Tonny Restaurant @ Geylang Lorong 3

I was back at Tonny Restaurant for dinner after I last visited the place in March 2013 for Makansutra Dinner. Thanks to this monthly makan session I got to know my restaurants that I probably may not know or did not have the opportunity to visit.

Braised Fish Noodles 4.5/5

If you have the opportunity to visit Tonny Restaurant, you must try the Braised Fish Noodles. After trying the fish noodles in my previous visit, I have been craving for it since. I was glad that the fish noodles was still as good as the last time I have tried it.

Stir Fried French Beans 4/5

To go with the fish noodles, I ordered a plate of the Stir Fried French Beans. The french bean was stir fried with garlic and dried shrimps. It was excellently done, fragrant and crunchy.

Kampong Chicken 3/5

For something that I have not tried before, I ordered the Kampong Chicken. While the kampong chicken was poached to a nice tender. there was not much meat. I preferred my chicken to my fatter and more meaty.

Having visit the restaurant twice, I have not been disappointed with the food. In fact I am already looking forward to my next visit to the restaurant.


Tony Restaurant
8-10 Geylang Lorong 3
Singapore 388861
Tel:+65 67486618
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/tonnychanrestaurant
Website: http://www.tonnyrestaurant.sg/
Nearest MRT: Kallang (EW Line)

Opening Hours:
Daily: 12pm - 3pm, 6pm - 1030pm

Direction:
1) Alight at Kallang MRT station. Take Exit A. Turn left and walk down Sims Ave. At the traffic junction of Sims Ave and Geylang Lorong 3, turn right into Geylang Lorong 3. Journey time about 5 minutes.

Tonny Restaurant @ Geylang Lorong 3

March 2013 Makansutra dinner was held at Tonny Restaurant. The restaurant used to be at Joo Chiat Road and has recently moved into their new premise at Geylang Lorong 3. The restaurant is named after Chef Tonny himself who comes from Hong Kong serving home style Cantonese cuisine.

Hong Kong Wontons with Spicy Sauce 3.5/5

Dinner started with the Hong Kong Wontons with Spicy Sauce. The wantons were as huge as ping pong balls filled with delectable filling with the thin wanton skin. The spicy sauce unfortunately lacked the kick I was looking for.

Panfried Dace Fishcake 4.2/5

The Panfried Dace Fishcake was rather unique with Lup Cheong (Chinese sausage) in the middle. A medley of enjoyable textures and flavours coming together.

Crispy Yam with Truffle Oil 4.5.5

There are 2 signature dishes at Tonny Restaurant. They are Crouching Tiger Hidden Dragon which is lobster puree cooked with egg white and Crispy Yam with Truffle Oil. Although we did not get to try the crouching tiger hidden dragon, we got to try the crispy yam with truffle oil.

Knowing Singaporean's love for yam which is usually served mashed or sliced, Chef Tonny innovated and created this crispy and crunchy yam that was cut into threads and deep fried to golden brown. A special sauce, sesame and truffle oil is added to enhance the taste. I thought this dish also makes a good Lunar New Year Lo Hei or Yusheng dish.

Deep Fried Prawns 3/5

The Deep Fried Prawns was fresh but quite ordinary. Deep fried to a nice crisp and golden brown, I even ate it together with the shell.

Fried Green Wrasse Fish Fillet with Crab Roe 4/5

The Fried Green Wrasse Fish Fillet with Crab Roe was another unique combination. I enjoyed the crab roe sauce that was drenched over the fish fillet. However, the highlight for me was the translucent Fen Pi (粉皮) or bean flour sheet made from green bean flour. My first time having it was at Hai Siang Joo Seafood Restaurant. Quite similar to Kway Teow but it is translucent and the texture is firmer.

Eggplant stuffed with Kurobuta Meat 4/5

I am falling in love all over again with eggplant. The Eggplant stuffed with Kurobuta Meat is served whole! For those that hate to eat eggplant because of the mushy texture may have a second thought as the whole eggplant is stuffed with delectable kurobuta meat.

French Beans with Homemade Waxed Meat 4/5

The French Beans with Homemade Waxed Meat may looked like two different ingredients anyhow put together but it was not. The 2 ingredients actually complement each other and I could not help going back for a few more serving.

