Ah Xiao Teochew Duck Rice

For over 30 years, this Teochew braised duck specialist has been drawing crowds from all over the island just to have a taste. Starting from just $4, each plate comes generously adorned with succulent slices of duck meat, fluffy rice, and some crunchy cucumbers. The delicate braise eats savoury with a mild herbal sweetness – one that keeps you going back for seconds and thirds. Other braised accompaniments such as pork belly, pig skin, beancurd, and innards are available upon request. Don’t sleep on the chillies though. The red chilli sauce is a good balance between zest and spice while the clear watery garlic chilli packs a straightforward fiery kick – the latter was our preferred pick.