Jack the Ripper : Atas Burgers in Kopitiam

Emma, Martha, Annie, Elizabeth. What do they have in common? 

Well, these are the names of the "Juicy Lucy" style burgers of Jack the Ripper. Located in the same food court as many other non-conventional stalls such as Immanuel French Kitchen, Two Wings and In the Brickyard, this burger joint is run by the same team behind another same-location German sausage house Stew Kuche. In addition, being are the brainchild of Absinthe's Executive chef Nicolas Reynard, you know that these dangerously delicious burgers possess something different already.  

The 7 choices of burgers (6 beef and 1 chicken) might not seem many, but each man-sized is specially crafted to appease even the most finnicky palates. All the beef options share the same fundamental "Juicy Lucy" recipe for the patties, only to be distinguished from each other with variated toppings ranging from Crispy Bacon to Spicy Guacamole. 

Pardon the mess of this close up shot as the it is simply too juicy and flavourful. 

Let me introduce Ms Elizabeth, a combination of 150g "Juicy Lucy Style" Aussie WAGYU BEEF Pattie oozing with CHEESE on romaine lettuce, tomatoes and Sweet ONION Relish in between two freshly toasted Golden Brioches, which are thick enough to absorb the juices underneath the fragrant crust. 

The beef patties are served rosy pink on the insides and just perfectly seasoned, making them easy to conquer without triggering any fatigue.  

For non-beef eaters, try Catherine, the same burger buns sandwiches with Teriyaki Chicken on Lemon Mayonnaise, Romaine Lettuce and Red Onion. The chicken is grilled to slightly charred brown perfection without sacrificing the juices. I would prefer to have more of the tangy mayonnaise since it would help to add a refreshing vibe to the burger. 

At an average price of $18, all burgers come with french fries and dipping sauce. These might not be the cheapest option around but honestly very value-for-money considering quality and portion. Good to know that GST is not charged here.

Jack the Ripper 

Salut Coffeeshop 119 Bukit Merah Lane 1 #01-40 Singapore 151119 

(Next to Alexandra Food Village, opposite Ikea)

Daily except Monday: 11:30am – 3pm; 5:30pm – 10pm 

https://www.facebook.com/JackTheRipperBurger

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Good Chance Popiah: Delicious Hokkien Cuisine

I realized that I have not been posting much about Zi Char. This is actually the last Zi Char meal I had before I shifted out temporarily. Good Chance Popiah has been on my radar since I learnt about it through the Channel 8 food show 老字号 that showcases heritage food in Singapore.

This Hokkien restaurant has been around for more than 30 years and one of the famous dish that appears on every single table is the Popiah. What could be more fun that making our own popiah from the piping hot claypot that is served within five minutes after the table is laid with all the other ingredients.

Optional condiments like the sweet Chinese sausages can be ordered starting at $4 for a small plate.

Priced at $18 for 6 skins, the pot provides more than enough fillings unless you stuffed each of the skin to its maximum. We had no problem  finishing this pot just by itself because the julienned bang kwang topped with mini dried prawns were juicy and fragrant. 

The popiah skin is resilient enough to withstand the excess moisture, though we encountered several failed attempts to transport our masterpieces into our mouth without breaking the skin.

The stir-fried baby kalian ($10) that boasts a vibrant fresh shade of green, are crunchy yet permeated with the breath of wok hei.

The stewed pork is yet another rich and delicious braised dish that comes with the standard white buns ($16). The bonus slices of yam escaped the humdrum of a typical stew pork bun that is stuffed only with lettuce leaf.

The Fish Head and Yam soup ($16 for small) did not look inviting but received praises from the tables for its wholesome flavours. The slurry broth is furnished with subtle sweetness from the napa cabbage and yam. And the deep-fried slices of fish were meaty and delivered comforting aroma that would be impossible if they had not brush encounter with bubbling oil.

But the star of the night is none other than the Pig Trotters Bee Hoon ($14 for small). One can relish in the homemade goodness of this dish that is moist but not too wet. Napa cabbage, mushrooms, bean sprouts, bits of eggs and crunchy shrimps bolster the flavours of this dish. Everyone was obsessed with this dish despite being stuffed to the brim with the earlier dishes.

This is a reliable restaurant that you can count on for some wonderful heritage dishes. Just remember to place a reservation in advance especially during weekends if you do not wish to join in the queue.

Good Chance Popiah 好彩薄饼
Blk 149 Silat Ave #01-58
Singapore 160149 (Off Jln, Bukit Merah, Opp. SGH)
Tel: 6271 0698
11am-2.30pm, 6pm-9.30pm
Closed on Mondays
http://goodchancepopiah.com

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