Victor Famous Review: OG Fried Chicken Wing Rice By Founder Of Famed Carona Fried Chicken

It was such a good respite from all the mindless problem sums I had to solve in school. According to I was, therefore, thrilled when, famous Fried Chicken Wing Rice existed.

For the old souls out there who remember Carona Fried Chicken back in the 80s, Victor was actually the owner before he offloaded the franchising rights to his friend. Thankfully, the original method that brought Carona to its glory has been found at Victor Famous Fried Chicken Wing Rice.

OG Fried Chicken Wing Rice By Founder Of Famed Carona Fried Chicken Food at Victor Famous Fried Chicken Wing Rice When asking Victor how he seasoned his chicken wings, I was told emphatically, “secret lah, cannot say.” I did, even so, spot an undissolved lump of white powder. A large vat of oil was brought to a boil, and chicken wings were then strewn in with a roar. We proceeded to order Victor Fried Chicken Wing Rice ($3) .

It must have been their gentle curves and golden brown tan that made them look so appetising I noticed fogs of steam escaping through tiny cracks of the batter. The scent of its fried, oily goodness wafted into my nose, luring me deeper into an enchanting spell.

As I took a bite, sacs of oil burst into my mouth, coating my tongue in a silky layer of intense chicken juices. It was lightly battered, allowing the natural chicken flavours to shine through.

I took some time to comprehend the flavours as it lingered in my mouth. Unlike har cheong gai or the typical Southern fried chicken, the taste of Victor Famous’ chicken wings were not something I was familiar with.

Subtle notes of sesame oil shone through the skin, and there was a splash of milkiness from the flesh that added an oomph of meatiness. What followed were hints of Chinese spices that perfumed my mouth in a complex combination of flavours. Spooning the chilli into my saucer, I was taken aback by its consistency.

Thankfully, my worries were soon allayed when I tried the sauce with a piece of fried chicken. Ladling it into my bowl, I noticed chunks of ginseng, chopped vegetables, and chicken simmering away in the pot.

It felt so homely and nourishing – much like something my grandma will prepare when I’m down with a cold. The ginseng imparted a herbal essence, complemented by a subtle sweetness of vegetables and a faint meatiness from the chicken. Ambience at Victor Famous Fried Chicken Wing Rice Walking up to the stall, their bright yellow signboard pulled my eyes towards their menu.