Halal Food in The Ugly Duckling

The Ugly Duckling was a unique duck-focused eatery founded by twin brothers Girda and Gardi Bin Bandi, located within Makan Empire coffee shop at 11 Kaki Bukit Road 4. The restaurant carved out a distinctive niche in Singapore's competitive food scene by specialising in duck dishes, drawing from the founders' extensive experience in preparing this protein. The menu showcased creative duck preparations that went beyond traditional offerings. Signature dishes included Duck Leg Confit in Sweet Sauce for ten dollars, Duck Rendang Lasagna bringing Indonesian flavours to Italian comfort food at eight dollars, Roasted Duck Pizza at $12.50, and Creamy Truffle Mushroom Crispy Duck Leg Confit at $11.50. This innovative approach to duck cuisine attracted food enthusiasts willing to venture to the industrial Kaki Bukit area for something different from the usual chicken, pork, or beef-centric menus. The establishment operated from a coffee shop stall format, keeping overheads low and prices affordable despite offering restaurant-quality duck preparations. However, the location has since closed, though it left an impression on those who discovered its unique offerings during its operating period. The Ugly Duckling demonstrated how creativity and specialisation could create a memorable dining concept even in Singapore's crowded food landscape.