7pm in Tokyo - Singaporean Food

Thu 2008/12/18 17:14 JST
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7pm-ish at lalaport getting some Singaporean Hainan Chicken Lice. The taste has changed since the last chef got recruited by a competitor...

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  • Dissidia-Fantasy
    Dissidia-Fantasy in Singapore (Registered on 2008/11/28)
    Student
    http://dgraymanime.wordpress.com/

    I love Chicken rice, especially the chilli and tender chicken... Yum!

    Thu 2008/12/18 17:21:24 JST (ID #417154)
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    • TheAndySan
      TheAndySan in Ohayo (Registered on 2008/10/23)
      Blogger Looking For Employment
      http://www.theandysan.com

      So the thing that looks like a scoop of fried ice cream is chicken rice? Cool!

      So what's the other stuff?

      *I am quite ignorant when it comes to exotic foods.*

      Thu 2008/12/18 23:04:24 JST (ID #417417)
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      • Sean San
        Sean San in San Francisco/ Dublin / Tokyo (Registered on 2008/09/13)
        Designer / Visual Editor
        http://www.youtube.com/user/ImperialPimp

        The "other exotic foods" seem to be Cucumber, Tomato & green onion.

        Hmm - not very exotic..

        Fri 2008/12/19 00:37:08 JST (ID #417477)
        reply to Sean San's comment
    • bob dobillina
      bob dobillina in London (Registered on 2008/12/19)
      Statistician
      http://greengostar.com

      Hainan Chicken Lice! love it

      Fri 2008/12/19 00:26:17 JST (ID #417465)
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  • Tenshi_MKII
    Tenshi_MKII in Singapore (Registered on 2008/02/26)
    Student

    You should try another variation of it, eating rice balls instead of rice(not onigiri but the rice is rolled to a ball). It's better imo.

    Thu 2008/12/18 17:29:19 JST (ID #417166)
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  • marvin
    marvin (Registered on 2006/12/24)
    http://www.marvinryan.com

    chicken lice, better than flyed lice. ^^
    always thought fried rice, chicken rice and java rice tasted different in Japan. must be the kind of lice... I mean rice they use. ^^
    note that different doesn't mean it's bad. I actually like the Japan version. it's just that it doesn't taste authentic. ^^

    Thu 2008/12/18 17:37:16 JST (ID #417175)
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  • suki
    suki in Cape Town, South Africa (Registered on 2007/08/22)
    Graphic Design student | Receptionist | Otaku
    http://sukidesho.blogspot.com/

    Hmm, the lice/rice looks like a local dish that we have here too ...

    Thu 2008/12/18 17:38:52 JST (ID #417177)
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  • gordon
    gordon in 新加坡 Singapore (Registered on 2007/06/11)
    銀河帝国五〇一軍团 TK/TD 8316 M.E.P.D. Police Sergeant
    http://gordonator.com/

    chicken rice! every visitor to this sunny island will definitely try it. it's an Singapore icon! ^^;

    Thu 2008/12/18 17:39:03 JST (ID #417179)
    reply to gordon's comment
    • marvin
      marvin (Registered on 2006/12/24)
      http://www.marvinryan.com

      hey Gordon, was wondering, is Roti Canai Singaporean or Malaysian?

      Thu 2008/12/18 17:41:30 JST (ID #417182)
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      • Tachikaze
        Tachikaze in Brooklyn, New York (Registered on 2007/12/26)
        University Student

        I thought Roti Canai was Indian O_o

        Thu 2008/12/18 17:43:06 JST (ID #417186)
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        • lerry[maru]
          lerry[maru] in Kuala Lumpur, MY (Registered on 2008/09/14)
          Nekophilia

          Well, they're must-have in Malaysian mamak stores.

          Thu 2008/12/18 17:49:31 JST (ID #417197)
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      • gordon
        gordon in 新加坡 Singapore (Registered on 2007/06/11)
        銀河帝国五〇一軍团 TK/TD 8316 M.E.P.D. Police Sergeant
        http://gordonator.com/

        Roti Canai is Malaysia i guess. Roti Prata is Sinagpore. ^^;

        Thu 2008/12/18 18:01:11 JST (ID #417207)
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      • xanthe
        xanthe in Philippines (Registered on 2008/05/03)
        aspiring to become a doujin and graphics artist cum lawyer
        http://aki7.bottled-wish.info

        lol what went into my head ware the kopi roti buns :P and then old chang kee (more absurdly unrelated)

        @ gordon: isnt the chili crab more popular with daring taste buds?

