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 centres. 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)S$4
Rating:
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 chilli sauce! Even as I’m perspiring from the spiciness, I would still ask for more chilli because it’s just so shiok!
You know what’s the best part?
This stall is right at my doorstep! Haha! Bet you didn’t see that coming! It’s 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!
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
Sep 13, 2007
3472
BashfulHunter: I think someone recommended the ayam penyet at Changi to me once. But I have yet to try it out for myself.
offspring: Argh! You’re reminding me of Tokyo again. I just came back from there a few weeks ago and have been missing it ever since.
Sep 14, 2007
4
went to try this during lunch just now, but i thought the one near kembangan mrt tastes much better! more crispy chicken there.
Sep 14, 2007
3472
Awww! But I have no complaints with them so far. The chicken has always been crispy each time. Maybe they were having an off day!
Sep 14, 2007
4
hmm…maybe. fasting started already. :P
Sep 16, 2007
182
Jalan Bt Merah is one place I have seldom ventured to. But shall remember the ABC Market and this stall if I do visit Jln Bt Merah one day.
Jul 9, 2008
1
Hi… I live in JB and there are some Ayam Penyet Stall in JB too. I have tried the food and it taste good. Come to JB stall at the Larkin Plaza, Larkin Johor Bahru. The stall name is Nasi Campur (K11) but they sell Ayam Penyet too. Have a try. Cheap only cost you RM5.00. I can guarantee you’ll like it.
hey! don’t forget to try their Sop Ikan Merah. Oh! shok gile. See you….
Jul 9, 2008
3472
There’s a direct bus that goes to Larkin Terminal from Singapore. If Larkin Plaza is anywhere near the terminal I would love to check out this Nasi Campur stall you’re raving about!
Jun 24, 2010
1
hello! i notice the heading says ‘Closed’. does that mean that this stall is no longer around? i have a major craving for ayam penyet now and i can’t seem to find any reviews of them in the bukit timah/queensway area! :(
Jun 24, 2010
3472
This stall at ABC Market has closed, but I heard that it has reopened at the Seah Im Food Centre. I can’t confirm this as I have not been there myself.
There are many Muslim stalls at ABC Market that also sell Ayam Penyet. One that I have tried and liked is the stall called “Nasi Ayam Geylang Serai”. Hope this helps!