Cheng tng is a basic native dessert adored by many candy tooths. It undoubtedly helps that it’s recognized to be wholesome, containing substances that struggle frequent illnesses like sore throat. Some people regard historic Ye Lai Xiang Cheng Tng in Bedok as their private favorite above all the remaining. 

Began in 1939, this cheng tng stall needs to be one of many oldest in Singapore. It’s mentioned that Ye Lai Xiang Cheng Tng began out by the seaside and shifted right here, settling down in Bedok Nook Meals Centre. Fascinating enjoyable reality: the empty house subsequent door was an affiliated stall promoting cuttlefish kang kong, which has sadly closed.

Ye Lai Xiang Cheng Tng’s quaint stall greets its prospects with a slightly conventional signboard, showcasing their heritage in additional methods than one. There are few choices to be made at this stall, with only a easy alternative of both Chilly Cheng Tng (S$3) or Heat Cheng Tng (S$3). Actually the perfect for indecisive individuals like myself. 

Uncle was additional pleasant, joking with us while taking orders. Fortunate for the non-Chinese language people, he’s expert within the English language, so ordering won’t be an issue. For frequent patrons of this stall, you can be elated to know that it’s not going wherever, as Uncle is already coaching the following technology to proceed this native dessert legacy.

Regardless of it being a weekday, the gang was huge. Don’t be too shocked when individuals begin hovering round your desk, silently signalling you to rush up. My private statement was that people from all walks of life are right here to eat, from workplace staff to the aged.

What I attempted at Ye Lai Xiang Cheng Tng

Questioning simply how completely different the identical merchandise may style, I ordered each the Chilly Cheng Tng in addition to the Heat Cheng Tng to satiate that burning curiosity.

I’ll say that the nice and cozy one was made for a photo-tastic shot, because the load of substances via that clear broth appeared unbelievable on digicam. It was too dangerous that I used to be not quick sufficient, because the steam dissipating makes for fairly the wow issue.

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This stall does give extra substances as in comparison with the same old cheng tng joint, with a whopping 11 substances, together with rehydrated longan, ginkgo nuts, dried persimmon, mung beans and white fungus. Shocked by the inclusion of candied wintermelon (which I really feel is kind of uncommon), the keen eater in me was stoked by the wide range in every bowl. 

Then again, I do agree that the value is slightly steep. It’s considerably comprehensible if the quantity and amount of substances are taken under consideration.

The “clear soup” had a reasonable sweetness, nearly like syrup that undoubtedly appealed to this sweetness addict. Texture-wise, I’d say it was thicker than the chilly model, which was barely diluted, because of the ice concerned. 

I completely adored the substances just like the candy potato and barley that contributed their completely different textures to the combination. The candy potato was completely steamed, not too tender that it grew to become mushy, but not so agency that it was exhausting to chunk. Better of each worlds, little doubt.

Regardless of all of the reward for the nice and cozy model, there is no such thing as a query that I preferred Ye Lai Xiang Cheng Tng’s Chilly Cheng Tng extra. Its sweetness and thickness had been lighter than the nice and cozy model’s, putting extra of a highlight on the substances inside the treasure trove. There may be nothing fairly like having fun with an icy dessert in Singapore’s insupportable warmth.

Oddly sufficient, the sago was on the mushy aspect, that means it was a tad overcooked. Nonetheless, it did present a nice distinction to the more durable dried persimmon and didn’t dampen the dessert all that a lot.

Ultimate ideas

Although Ye Lai Xiang Cheng Tng is kind of in the course of nowhere, I can see myself going again for some Chilly Cheng Tng if I’m within the space. Generally, we simply yearn for our native treats greater than overseas desserts like bingsu. Come and check out what 84 years of historical past really style like!

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