THE ROOSTER: CHICKEN RICE

Nowadays, especially in Kuching, you can see many of your favourite local foods from your favourite street shops selling them, those you’ve been patronizing since young, now taken up to a whole new level, slowly transforming into various food chains. We’ve seen one going really well so far which was Mom’s Laksa. Read more about Mom’s Laksa here.

We’ve also seen the famous Singapore Chicken Rice opening for quite a long time till today, also many other chicken rice food chains such as the Chicken Rice Shop. Today, we will be adventuring to one new chicken rice food chain in the making which is The Rooster.

The Rooster opened quite recently, a few months back last year, where they had a promotion set that came with free drinks. This shop specialises in other foods as well such as wan tan hor, fried noodles, lamb stews, sandwiches and stir-fried veges besides the chicken rice alone.  

The steamed chicken rice came in a neatly arranged garnishing, served with a bowl of hot soup. The chillies and ginger paste were self-service, and you can take as much as you like. The chilli, which is the most important condiment to chicken rice, was done perfectly, with a  really good kick of spiciness to it. The garlic and ginger in it was also balanced perfectly. The chicken was tender and the sauce that went on top of it was really fragrant, almost having a sesame oil like taste overall. The rice was soft and fluffy, and it was full of flavour.

The other popular dishes were wan tan hor and herbal claypot chicken. The wan tan hor was slightly too runny and quite bland. However, its portion was really huge. Just a pity it didn’t taste quite right. The claypot herbal chicken was not too bad, but it had more of a stewed mushroom and dark soy sauce taste to it rather than a herbal one.

I would The Rooster did its main item which is chicken rice really well, but as for the other dishes, it wasn’t quite there yet in terms of its taste. We recommend you give their chicken rice a try.





The Rooster opens daily from 10.30am to 9pm
The Rooster271, 
Jalan Datuk Wee Kheng Chiang, 
93450 Kuching, Sarawak, Malaysia

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ABSOLUTE MELACCA: CHICKEN RICE

Absolute Melacca, a newly opened place in Kuching, famous for its rice balls have been a huge hit to many Kuchingites since opening. It's also something different compared to our style of chicken rice, which is what we normally have here in Kuching. Chicken rice balls originated from Melaka, where they made a variation out of the original Hainanese chicken rice. Steamed rice is shaped into golf ball sized portions and served with steamed chicken. 

Also something else from Melaka which is the satay celup, is also sold here at Absolute Melacca and is a favourite for many during the night. 

Today, The Makan Post will be adventuring to this famous hit, Absolute Melacca to try their delicious rice balls.

Absolute Melacca is located at the corner of a shoplot just opposite the famous IT commercial centre called One TJ. It's quite easy to spot with their signboard on the top, and glass panels which made those hanging steamed and roasted chickens a not to miss sight as you pass by.

The place was fully air-conditioned, with a modern like setting. The tables had pots and boilers in the middle. That would be for the satay celup which would be only sold during the night.

They have a variety of rice ball selections to choose from, and there are combos where you could get chicken curry, egg and vegetables to go along with your rice balls. Sides such as beansprouts and tofu were also available. Today, we will just be having the classic, steamed chicken served with rice balls.

They were served beautifully in a traditional serving basket plate. Each rice balls costs RM0.30, and you could order as much as you want to go with your chicken. The chicken and rice were drenched in a good amount of sauce, which made it very aromatic and each bite was flavourful. The rice was soft and fluffy, and it was savoury and delicious, I could just eat them alone. 

The chicken was soft and glistening on the top layer and a jelly like texture could be seen just under the skin as well. This is a sure thing to look out for when eating chicken rice. 

Another important component of chicken rice, the chilli sauce.
Small containers of chicken rice chilli sauce were placed at each table, so you could take as much as you like. Their chilli sauce was spicy enough, give you the kick you need whenever having chicken rice, had a good amount of ginger and garlic essence to it, had the right amount of saltiness all completed with a fragrant lime tanginess. Good news for chicken rice chilli lovers, you will love this one.

Eaten altogether, was a sure pleasure to the tastebuds.





Come try this wonderful delicacy at Absolute Melacca, a definite not to miss!


Absolute Melacca opens daily from 10am to 9.30pm.
Facebook page: www.facebook.com/pages/Absolute-Melacca/824153564359919

Address:
Absolute Melacca,
Lot 9659, SL No.1 and 2,
2nd Precinct, 
Jalan Setia Raja,
Kuching, Sarawak.








This is Jolynn signing off this week's episode on The Makan Post. Stay tuned for more.

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