Updated on 18 March: The Chicken King has stopped operations due to manpower issues.

Tucked away in a quiet street of food stalls at Toa Payoh, The Chicken King is by the same people behind Orchid Live Seafood, helmed by none other than the man himself, Chef Steven Chua.

It is an unassuming-looking outlet that got our attention with their chicken-only menu. No service and ambience to speak of, so don’t expect anything at all. They are really just a small eatery that would do for a fast, hassle-free meal.

The Chicken King is a very different concept from its sister restaurant, offering hearty and affordable food in the heartlands of Toa Payoh.

Chicken is the primary ingredient on the menu here, with dishes such as Steven Chicken (4pcs for S$5), Salted Egg Popcorn Chicken (S$5.40) and even Buttermilk Chicken Waffles with Salted Egg Sauce (S$13).

When the Salted Egg Popcorn Chicken was served to us, the fries were piping hot but the chicken tasted like it was left out there for quite awhile before being served to us. And it tasted ordinary. But the sauce is worth a mention, and we soon overlooked it all for the salted egg yolk sauce was addictive and divine.

What you should try at The Chicken King is the Chicken and Waffles. The chicken thigh comes topped with caramelised onions and torched mozzarella cheese. Sadly, the caramelised onions did nothing for us, and together with the badly torched cheese, it looked and tasted nothing more than a burnt mess.

But what took us by surprise was actually the waffle itself! The fragrance and taste of the buttermilk sure upped the ante for the waffle, and the accompanying salted egg sauce is what they would say, “the bomb dot com.”

Thick and boasting bits of salted egg and chilli padi, the sauce was every bit flavourful and slightly spicy; it sure elevated the overall taste of the dish.

For an additional S$2.50, you get a soft drink and a side of your choice – pick from Shoe String Fries, Egg Fried Rice and Coleslaw. Unfortunately, the fries tasted so bad. It was basically just frozen fries badly fried. The Coleslaw was slightly better; we thought it was mayo overload, though.

Well, just skip the sides altogether.

And oh, the waiting time can be extremely long. You have been warned.

The Chicken King
Blk 190, Toa Payoh Central #01-530
Singapore 310190
Tel: +65 9191 8268
Daily: 11am – 8pm
Nearest Station: Toa Payoh

For more recommendations, read our guide to cafes in Toa Payoh neighbourhood.

Trends come and go, our preferences in life change all the time, but for some unbeknownst reason, salted egg yolk-anything is always a favourite. We don’t know if it is solely a Singapore thing, but we are just so thankful to whoever decided to put the eggs through the brining process. Everything is better with salted egg yolk; that is just about right.

And we want to profess our love for salted egg yolk anything. Here, we have a list of Singapore’s Must-Try Salted Egg Yolk Dishes. Join us in this epicurean journey as we glorify the highly-coveted preserved egg and embrace all its goodness!

TSURAI SPICY SALTED EGG FISH SKIN

Tsurai Spicy Salted Egg Fish Skin is the newest fish skin snack in the market and quite possibly one of the best fish skin snacks in Singapore. Any time is a good time for fish skin. This is one of the best things to snack on.

The Salted Egg fish skin snack is one flavour that will please everyone, and it will never go wrong. So good, you can eat it on its own. Or use it as dunks for your steamboat! The Salted Egg flavour is slightly spicy, so the kids may want to go easy on this.

Source: Antoinette’s Facebook

ANTOINETTE PATISSERIE SALTED EGG YOLK CROISSANT

The original salted egg yolk croissant was first created by Urban Bakery Works in Hong Kong. The trend has been catching up in our region, with Antoinette joining Flavours Fling Cafe the liu sha croissant battle in Singapore.

Antoinette’s Salted Yolk Lava Croissant (S$6.50) is now available at their Penhas store from 11am. On 10 Feb, it will start to sell the croissants at the Mandarin Gallery and Sofitel So Singapore outlets at 1pm daily.