        Thu 2008/12/18 20:31:31 JST (ID #417335)
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    • Pride
      Pride in Singapore and totally hating it (Registered on 2008/09/08)
      Student

      Let's try serving foreigners some Chicken Lice for a change! I'm sure they'll love it! =D

      Thu 2008/12/18 17:43:10 JST (ID #417187)
      reply to Pride's comment
  • Tachikaze
    Tachikaze in Brooklyn, New York (Registered on 2007/12/26)
    University Student

    Hainanese chicken over rice is delicious, I usually get that when I'm at a Malaysian restaurant though.

    Thu 2008/12/18 17:41:46 JST (ID #417183)
    reply to Tachikaze's comment
  • Lethia
    Lethia in シンガポオル (Registered on 2008/10/17)
    Kawaii Pink Stuffs FanGirl, Cat Lover, Otaku, MP3 Hunter, Matcha & Afternoon Milk Tea Addict.
    http://lethiachan.blogspot.com

    How much is that in yen Danny? just curious how much chicken rice in Japan. I love chicken rice too, always one of my favourite singapore food since I live here :D

    Thu 2008/12/18 17:46:57 JST (ID #417192)
    reply to Lethia's comment
  • lerry[maru]
    lerry[maru] in Kuala Lumpur, MY (Registered on 2008/09/14)
    Nekophilia

    Chicken rice! I think there not much difference between SG and MY chicken rice right? o.o
    I prefer the roasted(?) chicken. The one where the skin is brownish...

    Is Danny trying to spend less by ordering plain water? ^^;

    Thu 2008/12/18 17:47:52 JST (ID #417193)
    reply to lerry[maru]'s comment
  • sheepchan
    sheepchan in daydream land, Portugal (Registered on 2008/03/24)
    university student
    http://comica23.deviantart.com

    looks yummy~! X3

    Thu 2008/12/18 17:58:17 JST (ID #417204)
    reply to sheepchan's comment
  • nyoron
    nyoron (Registered on 2007/04/24)
    University Student
    http://sunshine-report.com

    Chicken lice lol.
    I haven't had any chicken rice since i've been here. But it's good to know you can get Southeast Asian cuisine in Japan.

    Thu 2008/12/18 18:06:36 JST (ID #417213)
    reply to nyoron's comment
  • howie huang
    howie huang in Toronto, Ontario (Registered on 2007/07/21)
    Student

    ...man that's too little food for me......i will need xxxl (if there is one)

    Thu 2008/12/18 18:12:17 JST (ID #417221)
    reply to howie huang's comment
  • Setsukyie
    Setsukyie in Malaysia (Registered on 2008/01/05)
    Student during the day, otaku at night, and amateur musician ^_^
    http://www.thebanzaieffect.com/

    Chicken 'Lice', LOL.
    And I love it! ^_^

    Thu 2008/12/18 18:15:04 JST (ID #417222)
    reply to Setsukyie's comment
  • Mark Rowberry
    Mark Rowberry in Tewkesbury, England, United Kingdom (Registered on 2008/11/11)
    Artist

    :( I loved eating Chicken rice when I was in Singapore. S$7 for 2 chicken rice and 2 cokes at the one near me. Best in Singapore, JB and some say Batam.

    Thu 2008/12/18 18:21:16 JST (ID #417229)
    reply to Mark Rowberry's comment
  • quicoto
    quicoto in Spain (Registered on 2007/12/10)
    Blogger
    http://quicoto.com

    Is that rice with chicken ? looks nice. Kagami-chan looks nice too ;)

    Thu 2008/12/18 18:24:51 JST (ID #417232)
    reply to quicoto's comment
  • leefe
    leefe in a tincan. (Registered on 2007/08/15)
    Lazyass human
    http://nipah.wordpress.com

    Chicken rice is goooood. Singaporeans are basically surrounded by chicken rice everywhere they go :P

    Thu 2008/12/18 18:25:09 JST (ID #417233)
    reply to leefe's comment
  • Harts
    Harts in Estonia (Registered on 2008/06/02)
    Student

    Changed? TO better or to worse? Anyway, this picture made me hungry, have to go and find something to eat:)

    Thu 2008/12/18 18:36:33 JST (ID #417243)
    reply to Harts's comment
  • Actar
    Actar in front of his Laptop, trapped in Singapore (Registered on 2008/05/27)
    Video Reviewer of Anime Figures, Mecha and Merch (youtube.com/user/Actar576295)
    http://actar.wordpress.com

    Geh. I just had Chicken Rice for dinner. What a coincidence...

