Cantonese Delights Review: Fried Chicken Cutlet Noodles Drenched In Curry Sauce At Chinatown

I was therefore euphoric when I discovered that Cantonese Delights , a stall hidden on the second floor of Hong Lim Food Centre, doles out springy egg noodles in a rich bowl of curry. Fried Chicken Cutlet Noodles Drenched In Curry Sauce At Chinatown Food at Cantonese Delights From the heap of chicken cutlets on display to the spatter and sputter of chicken cutlets deep fried in oil, my stomach was growling with anticipation as I awaited my plate of Curry Fried Chicken Cutlet Noodles ($4/$5) .

Gazing at the thick slabs of fried chicken and the bountiful portions of mee kia resting in a pool of rich curry, my hands instinctively reached to loosen my belt. I had my reservations about the unusual marriage of mee kia and curry gravy, but the pairing proved to be a match made in heaven.

If you prefer a more traditional combination, you can always opt for the Curry Fried Chicken Cutlet Rice ($4) instead. 9 Most Famous Curry Rice Spots In Singapore For Cheap And Shiok Curry Rice As the lemak gravy wrapped the thin noodles in its coconutty sweetness, I could barely detect the alkaline taste of the noodles. Furthermore, the creamy curry paired well with the springy noodles, creating a slurp-worthy medley of textures.

Since the skin packed most of the savour, and I would advise you to do the same. Like a forceful torrent, the buttery richness of chicken fats jumped into my mouth, with the bold taste of pepper and salt riding on its coattails.

The simple flavours of the protein served as a perfect foil for the robust tang of the gravy. Furthermore, the meat retains its crunch despite resting in the curry for long periods of time.

And the giant slab of pork resting on a pool of pork drippings convinced me to try the stall’s Wanton Mee ($3.50/$4.50) . Furthermore, the light seasoning of soy sauce and sesame oil married well with the porkiness of the minced meat. As for their noodles, I enjoyed that they preserved a springy feel despite resting in the sauce for awhile.

Some of the pork lards were hollow on the inside with a texture that hovered closer to pork rind rather than pork lard. With the Shredded Chicken Hor Fun ($3.50/$4.50) receiving stellar reviews online, we decided to finish our meal with the dish.

The latter dominated the noodles with a bold earthiness – characteristic of shiitake – that was spiked with a light touch of ginger-esque spiciness. While the mushrooms impressed with their robust chewiness, the overcooked shredded chicken disappointed with its stiff and dry texture. Ambience at Cantonese Delights Cantonese Delights is one of the perennial favourites of Hong Lim Food Centre and queues usually begin forming as early as 11am.

There was the satisfaction of surviving a 20-minute queue and finally tasting their Curry Fried Chicken Cutlet Noodles. Yet, there was also a tinge of sadness as I realised that Cantonese Delights is regrettably my only choice for lemak curry with mee kia.