Back in the olden days, when we had not lived in this country yet, we diligently visited Chatterbox of the Mandarin Orchard Hotel, every time we came here. We always ordered their famous Hainanese Chicken Rice, along with some other local dishes they have on their menu. All of which are priced outrageously steeper than other eating places around. This habit died instantly after we reside here. I am not sure why.
Some people say that Chatterbox has the best Chicken Rice in town. Some others say that this restaurant is a tourist trap. Some also believe that there are better Chicken Rice out there and they are priced so much more reasonably. Regardless differing opinion, the restaurant remains standing after around 40 long years in the business. Business simply remains great if not better!
We revisited the place today, which upon renovation of the hotel, it has moved to the fifth floor of the building. Both DH and I decided to order their Chicken Rice, which was served nearly in no time, upon placing the order. The rice and the chicken were served with a bowl of plain soup with a piece of bean curd and three sauces. After tax and service charge, the damage came to more than $28 per person. It was indeed our most expensive Chicken Rice to date.
In terms of taste, if I were to close my eyes while eating it, I would not be able to tell that apart from the $3-$3.50 Chicken Rice sold in so many other places that I have tried before. After taking into consideration the fact that we eat in a nice setting, there's more chicken than outside place's, proper cutlery and friendly waiters, I still think that it is still not worth the amount of money we spent. I know that there would be others who beg to differ. Everyone is entitled to his or her own opinion.
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