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Have you passed by Spicy Hubby at Centrepoint Food Street and realised that the stall’s name rings a bell? That’s because it belongs to the same founder who owns Spicy Wife, a popular Malaysian-style nasi lemak stall at Amoy Street Food Centre that attracts long snaking queues during lunchtime.
Boasting a retro charm, the 60-seater eatery evokes the nostalgic vibe of Heap Seng Leong Coffeeshop with its signature blue-and-white tiled walls. Besides its faux retro-style windows, the space even displays old-fashioned toys and snacks for sale, just like those mama stalls that I frequented when I was still in primary school. Everything is self-service here, from placing your order at the kiosk to collecting your food.
What to order at Spicy Hubby
We started off with one of their new additions — the Nasi Ayam Gepuk (S$12.90). A bed of nasi lemak was crowned with a whole battered chicken thigh that’s drizzled with kicap manis, served with a sunny-side-up, peanut gravy and sambal.
Just look at how glorious that chicken thigh was! Ginormous and coated in a golden-brown batter that didn’t look overly greasy, the chicken definitely made a great first impression. Unfortunately, the meat itself was devoid of any seasoning. It was only when enjoyed with the skin that the faint, sweet notes of the kicap manis truly came through.
However, pairing the chicken with the peanut sauce and sambal combo was a game-changer in the best way possible. The peanut sauce that reminded me of the thick renditions served at hotpot places was rich and nutty, while the shiok, fiery sambal came in hot and ready to rumble. Try them together for yourself — you’ll get exactly what I mean! The rice was equally well executed, with fluffy grains and a robust coconut fragrance that tied everything nicely.
Next on our agenda was the other new kid on the block — the Nasi Rendang Ayam (S$12.90). Sitting alongside the nasi lemak was a generous portion of chicken rendang pieces sprinkled with desicated coconut, accompanied by prawn keropok and a fried egg.
The rendang doesn’t taste like the usual ones that I have at nasi padang spots. It was saucy and undeniably unique, in a good way, with an interesting enough flavour that kept me going back for more. Those who don’t particularly enjoy fried food in general might prefer this more.
Of course, we had to get the signature Nasi Goreng Ayam Berempah (S$9.90), a dish that made them popular at their flagship CBD hawker stall. This nasi lemak combo with a whole slab of spiced fried chicken was slightly more traditional than the other two. It came with the usual ikan bilis-peanut combo, fried egg, and sambal.
My dining partners had visited Spicy Wife before, but this was my first time trying it. Compared to the earlier Nasi Ayam Gepuk, this rendition boasted a far superior marinade. The flesh was well-seasoned, while the crispy skin was infused with an aromatic array of spices that added a ton of flavour without overwhelming the palate. The few pieces of fried curry leaves also gave an extra boost of fragrance to the chicken.
The sambal might’ve looked intimidating by its colour, but it’s actually mild with a slight hint of sweetness.
We also tried a number of their sides. The XL Otak (S$4.90), Long Bean Sambal (S$4.90), and Curry Fish Ball (S$6.90).
My favourite was the Curry Fish Ball, which had a flavoursome curry and QQ fishballs. It may not look like much, but give me anything with curry and I’ll polish everything off. It tasted like the ones I had on my last Hong Kong trip. As for the XL Otak, it fell a little flat in the flavour department. If only the fish paste and spices were a tad stronger; it would’ve been much better.
Looking for a sweet little deal? Here’s one for you — from 16 to 18 Oct 2026, Spicy Hubby is having a 1-for-1 Promotion on their 3 mains that I had just mentioned.
Who Spicy Hubby is best for
It’s perfect for non-traditionalists who have a craving for Malaysian-style nasi lemak and want to pair it with unique protein options.
How to get there?
You can take the MRT, alight at Somerset MRT Station (NS23) and head towards Centrepoint Food Street. It can get a little confusing, so go to the basement of Centrepoint, and look out for the escalator that will lead u to the Food Street. Alternatively, there are bus services bringing you to the nearest bus stops: Orchard Plaza and Opp Somerset Stn.
Do we recommend Spicy Hubby?
If you’re in the area, then Spicy Hubby is definitely worth checking out. However, with a few hits and misses, I wouldn’t specially travel all the way there just to savour a plate of Malaysian-style nasi lemak.
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