Mohamed Javed Indian Muslim Food Review: Award-Winning Crispy Prata, Nasi Briyani And More In Sengkang

Mohamed Javed Indian Muslim Food has crispy prata in Sengkang

Indian food has a certain magic to it that I find simply irresistible, with its fusion of spices and unique flavor profiles that give me a sense of comfort and homeliness. Recently, I found out about Mohamed Javed Indian Muslim Food in Sengkang that’s reputed to sell the best prata in Singapore. As luck would have it, this stall is just a short walk away from my house. I couldn’t wait to brag to my colleague, who was joining me on this review, but he had the last laugh—I learnt that he literally lives just a few blocks away from the stall. 

Established in 2016, Mohamed Javed Indian Muslim Food is managed by Mr. Wahid, who learned the art of making prata from his father. All the other chefs working at the stall are his relatives, and they’re kept busy flipping prata and frying fritters throughout the day. The stall is well-known for its crispy and buttery prata, and they even earned the title of Best Prata at the Halal Awards 2022 in Singapore last year. That’s a really remarkable achievement. 

Food at Mohamed Javed Indian Muslim Food

Mohamed Javed Indian Muslim Food offers a variety of prata options, with their Plain Prata starting from $1.20 a piece. Other variations include Cheese ($2.20), Egg ($1.80), Sausage ($2.50) and even Tissue Prata ($3). All their prata are freshly made upon order.

We decided to go with their OG flavours—plain and egg prata. And boy, their prata indeed lived up to its title and truly impressed us. The golden brown prata was crispy with fluffy layers inside, ticking the boxes for a solid prata. There was a slightly sweet, buttery taste that danced on the tongue, which made it sedap even on its own. 

At Mohamed Javed Indian Muslim Food, customers can choose from three types of curry: Chicken, Mutton, and Fish. Of the curries we tried, the mutton curry was undoubtedly our favourite. It had a strong depth of sweet and savoury flavours from long hours of stewing. 

Additionally, while the curry came loaded with tender chunks of mutton, it lacked any trace of gaminess that could potentially turn people off. The spiciness was not too overpowering, making it a perfect choice for those who can’t handle strong spices.

I was also impressed with the Coin Prata ($4), which came as six circles of crispy prata that landed on our table with a robust, buttery aroma. The prata had a crispy crust and soft insides, creating a pleasant contrast of textures. The sweet and buttery notes blended well, which was certainly an addictive treat for us.

For extra oomph, try dipping the Coin Prata into their curry, which elevates the dish.

They’re also popular for their Nasi Briyani ($7), which reportedly sells out by 2pm daily. To avoid missing out, we arrived before lunchtime to try some. You can choose either chicken or mutton as your protein, and on this occasion, we opted for chicken. They definitely didn’t skimp on the portion, which consisted of a large scoop of fragrant and flavorful basmati rice, a whole chicken leg, a large fried papadum cracker, and a bowl of chicken curry on the side.

The basmati rice was well-seasoned and aromatic, without being overly greasy. Although it did feel slightly dry after a few mouthfuls, this was quickly resolved by drizzling some curry over it. The rice had a rich flavor profile, with distinct notes of cloves, turmeric, and cinnamon in each bite.

The chicken was tender, juicy, and came apart easily. The thick masala curry that coated the chicken also lent a piquant and spicy kick, which made each bite of the chicken even more satisfying. 

Don’t forget to try their signature Indian Rojak here as well, where you can build your rojak empire from a whooping 18 ingredients. Each plate is served with cucumber, sliced onion, and green chilli peppers.

The fritter that I enjoyed most here was Flour With Vegetables ($1). There’s tiny pieces of spinach and crunchy carrots within, which gives some textual variance to the crispy fritter. Dip it into their potato-thickened, tomato-based rojak sauce for an additional touch of sweetness.  

Do note that most of their fritters are only ready after 12pm, so you might want to visit them later in the day to enjoy the full suite of ingredients.

Ambience at Mohamed Javed Indian Muslim Food

Mohamed Javed Indian Muslim Food is located just a short three-minute walk away from Kupang LRT Station, or 20 minutes from Sengkang MRT Station. Despite being an open-air food centre, the space is well-maintained and clean, with a steady stream of customers during lunch hours.

However, do expect some waiting time as the chefs will only prepare your food upon your order. Oh, and beware of the pesky mynahs that hop around the food centre, as these bold birds have a tendency to snatch unattended food from tables.

The verdict

While Mohamed Javed Indian Muslim Food might be arguably far for those who don’t live in the Sengkang neighbourhood, they are definitely worth a visit for some good prata, rojak, or nasi briyani. I had the time of my life indulging in all the dishes, while my colleague, who was fasting during our shoot, could only watch in drooling envy. I even brought my parents to try their prata two days later, and they unanimously declared this place our new supper spot. It seems that I’ll be back to visit them again, and many more times after.

For another food spot in the area, check out Tenderbest Makcik Tuckshop at Sengkang Riverside Park, a halal-certified restaurant with nasi lemak, laksa prawn pasta and more. Alternatively, if you’re looking for more Indian rojak to try, visit Al Mahboob Rojak which has more than 30 ingredients!

Address: 473 Fernvale Street, Block 473 Fernvale Street Coffeeshop, Singapore 790473
Opening hours: Daily 7:30am to 9:30pm
Tel: 8684 1377
Website
Mohamed Javed Indian Muslim Food is a Muslim-owned eatery.

Pictures taken by Rifdi Syahir.
This was an independent visit by Eatbook.sg