Came here for a birthday lunch on a Saturday at 1 PM. It was not too crowded, and the seating was quite comfortable. You must try their Cai Poh Kway Tiao, their very crispy Ko Lou Yok, their peanuts, and the Braised Teochew Vegetable (which is mustard vegetable). Desserts were also great. The Orh Nee tasted very authentic. Overall, the food quality and taste were good. Only the dim sum buns were just so-so. I will be back to try other dishes! Service was quite good and friendly.
Jun Jie Low
5
We wanted to book the Bedok main branch but it was full, so we quickly called to reserve the Canberra branch.
What a nice mall, Canberra Plaza, smacked right between Yishun and Sembawang and right beside Canberra MRT. Canberra residents are truly blessed! Haha.
During my army days in Khatib, this was an empty place. We usually zipped to A&Z Prata, Chong Pang Nasi, or Sembawang SC for Thai food or white bee hoon.
Anyway, we heard good reviews about this Teochew restaurant, and we love our Toa Payoh-based Swatow, so we decided to give it a try.
We ordered the Orh Luak, which was excellent. Very crispy, and the oysters were large!
The prawn omelette was good.
The Shanghai green was for me average, normal Zi Char fare.
The salted fish fried rice was quite good.
The best was the crispy HK noodles! We ordered the king version, if I recall correctly.
The fish chunky cubes were really fresh and succulent. Not the dry and flaky types. They were really soft and juicy! They were damn good!
We were told by the manager that the fish was sashimi-grade! I forgot what breed it was. We finished the dish in one go, haha. This dish is a must-order, along with the Orh Luak.
I finished off with my favourite dessert, Xing Ren Toufu with longan.
Prices are a bit on the premium side, but it was quite worth it.
Kai Wen Kwok
4
Decent Teochow Chinese food at Chin Lee. It's quite a hidden gem, as it’s tucked away in a corner on the second floor. We ordered a set menu. Dishes we particularly liked included the chicken, fish, and prawn. Service is good, and they were very accommodating with our larger table as we came with children. Overall, the food and service were pretty good.
Wendy Tan
5
Food is great and served warm. Kway Teow Cai Bo is special. Teochew Braised Vegetable is a must-try. Fish maw in this dish is surprisingly crunchy. We had Orh Nee to wrap up our dinner. The pumpkin in the Orh Nee adds another dimension to this dessert. Staff is friendly and polite. Highly recommended 👍
Janice Lim
1
We went for lunch and were assigned a table right by the door near a walkway. We requested a change since there were many empty tables around, but the server simply said, “Cannot change.” This was our first time there, and it will definitely be the last. Food was average, and the service was poor.
Karin Ong
4
Good Teochew cuisine, and their food is tasty and well-seasoned. It's a great place for company or family reunions. Staff are friendly; however, an aftertaste leaves you feeling thirsty, so I guess that's why it's so yummy.
Priscilla Pei
3
The dishes were good.
The dining area was spacious.
Service was really bad, from the manager to the waitress.
Well, if the manager is rude, what can we expect from the waitress?
Andrew Chua
4
The environment is nice for family or business meals. I recommend trying their Chilled Teochew Pig Trotter Jelly, which is perfect. The Teochew Crispy Pig Trotter is very crispy, but not for the elderly; it's too hard. Overall, the food is salty and would need rice to tone it down. The soup of the day is old cucumber soup, but I would skip it because it's not well prepared. The Teochew Yam Paste & Pumpkin With Gingko Nut is worth trying, though it received mixed reviews from my team.
Damian Pek
5
Amazing dim sum place that's a hidden gem in the North. Specialising in Teochew dishes, they also serve a fabulous dim sum brunch on weekends! The dim sum menu is a bit small, but all the classics are available and good. The har gow, siew mai, and XO fried carrot cake are especially tasty. For an additional treat, call in advance to pre-order their oyster omelette (which is usually only available on weekdays) to complete the meal. Attentive and efficient service staff rounds off a delightful dining experience each time we visit. Highly recommended!
Sunny Mok
5
Second visit: January 7, 2023
Time: 11:45 AM
Pre-CNY lunch
The food was good all around: prawn roll (hay zhou), 大菜 (stewed mustard), roast chicken, deep-fried soon hock fish, stir-fried asparagus, 炒菜谱粿条, lo hei, and yam paste dessert.
First visit:
One of the undiscovered Teochew restaurant gems in the North.
Very good dim sum and other dishes.
It's also a tea shop where you can order tea and have a nice chat.