A simple mid-week lunch in the lead-up to Christmas with BB. 😋 No turkey or trimmings here, just a comforting economy rice (cai fan) plate, which is honestly what we felt like.

What was on the plate:

Fried noodles as the base.
Panko-fried prawns, crispy and golden.
A slice of Taiwan sausage, sweet and a little smoky.
Fried tofu puffs.
Stir-fried cabbage and greens.
A cup of coffee to go with it.

This is the beauty of cai fan (economy / mixed vegetable rice): you walk up to the spread, point at whatever looks good, and build your own plate. It’s everyday Singapore eating at its most democratic, a bit of fried noodle, a crispy protein or two, a vegetable for balance, all piled together for a few dollars.

The panko prawns were the highlight, crunchy and sweet, and the Taiwan sausage added that moreish sweet-savoury bite, with the cabbage keeping things from feeling too heavy. It’s not fancy festive fare, but it was exactly the comforting, no-fuss lunch we wanted during a busy pre-Christmas week.

Overall: 4.7 / 5. 😋👍🏼 A comforting self-pick cai fan plate, crispy panko prawns and sweet Taiwan sausage the standouts. Humble, satisfying everyday eating. Would re-do.

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