New in town: The Hainan Story, Bukit Panjang — Celebrate all things Hainanese in this 5-in-1 food court

Singapore is known globally for having multiple types of various and diverse cuisines, and one that has stood the test of time and remain an integral part of our culture is Hainan cuisine. The Hainanese Chicken Rice is the go-to quintessential Singaporean dish, but Hainanese cuisine is so much more than just chicken rice, and The Hainan Story is a new food court that celebrates all that the cuisine has to offer.

Located in Hillion Mall in Bukit Panjang, The Hainan Story is a food court that includes food from five different classic Hainanese restaurants. Start your day right with some Homemade Gula Melaka Kaya and Butter Toast set (S$4.80), which includes soft boiled egg and an option of either coffee or tea from The Hainan Story’s Coffee and Toast stall. They also carry the Freshly Homemade Gula Melaka Kaya (S$4.20 per jar) on its own so you can prepare it yourself for breakfasts at home.

 

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Another highlight is the Mama Wee Curry Chicken Drumstick Set (S$7.80) from the famous Newspaper Hainanese Chicken Rice—which is served with prawn crackers, sambal tempeh, sambal belacan, and a choice of vegetable or egg.

The Sliced Meat Porridge Set (S$8.50) from Ah Chiang’s Traditional Porridge makes for a perfect meal on a cold, rainy day while Uncle Robert serves a wide array of delectable western fusion classics—like the Grilled Cheese Chicken Chop with Sweet and Sour Sauce (S$14.80) and the 1980s Hainanese Pork Cutlet Coated with Potato Chips Crumbs (S$14.80).

The Hainan Story represents a national continuous effort to preserve good Hainanese cuisine, making sure that the culture is preserved for generations to come. If you’re looking for a truly authentic taste of Hainanese food in the most comfortable of settings, then this is one food court you’d definitely need to check out.