Master Chicken Rice: Jason is back!

This Stall is Closed

Let’s face it, it isn’t easy to make a big splash in the current chicken rice market. Sure, the barriers to entry are low, and almost everyone knows how to make a reasonably good chicken rice. If you don’t, all you need to do is look it up on YouTube. But it takes a lot to stand out in today’s overcrowded market.

Chicken rice has become such a commodity that most people already have a go-to spot near their place. It is not easy for any new player to create a chicken rice that would go viral, much less attract the attention of a potential influencer.

But what Master Chicken Rice has going for it is that it isn’t a brand-new entrant to the chicken rice scene. Jason made a bit of a splash back in 2018 when he appeared on Buzzing Cashier, after which his stall in Toa Payoh Lorong 7 became quite well-known in certain circles. Unfortunately, the buzz from Buzzing Cashier eventually dwindled to a barely audible hum, and the stall ultimately shuttered.

Downhearted, Jason, a veteran in the chicken rice industry who had been cooking chicken rice for various other brands for almost three decades, retreated from the spotlight and continued to serve his chicken rice at Northlight School for the next three years.

But recently, he has made a comeback to the chicken rice scene, taking over the stall vacated by the short-lived Sin Kee Chicken Rice at the Recess Time canteen, just opposite the Ubi Driving Centre. This is the same canteen that also houses Mui Siong which I wrote about earlier.

The chicken rice is very competent. The chicken is silky smooth with the requisite layer of jelly under the skin. I felt the sauce was very good but could do with a bit more fragrant oil.

The rice was nicely cooked with each rice grain distinct. It wasn’t as oily as I would like, but should appeal to most who are looking for rice that is not too oily.

What sets Master’s chicken rice apart is the fresh ginger and scallion sauce which is similar to the one served with Samsui chicken. Aside from that, they also provide achar a well as cucumbers.

Conclusion

A chicken rice that is well worth checking out if you are in the Ubi area. If you are working around the area, this could well be your new go to chicken rice!

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