Plain Prata ($0.80) and Egg Prata ($1.30) from Crispy Roti Prata.
With a simple name like 'Crispy Roti Prata', this essentially tells you what you are getting when you visit them. Found at the Ubi 350 Coffeeshop located within said residential estate, this shop has actually been operating for the last 12 years by a relatively young couple. Their dough is made every morning from scratch ensuring freshness, that some say is the reason of their success. It is quite rare for a neighbourhood shop to garner such backing, so I visited one day to try their food myself.
Plain: 7/10. Its interior was well layered, but a bit on the doughy side which made it a bit heavy. The exterior had a dark char that gave a nice crisp, and brought a good contrast in texture. It had just enough grease to give flavour, and did not leave you feeling sick afterwards.
Egg: 8/10. This had a very light and fluffy interior unlike most of the others I had before, making it easy to go through. It also had a good crisp exterior, but could be more evenly done for a better overall texture. The egg was quite well distributed to be able to enjoy it in almost every mouthful.
Curry: 6/10. Ask and you shall receive, and I was able to try both their fish and mutton curries. Both curries had relatively thinner consistencies, almost to a diluted extent with mild flavours from the spices. The fish had a tangy note which paired well with the plain prata, but I preferred the mutton for its sweeter taste that could pair well with either prata
Overall: 7/10. Pretty decent pratas, though the curries were not really to my liking as I preferred thick and rich ones. Discovering this hidden spot gave me another option for a prata fix, but only if I was in the area or specifically craving their food. Being very reasonably priced, I would recommend to give this shop a visit and show them your support, but be warned as they do sell out.
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