Chef Choo Signature Review: Ex-Grand Hyatt Chef Opens Hawker Stall Selling Quality Western Food

It thus takes a blend of passion, courage, and self-belief to dive headfirst into this industry. And the latest contender to throw his hat into the ring is chef Choo Siew Leong.

Tucked in a quiet corner of Golden Mile Food Centre, this hawker stall dishes up hearty Western food at affordable quotations. Food at Chef Choo Signature Scan across the menu of Chef Choo Signature and you’ll find familiar names such as Spaghetti Carbonara ($5.50) and Pork Chop ($5.90) . The Sizzling Seafood Spaghetti ($6.90/$12.90) was perhaps the dish which stood out most.

It is a slight tweak of a typical seafood marinara, as the pasta arrives on a hot cast iron skillet. While the iron skillet kept the spaghetti piping hot, it in addition reduced the moisture of the dish. The sweetness from tomatoes was outshone by the more noticeable notes of basil and garlic.

Resting proudly in the centre of the pasta, the mussel was the star of the show. Their mild taste was an added plus, as it complemented the multifaceted sauce.

Impressed by the quality of their seafood, I had raised hopes for their Norwegian Salmon ($5.90) . It was a pretty straightforward dish: rice slathered in garlic sauce, pan-fried salmon draped in teriyaki sauce, and a slightly runny sunny side up.

Given the simplicity of the Norwegian Salmon, its success is largely hinged upon the freshness of the components and the quality of the cooking. Top this duo off with the fried egg and savour the dance of savoury, garlicky, and yolky flavours.

The main letdown of this dish was the disappointing texture of the rice. Just like their Norwegian Salmon, the Chicken Chop ($4.90) featured the same pairing of garlic rice and a fried egg.

Dipping the meat in ketchup was unnecessary as the meat packed a salty and peppery kick. In spite of the fans installed across the hawker centre, it’s still pretty stuffy.

Furthermore, the place is popular with both locals and tourists alike, so be prepared to jostle for seats when you visit. 10 Golden Mile Food Centre Stalls To Check Out For Cheap Burgers And More At the same time, there’s no denying that Golden Mile Food Centre is an oasis of great food. Redolent of chilli padi and curry leaves, the sauce bolsters the elements with its umami-packed zing. At the same time, it’s as well telling of his self-confidence and the pride he takes in his food.