddler hospitalised Also in McDonald's National Day line-up are the brand new Kampung Drumlets, Iced Dinosaur, Pulut Hitam Pie, and Chendol Soft Serve. 'We're thrilled to collaborate with Jumbo Seafood to bring a truly local flavour to our customers this year,' said McDonald's Singapore senior director of marketing and digital customer experience Drina Chee. 'Our teams worked closely to develop a chilli crab-inspired sauce that delivers everything we love in this quintessential dish of Singapore, reimagined as not just one, but two uniquely McDonald's burgers.' Jumbo Group's executive chairman and group chief executive Ang Kiam Meng said: 'Chilli Crab holds a special place in every Singaporean's heart, and it's exciting to see this iconic dish reimagined so creatively. 'While rooted in our rich heritage, we're always looking to innovate, and this partnership with McDonald's is a fantastic way to showcase our signature chilli crab sauce in a fresh, bold way.'