Claypot Chicken with Chinese Wine 4.5/5

The Claypot Chicken with Chinese Wine was excellently executed. Not overly sophisticated but yet bringing out the best of the ingredient, the chicken was tender and nicely flavoured.

Braised Duck with Winter Bamboo Shoots 4.5/5

Among the diners at my table, there are some regulars who have eaten at Tonny Restaurant in their previous makansutra dinner session told me about the braised duck here hence I was looking forward to try it. The Braised Duck with Winter Bamboo Shoots indeed was worth the wait for its fragrant and tender meat.

Braised Fish Noodles with Goose Liver Paste 4.5/5

It was a full house and the food was a bit slow coming out of the kitchen. Some diners at our table wanted to make a move first but the organizers asked them to stay for the Braised Fish Noodles with Goose Liver Paste. Was it worth staying for the noodles? Yes it was! Made with fish meat and flour, the noodles had a nice firm and springy texture that was quite beyond my expectation in a good way.

Deep Fried Sesame Dumplings 3.5/5

March 2013 makansutra dinner ended on a sweet note with the Deep Fried Sesame Dumpling. Most of the dishes we tried were not in the menu hence please check with the restaurant first if you are interested to try any of the dishes.

Tonny Restaurant
8 - 10 Geylang Lorong 3
Singapore 388861
Tel: +65 67472483
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/tonnychanrestaurant
Website: http://www.tonnyrestaurant.sg/
Nearest MRT: Kallang (EW Line)

Opening Hours:
Daily: 12pm - 3pm, 6pm - 1030pm

Direction:
1) Alight at Kallang MRT station. Take Exit A. Turn left and walk down Sims Ave. At the traffic junction of Sims Ave and Geylang Lorong 3, turn right into Geylang Lorong 3. Journey time about 5 minutes.

Wen Dao Shi (搵到食) @ Sims Aveune

When Charlene told me about this place, I tried to look up on the web and found several results. Some sites refer this place as "Wen Dao Shi" while others called it "126 Dim Sum". After piecing the different information, I realized they are referring to the same place.

Actually I have been wondering why the Dim Sum place is called Wen Dao Shi (搵到食), it sounds quite funny in Chinese. My partner pointed out that it is actually pronounced as "Wan Dou Sek" in Cantonese, meaning found a place to eat. Coincidentally the stall is located at unit 126 which also sounds like "Wan Dou Sek" ("one two six").

The Egg Tart was not the flaky crust type. It has a very glossy and shiny surface. The custard was soft but rather average. I have eaten better one.

Egg Tarts 4/5

The Prawn Dumplings were big and packed fully with ingredients. There were prawn, mushroom and minced meat.

Prawn Dumplings 4/5

The Char Siew Rice Roll here was quite different. The rice roll was thicker in texture and came with a special sauce that was unique and nice.

Char Siew Rice Roll 4.2/5

The Fried Pork Intestines looked like those Hainanese pork chop in a glance. They were thin and crispy. For people who dislikes innards, the Fried Pork Intestines were not smelly at all.

Fried Pork Intestines 4.2/5

I have eaten Enoki Mushroom wrapped with Beef slice but not Lean Meat before. It was my first time trying the combination and I love it.

Lean Meat Enoki Mushroom Rolls 4.2/5

The Kong Ba Pau is another unique offering at Wen Dao Shi. The Kong Ba Pau was rolled into bite size rectangluar shape bun which I can easily finish with one bite. Lean meat was used for the Kong Ba Pau.

Kong Ba Pau 4.5/5

The highlight has to be the White Pepper Crab Beehoon. According to Maureen, this dish used to be only available at night and now it is also available for lunch. The beehoon was very flavourful infused with the crab and white pepper flavours and aroma.

White Pepper Crab Beehoon 4.5/5

A group photo before eating the yummy dim sum.

Wen Dao Shi 搵到食
126 Sims Aveune
Nearest MRT: Aljunied (EW Line)

Opening Hours:
Daily: 24 hours

Direction:
1) Alight at Aljunied MRT station. Take Exit A. Walk south towards Sims Ave. Turn right onto Sims Ave. Journey time about 10 mins.

2) Alight at Kallang MRT station. Take Exit A. Walk to bus stop at Kallang MRT station (Stop ID 80031). Take bus no. 2, 51, 63, 67, 80, or 100. Alight 2 stops later. Walk down Sims Ave to destination. Journey time about 5 mins.