Foodies will certainly know a diverse number of popular food pairings well – but are they aware the combo of chicken and waffles hits the sweet spot for hundreds of thousands, if not millions of American's each day?
Admittedly, if you’re not an American, chicken and waffles probably seems like a really strange flavour appeal! However, it does have a significant history as a type of soul food which remains popular in many parts of the U.S.A – and nowadays the flavour duo is spreading its acclaimed fame as a comfort food crave around the world too.
Compared to other known combos in the hall of undeniably good food pairings: cheese & crackers, beer & pizza, wine & chocolate, burger & fries, peanut butter & jelly, bacon & eggs, apple pie & ice cream, butter & popcorn, rum & coke, etc. – the flavour mix is definitely unusual – regardless we’d still vouch for this novel serving to be a scrumptious, calorie-worthy, match-up to relish!
Therefore, we ring in the persuasive suggestion for you to embark upon an adventurous experiment to sample, see and taste for yourselves! Check out Expat Choice’s round-up of the six most delishous chicken and waffles eateries in Singapore – presenting the most appetising servings which diners are bound to gobble on up.Image Credit: Citrus By The Pool
C Café
Here’s a sneak peek on what you can expect from the chicken & waffles dish at C Café – The Golden Waffle is plated up with a fluffy waffle, an irresistible blob of French butter, a crispy fried chicken thigh, and for the final touch its drizzled with a sticky-sweet maple syrup! From a great range of beverages, we’d recommend a glass of iced latte to pair up with this sparkling golden dish – and you’ve got yourself a set scene for a Gram-worthy breakfast! Image Credit: C Café Facebook Page
a.477 Joo Chiat Road Singapore, Singapore 427683
w. ccafe.com.sg/
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s. www.facebook.com/ccafesg/
t. +65 8875 1122
Yardbird Southern Table & Bar
When it comes to a deliciously dependable serving of chicken and waffles – without a doubt Yardbird Southern Table & Bar is the first go-to spot for most Singaporeans! Here, the fried chicken recipe is derived from a 100-year-old family secret. Succulent pieces are crispy and tender, and served up with cheddar cheese waffles and spiced watermelon cubes (to cut through the grease). This may sound appetising enough to be had on its own, but the honey hot sauce and bourbon maple syrup adds beautiful layers of flavours to the dish – so the classic never gets tired for diners here! Image Credit: Yardbird Southern Table & Bar Facebook Page
a. 2 Bayfront Avenue, B1-07 and L1-82 Singapore, Singapore 018956
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e. [email protected]
s. www.facebook.com/YardbirdSingapore/
t. +65 6688 9959
Kong Café
Known to feature lip-smacking plates of Korean Fried Chicken, Kong Café amounts for a reliable eatery to make the chicken & waffles line-up. The honey butter craze might have already died down, but it’s expanded an opening into a world of flavour combinations otherwise previously unheard of! At this food joint, the Honey Butter Waffle arrives with deep-fried wings for a dish that flitters between the lines of sweet and salty – both tastes are commendably layered up with hints of aromatic garlic and rich butter which serves to highlight the crispy and fluffy waffles! Image Credit: Kong Café Facebook Page
a. 896 Dunearn Rd, #01-11, Singapore 589472
w. www.kong.cafe/
e. [email protected]
s. www.facebook.com/kongcafesg/
t. +65 6900 3562
Firangi Superstar
Get a completely novel and exotic-influenced version of chicken and waffles at the contemporary Indian restaurant, Firangi Superstar. The Prata Waffle might hint a tad of cheating for this combo, but its promising tastes will more than make up for it! Expect a Madras-style chicken which has been marinated in a blend of ingredients (ginger garlic paste, yoghurt, turmeric, garam masala and curry leaves), before its deep-fried to perfection. It’s served up with a pour of aromatic butter chicken sauce and jaggery syrup. The mentioned waffle is in actuality prata dough that’s been pressed in the waffle machine – serving as an exemplary vessel to absorb all that gorgeous meat and sauce! Image Credit: Firangi Superstar Facebook Page
a. 20 Craig Rd, #01-03, Singapore 089692
w. //www.firangisuperstar.com/
e. [email protected]
s. www.facebook.com/superfirangi/
t. +65 6304 3022
Caffe Cicheti
The modern-day osteria of Caffe Cicheti brings you fresh, bright flavours found up and down the coasts of Italy, with fun, juicy wines and much more for you to get going with! Much to our surprise, we never thought we’d discover the all-American dish at an osteria – but Caffe Cicheti never fails to surprise and neither does it let their diners down! While this makes for an excellent brunch spot with a two-hour, free flow serving of beer, wine, Sangria, Spritz and Highball – the bait-worthy highlight here is really the Waffle. The sweet serving of buttermilk waffles, combined with a breaded and double-fried chicken thigh (super crispy and juicy all at once) offers up the reality of desired tastes which one usually dreams of! Image Credit: Caffe Cicheti Facebook Page
a. 26 Beach Road, #B1-21 Singapore, Singapore 189768
w. www.caffecicheti.com/
e. [email protected]
s. www.facebook.com/caffecicheti/
t. +65 6384 1878
Citrus By The Pool
If you find yourself unaware – Citrus By The Pool is a secret joint tucked in Woodlands Swimming Complex, which serves up an array of delectable halal dishes. Amongst the regulars here, Tom Yum Seafood Pasta is an all-time favourite dish, but creeping amongst the top favoured plates here you’ll find that the Fried Chicken and Waffle dish tastes as just as incredible as it looks! The irresistible serving is crafted with super succulent chicken chunks to crown a super spongey waffle, before finally being drizzled with a tangy homemade citrus syrup. Yes, the flavours in this one were definitely designed for repeat diners to come back to! Image Credit: Citrus By The Pool Facebook Page