Skip to main content

Savory Delights: Exploring Song Zhou Fried Carrot Cake at Fernvale Hawker Centre & Market

 


Welcome to the vibrant neighborhood of Sengkang, where Fernvale Hawker Centre & Market hosts an array of delectable local delicacies. Among these delights, Song Zhou Fried Carrot Cake stands out, offering their renowned fried carrot cakes in both black and white variations. Join us as we embark on a culinary adventure, exploring the flavors and textures that await.

Taste and Texture Analysis

At Song Zhou Fried Carrot Cake, customers have the choice between the traditional white and flavorful black versions. Opting for the medium size, we delved into our plates to explore both varieties. The white carrot cake exhibited a subtle flavor profile, with delicate hints of charring and caramelization. While it lacked the desired spiciness, it tended to be slightly bland, failing to truly captivate our taste buds. The texture of the carrot cake chunks, though tender, fell short of our expectations, leaving us longing for a satisfying crunch that the chye poh could have provided.

In contrast, the black carrot cake variant fared slightly better in terms of taste. The sweet dark soy sauce infused a pleasant sweetness and complemented the caramelization, resulting in an enticing medley of flavors. Each bite revealed morsels of charred bits, adding an enjoyable smoky note to the overall experience. The black version managed to capture more "wok hey" (a smoky aroma imparted by high heat cooking) compared to its white counterpart, creating a more satisfying eating experience.

While Song Zhou Fried Carrot Cake at Fernvale Hawker Centre & Market did not reach the pinnacle of carrot cake perfection, it also did not disappoint. With its ample portion sizes that align with reasonable pricing, the stall provides a satisfying meal that won't break the bank. Though the flavors of the white version were underwhelming and the texture lacked the desired crunch, the black version managed to salvage the experience with its appealing caramelization and enhanced taste. Considering the overall dining experience, we rate Song Zhou Fried Carrot Cake a modest 3 out of 5 stars for tastiness.

Conclusion

For those seeking a decent carrot cake fix in Sengkang, Song Zhou Fried Carrot Cake at Fernvale Hawker Centre & Market presents itself as a viable option. While it may not stand out as the epitome of carrot cake mastery, its black variation offers a more robust and flavorful experience. With ample portion sizes and reasonable prices, this hawker stall provides a satisfying meal that won't leave you disappointed. So, if you find yourself in the area craving some carrot cake, Song Zhou Fried Carrot Cake is worth a visit.

Song Zhou Fried Carrot Cake Opening Hours and Location

Address: 21 Sengkang West Ave, #03-27, Singapore 797650, Fernvale Community Club / Hawker Centre & Market

Monday7:30 am - 8 pm
Tuesday7:30 am - 8 pm
Wednesday7:30 am - 8 pm
Thursday7:30 am - 8 pm
Friday7:30 am - 8 pm
Saturday7:30 am - 8 pm
SundayClosed

Labels:

Comments

Post a Comment

Popular posts from this blog

Xiang Di Mi Fen Pasir Panjang Food Centre – Fatty Ipoh Noodles Review

  When you think of crispy noodle dishes, most of us immediately picture the classic deep-fried yee mee swimming in luscious egg sauce gravy. But over at  Fatty Ipoh Noodles (肥仔怡保炒粉)  in  Pasir Panjang Food Centre , there’s something different sizzling away on the wok. Enter the  Xiang Di Mi Fen (香底米粉)  – a rare twist that swaps out yee mee for bee hoon, and the results are worth every crunchy bite. View this post on Instagram A post shared by YumzYumz.com (@yumzyumzsg) What makes Xiang Di Mi Fen special? Here’s the magic: instead of sturdy yee mee, the hawker goes with delicate bee hoon. Deep-frying bee hoon isn’t as straightforward – it’s finer, more brittle, and breaks more easily, which means it takes extra skill to get it golden, crispy, and ready to hold up under a blanket of silky gravy. That’s already a show of craft. The glorious egg sauce gravy Once the fried bee hoon hits the plate, it’s doused with a  luxurious egg sauce gravy  that cl...
Post a Comment
Read more

Experience Spicy and Savory Flavors with Ng Kuan’s Chilli Pan Mee Pork Cutlet Ban Mian

Looking for a tasty late night meal around Hougang Kovan area? We headed down for Ng Kuan Chilli Pan Mee for their 炸猪肉板面, spicy noodles with their delish pork cutlet for this food review. View this post on Instagram A post shared by YumzYumz.com (@yumzyumzsg) Their noodles were amazingly springy, coupled with their awesome thick chili that was spicy and marbled with texture. Mixed together with their noodles and you get a delectable and tremendously satisfying combi. Thrown into the mix was an egg with runny yolk for the added smoothness and silky texture added to the noodles. For the crunchy department comes in the form of savoury crunchy ikan bilis, as well as crispy deep fried shallots and garlic for the uplifting flavour and aromatics. On the side, we had their deep fried pork cutlet, chopped into bite-sized chunks. They were fabulously deep in distinct flavour, crunchy and varying and superior in taste and texture. Although greasy, it was a marvelous pairi...
Post a Comment
Read more

Hunan Pork Belly at Xiang Xiang Hunan: Crunchy, Spicy, and Lip-Smacking Good

  You know a dish is that good when you keep coming back for it. And that’s exactly what happened on our third visit to Xiang Xiang Hunan Cuisine 湘香湖南菜 —this time at AMK Hub. We already had high expectations from our past experiences, but once again, their Hunan pork belly blew us away. View this post on Instagram A post shared by YumzYumz.com (@yumzyumzsg) What Makes This Hunan Pork Belly Stand Out? First off, let’s talk about the star of the show: their Hunan stir fry pork , made with a heavenly combo of Iberico pork belly and lean pork. It’s a dish that really brings out the spirit of Hunan cooking—bold, fragrant, slightly spicy, and loaded with green pepper aromatics. The pork belly is wonderfully fatty and tender, with that unmistakable richness that Iberico pork is known for. The lean pork adds a nice balance so it doesn’t get overly unctuous. And then there's the rabbit ear fungus. Yes, rabbit ear fungus—also known as Mu Er or Yunnan black fungus . It...
Post a Comment
Read more