彭家粥 Peng Jia Zhou @ ESR BizPark Chai Chee

The century egg was a cold dish with a spicy, gingery, and vinegary kick.

From viral DIY Porridge and "gao lak" Chicken Rice to aromatic Braised Pork and hearty Yong Tau Foo, this food court offers a feast of local delights.

These four brands, each specialising in their own unique local dishes, are all under the @bainiansg group. A few weeks ago, my friends and I had the chance to try a dish from each brand, filling our tummies just right. And today, I brought another group of friends along because good food must be shared!

We had the @pengjiazhousg DIY Porridge (min $5/100g), where we mixed and matched our preferred ingredients. Alongside, we ordered Pang’s Century Egg ($5.90), the must-order Hakka Style Fried Pork ($5.90), Fried Large Intestine ($6.90), and Golden You Tiao ($0.80). The century egg was a cold dish with a spicy, gingery, and vinegary kick. However, the intestine wasn’t great that day, as it had a noticeable porky stench. At least, we still enjoyed the porridge with freshly fried crispy dough fritters.

Golden You Tiao ($0.80) is, of course, a must-have with porridge—the ultimate inseparable combo. The crunchy exterior and fluffy interior made it so tastisfying, and it wasn’t overly oily either.

The Fried Large Intestine ($6.90) was another hit ~ crispy, crunchy, and fatty, delivering a pleasant, heavenly mouthfeel. A nice side to go with the porridge.

We also had the Hakka Style Fried Pork ($5.90) and it was damn shiok! Crispy, flavourful, and juicy-chewy, each bite of the fatty parts was pure joy.

The porridge was yummy and hearty, with rice grains that were fully blended and easy to slurp, not too gooey, not too watery, just the right consistency for a creamy mouthfeel. Topped with fresh crispy shallots, shallot oil, and spring onions, the aroma was enticing. The gentle savouriness of the porridge was comforting, but if you prefer a stronger taste, you can add soy sauce to enhance the flavour.