Tai Liok Claypot Chicken Rice (Alexandra Village)

Its either I had Massive Arms that I managed to scrap the entire claypot base or the rice at the bottom was too thick… Golden Mile one is definitely better. 😬

The claypot rice comes brimming with a good mix of ingredients such as chunky and tender pieces of chicken, Chinese sausages, liver sausages, bits of salted fish and vegetables. Each order is prepared and slow-cooked individually over a fire with strong wok-hei. The rice over here is slightly more moist yet still fluffy with delectable charred edges at the bottom. Dark sauce and oil are given separately for mixing.

Be prepared for the wait as they can get extremely busy and popular during peak hour. It is advisable to call and place your order in advance. We were told to head over an hour after calling in to place our order for a weekend dinner 》$13 / 2 Person

Incredibly value find found at Alexandra Village Food Centre! Feeding 4pax, this large claypot is more than worth it. Priced at $25, we’re all filled up. There was a generous serving of lupcheong bits, salted fish and tender, tender chicken breast! The wait is really really long during peak meal hours (45mins) so do call in advance to order (approx an hour ahead) and you can skip the wait for your piping hot claypot when you arrive! Tai Liok also serves double boiled soup on their menu, for those who need earthy, homely soup to go with their meal.

The rice was fluffy and moist which is a big plus point. Ingredients was a a bit much for two people (not complaining perhaps my friend and I were both a little full). Liked it that we could add our own black sauce and we both avoided adding too much oil but it was still fragrant enough for us. Could really smell and taste the salted fish too. We also had water cress soup which provided a more subtle end to our meal. I would return for this!

Got the 2 person portion at $12. We arrived at 830pm, and there was a half hour wait. The stall owners were super nice, but the dish was only alright. The rice was mushy, and I prefer my rice to be on the drier side. Still fun though, as they provide oil & dark sauce on the side for you to add as you like.

$17 for 3 pax. Call ahead or its 30 min wait. 64740439 or 97598364