Award-winning young hawker serves up S$7.50 rice bowls generously topped with sambal stingray, spicy sotong and more in Ang Mo Kio

by Kylynn Seng

When we think of seafood in Singapore, a few things come to mind — one of which is usually sambal stingray. However, these seafood dishes are usually served zi char style, which means that you won’t be able to order a portion for one. Well, Sambae has just the solution — affordable stingray rice bowls

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Tucked away in a kopitiam in Ang Mo Kio, Sambae is helmed by an impressive young chef who has already managed to clinch prizes in both national and international competitions. 

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You definitely have to try his Sambal Stingray Rice Bowl with Onsen Egg (S$7.50), which features perfectly charred stingray with deliciously umami, tangy, and spicy sambal chilli atop a bed of pearl rice. The chilli isn’t as spicy as most, but that just means those with a lower spice tolerance (like me) will finally be able to enjoy it.

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Can’t get enough? You can also get the sharing portion of sambal stingray from just S$15

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If you’re craving other seafood dishes, opt for the Sotong Rice Bowl with Onsen Egg (S$7.50) for fresh and oh-so-tender squid rings with a slightly sweeter rendition of the sambal sauce. For those with larger appetites, add on additional stingray or sotong for just S$2.50 — what a steal! 

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Other menu items also include Egg Fried Rice (from S$4), Sambae Fried Rice (from S$4.50) and Sambae Lala (from S$12).

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Patrons also rave about Sambae’s Chicken Nanbam (S$4.50) which comes with generous chunks of deep-fried chicken. What makes this dish stand out is the chef’s secret sauce with diced onions and egg bits that’s reminiscent of a creamy mayo-tartar sauce — defo a must-try (especially with beer). 

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Regardless of whether you’re dining solo or with your bae, you know where to go!

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