Trying Rojak at Bukit Canberra Hawker Centre
We weren’t on a food hunt—just passing through Bukit Canberra Hawker Centre for lunch when we spotted the Traditional Snack stall selling rojak. At $3.50, it seemed like a decent pick for a quick bite. But did it hit the spot?
First Impressions: A Modest Serving of Bukit Canberra Rojak
The portion size was small but reasonable, more of a side dish than a filling meal. It looked like a classic Singaporean rojak, with a glossy sauce, lots of crushed peanuts, and crispy you tiao standing tall.
Taste Test: How Does Their Rojak Compare?
Sweet and Tangy Sauce, But Lacking Depth
A great hawker-style rojak sauce should be an explosion of flavours—sweet, tangy, and rich from fermented prawn paste. This one? It leaned more on the sweet and tangy side but lacked that savoury depth that makes it truly addictive.
Crispy You Tiao: The Highlight of This Hawker Rojak
The fried dough sticks were fresh and crispy, soaking up the sauce nicely without turning soggy too quickly. If there was one thing that got right, it was the crunch factor.
Generous Peanuts—Maybe Too Generous?
This Singapore-style rojak was heavy on the peanuts. While some might love the extra crunch, it felt a little overwhelming, almost overpowering the other ingredients. A bit more balance would have been nice.
Final Verdict: A Decent Side, But Not the Best Rojak at Bukit Canberra Hawker Centre
For $3.50, it’s a fairly affordable snack, but the small portion and one-dimensional sauce make it just an okay experience. If you’re already at Bukit Canberra Hawker Centre and need a quick side dish, this hawker-style rojak will do. But if you’re looking for an outstanding rojak, this isn’t it.
Final Score
✅ Crispy you tiao
✅ Affordable price
✅ Crunchy peanuts
❌ Small portion
❌ Sauce lacked depth
Would We Try This Bukit Canberra Rojak Again?
If we happen to be at Bukit Canberra Hawker Centre again and need a light snack, maybe. But it’s not something we’d go out of our way for.
