Always remember how Hot Tomato was an all-time favorite during my schooling days, especially because it was perceived as one of those "atas" options for Western food that had extremely worth it student lunch specials. With a few of their outlets in heartland malls, I wonder if its still a student favorite. While I have not eaten Hot Tomato in a while, I am surprised to say that standards have remained consistent!

The grilled chicken chop was served with house made black pepper sauce, a side of well-seasoned vinigarette salad, as well as their notable aglio olio. I thought they were pretty stingy with the black pepper sauce, but I did not really ask for more because the chicken chop itself was already very flavourful. There was a good consistent char on the chicken, and the skin was not too oily nor soggy. In fact, it was well-seasoned with the skin slightly crisp, so I enjoyed it a lot. Nothing surprising about the aglio olio — more towards the bland and oily side, but nothing tabasco cannot fix.

Also because this Hot Tomato branch was in Jewel, it was plus points for the ~natural~ ambience, facing the waterfall. Service staff were very polite and friendly as well!

Rate:🌟🌟🌟🌟