As - Shifaa Malay Fried Chicken Rice

Simple store but sells va va voom Fried Chicken

I stay somewhere within Novena, Newton and Orchard (Far East Plaza). So whenever I need a cheap and yummy fix of Malay food especially their fried chicken, this stall located at the top of Lucky Plaza is one of the places that pops up in my head. Not many people know of this hidden gem unless you work in Orchard or stays around the area.

The only downside is that I have to plan and reach early because it’s so popular that the limited number of seats are snapped up fast and the office lunch crowd quickly forms a long queue as well.
As-Shifaa cafe, famous for their Malay style chicken rice, is a place that I keep going back again & again & again. The chicken is tender and for $4 you get a delicious meal. Where else can you get a decent meal in Orchard for $4?
Me and Mel found a seat after 15 minutes of waiting at about 2.30pm.

You get quarter of a chicken with rice at only $4

The golden-brown skin is deliciously crispy with a hint of caramelization. One bite & you will love it! Besides the skin, the flesh is tender and juicy. Not dry at all.
Their chilli is another love of mine. The sweet & spicy sambal just goes so well with the rice and chicken.

I prefer thigh meat but it seems the breast meat portion is bigger

The rice itself is also aromatic and hearty on its own, but once again subtly different from the Hainanese chicken rice flavour that we are so used to. The dish also comes with a small bowl of peppery mee soto soup & you can ask macik for topping up at no cost. For take aways, you can request for a packet of the soup at no cost too!

Of course besides chicken rice, they serve other Malay fare like Mee Rebus and Mee Soto, but I’ve never bothered to try because I wasn’t really interested in eating them. 
So if you’re ever in Orchard and you need a nice and decent place for lunch, now you have another option.

As-Shifaa Cafe
Lucky Plaza
#06-052
T: 9383 0329
Mon.-Sat. 11:00am - 5:00pm
Closed on Sun.