As much as we love Singapore food, we know there are plenty of affordable good eats across the Causeway. But you don’t have to trudge there just to enjoy authentic Malaysian street food; you can now head to the newly opened EatAlley at the basement of Orchard Gateway.
Serial foodie and CEO of the PappaRich restaurant chain, Sebastian Low, founded EatAlley to offer the street food of his childhood from seven of Kuala Lumpur and Petaling Jaya’s best hawkers from under $10. Some have been adapted for the 150-seater food court, whose “branded” vibe features calming Peranakan green hues, terrazzo tables and cushy rattan chairs.
The stalls are run by cooks who have undergone rigorous training in Malaysia to learn the heirloom recipes and cooking processes from the brand owners, who then flew here to guarantee the taste and texture.
They are Kampung Nasi Lemak (the signature dish is Nasi Lemak with Ayam Rempah, $8.80); Hong Lai Hokkien Mee (the Moonlight Hor Fun is served with a raw egg on top, $9.80), and Kam Heong Braised Duck (the duck is cooked Teochew-style with eight herbs and served with butter rice, salted vegetables, and braised egg for a complete meal; $9.80 f0r the signature set).
Then there’s Koon Kee Wantan Mee, known for its signature duo combo of char siew, “flower” mushrooms imported from Malaysia, and braised chicken feet with dark sauce noodles ($10.80). Siong Huat Bah Kut Teh serves tender pork in a rich herbal broth claypot-style and Dry Bah Kut Teh stir-fried with Chinese wine and chilli ($10.80).
Soong Kee Beef Noodle, founded in 1945, is famous for its noodles with tripe and beef balls and beef slices from Australia, and dry noodles with minced pork and beef mixed with dark soy sauce, and served with clear beef broth on the side (from $8.80). Just as lip-smacking is Uncle Beh Pork Noodle’s signature combo with mee tai mak in soup or dry, complete with minced and sliced pork, intestines, liver and kidney ($10.80).
Hungry, yet?
EatAlley is at 227 Orchard Rd, #B2-12 Orchard Gateway, Singapore 238858.
