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If you’re travelling overseas or returning to Singapore, Changi Airport’s Terminal 3 has a new food spot for you to check out. 886 Taiwan Ye Shi had its soft launch on 15 Jul and will have its grand opening on 20 Jul.
I’ve never visited Taiwan before, but watching Taiwanese movies and dramas has made it my dream destination. When I arrived, I immediately noticed the cashier counter that resembled Taiwan’s trains, and had huge lanterns hanging from the ceiling. It felt like a dream come true!
Near the entrance, there’s a shelf filled with Taiwanese snacks and colourful lanterns that resembled the souvenir my friend bought me.
To get 1 of these lanterns for free, you can visit for dine-in between 15 and 19 Jul, and you’ll receive the complimentary lantern upon payment.
Don’t miss out on their grand opening promotion from 20 to 23 Jul either. The first 886 dine-in customers at 886 Taiwan Ye Shi will enjoy a free bowl of Jiang Mu Ji La Mian (S$13.90++) or Hong Shao Beef La Mian (S$15.90++). Sounds like a great deal!
We tried the Jiang Mu Ji La Mian, which had a broth filled with a rich flavour of chicken and ginger. I may be a ginger hater, but this was alright for me, because it wasn’t overwhelming. The chicken was also well-cooked and tender, making it easy to detach from the bone.
Even the noodles aren’t typical. They seemed more like a hybrid of udon and mee pok: it has the silkiness of udon, but its width is somewhere in between udon and mee pok!
Next, we tried the Signature XO Fried Rice (S$16.90++). Since Taiwanese food is usually heavy on salt and pepper, the saltiness and pepperiness of this fried rice were right on point for me. Its fresh prawns were also springy and came with a faint oceanic flavour.
To experience multiple Taiwanese dishes in smaller portions, we also had the Signature Trio Bowl Set (S$15.90++).
We first had the Chicken Sesame Rice, which was topped with small and thin slices of shredded chicken, which I loved. I also enjoyed how the rice absorbed the sesame fragrance, although I did feel the dish was a little too dry.
We had the Oyster Mee Sua next, which came with the right amount of thickness and gooeyness. But there wasn’t enough vinegar inside, so I opted to add more to my dish. This made the soup slightly better, but it still didn’t hit the level of tanginess I was expecting.
Fortunately, the noodles and oyster didn’t disappoint. The noodles were smooth and easy to slurp, while the oyster came with a satisfying burst of juice with each bite.
The Lu Rou Fan (Beef), meanwhile, came with many pieces of beef. The meat was lean, which made it stand out from most other Taiwanese eateries that use fattier meat.
I also enjoyed the generous amount of pickles in my dish, which had the perfect amount of sourness. The rice also absorbed the fragrance of the braised meat sauce, but it was a little too dry, just like the Chicken Sesame Rice.
We enjoyed many other dishes here, but I’ll leave them for you to explore during your visit to the newly opened 886 Taiwan Ye Shi. If you’re looking for a taste of Taiwan in Singapore, don’t forget to check out this place!
