We're back to another glorious food review and i assure you the pictures this time are pretty gratifying.
If you're not from Singapore, you need to know that we're an island country full of food connoisseurs. We have high expectations for food, ambience, taste - regardless of cuisine, price or portion. Why you ask? Because we've grown up with international cuisines all over our country. We can get Western cuisine and Asian cuisine all in one place (called a food court or hawker centre). We have Asian people selling amazing Western food and Westerners selling tantalising Asian food. We're a giant melting pot of flavours and cultures and we aren't afraid to express that.
Its no surprise that we have plenty of fusion food places all over then. What better way to embrace our love for one another than by combining our food to create innovative dishes?
Eighteen Chefs is a local brand that all Singaporeans are familiar with. In the past few years, more outlets have sprung up all over the island due to their popularity for being affordable, Halal certified, having delicious food and their motto to give strength and hope to inspire troubled youths and people with conviction backgrounds to find alternative positive ways to reintegrate back into society.
Delicious, affordable meals with a heart! That's an enterprise worth supporting!
When Eighteen Chefs first opened in Bukit Panjang, the entire area was abuzz! They had long queues even at non-peak hours.
Don't mind us Bukit Panjang-ers we get excited every time something new is introduced into the neighbourhood because we are just that deprived. I bet some of you don't even know where Bukit Panjang is, or have never heard of it.
After queuing for a good 30 mins, during the first few days of its opening ceremony, my family and I got seats! I love how Eighteen Chefs really caters to the locals - discounts for students, senior citizens (pioneer generation), lunchtime specials, SAFRA members (not sure if this is still on).
Make your orders via writing the food code on an order sheet on your table, and proceed to the cashier counter to make your payment. Water and cutlery are self-serve but they are conveniently placed around the restaurant (so don't be lazy!)
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| Iced Tea which comes with the Lunch Combo =) |
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| Garlic Bread which is part of Combo C. |
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| Heart Attack Fried Rice for Two (SGD$28.80) 400 grams of New York strips served with Heart Attack Fried Rice This was pretty delicious. The beef pieces were perfectly cooked. The heart attack fried rice is cooked with the drippings from cooking these New York strips - making it tasty despite it being so simple. I highly recommend this if you can eat beef. |
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| Double Cheese Bolognaise Fries (SGD$6.50) Mouthwatering cheese fries mixed with minced beef with bolognaise sauce. A House Special! This was SO GOOD! I repeat - so good. My sister recommended us ordering this dish because Chef Benny is really famous for his bolognaise sauce. We were definitely not disappointed. HIGHLY RECOMMENDED especially if you are in a big group and looking to share some dishes. |
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| Salted Egg Prawn Pasta (Ala-carte SGD$13.80 | Add $2 for homemade Iced Tea) A Singapore favourite - because we swear by salted egg sauces with pretty much everything. This is my all-time favourite dish to order here. I'm an absolute fusion food fan - so to have this absolutely amazing salted egg sauce combined with pasta - this dish just screams me. The taste of this dish is not consistent though. The second time I came here it tasted slightly different and way more spicy. Still good - but it would be nice if the taste could be maintained. HIGHLY RECOMMENDED for you salted egg lovers out there though. |
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| Students' Special - Creamy Mango Pasta with Chicken Sausage (SGD$6.40) Mix & Match Your own Pasta or Cheese Baked Rice with choices of sauce and ingredients. This meal comes inclusive of their Ice Lemon Tea and Ice Cream. (Available at AMK Hub, Cathay Cineleisure Orchard, The Cathay, Tiong Bahru Plaza but check your local store for details) This dish was surprisingly amazing. We ordered it because Creamy Mango sauce sounded interesting and we were not disappointed. The sweetness of the mango complemented the cream sauce so well and the chicken sausages were a nice touch. Also, for $6.40 - this is a really awesome steal! As an "adult", this dish would cost you $7.80 without Iced Tea or Ice Cream. |
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| Aglio Olio with Mushroom Chicken (SGD$12.80)Aglio Olio with grilled chicken topped with mushroom sauce. This was o-kay. Nothing special but still of a good standard. Not unique enough compared to their house specials though. I'd still recommend ordering one of the dishes above. |
BTW: Students and Senior Citizens get $2 off regular priced items upon presenting your valid
identification. MORE DISCOUNTS - amazing!
My verdict? Considering the fact that I do get cravings to come back here for their food - and the amazing amount of discounts and special prices you get, I definitely recommend Eighteen Chefs as a choice location for meals. The Heart Attack Fried Rice is a must-try: but with the beef (not just on its own) and the salted egg prawn pasta - YUM!
Eighteen Chefs - locations all over Singapore
Website: http://www.eighteenchefs.com/v2/
FaceBook: https://www.facebook.com/EighteenChefs
Thanks for your read! Grab that tissue by the way 'cos your drool is all over.
Till then,
Fly Safe and Eat Happy,
V
