Chris A.
Yelp
I first reviewed Hawkers about five years ago. I have a general rule that I try not to go back to the same restaurant again until my personal five year "statute of limitations" has passed. This forces me to continue to explore and try new places.
But when you have a place as special as Hawkers, I have no choice but to break my own rules. And I have certainly broken them. I've probably been to Hawkers two dozen times since 2019. And I have no regrets.
Obviously, the people love it, too. There are many more new locations since 2019. I just hope quantity doesn't lead to the decline in quality, like a few other local chains have suffered from. So far, so good, though, every time is just like the first time, and they certainly aren't afraid to try new, awesome menu items!
I brought a friend here to show them the awesomeness at the end of last summer, and they were in the middle of a seasonal menu. So I had to get a seasonal item. Who knew if I would ever see it again! Of course, it was such a banger, that it is now on their regular menu.
I got the Duck Fried Rice (Five-spice hand-pulled duck, lap cheong, egg, crispy shallots, and veggies. Optional fried duck leg add-on). Yes, yes, yes. Delicious, tender duck. Fried shallots. Great flavor throughout. A good portion size. And yes, I got that duck leg, which was more delicious meat. I was in heaven. They have a winner here.
Of course we also got the Roti Canai. I haven't ever gone to Hawkers and not gotten the Roti. It's the perfect appetizer. Thin, flakey, crispy roti. A heavenly little bowl of the signature curry sauce. Friendships have been forged over this dish. Lovely.
So year, I don't have a ton to write from my most recently visit, but I've already been again since even this visit, and I anticipate that 2024 will be my most Hawkers filled year yet!