Yardbird boldly spices things up with Szechuan and Carolina Reaper peppers for end October

By Evan Mua October 20, 2023
Yardbird boldly spices things up with Szechuan and Carolina Reaper peppers for end October
The Carolina Reaper and Szechuan pepper combo is going to be deadly. Photo: Yardbird Singapore

You know what dish is perfect with spice? Fried chicken, of course — and the famous Yardbird at MBS agrees, because it’s spicing things up in a big way until the end of October.

Hailing from the US, Yardbird Southern Table and Bar is one of the most well-known restaurants in Singapore, especially for those seeking decadent and authentic American-style fried chicken.

Yardbird is best known for its viral chicken & waffles dish, which is served with cubed watermelons at the side.

Currently, the restaurant is celebrating its annual Fried Chicken Month.

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The establishment is one of MBS’ most recognisable. Photo: Yardbird Singapore

Running until Oct 29, the promo celebrates the brand’s iconic 100-year-old recipe with a medley of creative limited-time specials at S$38.

It started off the first half of the month with a 27-hour brined Louisiana hot chicken with crumbled blue cheese and later, a chilli-lime fried chicken. It is presently serving the tangy mustard-based Carolina BBQ until Oct 22.

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The American-style fried chicken here is highly lauded. Photo: Yardbird Singapore

For the final week, Yardbird at MBS is planning to finish the Fried Chicken Month with aplomb: We’re talking about the bodacious Reaper x Szechuan special that will be available from Oct 23 to Oct 29.

The limited-time special will feature Yardbird’s special concoction of smoked Carolina Reaper and Szechuan pepper, alongside fried ginger and spring onion.

But this isn’t going to be just your run-of-the-mill spice combination. Oh no, far from it.

Many would recognise the Carolina Reaper as the reigning world’s hottest pepper. For the last decade, at least — it surprisingly lost its throne in the Guiness Book of World Records earlier this week to Pepper X, grown by Puckerbutt Pepper Company, the same people who cultivated the reaper.

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There’s also the Carolina BBQ special until Oct 22. Photo: Yardbird Singapore

As for the ruthlessly numbing Szechuan peppers, all Singaporeans would probably have had our fair share of experiences — or struggles, for some — with the ubiquitous mala xiang guo.

Naturally, for any spice lovers up for testing their heat tolerance, Yardbird’s creation is surely something you’d need to try — or die trying.

For more ideas on what to eat, read our stories on Texas Chicken Singapore turning 24/7 and some of the best Japanese buffets you have to try.

Do explore the new GrabFood Dine-in service for awesome deals.

You can also book a ride to Yardbird at MBS to try out its Fried Chicken Month specials.

Yardbird Southern Table & Bar

Marina Bay Sands B1-07, 2 Bayfront Avenue
Nearest MRT station: Bayfront
Open: Monday to Friday (12pm to 11pm), Saturday and Sunday (10am to 12am)

Marina Bay Sands B1-07, 2 Bayfront Avenue
Nearest MRT station: Bayfront
Open: Monday to Friday (12pm to 11pm), Saturday and Sunday (10am to 12am)


Evan Mua

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Evan started off writing about food on Instagram, before joining outlets such as Buro and Confirm Good to pursue his passion. His best work usually comes after his first whisky shot in the morning.

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