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Five Die-Die-Must-Try Food Stalls on Campus
#1 Ba Chor Mee at the NIE Canteen
$2.50 - $5.00
The legendary NIE Canteen Ba Chor Mee is the epitome of cheap and good. The local classic features springy noodles coated in tangy vinegar and fragrant chilli paste, with generous toppings of minced pork, braised mushrooms, and slices of fish cakes. Don’t let the long queue deter you from trying this beloved bowl of deliciousness—good food is always worth the wait!
#2 Nasi Padang at the NIE Canteen
$3.00 - $5.00
For those who prefer rice, head for the mouth-watering Nasi Padang at the NIE Canteen. With a wide variety of Nasi Padang sides to accompany the fragrant white rice, each plate is guaranteed to pack bold flavours to spice up your day. Not a rice lover? The stall also offers macaroni and bee hoon.
#3 Ayam Penyet at the Meranti Hall
$4.50
This Ayam Penyet is a hot favourite among students and staff. Each basketful comes complete with a piece of perfectly fried chicken, fried taukwa and a signature chilli sauce that will leave your mouth salivating for more. The stall also offers a steamed version of the chicken for the more health-conscious foodies.
#4 Black Pepper Chicken Pizza at the Grande Cibo
$7.50 per slice
Imagine generous slices of succulent black pepper chicken, mozzarella cheese and onions spread on top of a thin light crust of pizza. This is comfort food at its best, especially after a hard day of study and work. Grande Cibo is also a chill place to hang out and take #OOTD and #WIWT selfies.
#5 Mala Xiang Guo at the Meranti Hall
$5.00 onwards
Check out this mecca for spicy food aficionados. You will fall in love with the savoury soup that is hot, spicy, fragrant and delicious all at once. Pick and choose from a wide selection of meat and vegetables, which will be cooked in the robust mala gravy stir-fried with copious amounts of garlic. Guaranteed to leave you craving for more. Come with a friend or two to enjoy the communal dining experience!