When we talk about hawker centers that are usually packed with CBD people during lunch time, Maxwell Food Center I figured it out.While this hawker center has many long-established food stalls, such as the famous Jinhua Fish Head Bee Hoon, it seems to have seen an influx of young blood recently, such as Nian Nian You Yurecent, Danlao.
Run by 4 young hawkers (2 of whom used to be in egg slut), Danlao is the newest addition to the block, which only started operating on December 5, 2022.
Danlao Danlao literally means “egg maker” in Mandarin, which should give you an idea of what this unassuming hawker stall specializes in – eggs. Specifically, Tam Lao sells Hong Kong-style scrambled egg rice bowls with simple but hearty ingredients such as luncheon meat cubes and tomatoes.
most ingredients like it barbecued pork And the chicken chops made in-house, and everything cooked to order, I have no doubt why this stall is getting such a huge hype. I can’t wait to try it myself!
I tried it in Myeik
Danlao’s menu is one of the cleanest I’ve seen. It only offers 5 kinds of scrambled egg rice bowls—— Tomato (S$4.50), Luncheon Meat (S$5), Chicken Chop (S$6), barbecued pork (S$6) and Prawns (S$7). Long live For indecisive eaters like me!
In order to try as much as possible from the menu of Mee Lao, I decided to buy a bowl Tomato (S$4.50) Fried egg rice, plus extra lunch meat exist 2 SGD.
Just looking at that bowl of food makes my mouth water. Shiny scrambled eggs peeped through the homemade tomato sauce and, most importantly, chunks of fried luncheon meat.
I swear to you, I have never snapped a photo this fast! I hope the tomato gravy doesn’t cook my silky scrambled eggs anymore, it’s still at its best when I dig in.
Not sure if I should mix everything together or eat each element individually, I decided to start with a bite of stewed tomatoes.
This dish was so well done that it immediately reminded me of my mom’s scrambled home tomato and egg dish. The tomatoes were soft, warm, and comforting, with a slightly tangy yet delicious flavor that made me want to eat them again.
Not to mention, Egg Lao uses a combination of regular tomatoes and cherry tomatoes in the gravy, resulting in different textures—one that bursts in your mouth, while the other comes in big, tender chunks.
I was very excited to try the light aged scrambled eggs after hearing good reviews about it.
My biggest gripe with scrambled eggs is that it’s either too hard or too watery. Danlao’s rendition is perfectly in between – soft and silky without being too runny. I like that it is well seasoned on its own so that you can eat the eggs straight away.
This is what I imagined on top of avocado and toast, although the volume is a little thin because it’s more like a blanket than a pile of scrambled eggs.
I absolutely love how Mye Lao’s luncheon meat is cut into thick and large cubes. It’s nicely toasted on each side to give it a crispy texture, and its signature saltiness is a welcome addition to the bowl.
Although this bowl tomato and lunch meat It’s so simple, I found myself loving it a lot. The juiciness of the tomatoes, the saltiness of the luncheon meat, and the silky softness of the eggs all contribute to a comforting, home-cooked meal, but definitely satisfying.
I moved to the second bowl: Chicken Chop (S$6).
Without any extra tomato gravy, I wondered if the rice would be too dry or plain. Thankfully, the light aged white rice was well cooked and had been drizzled with the sauce before being topped with scrambled eggs.
Chicken fried steak instantly reminds me of Xiaqing Street, with a salty and smoky taste. I smell the fragrance, Umami– Filled with shrimp paste, and other spices. What’s more, I really appreciate Myeng Lao’s generosity with the chicken chops—I counted 7 or 8 slices, ranging from chunky to purely crispy.
When dining here, the fried chicken cutlet is a must with Myeira’s homemade chilli oil. While slightly oilier than I’d like, the chilli oil added a wonderful toasty flavor to every bite. I think you can even mix the chilli directly into the rice for extra saltiness and spiciness!
final thoughts
This was probably the easiest meal I’ve ever had (I mean, it was rice with scrambled eggs), but every element was executed so well that it was hard to identify areas for improvement! Not to mention, everything is incredibly affordable, and you get a ton of boot.
Most of the time, it’s easy for me to pick a clear favorite.This time, I can’t – I love Dean’s tomato and lunch meat Because of its rich taste, appetizing, large meat, but Chicken Schnitzel What surprised me is Xiaqing Street– like a marinade.
Danlao is a place I would definitely recommend, especially if you’re looking for home cooked and comfort food to fill your tummy. My only suggestion? Include more veggies, maybe just to balance the carbs and protein.
Estimated damage: S$4.50 – S$8 per person
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