Telok Blangah residents, has anyone asked you the sacred question of whether you prefer rice or noodles? If you replied “rice”, then the opening of Yi Family Dynasty Fried Rice 意家人(炒饭世家) at Telok Blangah Crescent Market & Food Centre should tickle your fancy.
The hawker stall is opened by 35-year-old Joseph Khow, a PR who hails from Malaysia. Back in 2010, he started at Din Tai Fung with no experience, eager to learn from scratch. Over his 12 years there, he gradually honed and built up his culinary skills.
Once he gained confidence, he partnered with a friend and became head chef at the now-defunct Ah Zhong Mian Xian, a Taiwanese oyster mee sua stall formerly located at South Bridge Road.
Growing up, Joseph fell in love with his mother’s fried rice and ah gong‘s traditional handmade five-spice meat rolls (ngoh hiang). His grandpa would only make them during Chinese New Year and other festivals. The idea of opening this stall stemmed from his longing of both these dishes.
“The reason why I used the name Fried Rice Family (炒饭世家) was because I have a strong affinity with fried rice. From a young age, I’ve always loved cooking. I would always help my mum season her fried rice, which uses just 3 simple ingredients: leftover rice, cabbage and soy sauce,” Joseph shared.
Thus, the dish, Mommy Secret Recipe Fried Rice (S$7.90) was born, but with added ingredients like egg, sliced long beans, preserved radish, and a duo of white oyster and lingzhi mushrooms.
There are other enticing fried rice options such as Golden Shrimp Fried Rice (S$6.90), Sambal Pork Chop with Egg Fried Rice (S$7.50) and Golden Fish Fillet Fried Rice (S$6.50).
You can also have a taste of the Signature Ah Gong Fried Ngoh Hiang (S$9.90), a tribute to his grandfather’s beloved heritage recipe. It’s battered with crushed biscuits for that extra crunch, and served with a special creamy dip — just the way his ah gong made it.
The menu doesn’t stop there, you can also explore other side dishes like the Golden Tiger Prawn Roll (S$8.90), Ah Ma Shrimp Omelette (S$8.90), and Mommy Garlic Cabbage (S$6.90).
If you crave fried rice, take a trip down to Telok Blangah and visit Yi Family Dynasty Fried Rice 意家人(炒饭世家). Who knows? It might just be your new favourite spot!
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Yi Family Dynasty Fried Rice 意家人(炒饭世家)
11 Telok Blangah Crescent, Telok Blangah Crescent Market & Food Centre, #01-127, Singapore 090022
Yi Family Dynasty Fried Rice 意家人(炒饭世家)
11 Telok Blangah Crescent, Telok Blangah Crescent Market & Food Centre, #01-127, Singapore 090022
