Hawker style Western food is one of my favourite comfort foods. What’s there not to love? These simple dishes are tasty, satisfying and affordable. One of my favourite Western food stalls in Singapore is Tom’s Kitchen, located on the third floor of Taman Jurong Market and Food Centre.
Tom’s Kitchen
Originally located at Bukit Timah Food Centre, Tom’s Kitchen moved to their current location in 2014.
While you may not have heard of them before, this stall is actually quite well-known among Singaporeans living in the Jurong area.
It is manned by a middle-aged couple, with the husband doing the cooking and the wife being in charge of orders.
This is a self-service stall. After you’ve placed your orders, the friendly auntie will tell you to come back in around 10 minutes to collect your food.
Menu (click to enlarge)
The stall serves a variety of standard Western food dishes. Below are some of their popular items:
- Grilled Chicken Chop ($6)
- Grilled Sirloin Steak ($8.50)
- Chicken Cutlet ($6)
- Pasta with White Sauce + Grilled Chicken ($6.50)
- 4pc Chicken Nuggets With Fries ($3)
Grilled Chicken Chop
I ordered takeaway and transferred the food to my own plates
The Grilled Chicken Chop ($6) was slathered with luscious mushroom sauce, and came with a side of salad and chunky fries. I was impressed by the large portion.
The chicken meat was tender and juicy with a smoky, charred flavour. The meat was also thicker than those I’ve tried at other Western food stalls.
The mushroom sauce was the highlight of course! It was tasty and savoury, complementing the chicken chop perfectly.
I also added some sweet chill sauce, which gave a tang and an extra dimension to the food.
The chunky fries were really tasty and crispy, while the refreshing salad (coleslaw, cucumber and tomato slices) provided balance.
Chicken Cutlet
Like the Grilled Chicken Chop, the Chicken Cutlet ($6) was huge too. It looked really crispy and tantalising, and I could’t wait to start eating it.
True to form, the fried batter was really crispy and savoury. Biting in further, I got to taste the chicken breast meat, which was juicy and flavourful without being overly oily.
Conclusion
If you happen to be in the West of Singapore, make sure you check out Tom’s Kitchen at Taman Jurong Market and Food Centre. You will not regret it – this Western food stall serves quality food in large portions at affordable prices. Note that the stall is not Halal.
Tom’s Kitchen
Address: 3 Yung Sheng Road, #03-130, Taman Jurong Food Centre, Singapore 618499
Opening hours: 12pm to 3pm, 5pm to 8.45pm. CLOSED on Monday and Thursdays.