Happy Congee Review: Handmade Mala Chee Cheong Fun And Abalone Congee At Bendemeer

Food at Happy Congee Happy Congee does mainly congee and chee cheong fun, dressed with various toppings. We kicked off the meal with their Black Iberico Pork Congee ($5) and topped up an egg for $0.80 . Pork congee is my go-to, and I was excited to see how this fared with their use of Iberico pork.

The dish came in a heaping portion, with pork slices and chopped mushrooms, then topped with spring onions. We paid $8 for their Seafood Abalone Congee , which might seem like a hefty rate for a meal at the food court.

Even so, this bowl of congee came chock full of elements, including prawns, fish, fish maw, and a whole baby abalone that made the quotation worth it. The congee was similar in texture to the Iberico pork congee, except it’s topped with slivers of ginger, which helped cut through the heaviness of the dish.

I was particularly interested by the addition of fish maw, as its spongy texture was addictive to chew on. Meanwhile, the abalone was the star of the dish, lightly braised and bursting with savour when I bit into it.

Moving on from the congee, we had to have their chee cheong fun, which are made fresh to order. Their signature Triple Sauce Rice Noodle Roll ($3.50) came dressed in stripes of peanut, sweet, and light soy sauces, then peppered with sesame seeds.

With that, Happy Congee has come up with their own Mala Chicken Shredded Rice Noodle Roll ($5) to be on-trend. The dish sees their house-made rice rolls drenched in mala sauce, with shredded chicken that’s in addition cooked in the same sauce.

I felt that the mala sauce complemented the rice noodles better as it was lighter in consistency. I found the shredded chicken a tad bit dry, but it made the dish more substantial, so this plate of chee cheong fun could even pass off as a main.

Ambience at Happy Congee Happy Congee is located at the food court inside ARC 380. The verdict Though they nailed the texture of the congee and chee cheong fun, I felt that Happy Congee lacked on the savour front.

With that, be sure to check out Happy Congee if you’re in the area. Alternatively, if you’re in the area, check out our For The People review for unique pastries in a Muji-esque cafe.