30 Penhas Road
Singapore 208188
Mon to Thu: 11am – 10pm
Fri: 11am – 11pm
Sat: 10am – 11pm
Sun: 10am – 10pm
Nearest Station: Lavender

ARBITE CAFE SALTED EGG YOLK FRIES

Fries all day, every day. All the better if they are coated with salted egg yolk sauce! Arbite dishes up a really mean serving for less than S$10, so this works really well as a sharing dish. Even better if you have it all to yourself. Huh, what sore throat?

66 Serangoon Garden Way
Singapore 555962
Tel: +65 6287 0430
Tue to Fri: 11.30am – 3pm, 6pm – 10.30pm
Sat & Sun: 11am – 10.30pm
Nearest Station: Serangoon

BEER MARKET SALTED EGG YOLK PIZZA

Strategically located at the bustling Clarke Quay, Beer Market is not your ordinary pub. Or bar. Beer Market is a place that is committed to offering a myriad of beers and a comprehensive food menu. The Salted Egg Yolk Pizza (S$21.90) has our votes. Be sure to get the sinfully good Salted Egg Yolk Wings.

#01-17 & #02-02, Clarke Quay
3B River Valley Road
Singapore 179021
Tel: +65 9661 8283
Sun to Thu (Except Mon): 6pm – 1am
Fri & Sat: 6pm – 3am
Eve of PH: 6pm – 3am
Nearest Station: Clarke Quay

DRURY LANE CREAMY SALTED EGG YOLK EGGS BENEDICT

Eggs Benedict is mainstream no more because the people at Drury Lane have got some tricks up their sleeves. Why, of course! Do a salted egg yolk sauce instead of the ubiquitous Hollandaise! And instead of the usual ham, you get fried bacon! We suggest you hide your weighing scale before you head down to Drury Lane.

Drury Lane
94 Tanjong Pagar Road
Singapore 088515
Tel: +65 6222 6698
Mon, Wed & Thu: 9am to 8.30pm
Fri: 9am – 10pm
Sat & Sun: 10am – 6pm
Nearest Station: Tanjong Pagar

FAT CAT ICE CREAM BAR CHARCOAL WAFFLES WITH SALTED EGG YOLK SAUCE

This waffle needs no introduction by now, right? Also listed in our Guide to Most Unique Waffles in Singapore, FATCAT does it right with their Charcoal Waffles with Salted Egg Yolk Sauce (S$11.50 with a scoop of premium ice cream). A real treat to combat the heat, while seeking solace in heavenly salted egg yolk sauce.

Bedok North Avenue 2
#01-25 Block 416
Singapore 460416
Tel: +65 8201 1201
Mon, Wed to Thu, Sun: 1pm – 10pm
Fri & Sat: 1pm -11pm
(Closed on Tue)
Nearest Station: Bedok

IMPERIAL TREASURE FINE DINING SALTED EGG YOLK SQUID

Sure, salted egg yolk squid is getting pretty ubiquitous and it is not that unreachable. But few places do their salted egg yolk dishes as well as Imperial Treasure Fine Dining. The Salted Egg Yolk Squid (S$22) is our pick, but if you are not a fan of squid, go for the Salted Egg Yolk Prawns (S$28)

Now, you have to trust us on this because we’ve been there many times and they never disappoint. Totally worth the splurge!

#L2-04, Marina Bay Sands
10 Bayfront Avenue
Singapore 018972
Tel: +65 6688 7788
Daily: 11.30am – 10.30pm
Nearest Station: Bayfront

MITZO DEEP-FRIED PRAWNS WITH SALTED EGG YOLK

If you don’t already know, Mitzo is the sexiest Chinese restaurant in town, and one that had us falling head over heels in love with with a recent visit. In its menu of delicate Cantonese dishes sits the unassuming Deep-fried Prawns with Salted Egg Yolk. A classic rendition of the local favourite; date nights just got tastier. Literally.

