I just had lunch over at Yet Con along Purvis Street. I have heard about it being a very old and traditional place serving Hainanese food and known for its chicken rice.
The rice was pretty ok, fragrant and al dente. The "white" chicken was a bit of a disappointment. I had breast meat and it was very dry and there was no sauce poured over it? For such an old establishment with its old school tables and ambience, I would have expected better.
The soup with shredded cabbages and green onions was better. Light and tasty, plus it was not oily at all. We all know that the main thing about chicken rice was also about its condiments. The ginger was average and oily. The chili did not give any oomph too.
The highlight was the plate of baby kailan in oyster sauce which came in a huge serving. It was fresh and cooked just right, and the sauce was great over the rice too.
TT ordered a side of liver to go with her chicken and it was shockingly expensive. For a person's portion of liver (about 4 pieces), it cost $8!
So our total bill came to around $24 for just 2 plates of chicken rice (regular and thigh/drumstick part), 1 portion of liver and a plate of veggies.
Very expensive lunch. I doubt I will ever go back there again. There are more reasonable priced and better tasting chicken rice in the Purvis/Liang Seah area.
Location
Yet Con
Purvis Street
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