Sean Goh
Came to this hawker centre with the intention of trying a different stall, however they were already closed for the day. Walked around and there only limited stalls that were open for business. One of them being this western food stall. This stall seems to be around for quite some time. They sell the usual fare of chicken chop, chicken cutlet and pork chop with price starting from SGD$6.50 onwards. There wasn't any queue while I was there, I was able to order immediately. Shortly, there more customer streaming in after me.
Ordered their chicken chop which was SGD$6.50, it comes with sides of crinkled cut fries and baked bean. The portion of the chicken chop was rather small. But then, this chicken chop was nicely marinated and had that has nice char aroma. i also love the gravy that was drenched on the meat, it was tangy and flavorful.
Have to say this is one of the nicer western food i have tried and definitely that old school taste. If only the portion was slightly larger.
Terence Lee
Old school western food stall. Selling western food at reasonable price.
I tried their Pork chop, the meat is well marinated and well cooked. Served with fries and baked beans.
Their topping sauce goes really well with the meat.
Worth eating!
Ivan Teh
Beef Steak (SGD $7) @ No.1 Western Food.
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This old-school stall has been quietly serving lip-smacking Hainanese Western fare for over 50 years, though the stall itself was only setup in 1981 when the 'hawker centre' concept was implemented. Prior to this, founder Ong Choon Chiang used to peddle out of a pushcart.
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I have faint recollections of visiting as a kid; my grandparents saw western food as a sort of reward for good behaviour, though in hindsight, they probably enjoyed it just as much, being English educated.
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The cut of beef is medium sized but thin, though it's well seasoned with black pepper. Grills almost instantly to a medium well, but is juicy and tender with silvers of fat, having a bold meaty savoury peppery spice flavour.
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The sliced cucumbers and tomatoes are fresh and juicy vegetal sweet, while the soft baked beans with sweet savoury notes are kept warm by their beef blanket. The English crinkle cut chips are fluffy and crisp with a nice savoury salty flavour.
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But the star is their thick, luscious, tomato-based barbecue gravy, rich with piquant sweet savoury flavour. A 50-year old family recipe that remains a secret to this day, it's deliciously addictive, creating repeat diners of most everyone. Can't get enough of it.
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Chicken Chop (SGD $6) @ No.1 Western Food.
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Nostalgic as my grandparents used to bring me here as a treat; though sadly I'd only rediscovered it a few years back. The stall has been around for over 50 years, and is slated to close in July 2022.
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Their secret sauce is the star, a tomato and barbecue sauce base that is rich with piquant sweet savoury flavour, deliciously addictive.
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The medium thick slab of boneless chicken is perfectly grilled, tender with a succulent chew and bold meaty smoky sweet savoury salty flavour.
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Sides of juicy cucumbers and tomatoes with vegetal sweet flavour, soft baked beans with sweet savoury notes, fluffy crisp English crinkle chips with savoury salty flavour, complete this.
Simon Y
Pretty forgettable western fare. The only good was that the Chicken cutlet was well fried but the batter were over salty, the side fries were contrastingly totally unsalted and were probably mixed with some very old batches with its much darker colour and hard as stone bite. Even the rave about accompanying sauce on the meat was also underwhelming as the over-saltiness of the crust totally dominated the taste.
MNG
The chicken cutlet are of a breaded kind. The size is enormous, almost covering the plate. Very crispy and tender which is such a joy to eat.
Baked beans and crinkled fries with a tomato-like gravy to go with it.
I saw the lady pounding a slab of beef steak and slathering some Worcester sauce before putting it on a hotplate.
The bang for buck is excellent and a must-try if you are in the vicinity. These old school western food stalls are a dying breed.
Alvin Loo
Well deserved No1 Western Food as its stall name. A simple chicken cutlet topping with homemade recipe sauce make you reminisced the authentic old school hainan western food. It's even better if serve with a bun.
Simple Foodie
Chicken cutlet $6. The star of the dish is the cutlet which is well fried, crispy crust envelopes a thick juicy tender chicken.
Its served with a tomato based gravy which you can request to have it poured on the side instead of over your cutlet.
My favourite dish at this stall.
The side dishes are your standard fare.
Ryan YTH
This stall has been in operation for over 50 years. While the portion is a tad small, the taste is unmistakably old school.
The Chicken Chop is Fat and Juicy and lovingly slathered with a piping hot sauce that seems to be a Mix of Ketchup, A1 Sauce and Worcestershire. As Tanglin Halt is scheduled for demolition soon, do come and have a taste before they are gone.
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