Xiang Jiang Soya Sauce Chicken Review: Soya Sauce Chicken Noodles By Ex-Raffles Hotel Chef

You can expect a mad rush to popular stores during lunchtime, and Xiang Jiang Soya Sauce Chicken is one stall that boasts a long queue. With an ex-Raffles Hotel chef running the show, the steady stream of shoppers comes as no surprise.

Food at Xiang Jiang Soya Sauce Chicken As the name points to, this stall specialises in soya sauce chicken, with the option of rice or noodles. I went straight for their Dry Soya Sauce Chicken Noodle ($4) . You get a bang for your buck here, as Xiang Jiang is generous with their servings of meat and noodles.

As I bit into the glistening chicken, the skin immediately melted in my mouth. A heavy hand of sauce was doused onto the noodles which were then tossed to ensure that each stand was evenly coated in the dark sweet sauce.

The noodles had a springy and QQ texture, complementing the soft chicken meat. This was a small rate to pay as the drumstick took up more than half the plate.

Just like in the previous dish, the chicken skin was delectable. Opting for the drumstick as well meant the meat was even more juicy and flavourful. The heavy-handed splash of sweet sauce helped to make the rice less dry.

The pasty texture and spicy aftertaste of this chilli sauce reminded me of hae bee hiam. I thought this unassuming bowl of Shrimp Wonton Soup ($4.50) would be your typical wonton soup with a few wontons in a bland soup.

Made using chicken bones, the soup was light-tasting with savoury notes. Ambience at Xiang Jiang Soya Sauce Chicken During lunch hour, Alexandra Food Village is brimming with people armed with umbrellas or tissue packets to chope tables.

A tip is to sit along the perimeter of the hawker to enjoy a cool breeze during your meal. The verdict Knowing that an ex-Raffles Hotel chef is running the stall, I was slightly disappointed by Xiang Jiang Soya Sauce Chicken.

It seemed like the chicken skin was more flavourful than the meat itself. If you’re looking for more food in the area, check out our curated list of Alexandra food village stalls ! Address: 120 Bukit Merah Lane 1, #01-77, Alexandra Village Food Centre, Singapore 150120 Opening hours: Wed-Sun 8am to 2pm Tel: 9185 7756 Xiang Jiang Soya Sauce Chicken is not a halal-certified eatery.