Wednesday, June 10, 2009

Hainanese Chicken Rice

Had been busy with business meetings around Batu Pahat when I remembered someone once told me that there are many good tasty Hainanese Chicken Rice shops around this town.


Nearing lunchtime, I launch my search for the shop asking various local folks there and all I get is there are many. I continued my walk around this town and recall the description from a friend of mine that it’s pink in color, corner shop and a visible signage hanging outside the shop.


It is during this time I noticed I was standing opposite Swee Bee Hainanese Chicken Rice Shop at the intersection of Jalan Rahmat (which is the main thoroughfare in town) and Jalan Fatimah.


As I walk in, can’t help noticed that it was 12noon and the shop was empty with thoughts that I had walked into the wrong shop lingers in my mind.


But barely 10 minutes later, the queue to “tah-pau” (take away) had started and the empty chairs in the shop had been taken up by the lunch crowd.


The steady stream of customers further confirmed the popularity of Swee Bee Hainannese Chicken Rice among the locals and travelers.


When my order arrives, can’t help sniffing on the typical Hainanese chicken rice aroma which was obvious but what really confirms the shop’s popularity was the moment the tender chicken meat sank into my mouth.


What a satisfying meal!


SWEE BEE HAINANESE CHICKEN RICE
25 Jalan Rahmat
Batu Pahat, Johor

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