Best Chicken Rice---NOT in hawker centre
Aug 19, 2019, 9:32 pm
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Why should they raise the prices? Singaporeans are not wealthy by and large and the Hawker Centers serve the purpose of providing quality nourishment without the need to steam up their small apartments. Raising prices would be a detriment to Singaporeans.
Aug 19, 2019, 11:08 pm
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These hawker centers will eventually die off because the next generation will not be willing to do the work that they do for the return that they get. You can see it already, some stalls are closing permanently once the person retires. Closure of popular stalls in hawker centers is a greater determent to Singaporeans and their culture.
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Aug 19, 2019, 11:15 pm
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Because they deserve a decent living wage for their hard work. In case you haven't noticed, they have been raising prices.
These hawker centers will eventually die off because the next generation will not be willing to do the work that they do for the return that they get. You can see it already, some stalls are closing permanently once the person retires.
These hawker centers will eventually die off because the next generation will not be willing to do the work that they do for the return that they get. You can see it already, some stalls are closing permanently once the person retires.
There is actually a resurgence among the younger generation. Here is an article and a tour that focus on that aspect.
https://thepeakmagazine.com.sg/next-...ingapore-food/
https://www.woknstroll.com.sg/produc...ker-food-tour/
Aug 19, 2019, 11:30 pm
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Aug 20, 2019, 1:32 am
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Yes and no.Gini coefficient for Singapore is one of the highest in the developed world, HK has higher Gini, which is no surprise.
Most Singaporeans are not wealthy, it can be easily confirmed when checked what salaries are offered in the service sector. Yet, according to newspaper articles, 17% of Singaporeans - one in every six - are millionaires however from some newer articles, it is close to 10%.
Most Singaporeans are not wealthy, it can be easily confirmed when checked what salaries are offered in the service sector. Yet, according to newspaper articles, 17% of Singaporeans - one in every six - are millionaires however from some newer articles, it is close to 10%.
Aug 20, 2019, 2:11 am
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I'm not saying I can't have other foods. Btw, I can really eat and before you assume, I'm chubby, I'm not. I'm quite fit and athletic. Besides, I don't see my upcoming trip to Singapore as the last. So if I miss out on something, there's always next year.
Aug 20, 2019, 3:13 am
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Yes and no.Gini coefficient for Singapore is one of the highest in the developed world, HK has higher Gini, which is no surprise.
Most Singaporeans are not wealthy, it can be easily confirmed when checked what salaries are offered in the service sector. Yet, according to newspaper articles, 17% of Singaporeans - one in every six - are millionaires however from some newer articles, it is close to 10%.
Most Singaporeans are not wealthy, it can be easily confirmed when checked what salaries are offered in the service sector. Yet, according to newspaper articles, 17% of Singaporeans - one in every six - are millionaires however from some newer articles, it is close to 10%.
I was inferring that Chicken Rice isn’t, IMO, something so special as to warrant trying multiple places.
Aug 20, 2019, 3:30 am
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I think it is special because I haven't had any good ones in North America. The best I've had is in Singapore. I love it!
Aug 20, 2019, 7:14 am
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How are we ascertaining that they aren't making a decent living wage? If they weren't, they wouldn't be keeping the businesses open.
There is actually a resurgence among the younger generation. Here is an article and a tour that focus on that aspect.
https://thepeakmagazine.com.sg/next-...ingapore-food/
https://www.woknstroll.com.sg/produc...ker-food-tour/
There is actually a resurgence among the younger generation. Here is an article and a tour that focus on that aspect.
https://thepeakmagazine.com.sg/next-...ingapore-food/
https://www.woknstroll.com.sg/produc...ker-food-tour/
I have chatted with a lot of the Uncles and Aunties that run AND work for the hawker centers, have you?... their cost of food and rents has increased significantly that has cut into their slim profits. Yet they are unable to increase their prices to what they feel is right for the fear people won't patronize them anymore. Some that do well are fine but long hours of standing and non-stop work. Maybe the owners and workers are ALL lying about how hard the work is and how little they make...
Perhaps I am more sympathetic,unlike others, to people that work hard to provide the necessities for life. We are 6 meals away from societal chaos. Food is important but it seems to me people look down and don't appreciate people in the food industry.
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Aug 20, 2019, 9:46 am
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Aug 20, 2019, 10:07 am
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<a href="https://www.quora.com/Why-are-there-so-many-old-people-working-in-hawker-centers-in-Singapore-I-noticed-some-old-people-cleaning-tables-who-are-having-a-hard-time-walking">https://www.quora.com/Why-are-there-so-many-old-people-working-in-hawker-centers-in-Singapore-I-noticed-some-old-people-cleaning-tables-who-are-having-a-hard-time-walking</a><br /><br />I have chatted with a lot of the Uncles and Aunties that run AND work for the hawker centers, have you?... their cost of food and rents has increased significantly that has cut into their slim profits. Yet they are unable to increase their prices to what they feel is right for the fear people won't patronize them anymore. Some that do well are fine but long hours of standing and non-stop work. Maybe the owners and workers are ALL lying about how hard the work is and how little they make...<br /><br />Perhaps I am more sympathetic,unlike others, to people that work hard to provide the necessities for life. We are 6 meals away from societal chaos. Food is important but it seems to me people look down and don't appreciate people in the food industry.
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I have had it only once and it was in a restaurant in a mall in Marina Square.
I have a question and forgive my ignorance, but is it supposed to be served warm or room temperature? I think my surprise was that the dish wasn't hot, but I was unsure if that was how it was to be served. I found it underwhelming at any rate.
I did enjoy other food at several hawker centers and an amazing Pernankan meal at a mall near the stadium, but I had heard so much about the chicken rice and wasn't sure whether I had a mediocre experience or that is how it is supposed to be served.
Is it supposed to be cold/lukewarm?
I have a question and forgive my ignorance, but is it supposed to be served warm or room temperature? I think my surprise was that the dish wasn't hot, but I was unsure if that was how it was to be served. I found it underwhelming at any rate.
I did enjoy other food at several hawker centers and an amazing Pernankan meal at a mall near the stadium, but I had heard so much about the chicken rice and wasn't sure whether I had a mediocre experience or that is how it is supposed to be served.
Is it supposed to be cold/lukewarm?
