Jumbo Penyet Classic from Rayyan’s Waroeng Upnormal @ Amoy Street Hawker Centre [Singapore] #amoyhawkercentre

Taking advantage of a staycation at Singapore's central business district, we decided to check out Amoy Street Food Centre, which re-opened recently after a 3-month long renovation! 

Timing: about 10.15 am; an optimal time when stalls had opened /would be opening for business and you don't get the massive lunch crowd, that descends usually from 11.30 am till 2.00 pm, fighting for tables / seats. 

Rayyan's Waroeng Upnormal, a fusion Muslim food stall, caught my attention for three reasons; the unconventional black signage, and a board with the the header "jumbo bestseller penyet menu". I love ayam penyet! 

The third reason: the container of fried chicken that shone like stars in a black sky! My curiosity was piqued, especially when I also noticed the Michelin Guide 2017 sticker. Guess there must be some standard right, to be featured on Michelin? 

Jumbo Penyet Classic - frankly, it didn't exude that traditional Indonesian ayam penyet feel with the missing fried tofu and tempeh. People unfamiliar with ayam penyet would have mistaken this for fried chicken with rice. p.s. I asked for only half portion of rice

My fist for comparison; no doubt this is the biggest ayam penyet I ever had in my life and at just S$6.50, it was super worth the deal, unless it were to fail the taste test, which would be the major determinant when it comes to food. 

Meat wise, it was nice but lacked the juiciness that could have propelled this to the top of the ayam penyet list. The sambal chilli, only one kind and was both sweet and spicy, played an important role in enhancing the flavor.

When it comes to ayam penyet, I was most concerned with the skin and this didn't disappoint; thin, crisp skin drenched with an appetizing sweet sauce! Satisfying! 

Full - I would ask for no rice next time although I am keen to check out their Balinese Gyudon next time. How would the fusion Indonesian - Japanese food taste like? 

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Address

7 Maxwell Rd, #02-86, 

Amoy Street Food Centre

Singapore 069111

Map

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Menu

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Pricing

Jumbo Penyet Classic - S$6.50