Jia Yuen Eating House Review: Luscious Salted Egg and Buttermilk Chicken Rice In A Quiet Joo Chiat Coffeeshop

If the name rings a bell, you’ve probably heard of their delectable salted egg and buttermilk rice. Thanks to their generous portions and capacity to deliver islandwide, their salted egg zi char dishes are a huge hit among NS boys. Food at Jia Yuen Eating House The main selling point is their creamy salted egg sauce, so we tried their Creamy Salted Egg Pork Ribs ($12) first.

They were considerably generous with the pork ribs and rice, justifying the slightly dear quotation for a zi char dish. The pork ribs were doused in creamy salted egg sauce, and the rice was topped with a wonderfully cooked sunny side up.

With generous portions and cooked with heart, it reminded me of the comforting dishes that my mum would prepare for me after school in the past. The subtle sweetness of the pork ribs blended beautifully with the creamy sauce, creating a mouth-watering combo that had me craving for more. I as well liked how the pork managed to soak up just the right amount of the sauce, creating sweet and savoury explosions in my mouth.

Evaporated milk is used in the salted egg sauce, making it rich yet smooth at the same time. The rich nature of the saucy pork ribs made it rather jelak, but combining the rice with a dollop of sauce provided the right balance to my palate.

Next, we opted for their Salted Egg Chicken ($8) and we topped up an additional $2 for some Cereal as we felt they might complement each other. Unlike the first dish, the creaminess of the evaporated milk was absent, resulting in the chicken’s dry texture. The cereal was the icing on the cake as it provided an additional crunch to the chicken.

Being a har cheong gai fanatic, I had to order the Shrimp Paste Chicken ($8) . It helped that the chicken came in bite-sized pieces so we could keep popping them into our mouths. 10 Famous Har Cheong Gai That Can Take Out Your Fried Chicken Cravings Upon biting into the shrimp paste chicken, I noticed that it was juicier than the salted egg chicken.

The prawn-paste-laden exterior was marinated well and it was full of umami taste. Crispy on the outside and succulent on the inside, the har cheong gai chicken here is a force to be reckoned with. Ambience at Jia Yuen Eating House Jia Yuen Eating House is a 10-minute walk from the nearest bus stop and a 20-minute walk from Eunos MRT Station.

The verdict Admittedly, I first heard of Jia Yuen Eating House when I was serving the nation. Their delicious rice dishes were a source of respite for me and as well many NS boys after a long day out training in the field.

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