Soto ayam

By Wong Wei Chen
Cats, TNP
Singapore, August 1, 2011

The RiceTable
360 Orchard Road



Soto Ayam Ikan Goreng Satay Ayam Ayam Panggang Tahu Telor Rudjak Manis

Sambal Udang Sayur Lodeh Achar Ketimun Otak Terong Kechap Ayam Kalio
If you've a penchant for thick peanut sauces and rich curries, or if the mere thought of sambal belacan makes you drool, head on down to The RiceTable to satisfy your cravings.

This stylishly-decorated Indonesian restaurant in Orchard Road serves an all-you-can-eat a la carte buffet at an affordable $18 per person.

Being a meat lover, I naturally started with the Chicken Satay, an item among the array of dishes that was laid before me.

More substantial than the usual variety, the chunks of chicken tantalised all my senses. They were nicely barbecued to a dark golden-brown colour, juicy and a tad spicy.

The taste of the flavourful barbecued meat was further enhanced by the luscious peanut sauce, which was ground so thoroughly that it reminded me of sesame paste.

Let me tell you about the Tahu Telor, which came next. The crispy egg omelette which topped the dish proved satisfying, while the soft and sweet tofu cubes beneath not only provided a neat counterpoint to the omelette, but were in themselves just as delightful.

I took my time to appreciate their smooth texture. But what really won me over was the accompanying paste, made from a mix of peanut butter, prawns, sambal and other condiments.

The combined flavours of these ingredients yielded a powerfully delectable combo that was sweet, savoury and spicy all at once. I certainly wouldn't mind eating just the paste with nothing else.



Also on the board were other iconic Indonesian dishes like Beef Rendang, Vegetables in Coconut Stew, Prawn in Sambal Sauce, Kangkong Belachan and more.

After we were done indulging in these delicacies, we wrapped up our meal with the lovely Indonesian Fruit Salad.

This piquant mix of apples and pineapple bathed in sweet soy-based sauce was so refreshing!



The RiceTable
360 Orchard Road,
#02-09/10,
International Building
Singapore 238869
Tel: 6835 3783

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Soto Ayam Ikan Goreng Satay Ayam Ayam Panggang Tahu Telor Rudjak Manis

Sambal Udang Sayur Lodeh Achar Ketimun Otak Terong Kechap Ayam Kalio
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By Raymond Seah
SoShiok.com
Singapore, August 8, 2011

Xing Hua Seafood Restaurant
276 Race Course Road


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I have been hearing so much about the famous Heng Hwa beehoon that I decided to try it after gym one day.

So my gym buddy and I went Xing Hua Seafood Restaurant at Race Course Road.

We helped ourselves to a hearty meal after hitting the gym at a coffee-shop called, Extra 1 Eating House.

I know it sounds confusing, let me explain.

Xing Hua Seafood Restaurant is the one that sells the beehoon, and this stall is located in Extra 1 Eating House in Race Course Road.

We tried the famous Heng Hwa Bee Hoon, which I would say is a nice simple dish. The beehoon is soft but springy, wet but not soggy, and unbroken.

We also tried their fried noodles that they call Mian Xian (vermicelli in English), however it tasted exactly like noodles.

They also have a dish similar to Singapore's Or Luak (oyster omelette), but they substitute the oysters with clams.

Raymond Seah is a foodie who contributes to SoShiok.com. If you are interested in contributing please email us at soshiok@sph.com.sg.

Xing Hua Seafood Restaurant
276 Race Course Road
Singapore 218628


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