Dragon Curry has $5 curry rice at Golden Mile Food Centre
If I had to pick one of my favourite local dishes, it would be curry rice. There’s so much to love in this simple plate: fluffy white rice drenched in creamy curry, paired with tender braised cabbage and your choice of savoury proteins. Beach Road Scissors Cut Curry Rice has been my go-to, but I think Dragon Curry at Golden Mile Food Centre is a strong contender. The newly opened stall is run by a young ex-Jumbo chef who boldly ventured off the beaten path to embrace the demanding—but undeniably admirable—hawker lifestyle.
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Food at Dragon Curry
There are six items on the menu, and I got two to try: the classic Chicken Cutlet Curry Rice ($5) and the bestselling Red Beancurd Pork Belly Cutlet Curry Rice ($5.90).
You can add more ingredients to beef up your meal, including a bowl of curry ($0.50), sambal prawn ($1), braised pork belly ($3), and even fried squid ($6).
The first thing that caught my eye was the portion size—for just $5, it was impressively hearty and generous. Another interesting detail that stood out was the lava egg, a refreshing twist to the usual fried egg you see at most curry rice stalls.
My Chicken Cutlet Curry Rice came with plain white rice covered in a generous scoop of curry, alongside braised cabbage, a lava egg, and crispy chicken cutlet cut into bite-sized pieces.
Here’s a tip for spice seekers and bold palates: try a scoop of the house-made chilli sauce to dip your meat in. It’s spicy and punchy with a tangy undertone.
I enjoyed how coconutty the curry was, accented with hints of garlic, ginger, lemongrass, and kaffir lime leaves. The blend of coconut milk and evaporated milk made the sauce richer and more full-bodied.