    Thu 2008/12/18 19:07:22 JST (ID #417263)
    reply to Actar's comment
  • Monkee
    Monkee in Canada (Registered on 2007/02/08)
    Otaku / Student in Networking
    http://hayasaki-kun.blogspot.com/

    Hmmm....I'm hungry ^^

    Thu 2008/12/18 19:28:58 JST (ID #417280)
    reply to Monkee's comment
  • aprilius20
    aprilius20 in Malaysia. Physically, at least. (Registered on 2008/10/26)
    Student, part-time Haruhi wannabe (that bit about godhood etc)
    http://www.aprilius20.wordpress.com

    lol lalaport? lala as in the shellfish or goth lolis?

    Thu 2008/12/18 19:42:30 JST (ID #417301)
    reply to aprilius20's comment
  • hika
    hika in 蒼天の楽園 (Registered on 2008/07/05)
    SMS隊所属
    http://lightofthedawn.wordpress.com

    looking at the photo makes me hungry now >_<

    Thu 2008/12/18 19:52:06 JST (ID #417314)
    reply to hika's comment
  • Blurmage
    Blurmage in Singapore (Registered on 2007/12/28)
    http://blurmage.blogspot.com/

    The stall is opened by a Chinese? :D

    Thu 2008/12/18 20:14:31 JST (ID #417326)
    reply to Blurmage's comment
  • Matteas
    Matteas in Prague, Czech Republic (Registered on 2008/10/25)
    High school student
    http://www.animeraku.com

    You've made me hungry now. I haven't had a dinner yet, but I know that I won't have anything as tasty as the meal in the picture.

    Thu 2008/12/18 20:27:54 JST (ID #417334)
    reply to Matteas's comment
  • 6pack
    6pack (Registered on 2008/03/20)
    browsing the nets
    http://otakuposts.blogspot.com/

    i'm salivating like a hungry dog. just had dinner, but i think i'll go have something to eat now.

    Thu 2008/12/18 21:01:30 JST (ID #417353)
    reply to 6pack's comment
  • Pyoro
    Pyoro in Singapore (Registered on 2007/08/22)
    Student
    http://anime.tedfox.com/

    darn, that looks way better than the ones over here. *drools

    i would have asked them to peel off the skin for me though ^^

    Thu 2008/12/18 21:14:06 JST (ID #417363)
    reply to Pyoro's comment
  • FatBastard
    FatBastard in over his head (Registered on 2007/11/04)
    Dirty Gentleman
    http://cantstanzya.wordpress.com/

    Hmm... In my stay in Japan, I think I stuck to eating traditional Japanese cuisine...

    like Mickey D's teriyaki burger =P

    Thu 2008/12/18 21:14:23 JST (ID #417364)
    reply to FatBastard's comment
    • lightningsabre
      lightningsabre in Vancouver (Registered on 2007/08/30)
      Pseudo-Graphic Designer, 触手 wrangler, H-Man
      http://lightningsabre.blogspot.com/

      Yum! Very traditional! I think my co-worker had ebi-burger at McD's there.

      Fri 2008/12/19 02:27:34 JST (ID #417555)
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    • PudgyM29
      PudgyM29 in Chicago, IL. [U.S.A.] (Registered on 2008/03/30)
      Fledgling repowriter
      http://sn.im/sdr002

      Have the Bacon Egg Cheeseburger at Home Kitchen. !=)#

      Fri 2008/12/19 03:35:59 JST (ID #417596)
      reply to PudgyM29's comment
  • exurbanotaku
    exurbanotaku in America (Registered on 2008/01/10)
    Consultant

    I actually some chicken rice last night. Albeit the chicken rice I had looked nothing like the chicken rice you had, but it was still delicious.

    Thu 2008/12/18 21:14:56 JST (ID #417365)
    reply to exurbanotaku's comment
  • James3g
    James3g in Metropolis (Registered on 2007/09/03)
    Day Dream Project

    The secret lies with the rice... ;-)
    I don't see ginger, you go without ginger???

