Chicken and waffles originate from American soul food, and the sweet and savoury combination is typically served with butter and maple syrup. Over the years, the dish has been gaining some popularity here. Even though we don't have the famous American Roscoe’s House of Chicken ‘n Waffles here in Singapore (yet?), we do have a list of drool-worthy options that are well worth the money and the calories!
The Beast
The Beast is a Southern kitchen and bar so it should come as no surprise that they serve up a mean Chicken and Waffles ($20). The boneless chicken thigh is brined for 24 hours before it's fried to golden brown perfection, and the dish also comes with a one-of-a-kind, housemade bourbon maple butter sauce.
Address: 17 Jalan Klapa, Singapore 199329
Revelry
Revelry is known for their funky waffle combinations, and their signature is none other than Chicken & Waffles ($19), which came with maple syrup on the side. The fried chicken thigh is well-seasoned, and the waffles are lighter and crispier in comparison to other dishes on this list, which is great if you're worried that the dish will be too heavy.
Address: 21 Lorong Kilat, #01-02, Singapore 598123
Clinton Street Baking Company & Restaurant
Love New York pancakes? Clinton Street Baking Company & Restaurant hails from the Lower East Side and their Chicken and Waffles ($21) has a buttermilk fried chicken breast set atop a pillowy vanilla buttermilk waffle, which is then drizzled with honey tabasco sauce and served with its signature maple butter.
Address: 31 Purvis Street, Singapore 188608
Yardbird Southern Table and Bar
Many people would think of Yardbird when it comes to chicken and waffles. A restaurant dedicated to classic Southern cooking and farm-fresh ingredients, the Chicken ‘n’ Watermelon ‘n’ Waffles ($40) is made from a 100-year-old family fried chicken recipe and served with bourbon maple syrup.
Address: The Shoppes at Marina Bay Sands, B1-07, Galleria Level Singapore 018956
Menya Kanae
Chicken and waffles with a Japanese twist, anyone? Menya Kanae is better known for their prawn broth ramen, but they also serve a Zangi Karaage Waffles ($15.80) – four pieces of tori karaage marinated in an original housemade sauce and served atop fluffy waffles. The serving size is pretty large, so have a friend along to share this with!
Address: 275 Thomson Rd, Novena Regency #01-08, Singapore 307645
GRUB
For chicken and waffles with a local flair, try GRUB’s Har Cheong Fried Chicken and Waffles ($16). Shrimp paste marinated fried chicken is paired with a chunky and crisp waffle, and served along with spicy sambal mayo which pulls the entire meal together.
Address: Bishan-Ang Mo Kio Park 510 Ang Mo Kio Ave 1, Singapore 569983
Chix Hot Chicken
A fan of spice? Chix Hot Chicken specialises in Nashville-style hot chicken and their Chix & Waffles ($18.90) has a fragrant spicy kick that sets it apart from the usual chicken and waffles. But that’s not all – Chix also allows you to choose your choice of chicken (quarter, wings or tenders) to pair with the waffles!
Address: 1 Jln Pisang, Singapore 199069
KONG CAFE
KONG CAFE is a Korean cafe at Sime Darby Centre in Bukit Timah. Try their Savoury Waffles with Fried Chicken, which features Korean-style fried honey butter wings along with eggy waffles that's crispy on the outside, and light and fluffy on the inside.
Address: 896 Dunearn Rd, #01-11, Singapore 589472
Citrus By The Pool
Citrus By The Pool is a halal-certified café serving Western and Asian fusion favourites, their Fried Chicken Waffles ($15.90) sees crispy fried chicken chunks sitting atop a fluffy waffle, served alongside butter and maple syrup and topped with icing sugar.
Address: 3 Woodlands Street 13, Woodlands Swimming Complex, Singapore 738600 | 57 Anchorvale Road, Sengkang Swimming Complex, Singapore 544964
Caffe Cicheti
A modern day Italian osteria serving chicken and waffles? You'd be surprised by the Waffles ($23.50) on their brunch menu, which features double-fried chicken thigh on buttermilk waffles. The chicken is crispy, juicy and well-seasoned, and paired with waffles and maple syrup is the perfect mix of sweet and savoury.
Address: South Beach Tower, 26 Beach Rd, #B1-21, Singapore 189768