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Ever since I’ve been back from Japan, I have been eating ayam penyet (smashed fried chicken) almost everyday! What’s even more amazing is that I’m buying it from the same stall all the time. This particular ayam penyet stall is THAT awesome.

ayam penyet is a popular rice dish found at most hawker centers. The chicken is deliberately smashed with a wooden mallet after deep-frying, apparently to loosen the meat from the bone.

Ayam Penyet (Smashed Fried Chicken)
SGD4

After my disappointment at Ayam Penyet Ria (the Indonesian restaurant at Lucky Plaza that just about everyone is raving about), I have become rather wary about trying this dish; I am afraid the chicken would turn out to be too dry and hence inedible!

But this particular stall consistently churns out an awesome ayam penyet! Not only is the chicken tender and juicy, along with the sinfully crispy skin, it also comes with a generous amount of super tasty chili sauce! Even as I’m perspiring from the spiciness, I would still ask for more chili because it’s just so shiok!

You know what’s the best part?

Y.R.A. Aspirasa

This stall is right at my doorstep! Haha! Bet you didn’t see that coming! It’s called “y.r.a. Aspirasa” located at ABC Market. Aside from ayam penyet they also sell numerous other ayam dishes. I’ve tried their ayam sambal, which was almost as good.

And if you go there on an evening, there’s a good chance you would catch me there too. Lol!

Note that there are a few stalls at ABC Market selling ayam penyet. So please make sure you go to the correct stall!

Y.R.A. Aspirasa (

Halal certified)
ABC Brickworks Market & Food Centre
6 Jalan Bukit Merah #01-04
Singapore 150006

Bus services: 123, 14, 147, 153, 196, 197, 198, 855, 961
Nearest MRT: Redhill

Opening hours: 10am – 10pm daily

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Dennis
September 11, 2007

*gulps* You just did it again. Now I will retire to bed with dreams of fantastic food! By the way, I had to cut short my backpacking trip to Thailand because my grandma passed away. I miss her so…
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moby
September 11, 2007

That looks really good! *smacks lips*
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qureyoon
September 11, 2007

you should try the one at parkway parade ;)
there’s one too there :)
everytime after we rollerblade, we always go and eat there :D

oh, i missed indonesian food :|
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Joyz
September 11, 2007

Whenever I’m at ABC market, I’ll patrionize the sambal stingray and sotong stall or the hokkien mee stall (that is fantastic btw but not sure if they are still there). I’ll take note to try the ayam penyet the next time when I’m there and I’ll say hi if I see you there!
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Veron
September 11, 2007

Dennis: Sorry to hear that. I hope you feel better soon.

moby: It is good!

qureyoon: Ahhh… I used to hang out at East Coast Park a lot. Now that I no longer rollerblade, Parkway Parade just seems too far away!

Joyz: Hey, the stingray stall (the one in the corner right?) isn’t good. Try Rong Guang at the nearby Alexandra Village next time! I’ve blogged about it before. All the friends whom I brought there concurred that it’s the best stingray ever! You have to try it!
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kirsteen(lorewang)
September 11, 2007

i have tried the one at harbourfront foodcourt. they served with chicken floss and chop red chilli, everything served on a wooden round plate.=)
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Veron
September 11, 2007

Oh yeah, that round wooden plate seems to make the food taste better, doesn’t it? We have it here at the HDB Hub food court too. But unfortunately the ayam is too dry!
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Herry
September 11, 2007

You make me really hungry. It’s almost 2pm, and haven’t had my lunch, and my last ayam penyet meal was weeks ago, dang..wish I have Ayam Penyet at my doorstep too! :D
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Veron
September 11, 2007

Life is great when you live near ABC Market!

:)
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malique
September 11, 2007

omg the sambal looks soooooooooooooooooooo pedas!*

(*hawt)
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Joyz
September 11, 2007

thanks for the recommendation, no doubt stingray and ayam penyet will be my targets when I’m around that area…thinking this weekend, followed by a visit to one of my fav store, Ikea!!
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walter
September 11, 2007

Wow! I am so gonna try this dish… Its pretty near my home too, well at least a short drive away… Ayam Penyet here I come….drooooool
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Veron
September 11, 2007

malique: That’s hawt!

Joyz: Sounds like fun! I was just at IKEA over the weekend.

walter: We might just run into each other!
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Ken
September 12, 2007

wow, that food looks delicious. and you’re lucky you have such good food close to your home. i live in the suburbs of Northern VA, USA and there is nothing close by within walking distance, except chain restaurants.
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Veron
September 12, 2007

Awww… Well that’s the perk of living in a small country I guess. You’re never too far away from any place!
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fabianfan
September 12, 2007

i didn’t know abc has so much more to offer…always da bao-ing from the same few stalls, ha. i live near abc also…at jalan rumah tinggi…heh…
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Beni
September 12, 2007

Ah so that’s what it is called!

I remember having it for nearly 10 nights in a row in one of the kopitiams for dinner. I used to think it’s called chicken rice. Yeah after having that spicy stuff, obviously I had to loose it. Y’know… So reduced the frequency.

*slurp* You just brought back delicious memories.
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Veron
September 12, 2007

fabianfan: Wow! We’ve probably been running into each other all the time without realising it!

Beni: lol dude you sound drunk! Come back to Singapore and I’ll take you out for ayam penyet any day!
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BashfulHunter
September 13, 2007

Looks yummy. Nice pix, have to go try.

I have eaten the one at Changi Village but haven’t eaten this dish elsewhere.
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offspring
September 13, 2007

oh man. this looks good. i will try when i return from tokyo.
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