A visit to Nong Geng Ji at Orchard Gateway felt like galloping into the Chinese New Year with their fragrant and hearty homestyle cooking, perfect for a reunion feast.
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| Follow The Signage to Nong Geng Ji |
We visited the outlet at Basement 1 and were impressed by the crowd despite its rather tucked-away location in the mall.
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| Hunan Home-Style Cuisine Nong Geng Ji |
As always, the restaurant stood out with its signature green neon lightings, with the business name flanking the auspicious red logo that symbolises the Chinese character “农” (Nong).
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| Entrance of Nong Geng Ji in Orchard Gateway |
No Chinese meal is complete without steamed rice, and here they serve it in a unique way, cooked in a pressure cooker with sweet potato and red dates mixed in, adding a subtle sweetness and aroma to the staple carbs.
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| Steamed Rice with Sweet Potato and Dates 高压锅红薯米饭 |
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| Big Shrimp with Vermicelli and Garlic 蒜容大虾仁 |
The vermicelli soaked up the savoury garlic sauce beautifully, delivering a well-balanced bite bursting with umami goodness.
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| Yums! |
The Lotus Root with Superior Pork Broth was reminiscent of comforting home-cooked dishes. Each serving was thoughtfully presented on a wooden holder with a porcelain pot resting on it, allowing us to enjoy the soup without scalding our hands. The dish came with thick-cut lotus roots and a generous piece of pork.
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| Lotus Root with Superior Pork Broth 排骨莲藕汤 |
The Steamed Pork Ribs with Mixed Grains were flavourful, with added natural sweetness from the softened pumpkin. It paired wonderfully with the bowl of rice.
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| Steamed Pork Ribs with Mixed Grains 杂粮粉蒸排骨 |
The Dry-Fried Green Beans with Preserved Mustard Greens reminded us of yet another comforting home-style dish. It was non-spicy and paired very well with the rice.
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| Dry-Fried Green Beans with Preserved Mustard Greens 芽菜干煸四季豆 |
The Pressure-Cooked Pineapple Chicken was commendable. The chicken absorbed the sauce thoroughly and was so tender that the meat fell off the bone easily. We especially enjoyed drenching the flavourful sauce over our rice. While the pineapple note wasn’t very pronounced, it was still a delightful dish from the menu.
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| Pressure-Cooked Pineapple Chicken 凤梨酱香压锅鸡 |
As for the Braised Oxtail with Quail Eggs, everyone at the table gave their nods of approval. The oxtail was slow-braised to melting tenderness, while the quail eggs soaked up the rich, savoury sauce. It may feel indulgent, but if you enjoy oxtail, this is a dish worth trying.
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| Braised Oxtail with Quail Eggs 鹌鹑蛋烧牛尾 |
Overall, it was great to experience their festive offerings. We thoroughly enjoyed the Chinese New Year dishes and the lively dining atmosphere.
Nong Geng Ji (Orchard Gateway)
Location: 277 Orchard Rd, #B1-13, Singapore 238858
Location: 277 Orchard Rd, #B1-13, Singapore 238858
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