270 Orchard Road
Grand Park Orchard
Singapore 238857
Tel: +65 6603 8855
Daily: 12pm – 2.30pm, 6.30pm to 12midnight
Nearest Station: Somerset

OPERATION DAGGER SALTED EGG YOLK COCKTAIL

Even with an address, locating the bar is a task in itself. This under-the-radar speakeasy has no signs, so keep your eyes peeled for their logo scrawled on the wall. And when you finally find them, treat yourself to a Salted Egg Yolk Cocktail (S$25)!

7 Ann Siang Hill
Singapore 069791
Tel: +65 9296 4704
Tue to Sat: 6pm to 12am
Nearest Station: Telok Ayer

NO SIGNBOARD SALTED EGG YOLK CRAB

No Signboard is a stalwart in Singapore. Famed for their seafood, No Signboard is the place to bring your overseas guests to for a truly local-style indulgent, and please do not do that without ordering the Salted Egg Yolk Crab, ok?

414 Geylang Road
Singapore 389392
Tel: +65 6842 3415
Daily: 12pm – 1am
Nearest Station: Aljunied

SIN LEE FOODS SWEET POTATO FRIES WITH SALTED EGG YOLK SAUCE

This retro-themed cafe has been getting quite a bit of attention for their concise but impressive menu. Don’t expect your typical cafe fare; you won’t get it there. But their creations are worth the trip down, especially their famous Sweet Potato Fries with Salted Egg Yolk Sauce.

4 Jalan Bukit Ho Swee
Singapore 162004
Tel: +65 6377 3170
Tue to Fri: 11am – 9pm
Sat: 9.30am – 9pm
Sun: 9.30am – 6pm
Nearest Station: Tiong Bahru

SINPOPO SALTED EGG YOLK COOKIES

Sinpopo’s Prosperity Hamper (S$88) will include 1 Gula Melaka Cake (5×5?), 2 bottles of Sinpopo Sugee Biscuit and 2 bottles of the Salted Egg Yolk Cookies - with 8 Mandarin oranges to complete, no less.

The Salted Egg Yolk Cookies are Sinpopo’s newest creation and they combine the best in a butter cookie with the much loved fragrance of salted egg yolk and curry leaves.

458 Joo Chiat Rd
Singapore 427671
Tel: +65 6345 5034
Tue to Thu, Sun: 12pm – 10pm
Fri & Sat: 12pm – 12am
Nearest Station: Dakota

TASTE GOOD SALTED EGG YOLK CHICKEN

Taste Good at Sim Lim Square does a salted egg yolk chicken that is served with a fried egg atop rice. Every bite had us falling in love, and the richness and creaminess of the salted egg yolk that combines with the crispiness of the chicken is totally to die for.

Sim Lim Square #02-04
Singapore 188504
Tel: +65 6336 6298
Nearest Station: Bugis

TART BLANC SALTED EGG YOLK TART

This cute little patisserie that specialises in tarts deserves a huge shout-out. Sitting inside Millenia Walk, Tart Blanc is a real gem. The tarts are baked fresh daily, and there are different surprises every day. Of course, if you see the Salted Egg Yolk Tart (S7.50), you know that is the one to go for.

Millenia Walk #01-102
9 Raffles Boulevard
Singapore 039596
Tel: +65 6238 6893
Mon to Fri: 10.30am – 9pm
Sat & Sun: 11am – 9.30pm
Nearest Station: City Hall/Promenade

THE REFINERY SALTED EGG YOLK ONION RINGS

The Refinery’s Salted Egg Yolk Onion Rings had us at hello. Thick cuts of onions coated with beer batter, deep fried, then lavishly coated with salted egg yolk sauce… no, you better taste it for yourself and enlighten us – what adjective is better than ‘best’?

115 King George’s Avenue #01-02
Singapore 208561
Tel: +65 6293 1204
Tue to Thu: 12pm – 3pm, 6pm – 12midnight
Fri: 12pm – 3pm, 6pm – 1am
Sat: 11am – 4pm, 6pm – 1am
Sun: 11am – 4pm
Nearest Station: Lavender

TIAN WAI TIAN SALTED EGG YOLK PORK RIBS

This unassuming eatery is ever crowded. Well-loved for their fish head steamboat, a meal here is local-like and fuss-free, but most comforting. And we need you to know this – they serve the best Salted Egg Yolk Pork Ribs (S$10) in Singapore. Absolutely nothing beats this!

