Local bites: The quest to be a real Singaporean foodie (Pt.1)

Being Singaporeans, we all have the advantage of living together within different ethnic groups. Of course that leads to co-existing with different cultures, religions and best of all, FOOD! Hmm, that kind of struck me...since my blog is mostly about food and being the Singaporean that I am, I SHOULD touch more on local stuff, right?  Besides that, our local eats are just as good as any Western, French, Japanese, etc, cuisine so they ought to get the recognition that they deserve. In fact, just to redeem myself, I'll run out and grab that plate of Fried Char Kway Teow ASAP! Nahhh, kidding. I'll just skip the thought and redeem myself by posting something that's more related to the local palate. Enjoy!

Cheng Tng - $2.00

All thanks to the hot weather and a couple of colleagues who wanted to cool down (and share bits of juicy gossip!) on that 'freakycrazyhumid' Sunday, I finally got to sample probably the best Cheng Tng in Singapore (their words not mine). Anyway, all things cold are nice on a hot day. Even if it's just plain iced water.

Ok, back to the Cheng Tng. Most of the time, when I order cold  Cheng Tng, crushed ice will be used but at this particular stall, they used real ice cubes!  Well, the one I ordered here is the "limited version" kind. For the "full version", you need to add a dollar more and you'll be treated to one of a kind Cheng Tng experience (their words not mine!). Anyway, I'm quite satisfied with what I had on that day. I especially liked the dried persimmon they added into their Cheng Tng (yup, the one I painstakingly scooped with a spoon in one hand while the other hand was holding my mobile phone to snap the picture). Also, I'm in love with the vintage bowls that they use to serve their Cheng Tng. They sure reminded me of my good old childhood days when my Grandma used to serve Quaker Oats in those kind of bowls for my breakfast!

Ye Lai Xiang Hot & Cold  Cheng Tng

Stall no.31
Bedok Corner Food Ctr

1 Bedok Road
Singapore 469572