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Texas Barbecue in Singapore

Having too many restaurants to choose from for is admittedly a first world problem. So for last week’s date night, we went back to our roots – Texas barbecue.

Neither of us is from Texas but we have fond memories of our time there. Especially the barbecue. We’ve been missing that wood-smoked, juicy goodness since we left. Our favorite spot in Texas was Schoepf’s in Belton. But where to find good barbecue in Singapore?

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Fortunately we heard about Decker Barbecue on Robertson Quay. Walking up to Quayside, we saw the stacks of wood outside which was a reassuring sign. When we got to the counter, we saw the meat being dished out on butcher paper instead of plates. Another good sign. The customer in front of us was from Texas. We were starting to feel right at home.

Co-owner Elliott Decker was slicing up the meats personally. We opted for a three-meat plate for two people ($75), which comes with two sides. Brisket, ribs, and pulled pork. Delicious. The mac-n-cheese and cornbread made it even better.

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With U.S. beers on hand and delicious desserts as well, this meal hit the spot. Go check it out.

Decker Barbecue, 60 Robertson Quay, +65 6635 8565

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Chicken Rice – Singapore’s national dish

Singapore is justifiably famous for it’s food, especially the tasty treats concocted at hawker stands across the country. There are over 100 hawker food centers in Singapore, serving cheap eats at all hours of the day. But the best dish of all, in my opinion, is chicken rice.

On the surface, this is a very simple dish. Steamed chicken (sometimes roasted), served with a side of fragrant rice. It’s served with a broth soup, some spicy chili sauce, and maybe some veggies. But it is soooo good!

If you pay more than $4 for it, you’re eating in the wrong hawker stand. Here are a few of my favorite locations.

  • Empress Mall
  • Zion Riverside Food Centre
  • Toa Payoh Food Centre
  • Chinatown Complex