1383 Serangoon Road
Singapore 328254
Tel: +65 9172 2833
Mon to Fri: 11am – 2pm, 6pm – 11pm
Nearest Station: Boon Keng/Potong Pasir

TOM PALATE SALTED EGG YOLK ICE CREAM

At Tom’s Palette, all ice cream are made in-house with less cream, sugar and less air beaten in for a richer taste. Having the Salted Egg Yolk Ice Cream (S$3.20) is like eating spoonfuls of smooth salted egg yolk custard, with textures similar to that of Italian gelato.

Tom’s Palette
Shaw Towers
100 Beach Road
Singapore 189702
Tel: +65 6296 5239
Mon to Thurs: 12pm – 9:30pm
Fri to Sat: 12pm – 10pm
Sun: 1pm – 7pm (Closed on the last Sunday of the month)
Nearest MRT: Bugis

TUNGLOK SIGNATURE SALTED EGG YOLK FISH SKIN

We always love a good dim sum meal at TungLok Signatures, but apart from the regular suspects, we need to have a serving of this Crispy Fish Skin with Salted Egg Yolk (S$10) on our table. Better than potato chips, this has us munching non-stop!

1 Harbourfront Walk, VivoCity #01-57
Singapore 098585
Tel: +65 6376 9555
Mon to Sat: 11.30am – 3pm, 6pm – 10.30pm
Sun & Public Holidays: 11am – 3.30pm, 6pm – 10.30pm
Nearest Station: Harbourfront

TWENTY GRAMMES CHARCOAL WAFFLES WITH HOMEMADE SALTED EGG YOLK SAUCE

Besides Fatcat Ice Cream Bar, another place that you should try is Twenty Grammes. The Charcoal Waffle (S$8.50) at Twenty Grammes was definitely on point. The crisp outer layer, coupled with the addition of an ultra-rich and slightly thicker salted egg yolk sauce, is such a divine combination. The sauce is served in a huge and generous pot and we could not have been delighted and satisfied. It is an additional S$3.50 for one scoop of ice cream on top and S$6.50 for two.

753 North Bridge Road
#01-01
Singapore 198721
Tel: +65 6717 1733
Mon to Thu, Sun: 12pm – 10pm
Fri & Sat: 12pm – 1am
Nearest Station: Bugis

7KICKSTART LIU SHA FRENCH TOAST

7Kickstart Cafe at the Singapore Art Museum has been gaining popularity for its Liu Sha French Toast (S$13). The generous portion of salted egg yolk sauce was divine; creamy and savoury, with that slight hint of sweetness.

71 Bras Basah Road
Singapore 189555
Tel: +65 8389 7877
Mon & Tue: 8am – 8pm
Wed to Fri: 8am – 10pm
Sat: 10am – 8pm
Sun: 10am – 6pm
Nearest Station: Bras Basah

If you are living around the Bedok area or anywhere in the East of Singapore, you have to try FATCAT Ice Cream Bar at least once in your life. They have a variety of interesting ice cream flavours and other beautiful desserts to choose from.

You might have seen the popular Charcoal Waffles with Salted Egg Yolk Sauce in our previous Unique Waffles Guide in Singapore but FATCAT Ice Cream Bar definitely has a lot more to offer. Lime Mojito Spheres? Raspberry Banana Chocolate Truffles? Yes to all!

If you are a big fan of waffles, we have already raved about their awesome charcoal waffles and accompanying salted egg sauce, so this a must-order when you visit little ice cream store in Bedok. Not surprisingly, this waffle is the most-ordered and most-photographed item there.

