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2013-06-20
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I saw Curry Sing when it first opened and, always needing new quick lunch spots, resolved to try it the next time I needed lunch out. I had assumed from the names on the menu (e.g. "pork turmeric rice box" that they sold something like biryani, not curry. But I should've guessed from the name *Curry* Sing that that wasn't true.The turmeric rice boxes are turmeric rice and curry, with the meat of your choosing. The curries don't seem to differ much other than what meat you choose. Each box is $38
The turmeric rice boxes are turmeric rice and curry, with the meat of your choosing. The curries don't seem to differ much other than what meat you choose. Each box is $38, though that appears to be a "special offer" and the normal price is $45 (+$4 for a drink). Still, it's a lot of food for the price. They have a sign up that says they only have 100 rice boxes a day during their "trial period," but I had no trouble getting one at 12:30pm and there was no line.
Pictured here is the pork turmeric rice box. It comes in two separate containers, rice and curry. In my mind it's food enough for two people, and at the absurdly low cost of $38. The curry strongly reminds me of the Japanese curries you can buy at the supermarket in the retort pouches-- pork, potatoes, sauce, with a strong turmeric flavor. In fact, my big criticism here is that I found the turmeric a little too strong, and the dish too bitter. Not as horribly bitter as some curries I had screwed up cooking myself, but still pretty bitter all the same. There were lots of whole spices thrown in, though I couldn't taste any of them distinctly. Apparently you can order up to "Iron Man" spicy, but it normally comes "Ordinary Man" spicy. If I'd had known, I'd've gone with Iron Man, but as such this is Ordinary Man, i.e. only the mildest hint of spice. I also have to mention that the pork was overcooked and a little tough. A little better than average: C+
This is the chicken thigh curry. I haven't eaten any of the curry at this point. If you'll notice, there's decidedly less of it than the pork curry (compare how much room is left in the two bowls). The discrepancy surprised me, though it's still a lot of food.The chicken curry is very similar to the pork curry, except you get less of it (apparently), and the chicken thighs are more tender, though still a little bit stringy.
We also had the samosas. They were on the small side, very thin and crisp, nice and hot, with a mushy undifferentiated interior. At $16 for 4, it's what you might expect, if there weren't this amazing food stall right next to Curry Sing with huge $4/piece dumplings. Still, these were alright, and I'd have them again. Good: BAll in all, the place is pretty average. Great for a quick takeway lunch, but nothing I'd look forward to. C+
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