![]() Modern chatbots are typically online and use generative artificial intelligence systems that are capable of maintaining a conversation with a user in natural language and simulating the way a human would behave as a conversational partner. The prices as at today 3 June 2020 are $16.20 and $15.60 respectively.A chatbot (originally chatterbot ) is a software application or web interface that is designed to mimic human conversation through text or voice interactions. * Post Note – A quick look at the Mandarin Hotel website at the time of posting revealed that prices had crept up slightly. We are not sure that we would be equally enthusiastic about them at their full prices of $27 and $26 respectively, but at 50% they are value for money. Even the keropok (well packed separately) was nice and crisp.īoth the nasi goreng and the famous Chatterbox chicken rice were excellent takeaway items as they can survive well in plastic boxes. Like the chicken rice, this was a well balanced dish – every component – the rice, the satay, prawns, the flavouring and cooking was very good. Can you name the members of the Supremes other than Diana Ross? Probably not, most people remember only the star even when the supporting actors are also good. If not for the celebrity status of the chicken rice, the nasi goreng at Chatterbox could have been the star dish. Our other dish for lunch was the Mandarin Nasi Goreng Istimewa. The portion of meat was also more substantial than what we find elsewhere for a standard serving of chicken rice. I normally avoid the skin, but the ones on the Mandarin chicken rice was smooth and delicious. ![]() It is fragrant and had the right balance of dryness and fluffiness. The most important question is – does it live up to the hype? It is like a famous celebrity turning up on stage without make-up. This is what the Chatterbox chicken rice looks like in dabao form. I could park at the empty hotel driveway and go up to Chatterbox on the 5th floor to collect our food. One of the few positive effects about the COVID situation is the friendly traffic situation. We placed our order online for a Mandarin Chicken Rice ($13.50) and a Nasi Goreng Istimewa ($13)*. It was available last week at 50% discount at $13.50*, it was time for us to try it. Chicken rice is still on the menu and the usual price was $27. But it is not as bustling as before (even before COVID19). Chatterbox coffeehouse still exists at The Mandarin Orchard hotel. ![]() It also started the trend of plating the chicken in the now ubiquitous boat-shaped dish with separate dishes for sauces. Chatterbox became even more famous when they started selling the humble chicken rice as a premium dish with hotel restaurant prices. I believe its heydays were in the 70s and 80s. In the days when fancy restaurants were few in Singapore and out of reach of most people, the coffeehouses were the trendy f & b places to hang out in. Chatterbox Coffee House at Level 5 Mandarin Orchard Hotel Along with other local food items, the Chatterbox chicken rice is now available by delivery or takeaway. Many of us are familiar with almost legendary reputation of the chicken rice served at the coffeehouse at the Singapore Mandarin Hotel along Orchard Road. Our Chatterbox chicken rice takeaway lunch probably needs no introduction.
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