When it comes to curry rice, I’m not a difficult one to please. After all, what’s not to love about rice and a warm gravy? However, my curiosity was piqued when my colleague brought up the hype around Indonesia Curry Rice at Bendeemer Market & Food Centre. How good could it really be? I just had to try it for myself.
Indonesia Curry Rice – exterior of stall
It was my first time at this hawker centre, but I easily spotted Indonesia Curry Rice just from the long queue of office workers, ah mas and ah gongs. The stall opens at 10.45am, so I thought I’d be safe if I arrived at 11am. Sigh, lesson learnt: always be kiasu.
Indonesia Curry Rice – queue outside stall
The queue moved relatively fast, and I had reached the front in about 15 to 20 minutes. For first-timers here, the ordering process might be unclear as they do not state the prices on the signboard, but on a small sign typed out in Mandarin at the front.
Indonesia Curry Rice – menu
What I tried at Indonesia Curry Rice
The concept is similar to cai fan (with fewer options), so you needn’t worry too much. I picked out 2 dishes from their signboard, namely the Assam Fish and Rendang Chicken, to pair with my rice and veggies.
Indonesia Curry Rice – rendang chicken set
To start, I paired the plain rice with Rendang Chicken, Braised Cabbage and a Fried Egg for S$4.50. A classic curry peng combo.
Indonesia Curry Rice – rendang chicken
The Rendang Chicken came with a decently large drumstick and 2 pieces of potato. The drumstick was meaty and tender, although lacking a bit in the taste department.
