Singapore - There is something special about meeting old friends — the kind of people who knew you long before careers, responsibilities, and life schedules got complicated. Recently, I had the joy of catching up with Jacob and Wai Kin at Golden Mile Tower over one of Singapore’s most comforting meals: chicken rice and drinks. We are old friends from St Andrew’s Youth Fellowship (YF), and even though we don’t meet often these days, when we do, time seems to collapse back into those carefree years.
There are few things in life as comforting as reconnecting with old friends, especially when good food and laughter are part of the plan. Recently, I had one of those moments — sitting down with Jacob and Wai Kin for chicken rice and drinks at Thian Kee Hainanese Kitchen in Golden Mile Tower, a nostalgic reunion that reminded me how friendships from formative years stay close to the heart, even as life moves on.
Thian Kee Hainanese Kitchen, tucked within the character-filled Golden Mile Tower, was our meeting point. The restaurant’s reputation for authentic Hainanese chicken rice made it the perfect backdrop for a catch-up. From the moment we took our seats, there was an easy familiarity in the air — like no time had passed at all.
The chicken rice lived up to its promise. Tender Hainanese chicken, perfectly flavoured rice, and a rich, fragrant chilli sauce — each bite was simple yet deeply satisfying. We paired it with cold drinks, watching the afternoon sun filter through the buzz of Golden Mile Tower. It was more than just a meal; it was a moment of connection.
We spoke about life updates; careers, family, challenges, and achievements. The familiarity of conversation surprised me; even after months apart, it was like the distance of time dissolved the moment we looked at each other. Reconnecting over something as comforting as chicken rice somehow made everything feel right again.
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