I haven't tried the Canberra outlet before. I've been visiting Chin Lee since I was young, but 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. I liked the crispy oyster omelette. The steamed pomfret was fresh too. I always like eating orh nee, and this one wasn't too sweet, so it was quite good.
"My first time having dinner here to celebrate a birthday with my family. Overall, the experience was just so-so. The food portions were pathetically small for the five of us. Considering the portion sizes, the price was pricey and not worth it."
Dim Sum brunch.
The food is a hit or miss. The Ngo Hiang is really good and a generous serving. The rest of the dim sum is alright. The carrot cake is fragrant. The seafood crispy noodles comes with a lot of fish and deshelled prawns! Instead of dim sum, I think going for Teochew food might be better.
Service is excellent and attentive.
The environment is clean, but the air conditioning is very strong.
The food is alright. It's average, traditional Teochew style dining. There's room for food improvement to attract a younger crowd.
The service staff members are friendly and allow you to make food requests. They also change your plates promptly.
The ambiance is classic, with a very traditional, old-school Teochew restaurant vibe.
I will be back to try more stuff 🌟
On February 6, a group of eight colleagues gathered at Chin Lee Tea & Dine for a festive Lou Hei lunch to celebrate Chinese New Year. As a Teochew restaurant, it emphasizes a healthier style of cooking. We ordered a variety of dishes, including a uniquely prepared Lou Hei. Notably, the meal left no aftertaste of thirst, which was a pleasant surprise. I was especially pleased to enjoy the yam paste dessert with a vegan option, meaning it was served without pork lard.
The service was excellent, with attentive servers who promptly replaced our plates and ensured our tea was constantly refilled. Overall, we had a sumptuous and satisfying meal, well worth the price. No regrets!
The food is excellent. The service is way above excellent. The Seafood Crispy Noodles have a lot of sauce, and the shrimp are huge and fresh. The chicken feet are so succulent and tasty. The sweet and sour pork tastes 10/10, and the Teochew pork cold dish is yummy.
The supervisor (guy) needs training. He asked us what water we wanted when we were just seated, only to find out it was $2 each. Just be careful; they don’t tell you beforehand. But the food is really good. It's just that the supervisor makes the whole experience quite frustrating. I would appreciate if he let us know about the water cost beforehand.