Shop Reviews

Here's the edited review: "We got the hei zou, French beans, some crispy chicken, and the soon hock stir-fry sweet & sour monkey head. Everything was good, and the most surprising dish was the monkey head. Even though it's vegetarian, it tasted like real meat—neither too dry nor artificial. For dessert, we got the orh nee, which was really good, though the portion was a little small. Service could be better, as there were instances where our order was wrong. It's better to call and reserve in advance."

Came here for a birthday lunch on a Saturday at 1 PM. It wasn't too crowded, and the seating was quite comfortable. You must try their Cai Poh Kway Tiao. The Ko Lou Yok was very crispy, and the peanuts were also good. Don't miss the braised Teochew vegetable (mustard vegetable). Desserts were also great. The Orh Nee had a very authentic taste. Overall, the food quality and taste were good. Only the Dim Sum buns were just so-so. Will be back to try other dishes! Service was quite good and friendly.

Here's an edited version with minimal changes: Decent Teochew Chinese food at Chin Lee. It's quite a hidden gem, as it’s tucked all the way in a corner on the second floor. We ordered a set menu. Dishes we quite liked included the chicken, fish, and prawns. Service is good, and they were very accommodating with larger tables as we came with children. Overall, it was pretty good food and service.

The supervisor needs to be trained. He asked us what kind of water we wanted when we were just seated, only to find out that the water was $2 each. They don't tell you, so just be careful. But the food is damn good. It's just that the supervisor makes the whole thing damn sian. I would have appreciated it if he had let us know beforehand.

I haven't tried the Canberra outlet before. I've been visiting Chin Lee since I was young, but only the Bedok outlet. My great-grandmother used to book 4 to 5 tables to celebrate her birthday there. Those were the days when the suckling pig was still being roasted in charcoal behind the restaurant. Overall, the food was not bad, and I particularly liked the crispy oyster omelette. The steamed pomfret was fresh too. I always like eating orh nee, and this one was not too sweet, so it was quite good.

Very good food, especially the black granite yam cake and beancurd skin roll. It was so good that we ordered a second plate.

Food is alright. Average, traditional Teochew-style dining. There is room for improvement to attract a younger crowd. Service staff are friendly. They allow you to make food requests and change your plates promptly. Ambience is classic. Very traditional, old-school Teochew restaurant vibes. Will be back to try more stuff 🌟

Dim Sum brunch. Food is a hit and miss. Ngo Hiang is really good and a generous serving. The rest of the dim sum is all right. Carrot cake is fragrant. Seafood crispy noodles comes with a lot of fish and deshelled prawns! Instead of dim sum, I think maybe going for Teochew food is better. Service is excellent and attentive. The environment is clean, but the air con is super strong.

Here's the lightly edited review: "My relatives' and my family's go-to for rather authentic Teochew cuisine. Their Siew Mai is amazingly delicious with water chestnut in it. Their prawn roll is very succulent too, and their pork jelly is an all-time hit with the elderly. Their signature tofu is nicely done, and their garlic chicken is very tender and meaty. The only two 'meh' dishes are their garlic fish slice (you can tell it’s frozen fish, and it lacks much taste) and the signature mee sua. It just tastes like fried bee hoon and is overly salty. The Chai Poh Kway Teow is uniquely Teochew, and they did it really well! It’s my all-time favourite. Their oyster omelette is very succulent and fresh too. The chili is great! This is definitely a Teochew restaurant the elderly would love. You get 15% off with UOB or Citi when you dine in!"

First time having dinner here to celebrate a birthday with my family. Overall experience was just so-so. The food portion was pathetically small for five of us. The price for its portion was considered pricey, not worth it.