The adventurous will dive right for their restaurant-worthy plated desserts such as the burst-in-your-mouth Lime Mojito Spheres which has also been raved about countless of times by many. Others include the relatively new Strawberry Fields that includes contrasting flavours of wasabi and green tea that they somehow weave together perfectly.

FATCAT Ice Cream Bar has also introduced other good-looking desserts that have been well-received like the Blackforest Brandy Sphere and also some old favourites that are still popular among returning customers, such as the Banana Nutella.

FATCAT Ice Cream Bar
Blk 416 Bedok North Ave 2
#01-25 Singapore 460416
Tel: +65 6241 0830
Mon, Wed & Thu: 12pm – 10pm
Fri to Sun: 12pm – 11pm
(Closed on Tue)
Nearest Station: Bedok

About the writer:
Cheryl is a staff writer for ladyironchef. She loves a good steak and an even better cuppa. She eats just about anything and everything. In her free time, she regularly starts on sci-fi or fantasy movie marathons.

Waffles are a glorious thing. Savour it as a dessert, brunch item or with your breakfast staples. If you are tired of having the usual fare of ice cream on waffles, venture into unique and one-of-a-kind options that you can easily find in Singapore.

More and more restaurants and cafes have created interesting sweet and savoury waffles for your dining pleasure. From butter prawns on squid ink waffles to truffle mac and cheese waffles, get creative with our list of the Most Unique Waffles in Singapore.

#1 23 JUMPIN

People flock to 23 Jumpin for the affordable and unique cafe menu items at nett prices. Our favourite item on the menu is their ingenious Mushroom Waffle Pizza (S$14), a truly great representation of the best of both worlds. The waffle is topped off generously with sliced button mushrooms and then baked with cheese for an added crunch and taste.

The Commerce @ Irving
1 Irving Place #01-25
Tel: +65 9137 5697
Tue to Sun: 11am – 9pm
Nearest Station: Tai Seng

#2 BUTTERSCOTCH

Ondeh Ondeh is a traditional Malaysian coconut kueh filled with Gula Melaka (palm sugar). Over at Butterscotch Cafe – a muslim-owned cafe in Bukit Merah – you can find an Ondeh Ondeh Waffles (S$12) made of pandan waffles topped with Gula Melaka sauce and coconut flakes.

Block 164 Bukit Merah Central #01-3625
Tue to Sun: 10am – 10pm
Nearest Station: Redhill

#3 COMMUNE CAFE

Located inside Millenia Walk, one might miss out on a gem of a cafe, Commune Cafe, which serves a hearty plate of Churro Waffles (S$8). The waffles come with a side of vanilla ice cream and caramel sauce that is a perfect accompaniment to the waffles.

9 Raffles Boulevard
Millenia Walk #02-50
Tel: +65 6337 1038
Mon to Fri: 7.30am – 8pm
Sat to Sun: 12pm – 8pm
Nearest Station: Promenade

#4 DAZZLING CAFE

Dazzling Cafe has officially opened its doors to their fans in Singapore. We were impressed particularly by this beautifully plated Strawberry Ice Cream Waffle with Mochi (S$16.90). Mochi bits are mixed in with the waffle batter to create a texture like no other.

15 Stamford Road
Capitol Piazza #01-85
Tel: +65 6384 3310
Daily: 12pm – 8pm
Nearest Station: City Hall

#5 FATCAT ICE CREAM BAR

FATCAT Ice Cream Bar isn’t just known for their perfect mojito spheres and range of artisanal ice cream, they also serve a mean plate of Charcoal Waffles with Salted Egg Yolk Sauce and salted caramel sauce (S$11.50 with a scoop of premium ice cream). Amazingly, the waffles do not get soggy even after adding on the accompanying sauces.

Bedok North Avenue 2
#01-25 Block 416
Tel: +65 8201 1201
Mon, Wed to Thu, Sun: 1pm – 10pm
Fri & Sat: 1pm -11pm
(Closed on Tue)
Nearest Station: Bedok

#6 HYDE & CO.

