Chicken wings from No. 5 Emerald Hill Singapore

September 30, 2010 | 19 Comments

Best Prawn Paste Chicken

“Shall we go and have the best Har Cheong Gai in Singapore?”

When I saw this conversation between my friends on twitter, I knew that I must try the best chicken wings in Singapore that they were talking about. We even created a blackberry group nicknamed: har cheong gai to discuss and plan for our assault at No. 5 Emerald Hill Cocktail Bar for their famous chicken wings which are marinated with shrimp paste.

‘Food Blogger conned to No. 5 Emerald Hill with the lure of best chicken wings in Singapore.’ After praising the chicken wings to the sky, my friend was a little worried about my expectations of it, and teased me with this headline.

When the waiter brought the basket of chicken wings ($17 for 6) to our table, my brain was whispering to the stomach: you know what, this better be good!

Har Cheong Gai

“Dear god, or whoever that is listening, please, please let the No. 5 Emerald Hill’s chicken wings be the best prawn paste chicken in Singapore.” I prayed. I took one by the side, and placed it carefully into my mouth. At that point, I did not care whether or not the wings would burn my tongue and make me go oww. As sadistic as it might sound, I’d probably remember the har cheong kai better if it burnt me.

Anyway, No 5 Emerald Hill’s Har Cheong Kai was extremely crispy. It wasn’t oily, nor was it too dry. The wings were great as finger food, the perfect snack to wash down with a jug of cold icy beer. While they were excellent as chicken wings, one would probably not classify them as Har Cheong Kai since the prawn paste flavor wasn’t strong enough.

Emerald Hill Pizza

While the pizza wasn’t outstanding, it was not too bad for pub grub. Thin-crust, light and not too filling: the excuse for you to eat again after dinner.

No 5 Emerald Hill

The fish from the “Fish and chips” was disappointing. The saving grace was the fries, which quickly filled our stomach.

No 5 Beef Stew

“Why does the beef stew tastes like salmon?” This was one of the funniest comments made when we were at No. 5 Emerald Hill. It actually tasted like a normal beef stew to me. Nothing fanciful, something warm and hearty to go along with the bread.

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No. 5 Emerald Hill Cocktail Bar has a 1-for-1 Martini for just $16 (from 9pm to 1am), which is a very good deal. Martini plus chicken wings after a long day at work? Sounds like a plan to me.

Edited (I forgot to include this para): I had a shock when I first stepped into No. 5 Emerald Bar. Everyone was throwing empty peanut shells on the floor. If you want to litter in Singapore without getting fine, No. 5 Emerald Bar is probably the place to go! Even though it was a little awkward initially, the place soon unleashed the monster in me. It felt so liberating to throw empty peanut shells onto the floor!

Do you have any recommendations of any good pubs/bars in Singapore to chill out?

// The Emerald Hill restaurants and pubs are located directly opposite 313 @ Somerset and Orchard Central.

Restaurant Bar Review
No. 5 Emerald Hill Cocktail Bar
5 Emerald Hill Road Singapore
Tel: +65 6732 0818

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19 Responses to “Chicken wings from No. 5 Emerald Hill Singapore”

  1. Zoe
    September 30th, 2010 @ 5:41 pm

    I love your posts! When I go back to Singapore, I’m definitely gonna try out some of the places you blogged about AND thanks for stoppin’ by my blog. You’re the first person who has visited!! Hahaha.. :P

  2. Pam
    September 30th, 2010 @ 7:29 pm

    I had those wings too! Very nice! N the choya martini is good~ peanuts also very addictive haaha

  3. Jason
    September 30th, 2010 @ 7:54 pm

    You may want to try the Chicken Wings @ Ice Cold Beer at 9 Emerald Hill. Their pizza is also great!

  4. FN
    September 30th, 2010 @ 8:14 pm

    $17 for 6 wings? Wow, that seems a bit pricey….

  5. JT
    September 30th, 2010 @ 9:43 pm

    their mini beef burger is superb too.
    2 or 3 minis per serving.

    there’s 3 pubs there, all serving same kind of wings actually. ice cold beer, que pasa and no 5..

  6. Eileen :)
    October 1st, 2010 @ 1:13 am

    The chicken wings at ICB aka Ice Cold beer are the same as those at No 5 :) They are all part of emerald hill group :) it’s my fav. chicken wings too.. it’s a must eat everything i am there.

  7. orange
    October 1st, 2010 @ 2:35 am

    timbre!!! their pizza rocks!

  8. Finger Food
    October 1st, 2010 @ 6:19 am

    Pizza looks great! Nice and rustic!

  9. Ian Low
    October 1st, 2010 @ 9:27 am

    heard the food comes from the same kitchen, iced cold no 5 and que pasa

    loved the wings many yrs back, and the mini burgers too, the sliders were really juicy, but not been back for yrs

  10. ladyironchef - Singapore Food Blog
    October 2nd, 2010 @ 12:10 pm

    zoe: come home soon, Singapore is calling : )

    Pam: i am addicted to throwing peanut shells on the floor! lol

    jason: I heard that the chicken wings are from the same kitchen! haha

    FN: Yes i have to agree that they are pretty pricey, but it’s good stuff

    JT: Mini burgers? roger that!

    eileen: Best chicken wings in Singapore? : )

    orange: i heard so much about the peking duck pizza from timbre, have you tried that before?

    finger food: haha imagine having the pizza and beer

    ian: yeah they are from the same kitchen. Time to make a trip back dude

  11. Urban Journey
    October 6th, 2010 @ 6:00 pm

    Have you tried the chicken wings at Nuoc at Orchard Central? Those are delicious. Eat them on the relaxing outdoor patio and wash them down with a Saigon beer…Delicious….

  12. Esther
    October 9th, 2010 @ 12:19 pm

    Absolutely love everything about No. 5 and Ice Cold Beer!

  13. ladyironchef - Singapore Food Blog
    October 12th, 2010 @ 8:38 pm

    urban journey: I celebrated Christmas there last year, but we didn’t order their chicken wings. okie dok will go back for that

    esther: oh yea nothing like ice cold beer : )

  14. Urban Journey
    October 13th, 2010 @ 11:09 am

    great! and when you do, let us know your thoughts!

  15. orange
    October 29th, 2010 @ 1:09 am

    yup i tried the roast duck pizza, is nice but is not my favourite, but many of my friends love it! love the cripsy cracker on it though! you should try it for yourself to see!

  16. Ric
    November 5th, 2010 @ 2:11 am

    I went there once and was informed by a waitress that they do not serve to customers under 25? At that point in time, I didn’t care and just hopped to alley bar instead. But can anyone confirm this for me? Cos I’m dying to try those wings.

  17. GoingPlaces.sg
    April 19th, 2011 @ 6:17 pm

    Someone told me how great the ICB’s chicken wings were that he and his friend had three servings at one go. Hence, started google about it and saw your photos and comments. And I think I am convinced.
    Will be there this Thursday to chill out and plan to skip lunch for the craving for chicken wings!

  18. Dee
    July 7th, 2011 @ 6:11 pm

    Totally heart the chix (and pizza)! Iconic stuff that brings me back to Pub No. 5 :P
    Another wonderful memory: We had our wedding photoshoot done there! :D

    Keep eating!

  19. J
    February 15th, 2012 @ 11:30 pm

    The food is gd, d place is quite happening w nice music but unfortunately the staff are so rude,& the service is BAD.
    WHAT A SHAME!!!!!!!

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