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Review of Hawkers’ Street @ ION Orchard
Hawkers’ Street was added about five years after ION Orchard first opened, and its inclusion fits perfectly with the mall’s premium yet accessible image. I really appreciate that they’ve brought in several Michelin-recognized hawker brands, offering well-loved local flavours in a clean, central, and comfortable setting.
Here are my thoughts on the food we tried:
1. King of Fried Rice 4.5 out of 5
Their fried rice is truly impressive — I’d say it’s comparable to Din Tai Fung’s standard. The use of Japanese pearl rice gives it a premium texture and fragrance, and the option to pair it with either a chicken chop or pork chop adds a satisfying heartiness. The dried chilli on the side also gives the dish an extra punch of flavour that enhances the overall experience.
2. HK Cheong Fun 2.0 out of 5
The rice rolls had the taste and texture I was hoping for, though the presentation was a little messy. I ordered the scallop rice roll ($6.80), but the filling tasted more like fish cake — I couldn’t detect any real scallops at all.
Unfortunately, the service experience here left much to be desired. When I asked for some chilli, the staff — who appeared disinterested and rather unprofessional — told me curtly to “take only what I needed.” The chilli pot was nearly empty and difficult to scoop from, which made the interaction unnecessarily unpleasant. It’s disappointing, as the food had potential, but the poor attitude of the staff dampened the overall impression.