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milk with
durian
purée. Served with shaved ice on top, it smells strong—though they can
make a durian-free version for guests who aren't fans of the pungent fr uit.
97 Tanjong P agar Rd .
&
65/6222-3928.
Reser vations r ecommended. Small dishes S$6.50-S$35
(US$4.35-US$23/£2.90-£16). AE, DC, MC, V. Daily noon-2:30pm and 6:30-9:45pm.
Chen Fu Ji Fried Rice
SINGAPOREAN With bright fluorescent lighting, the fast-
food ambience is nothing to write home about, but the riv erside views are pleasant and
after you try the fried rice her e, you'll never be able to eat it anywher e else again, ev er.
These people take loving care of each fluffy grain, frying the egg evenly throughout. The
other ingredients are added abundantly, and there's no hint of oil. On the top is a crown
of shredded crabmeat. If you've never been an aficionado, y ou'll be one no w. The spicy
chicken with cashe w nuts and spring onions is delicious, and their soups ar e also v ery
good. There is an additional branch, the
Chen Fu Ji Noodle House,
at
Suntec City Mall,
3 Temasek Blvd. #03-020 S ky Garden (
&
65/6334-2966
), and the tr ue devotee can
grab a bowl before boarding a plane at Changi's Terminal 2 transit lounge (
&
65/6542-
8097
).
#02-31 Riverside Point, 30 M erchant Rd.
&
65/6533-0166.
Reser vations not ac cepted. Small dishes
S$10-S$20 (US$6.70-US$13/£4.50-£9) AE, DC, MC, V. Daily noon-2:30pm and 6-9:45pm.
Ma Maison
ASIAN/FUSION This cozy little timber-paneled place is tucked away in
a mall between the Historic District and Chinatown. Try to get a window seat for views
over the riv er and Clar ke Q uay, while y ou br owse an eclectic menu that ranges fr om
hamburgers and pasta to
tonkatsu,
a pork cutlet in light Japanese breadcrumbs, fried and
served with rice, pickles, and shr edded cabbage. M ost of the Western dishes hav e an
Asian twist to them and are often served with rich Japanese-style tomato or brown sauce.
The house special is a comfor ting, rich beef ste w. The predominantly Japanese staff is
friendly and attentive.
6 Eu Tong St., The Central #03-96
&
65/6327-8122.
Reservations recommended on w eekends. Main
courses S$13-S$22 (US$8.70-US$15/£5.85-£9.90). AE, DC, MC, V. Daily 11:30am-3pm and 6-10pm.
Yum Cha
CHINESE Dim sum aficionados sw ear b y Yum Cha 's cr ystal chiv e
dumplings, tiny translucent parcels of chunky fresh prawns and herbs, as well as the soft-
shell crabs and delicious steamed dumplings filled with meat and clear br oth called
xiao
long bao.
The main attraction certainly isn't the service, which tends to be a little brusque
at the best of times, ev en more so on w eekends, when the place is packed with families
and groups of friends. Get there early to compete for the attention of the trolley-wielding
waitresses (especially if you want help with or dering) and try to leave room for the gor-
geous miniature baked egg tarts.
20 T rengganu St.
&
65/6372-1717.
Reser vations r ecommended. Small dishes S$2.50-S$8
6
(US$1.65-US$5.35/£1.10-£3.60). AE, DC, MC, V. Daily 8am-10:30pm.
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LITTLE INDIA
INEXPENSIVE
Komala Vilas
SOUTHERN INDIAN Komala Vilas is famous with Singaporeans
of every race. Don't expect the height of ambience—it 's pure fast food, local style—but
to sit here during a packed and noisy lunch hour is to see all walks of life come thr ough
the doors. K omala serves vegetarian dishes in southern I ndian style, so ther e's nothing
