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It’s always a reason to clap and cheer when a new food court opens, and it’s time to give a warm welcome to Clarke Quay‘s latest addition: Sinfoodie.
This all-new food court in the basement of The Central marks the brand’s first air-conditioned mall outlet, housing a modest lineup of 9 stalls that cover everything from hearty staples to refreshing drinks. You’ll find it conveniently located right outside Don Don Donki — how’s that for some post-shopping fuel?
Here’s what you can expect from this new kid in town.
Of all the stalls you’ll find at Sinfoodie Clarke Quay, the Bar Chor Mee one has been the talk of the town. If you’ve been keeping up with food news, you’d probably have heard it’s helmed by none other than 65-year-old Andrew Yong, better known as Uncle Andrew of Orchard Bak Chor Mee fame. Previously the face of the popular Orchard Plaza establishment, he left his head cook position at the late-night noodle bar to start this new venture with a group of young disciples.
While I’ve yet to dine at the OG spot, I simply had to jump at the chance to try his wares while checking out the food court.
My bowl Signature Bar Chor Mee (S$7.50) wasn’t prepared by the man himself, but it definitely left me plenty impressed. The mee pok was faultlessly springy and al dente, coated in an appetising mix of chilli and vinegar, and topped with juicy mushrooms, minced meat and crispy pork lard. The real star, though, was the bowl of soup on the side — steeped in rich, porky goodness and easily one of the tastiest broths I’ve had. Even better, the portion of meatballs, lean pork and liver slices it packed was nothing short of generous.
You’ll also find Andrew’s Signature Mee Sua (S$7.50/S$9.50), as well as Special Pork Ball Soup (S$7), Signature Pork Liver (S$7) and Fish Dumpling Soup (S$7).
My eyes couldn’t help but dart to the Bar Chor Mee stall’s Korean & Japanese neighbour, whose extensive menu boasts an impressive spread of donburi, bentos and, get this: sushi and sashimi. A friendly S$4 fetches you Salmon Sushi and Unagi Sushi, while Aburi Salmon Maki and California Maki go for S$13.50 and S$12.50 respectively. What I’ve listed doesn’t even cover half of the selection — not too shabby for a food court stall!
That aside, Chicken Kimchi Ramen (S$6.50), Pork Katsu Curry Rice (S$7.50), Chicken Katsu Omelette Rice (S$6.50) and plenty of other wholesome mains will fill you right up. That is, if you’re not too spoilt for choice to pick just one.
Got a hankering for Malay cuisine? The Nasi Padang & Penyet stall run by Raden Lina will be right up your alley. This 100% Muslim-owned stall offers a variety of — you guessed it — nasi padang and penyet sets.
Can’t choose? Keep it breezy with prefixed nasi padang sets like Nasi Padang Ayam Merah Set (S$8), Nasi Sambal Goreng Set (S$8.80), Nasi Ambeng Ayam Set (S$10) and Nasi Padang Mutton Rendang Set (S$8.80) — each packed with all the fixings you could possibly want. Alternatively, the A La Carte Menu offers a plethora of dishes including Beef Rendang (S$5.50), Sambal Potato (S$1.20), Egg Omelette (S$2), so you can build the plate of your dreams.
Over in the penyet department, comforting staples such as Ayam Penyet (S$7.50), Ikan Penyet (S$9.50), Beef Penyet (S$8.50) and Ayam Bakar (S$7.50) await.
For the noodle lovers (high five!), the La Mian and Noodle House stalls are about to be your favourite haunts. The former focuses on slurp-worthy Chinese la mian such as nutty Sichuan Dan Dan Noodles (S$7.30) and mouthwatering Shredded Chicken Cold Noodles (S$7.80) while the latter leans on local faves like Ke Kou Mian (from S$6.50) and Chilli Ban Mian (from S$6.50). Mark my words: I’ll be back to try their Signature Chilli Ban Mian (S$9.30).
If you’re more of a rice lover, curb those cravings with a plate of fried rice from Jia Xiang Wei. Choose from 11 varieties, including unadulterated classics like Egg Fried Rice (S$5) and Pork Chop Egg Fried Rice (S$7.80) and bolder picks like Curry Egg Fried Rice (S$6), Tom Yum Egg Fried Rice (S$6) and Kampung Fried Rice (S$6.80).
Alternatively, swap out the fried rice for white rice and dig into a belly-warming Braised Chicken Claypot (S$7.80/S$10.80) or Braised Beef Claypot (S$9.80/S$12.80) instead.
Finally, feast on Western plates and fiery bowls of mala from the Western and Mala Hot Pot stalls, then beat that post-lunch food coma with a cup of kopi or teh from the Beverage stall.
Alright, I hope you’re hungry — there’s plenty more to uncover at Sinfoodie Clarke Quay, so I’ll leave you to eat your way through this swanky new spot!
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