Pairing Chicken Rice correctly — a note on teh tarik pulled tea

Most people overlook how much the right drink changes Chicken Rice. I ordered it with teh tarik pulled tea and the complex and fiery elements of the dish sharpened considerably against the pairing. coconut milk in particular became more prominent in a good way.

Singapore's hawker culture was inscribed as UNESCO Intangible Cultural Heritage in 2020. The a kopitiam coffee shop is where you learn these pairings — they evolved together. If you've been having Chicken Rice with the wrong drink, try it correctly once. It's a genuinely different experience. The restaurant deserves credit for getting this right.