White walls and white furniture fill up the simple yet classy interior. Hyde & Co. has a range of waffles on their menu but we suggest going right for the Butterscotch Popcorn (S$14). If the photo is not already tempting enough, each waffle is served on a huge plate with a dollop of vanilla bean ice cream – more than enough for two to share.

785 North Bridge Road
Singapore 198573
Tel: +65 6635 5785
Sun & Mon: 11am – 6pm
Wed to Sat: 11am – 10.30pm
(Closed on Tue)
Nearest MRT: Bugis

#7 MONTANA BREW BAR

Truffle Mac & Cheese Waffle (S$12.50) sounds like a heavenly combination you can only get in your wildest dreams. Thankfully, Montana Brew Bar has aced this with their own rendition that tastes even better than it looks. Our tip is to skip the salsa on the side and just dive right into the waffle.

1 Selegie Road
POMO #01-04
Tel: +65 9833 1790
Daily: 8am – 9.30pm
Nearest Station: Dhoby Gaut

#8 OLD HEN COFFEE BAR

If you are here for their popular cold brewed coffee, why not savour that with their inexpensive and delicious Waffles (S$10) served with a side of stewed apples, greek yogurt and crushed pistachio? What impressed us the most was the generous amount of stewed apples which were incredibly delicious.

88 Rangoon Road #01-03
Singapore 218374
Tel: +65 6341 5458
Mon: 12pm – 10pm
Wed to Fri: 12pm – 10pm
Sat: 10am – 6.30pm
Sun: 10am – 10pm
Nearest Station: Farrer Park

#9 SPATHE PUBLIC HOUSE

While Spathe Public House is known for their Chicken and Waffles, we’ve decided to venture out of the norm to savour the latest waffle on their menu, Tiger Prawn Waffle ($21).

Cooked in garlic butter and white wine then de-shelled for easy consumption, the tiger prawns were fresh and juicy, a perfect partner to the savoury squid ink waffle base.

8 Mohamed Sultan Road
#01-01
Tel: +65 6735 1035
Mon to Fri: 11am – 11pm
Sat: 9am – 11pm
Sun: 9am – 5pm
Nearest Station: Clarke Quay

#10 STATELAND CAFE

Stateland Cafe’s Red Velvet Waffles (S$14.90) has been touted as the best red velvet waffle in Singapore by many and we couldn’t agree more. Slathered generously with cream cheese, the whole dish is a delight to the tastebuds.

30 Bali Lane
Tel: +65 9296 4997
Mon, Wed to Thu: 12pm – 10pm
Fri & Sat: 12pm – 12am
Sun: 11am – 6pm
(Closed on Tue)
Nearest Station: Bugis

#11 THE BEAST

Chicken and waffles are a common Southern cuisine and The Beast, inspired by Southern food culture, serves probably the best one (S$20) in Singapore. Don’t be fooled by the mini serving of bourbon maple syrup on the side because it’s so delicious that you might end up licking it clean.

17 Jalan Klapa
Singapore 199329
Tel: +65 6295 0017
Mon to Thu: 5pm – 12am
Fri & Sat: 12pm – 1am
Sun: 10am – 5pm
Nearest Station: Bugis

#12 THE COLD PANTRY

The Chocolate Root Beer Waffle (S$12.50) is out of this world. Although chocolate in the batter made the waffle slightly cake-ier in texture, we liked that the waffle still stayed crisp throughout and the added chocolate chip cookie, charcoal vanilla soft-serve and the homemade root beer sauce all came together perfectly.

131 Rangoon Road
Tel: +65 9179 7266
Mon to Thu: 12pm – 9pm
Fri to Sun: 12pm – 10pm
(Closed on Tuesdays)
Nearest Station: Farrer Park

For more recommendations, read our guide to 15 extraordinary waffles you must try in Singapore.

About the writer:
Cheryl is a staff writer for ladyironchef. She loves a good steak and an even better cuppa. She eats just about anything and everything. In her free time, she regularly starts on sci-fi or fantasy movie marathons.