Chin Lee Tea & Dine 深利喫茶添味

I had made a reservation for three people for 1 pm, but somehow when we were there, they didn't have a smaller table available and gave us a big round table which I think was suited for 6-8 people. We ordered their famous Oyster Pancake, Roasted Chicken, Beancurd with Shimeji mushroom and Chicken, Sweet and Sour Pork, Prawn Ball and Teochew Kway Teow. Except for the Beancurd dish, which was nothing to shout about, the others were pretty good. The sweet and sour pork, to me, is one of the best I've had – crispy on the outside. Service staff were okay, but as we were non-Chinese, the waiter kept talking to us in Chinese until another staff member who spoke English came to our help. Special mention to the staff member, Peggy, who was not only pleasant and helpful but gave us impeccable service. One thing to note is that the restaurant charges a $2 per person cover charge for tea, water, and a packet of wet wipes. I think they should do away with this, be flexible, and only charge a nominal fee for water if the customer doesn't want the wet wipes and tea, like many other restaurants.

The food is excellent. Service is way above excellent. Seafood Crispy Noodles have a lot of sauce, and the shrimps are huge and fresh. Chicken Feet are so succulent and tasty. Sweet and Sour Pork is 10/10, and the Teochew Pork Cold Dish is yummy.

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 did not leave us feeling thirsty afterward, 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!

Food is alright. It's average, traditional Teochew-style dining. There is room for food improvement to attract a younger crowd. Service staff members are friendly. They allow you to make food requests and promptly change your plates. The ambiance is classic. It has very traditional, old-school Teochew restaurant vibes. Will be back to try more stuff 🌟

Dim Sum brunch. Food is a hit or miss. Ngo Hiang is really good and a generous serving. The rest of the dim sum is alright. Carrot cake is fragrant. Seafood crispy noodles comes with a lot of fish and de-shelled prawns! Instead of dim sum, I think it might be better to go for their Teochew food. Service is excellent and attentive. The environment is clean, but the air conditioning is very strong.