    Thu 2008/12/18 21:27:14 JST (ID #417373)
    reply to James3g's comment
  • Omu
    Omu in レチウンド島、 スペイン (Registered on 2008/05/13)
    浦の引き篭り
    http://img98.imageshack.us/img98/3219/haruhimemew.gif

    Looks delicious :3~~

    I'm starving and that photo isn't making things better xP

    Thu 2008/12/18 22:53:25 JST (ID #417414)
    reply to Omu's comment
  • adanrico
    adanrico in California (Registered on 2008/12/01)
    Web Design & Marketing
    http://ciaopanda.com

    omg that looks so good! *___*

    Thu 2008/12/18 23:01:12 JST (ID #417416)
    reply to adanrico's comment
  • chun
    chun in need to be in bed (Registered on 2007/01/09)
    part time illustrationist, doll clothing seamstress
    http://puppy52art.com/

    I'm not the biggest fan of hainanese style chicken BUT I do like the rice with the dark sauce ^O^

    Thu 2008/12/18 23:22:19 JST (ID #417432)
    reply to chun's comment
  • lyve
    lyve in Singapore (Registered on 2008/10/21)
    Pilot

    mmmmmm as a hainanese myself, chicken rice is what I grew up with, however in SG you've gotta try laksa too, surprised no one mentioned it >.<

    Fri 2008/12/19 00:37:16 JST (ID #417478)
    reply to lyve's comment
  • Hidden Oasis
    Hidden Oasis in California, United Sates (Registered on 2008/10/28)
    College Freshmen

    Hainan Chicken rice isn't something I really like. I'm more of a beef person myself. I do like the soup that comes with the chicken though. Good thing lots of orders come with it.

    Fri 2008/12/19 02:26:16 JST (ID #417553)
    reply to Hidden Oasis's comment
  • silent1134
    silent1134 in Los Angeles, California (Registered on 2007/08/22)
    ???Confused???

    Hainan rice is pretty good, but I have issues with the occasional chicken bone shard...

    Fri 2008/12/19 02:30:16 JST (ID #417558)
    reply to silent1134's comment
  • Shockerz
    Shockerz in Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia (Registered on 2008/10/12)
    Student
    http://shockerz.wordpress.com/

    It sure look yummy

    Fri 2008/12/19 03:20:39 JST (ID #417583)
    reply to Shockerz's comment
  • pipopaz
    pipopaz in US (Registered on 2008/08/26)
    thousand master II, Internet Learner, Auto didacta
    http://pipopaz.wordpress.com/

    a nice meal and nice company *hi kagami

    Fri 2008/12/19 03:21:28 JST (ID #417586)
    reply to pipopaz's comment
  • faiyaka
    faiyaka in California (Registered on 2007/10/11)
    Student

    omg *drools* that is looking taaaaaaasty

    Fri 2008/12/19 03:23:30 JST (ID #417590)
    reply to faiyaka's comment
  • Anjerasu
    Anjerasu in Malaysia (Registered on 2007/04/13)
    Graphic Designer
    http://anjerasu.wordpress.com

    Oh my, I usually have this when I go back to my hometown. Parents nowadays are lazy to cook at home so we usually go down to the stalls near my housing estate. Fav is still "tu kar pui" .aka Pork Leg lice. Could find it at sg's open air stalls at Lavender St.

    Yummy stuff.

    Fri 2008/12/19 03:36:51 JST (ID #417599)
    reply to Anjerasu's comment
  • Cyberchaos
    Cyberchaos in Australia, Sydney (Registered on 2008/02/17)
    NEET part-time - Technical Support Officer - Network security engineer
    http://burugureibi.blogspot.com/

    kagami sure looks delicous

    Fri 2008/12/19 05:09:00 JST (ID #417657)
    reply to Cyberchaos's comment
  • BeLe
    BeLe in Davao, Philippines (Registered on 2007/01/03)
    .NET/Web Developer
    http://scrumptious.animeblogger.net

    oh wow. that seriously looks scrumptious! would love to try that out

    Fri 2008/12/19 06:22:58 JST (ID #417724)
    reply to BeLe's comment
  • lostandfound
    lostandfound in Singapore (Registered on 2007/10/21)
    Hikikomori in the making
    http://supermariabros.deviantart.com/

    Eh Danny's back in Singapore or...?
    Anyway, I love Chicken rice and other food that I can put in my mouth^^;

    Fri 2008/12/19 06:49:12 JST (ID #417764)
    reply to lostandfound's comment
  • NPC
    NPC in Rocklin, CA (Registered on 2007/12/06)
    JR. College Student
    http://npc.talkingincircles.net/

    For once that actually dosen't look very good I don't know... it might be the lighting...

