Chicken Pot 鸡公煲

I was first introduced to Chicken Pot at the basement of Temasek Tower by my colleague, who was (and still is) expecting her first child. She was craving it quite badly, and when we got there, we saw another expectant colleague queuing up for chicken pot too. It's a franchise apparently brought in from China - Chongqing, I think - I've tried both branches (they have one at Novena Square 2) and both are quite identical. I'm not expecting, but I absolutely LOVE chicken pot.

The lunchtime crowd at Temasek Tower

They have fresh veggies that you can add to the hot pots (different plates cost different amounts), and they also top up chicken stock for you once the pot gets a bit dry.

This was the chicken pot - a bit of ma la spice.

The prawn hot pot has a tom yum flavour. They give you limes to squeeze over, and you can find fresh lemongrass stems at the base of the pot. I love the prawn as well - it comes with spiced french fries.

The set for 3-4 people costs almost $40. But it comes with rice, and is substantial enough for 4 people to feel pretty full after.

Spicy chicken on hot steamed rice...YUMS!

Chicken Hot Pot Branches:

1. Temasek Tower, 8 Shenton Way #B1-21 Tel: 6220 8040

2. Novena Square 2, 10 Sinaran Drive #04-02 Tel: 6397 7175

Post-note: The Temasek Tower outlet has closed down, so you'll have to go to Novena to get your chicken pot fix.