Don’t worry if you can’t find Fangko Coffee at HongKong Street anymore.
It has moved to South Bridge Road, still enjoys being a stone’s throw from Clarke Quay, and has rebranded as Fangko House.
If you are totally new to the brand, they pair familiar Indonesian dishes like Indomie noodles and Nasi Lemak with modern café staples such as smoothies and coffee blends.
I noticed quite a number of tourists here, and they would likely go for the brunch staples like Croissant with scrambled eggs, ham and cheese ($12.50), Grill Cheese Sandwich with avocado and two cheeses ($14), Avocado Bruschetta ($16), Buttermilk Chicken Waffles ($17), and a big breakfast platter ($23).
As for me, my usual default is their Nasi Lemak with the coconut rice kissed with hues of blue from the pea flower.
Signature Nasi Lemak choices include Nasi Lemak Ayam Berempah ($16.38), Nasi Lemak Chicken Rendang ($14.38), Classic Fried Rice Kampung ($12.38), and F Style Chicken Chop ($14.38). Sides are Homemade Tahu Isi ($5), Tater or Truffle Tots ($6 or $8), French or Truffle Fries ($6 or $8), and Indonesian Crackers ($5).
This time I tried the Nasi Lemak Chicken Rendang ($14.38). Strange auspicious pricing by the way.
The blue rice looked striking, but the real appeal was how everything came together on the plate.
The chicken rendang was thick and a bit rustic, full of spices you could actually taste, not just heat for the sake of it.
The meat looked dry but was surprisingly tender. Soaking it up with the creamy yolk and coconut rice made each mouthful satisfying.
I liked the addition of tempeh and the crisp prawn crackers, which broke up the richness and gave some crunch. The sambal on the side packed a nice kick, so I went easy on it.
The Chimken section features Chimken Fries ($12), Indomee Chimken (regular $9.50, XL $10), Wet Indomee ($7), Rice Chimken ($9.5), Vegan Smash ($10), White Chimken ($10), Indomee Fries Chimken ($15), Mr Chimken ($14), and Ms Chimken ($13).
(“Chimken” is a playful, internet-inspired way of spelling “chicken”.)
The noodles of the Indomee Chimken were cooked just right, retaining that beloved springiness. The smashed chicken (again) looked dry but was in fact fork-tender.
The spice level I chose added a good kick, neither overwhelming the dish nor being too timid.
If you are up to more adventurous drinks other than coffee, there are always the Fangko Melaka ($6/11).
It blends espresso, palm sugar, and milk into a smooth, comforting drink that cuts through the spice.
As for something refreshing, try the Butterfly Lychee Soda ($7) or Lychee Yakult ($6), both light and good for soothing a burning tongue.
By the way, you can also check out Baby Fangs which is the new 14-seat concept outlet from the Fangko Coffee team, found in Orchid Hotel at Tanjong Pagar.
Fangko House
68 South Bridge Road, #01-01, Singapore 058698
Opening Hours: 8am – 8pm (Mon – Sun)
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