Revive your memories of the good old days~

Celeste L.
Aug 22, 2017 · 4 min read

That’s one of the tagline I found on Curry Times’s website:

Revive your memories of the good old days~

I love all things old & vintage and Curry Times gives me exactly that feeling.

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Don’t you think so? The interior and exterior, the lights… they somehow remind me of Hong Kong’s cha chaan teng. Like the one below.

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#ImissHK #IneedtogobacktoHKsoon

But anyway, be not surprised, contrary to the name, Curry Times don’t just sell curry!

There’re other mouth-watering dishes. But first and foremost, I’ll start off with the curry dishes.

  1. Signature Curry Bun ($1.50)
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The bun is fluffy and soft and the curry potato inside reminds me of the bun my mum buys from the bakery round the neighbourhood. I was expecting it to be a little warm but it wasn’t, so I was distressed. #mebeingadramaqueen

If you’re thinking of having a tea break any time soon, visit them. They are running a promotion right now: 1 bun + 1 hot drink (coffee, tea or me. Just kidding. Or Milo.) will cost you $2.50.

Only on weekdays, 3pm to 5pm! Quite a good deal. A short break from the office is good for the soul.

2. Signature curry chicken with choice of rice / noodles / prata or loaf ($8.50)

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I chose a loaf of bread to go along with my curry.

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I think it’s pretty amazing that the curry does not contain coconut milk. Fresh milk is used instead so there’s a slightly different taste to it.

I’m a fan of coconut milk so the lack of it was pretty obvious to me.

First impression: Salty. Chicken is tender, potato melts right into your mouth.

3. Curry chicken with choice of ramen / thick bee hoon / bee hoon / hor fun / mee sua ($8.50)

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This is apparently NEW on the menu.

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Maybe I left it there for too long, the mee sua turned soggy. In all honesty, I didn’t really like this dish because of its spiciness.

If you can take spice, then go ahead and give this a try!

4. Traditional Beef Brisket ($15.90)

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I think I did a good job with the photo above. It looks inviting, doesn’t it?

This sharing portion is for 2 to 3 pax. I would recommend that you order something else to go along with it. Say, rice or noodles because it’s again… salty. #inmyhumbleopinion

The beef is succulent and tasty, and the winter melon has a slight sweetness to it. The crunchy bamboo shoot complements the whole taste. If only they could go easy on the salt.

5. Dry Laksa Goreng ($8.50)

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The laksa taste was not as flavourful as I thought it would be. Maybe the curry and beef I had before were too overpowering?

Chicken slices has a local Indian taste to it, which was a pleasant revelation.

6. Homemade Ngo Hiang ($8.20)

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This has got to be my favourite. The mix of minced chicken meat, chestnut and prawn is a flawless concept.

Crisped on the outside, crunchy on the inside. I was savouring every bite of it.

7. Yam paste with gingko nuts ($4)

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We usually get to eat this during Chinese Wedding Dinners, right?

Paste is smooth, comparable to Chinese restaurants’ standards. #truestory

8. Coffee Chendol ($4)

If you’re a coffee addict, try this interesting blend.

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9. Coconut with Aloe Vera & Iced Jelly ($5)

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I would say this was the perfect drink after all the salt and spice. Real coconut juice with a GENEROUS amount of aloe vera and iced jelly. Perfect for summer!

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That was an insane amount of food! I better book my next yoga class.

For more information, visit http://www.currytimes.com.sg/

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