Unfortunately, being Eastlanders, Chili's is quite a far drive away for us and Orchard Road traffic on weekends can be quite a turnoff. We thus have to contend with perpetual Chili cravings all the time.
This week, after a particular draining workday, we experienced Chili pangs again. Out of the blue, Hubby suddenly suggested Wendy's -which is only a stone throw away from my office in Raffles Place. Wendy's doesn't have nachos and isn't a fine dining restaurant but at least it serves chili. Plus we hadn't visited the place since its much publicized opening in Lau Pat Sat.
Even at 9pm, the place was almost full, resembling a typical fast food outlet. The Wendy's mascot is cute but looks a tad out of place with her fire-engine red hair.I ordered a bowl of Chili, a 3-piece nugget set and a half pounder cheese burger meal (comes with fries and a drink) for both of us. Service was brisk and efficient. Better still, the final bill came up to under 14 bucks- which is really great value.
The Chili served at Wendy's was definitely inferior to the one served at Chili's- but it was a decent substitute nonetheless (and much cheaper at only SGD2.50 a serving). I enjoyed picking out the stewed beans and savoring the richness of the stock.
Hubby's burger came all wrapped up in a silver foil, which made it look like a bar of Willy Wonka Chocolate with a golden ticket hidden within.
Hubby thinks that the burger can give Carls Junior a run for its money
Fries were thick and slightly soggy. Even a fry-lover like me had difficulty finishing the whole portion. I wonder if I could have substituted the fries with a baked potato instead. (I heard Wendy's version is pretty good).
We left with a good feeling in our bellies. Whilst Chili's still remains our favorite joint, we do not mind visiting Wendy's again for a quick fix.
Wendy's
18 Raffles Quay
Unit 46, Lau Pat Sat Festival Market
Tel: 62258335
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