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Yahoo
21-05-2025
- General
- Yahoo
We tried the trending $1.90 chicken rice at AMK — is it worth the trip?
Though I've been living in the Ang Mo Kio neighbourhood all my life, AMK Central is one place that I hardly travel to unless I've got an errand to run. Recently, a stall called Nguan Express 88 at 704 Ang Mo Kio Avenue 8 offering S$1.90 has been making waves on various media channels. Since it's just a stone's throw from my place, I figured — why not rope in a colleague and check it out together? We arrived at 9.30am and saw the large signage advertising Roasted Chicken Rice and Soy Chicken Rice sold for just S$1.90. If you're someone who only eats breast meat, I'm sorry, but beggars can't be choosers— just take what you're given. That said, I'm sure there will be a select few who'll still try their luck (speaking from 14 years of experience in the F&B industry). We were informed that the Roasted Chicken Rice wasn't ready yet, so we went for the other option. There's also whole Soy Chickens available for S$8.80 each, though its price is almost the same or higher than the ones sold at supermarket rotisseries. When we opened the polystyrene container, we gasped at the portion size. For S$1.90, the amount given was actually decent! A mix of wing and breast meat (7 to 8 pieces), accompanied by cucumber slices, was served over a generous heap of chicken rice. So, how'd the rice taste? Let's just say it wasn't the best I've had, but it was above average for sure. It wasn't that oily, and I could detect the subtle aroma of ginger and pandan leaves. Each grain was well cooked without any hard bits. Having eaten soya chicken from other establishments, the skin and seasoning of the chicken over here is executed perfectly — exceeding the quality typically found elsewhere. Even the breast meat melted in our mouths, and we both agreed it was exceptionally tender. We slathered the chilli sauce over our pieces of chicken. It favours tanginess and sweetness, rounded off with a mild spice. I didn't mind it at all! Hungry and in a rush? Nguan Express 88 has S$1.90 chicken rice packs waiting for you. And hey, they've got about 3 tables if you wish to sit down and enjoy. We were informed that soya chickens are available throughout the day, while the roasted chicken has limited stocks. The friendly Vietnamese lady at the stall also told us that as long as there's support for this S$1.90 chicken rice, they will continue selling it with a few additional items offered later on. Do note that if you wish to utilise your CDC vouchers for this, you may do so. Soya Chicken Showdown: Chiew Kee Eating House vs Chew Kee Eating House The post We tried the trending $1.90 chicken rice at AMK — is it worth the trip? appeared first on
New Paper
19-05-2025
- Business
- New Paper
Ang Mo Kio stall sells chicken rice at $1.90
Price, popularity or taste - what does one look out for when deciding on what to order at a food court? For most Singaporeans, getting the sweetest deal is the deciding factor. To cater to this crowd, a chicken rice stall in Ang Mo Kio is offering cheap meals, with a plate priced at just $1.90 and a whole roast chicken for only $8.80. The stall sells up to 500 plates a day. How does it manage to keep prices low? Shin Min Daily News reported that according to the Cost of Dining Out: Food Price Index 2.0 (Makan Index 2.0) survey conducted by the Singapore Institute of Policy Studies in 2023, the average price of chicken rice is $3.80. Nguan Express 88 at Block 704 Ang Mo Kio Avenue 8 is offering chicken rice with roasted or steamed rice at just $1.90 per plate. The chicken rice business operates three outlets, opening its first establishment in the Jurong area over 10 years ago. The company has now opened its third outlet at Ang Mo Kio. Branch manager Lin Yixing, 43, explained that the owner initially operated a branch at AMK Hub in 2023, but the plan was foiled by high rental. Initially, the price of chicken rice was set at $3.80 but the price was reduced to $1.90 a fortnight ago. The promotion was a big hit, accelerating sales from 200 to 500 plates a day. The whole roast chicken, priced at $8.80, comes with two cans of drinks. Mr Lin shared that the owner's primary business is meat importation, which helps keep the cost of the chicken for the chicken rice stall down. "We focus on low-profit, high-volume sales," he explained. "Our goal isn't to compete with others on price or make a lot of money;,we just want people to enjoy a filling meal for less than $2. "The majority of our customers are elderly residents in the area - over 70 per cent are senior citizens. This pricing also makes it affordable for students and office workers."
