Chong Jia Food Review: Huge Chicken Fan Choy And Lu Rou Fan Under $5 At Jurong West

Somehow, all my petty childhood problems melted away when I had her warm and homely porridge. My recent visit to Chong Jia Food at Jurong West took me back to my childhood.

This stall serves up comfort Chinese food that seems to bring back all those warm and fuzzy memories of my childhood. Food at Chong Jia Food If you’re a 饭 桶 —which literally translates to rice bucket aka someone who eats a lot of rice—then you’ll feel right at home at this family-run stall.

The Special Marinated Drumsticks Steamed Rice ($4.50) stood out from their menu as I’ve never heard of it before. For less than $5, you get a large portion of steamed rice topped with generous pieces of chicken and lap cheong slices! This dish in addition has a delectable ombre look—a result of the marinade dripping from the meat to the rice during its steaming process.

The chicken was well seasoned in the special marinade that had sweet and savoury notes, along with some peppery hints. Another dish that gives great bang for your buck is their Taiwanese Braised Pork Rice ($4.80) .

The use of dark and light soy sauce results in a distinctive dark colour to the meat. I like how it provides a pleasant savouriness to the sweetness of the braised sauce. But this dish lacked the distinctive savouriness you get from a typical lu rou fan, where a fattier cut of pork belly is used.

I love porridge and find comfort in slurping up a hearty bowl every week, so it seemed like an obvious decision to order their Minced Meat Congee ($3) . The dish was garnished with a handful of you tiao and sprinkles of fresh spring onions and fried shallots.

I was surprised at how savoury and flavourful each spoonful of porridge was. Each bite was savoury and chewy, elevating the porridge in terms of texture and taste.

I wish there was the option to top up for more of these balls, as their savouriness left me wanting more. This light-tasting soup supported the bold flavours in the main dishes and acted as a great palate cleanser. Ambience at Chong Jia Food This standard neighbourhood coffee shop stall caters to the local residents in the area.

Do be prepared to clock in steps, as this stall is a 15-minute walk from Lakeside MRT Station. 15 Lakeside Food Spots To Fuel Up At After Exploring The New Lakeside Garden The verdict A meal at this rice stall is like reliving my childhood. If you’re looking for huge and crispy chicken cutlet, be sure to pop by Chicken Supremo which is located at the same coffee shop!