Yuan Xiang Vegetarian Food - Bedok

I've had this small little stall recommended to me be a couple of people now (sorry, I neglected to remember your names).  Can there be any greater pleasure in Singapore, than settling down in a hawker centre with one of our innumerable delicious dishes and a kopi or teh (or kopi-o and teh-o for this newly transformed vegan) along side it?  I doubt so - So make sure never to take this for granted.  Overseas no such luxury is available.  Without further delay, lets begin the review...

Yuan Xiang Vegetarian Food
Location: Blk 211, New Upper Changi Road
Contact: Unknown
Opening Hours:  Daily 10am - 10.30pm


This stall deals strictly with zi char dishes, with there being no white/brown rice and dishes options.  Luckily though, the zi char dishes are quite affordable, as was the case with this Pineapple Rice.  The portion size was generous, and there was enough wok hei flavour (my favourite aspect of Chinese cooking) to leave me feeling content.  Ingredients wise, there is nothing special, just the typical peas, carrots, pineapple etc.  Overall a satisfying start to my eating experience at Yuan Xiang.

The next dish that found its way to my table was the Char Kway Teow.  For those vegan eaters, make sure to specify that you don't want eggs in this dish.  The kway noodles hit the mark in terms of texture, as did the other ingredients in the dish.  However, I found that flavour wise the dish was a tad too bland.  Char kway teow simply must be packed to the brim with smokey flavour - Unfortunately for this dish, that essential flavour was only present as a subtle undertone, rather than leaping out from the dish, as it should be.

Price: $3.50.     6/10

Conclusion - Come prepared with a Chinese dictionary when coming to this outlet, as a number of the dishes have only Chinese characters, additionally the friendly auntie that works at this stall can speak little English.  Food wise, I found the dishes I sampled to be average in quality.  There is a menu packed with a myriad of different dishes, but unfortunately I was alone on this particular day, and there is only so much one stomach can take!  Good place to eat for those in the Bedok area, not somewhere I would consider travelling long distances to eat at though.

Overall Rating
Food - 7/10
Ambiance- 7/10
Service - 6/10
Value - 7/10