Showing posts with label .Area: Sembawang. Show all posts
Showing posts with label .Area: Sembawang. Show all posts

Thursday, December 7, 2023

Sum's Kitchen & Hong Kong Roasted Meat (香港深記飯店) @ Sembawang Road - A Well Kept Food Haven in the North

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Venturing into the northern part of Singapore is a rare occurrence for me, typically reserved for exceptional food finds. This time, accompanied by my fellow food enthusiasts, we made our way to Sembawang to explore the wonders of Cantonese cuisine - Sum's Kitchen & Hong Kong Roasted Meat (香港深記飯店). A gem hidden from the limelight, my friend, a regular patron, half-jokingly urged us to keep this place a secret to preserve its charm.

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Soup of the Day

Commencing our meal with the Soup of the Day ($8/$12/$16), a robust concoction featuring duck, lotus root, corn, and carrots. Its warmth and heartiness set a comforting tone for lunch.

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Roasted Duck $54 Whole Duck

The pièce de résistance, Sum's Kitchen's Hong Kong Style Roasted Duck ($54 Whole Duck), demands a pre-order at least a day in advance, a testament to its popularity. The duck, masterfully roasted, boasted a delightful crispness on the skin, revealing succulent meat within.

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Sweet and Sour Pork 

The Sweet and Sour Pork ($12/$18/$24) showcased a harmonious balance of sweetness, the meat skillfully coated in a light, flavourful batter. The dish refrained from an excess of flour, ensuring each bite was a perfect blend of textures.

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Deep Fried Squid with Salt & Pepper $14/$21/$28

Next up, the Deep Fried Squid with Salt & Pepper ($14/$21/$28). Expertly cooked to a satisfying bounce, the plump squid was encased in a thin, crispy batter. The sprinkling of salt and pepper added an addictive quality to this dish.

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Fried Kailan with Mei Cai $10/$15/$20

An intriguing surprise was the Fried Kailan with Mei Cai ($10/$15/$20), a unique combination that elevated the crunchy greens, introducing an extra layer of texture and flavour to the dish.

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Black Bean Paste with Bittergourd

Another revelation was the Black Bean Paste with Bittergourd ($10/$15/$20). This unexpected pairing worked wonders, infusing the dish with an additional depth of flavour.

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Steamed Minced Meat with Salted Fish 3.8/5

Concluding our feast was the Steamed Minced Meat with Salted Fish ($12/$18/$24), a savory dish paired well with a bowl of rice. While the meat was moist, I found it slightly fatty for my taste, desiring a meatier texture.


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Sum's Kitchen proved to be a haven of Cantonese delights, with each dish showcasing the chef's expertise and penchant for inventive combinations. No wonder the locals wish to keep this food haven under wraps.


Sum's Kitchen & Hong Kong Roasted Meat
(香港深記飯店)
3 Jalan Legundi
Singapore 759266
Tel: +65 6757 2118
Nearest MRT: Sembawang (NS Line)

Opening Hours:
Mon-Tue, Thu-Sun: 12pm - 230pm, 5pm - 930pm
(Closed on Wed)

Direction:
1) Alight at Sembawang MRT station. Take Exit A. Walk to Sembawang MRT station (Stop ID 58009). Take bus 167. Alight 4 stops later. Cross the road and walk to destination. Journey time about 12 minutes. [Map]

2) Alight at Sembawang MRT station. Take Exit A. Walk to bus stop at Sembawang MRT station (Stop ID58211). Take bus number 859. Alight 3 stops later. Cross the road and walk to destination. Journey time about 10 minutes. [Map]

Wednesday, November 30, 2022

Red Lantern Live Seafood Restaurant @ Sembawang Country Club - Hidden Live Seafood Restaurant In The North Offering Tze Char Dishes

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Red Lantern Live Seafood Restaurant officially opened in August this year and is situated within Sembawang Country Club. It offers more than 80 tantalising Asian seafood dishes, such as the signature Live lobster porridge, Chilli Crab, Squid, Kailan, BBQ Pork Ribs and more. The spacious restaurant is not enclosed and has a nice view of the golf terrace.

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Golden Salted Egg Squid 4/5

We started our meal with the Golden Salted Egg Squid ($15). Deep fried to a crispy texture, the slightly chewy rings of squid were coated in a slightly spicy, creamy salted egg paste. It was an enjoyable dish that packed a nice salted egg flavour.

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Dual Taste Kailan 3.8/5

A unique way to kick up a notch to the usual kailan dishes, the Dual Taste Kailan ($12) was served with a pile of crispy kailan leaf shreds and anchovies atop the crunchy Kailan stalks. It was an interesting twist that gave diners two different flavours and textures from one vegetable.

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BBQ Spanish Pork Ribs with Red Wine 4.2/5

One of our favourite dishes is the BBQ Spanish Pork Ribs with Red Wine ($18). The pork rib meats were superbly fork tender and fell off the bone easily. It was also coated in an incredibly flavourful marinate before being smoked and glazed, packing a robust sweet-savoury flavour with a strong smoky aroma.

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Fragrant Spicy Crab 4.2/5

As they had run out of Lobsters for the day, we settled for the Fragrant Spicy Crab ($88) instead, which did not disappoint. The wok-fried crab was tossed and covered in loads of chilli peppercorns and crispy fried garlic pieces, which brought out the lovely spicy fragrance, while the crab meat was thick, sweet and fleshy. Besides the Fragrant Spicy Crab, they offer choices of Chilli Crab and Black Pepper Crab as well.

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Words and photos by Crystal. A girl who likes to eat, photograph, and write about food, and dreams about travelling around the world one day. Note: This is an invited tasting.


Red Lantern Live Seafood Restaurant
249 Sembawang Road
Sembawang Country Club
Singapore 758352
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Nearest MRT: Spring Leaf (TE Line)

Opening Hours:
Daily: 11am - 10pm

Direction:
1) Alight at Spring Leaf MRT station. Take Exit 3. Walk to bus stop opposite Thong Soon Road (Stop ID 56091). Take bus number 167, 169, 860, 980. Alight 5 stops later. Walk to Toranto Road. Turn right onto Toranto Road and walk to the end of the road. Walk to destination. Journey time about 25 minutes. [Map]