Hawker stalls in Singapore are getting more interesting, and I really do not mind seeing more not-the-usual food appear.
But Taiwanese breakfast? Not the first thing that comes to mind.
That was why 1030 Breakfast Shop 一零三零早餐店 at Chinatown Complex Market & Food Centre caught my attention, with its orange signboard, cartoon rice roll mascot, and menu full of Egg Omelettes, Toast, Burgers, Braised Pork Rice and Purple Rice Roll.
The name “1030” is a playful one, as it is the hawker Eeling’s favourite number too.
Expect Taiwanese-style breakfast here. Think dan bing style egg rolls, loaded toast, rice rolls and small bowls of Lu Rou Fan aka braised pork rice.
A small warning though: some patience may be needed. I had to make two trips because a few items were sold out the first time.
The Toast section includes Signature Toast ($6.50), Pork Chop Cheese Toast ($6), Ham Cheese Toast ($5.50), Luncheon Meat Cheese Toast ($5.50), and even Kaya Butter Toast ($2), Black Sesame Toast ($2), and Chocolate Toast ($2).
The Signature Toast ($6.50) was quite the stack, with toast, egg, cheese, pork chop, luncheon meat, cucumber and what tasted like a peanut butter-style spread.
The toast had a light crisp, while the egg and cheese gave the middle a softer, richer bite. The pork chop made it more substantial, and the slightly sweet, nutty spread somehow tied everything together.
You can also find Egg Omelette options such as Original / Corn Cheese ($3.50 / $4), Pork Floss Cheese ($5), Pork Chop Cheese ($6), Hashbrown Bacon ($6), and Luncheon Meat ($6).
The Egg Omelette had that soft, slightly chewy texture you would expect from Taiwanese-style dan bing.
I liked that it was not too oily, though those expecting a crispy pancake may find this gentler in texture.
The version I had came with meat, which made it more savoury and filling. The sauce on the side helped too, adding some sweet-savoury flavour between bites.
For something more rice-based, there is Braised Pork Rice ($2) and Purple Rice Roll ($5).
The Braised Pork Rice ($2) was a small bowl, so do not expect a full Lu Rou Fan portion. It works more like an add-on, especially if you want some rice to go with the toast or omelette.
The braised pork was savoury and slightly sweet, with fatty bits that gave the rice more flavour. For $2, I thought it was a nice little extra, though I would not come just for this alone.
The food is not exactly the same as what you may get in Taiwan, and the waiting time can be a little longer if the stall is busy.
Some items may also sell out early, so going earlier is safer.
1030 Breakfast Shop 一零三零早餐店
Chinatown Complex Market & Food Centre #02-219, 335 Smith Street, Singapore 050335
Opening Hours: 7:30am – 2pm (Wed – Sun), Closed Mon, Tue
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