    Fri 2008/12/19 07:05:16 JST (ID #417793)
    reply to NPC's comment
  • uncreative
    uncreative in Japan (Registered on 2008/08/15)
    Student
    http://www.flickr.com/photos/dramacd/

    Rice cream.

    Fri 2008/12/19 07:10:40 JST (ID #417800)
    reply to uncreative's comment
  • andra
    andra in Singapore (Registered on 2007/11/06)
    中学生
    http://thezhukeeper.blogspot.com

    the rice is not round enough! ^^;

    Fri 2008/12/19 08:22:39 JST (ID #417843)
    reply to andra's comment
  • WooTz
    WooTz in Malaysia (Registered on 2008/09/29)
    College student
    http://myanimelist.net/profile/WooTz

    Mmm.... Delicious chicken lice.

    Fri 2008/12/19 10:47:34 JST (ID #417975)
    reply to WooTz's comment
  • Minaru Chou
    Minaru Chou in Philippines (Registered on 2008/09/25)
    Programmer Trainee
    http://jointsareokay.blogspot.com

    ooh I love Hainese chicken.

    It's really good, so the rice must be just as good!

    Fri 2008/12/19 12:04:17 JST (ID #418032)
    reply to Minaru Chou's comment
  • Keith
    Keith in Tokyo From Singapore (Registered on 2007/12/05)
    IT engineer
    http://secretzone81.wordpress.com/

    Hey Danny,

    There is 1 singapore chicken rice place between roppongi and azabu juban. I tried a few place, i think that one taste the best and closest to singapore style. you can try go try it :)

    don't go to the Singapura place across asahi tv ... that taste awful :(

    Fri 2008/12/19 12:58:36 JST (ID #418069)
    reply to Keith's comment
  • tintin-san
    tintin-san in シンガポオル Singapore (Registered on 2008/05/11)
    大学生

    What's Lalaport?

    Oo, but it looks authentic enough!

    Fri 2008/12/19 13:13:18 JST (ID #418078)
    reply to tintin-san's comment
    • Keith
      Keith in Tokyo From Singapore (Registered on 2007/12/05)
      IT engineer
      http://secretzone81.wordpress.com/

      its at toyosu if I'm not wrong :)

      I went there last year xmas eve for laksa :P
      they have "yat kun" there too!

      Fri 2008/12/19 13:16:17 JST (ID #418083)
      reply to Keith's comment
  • R-1
    R-1 in a happy place. (Registered on 2007/07/05)
    Overman
    http://myplasticmoustache.blogspot.com/

    Ain't it always? You frequent a restaurant and eventually the quality is compromised when a kitchen staff leaves. Looks dee-lish though.

    Fri 2008/12/19 18:34:01 JST (ID #418300)
    reply to R-1's comment
  • Moogleborg
    Moogleborg in San Jose, California in the USA and Cerulean City (Registered on 2008/12/14)
    Martial arts SLAM-dancer, anime-gaming otaku, defender of Ash and Mistys love
    http://www.myspace.com/moogleborg

    Ooh, tasty! :D

    Sat 2008/12/20 05:01:50 JST (ID #418804)
    reply to Moogleborg's comment
  • radical anime fan
    radical anime fan in Singapore, Furnace City, Cinderblock Outskirts. (Registered on 2007/01/25)
    Polytechnic Junior, Bronze Lifesaving Trainee, Mech Designer In-training.
    http://thehangerbay.wordpress.com/

    That's a lot of rice. OoO

    Sat 2008/12/20 17:37:37 JST (ID #419468)
    reply to radical anime fan's comment
  • Flame_3
    Flame_3 in Earth? -3- (Registered on 2009/03/12)
    Undergrad Studs
    http://hmmmandwords.blogspot.com/

    i was eating hainan/hainam chicken rice about 6 hours ago....it's kinda like my daily staple food here in malaysia....=_="

    Sat 2009/03/28 00:27:44 JST (ID #538160)
    reply to Flame_3's comment
  • mahouusagijun
    mahouusagijun in japan (Registered on 2009/10/11)
    student
    Sun 2009/10/11 23:12:46 JST (ID #729338)
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  • Kobato
    Kobato in Singapore (Registered on 2009/10/16)
    Student
    http://bcotaku.blogspot.com

    the chilli doesn't look authentic

    Sat 2009/10/24 21:28:16 JST (ID #734100)
    reply to Kobato's comment

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