Liang Kee Teochew Restaurant (亮记潮州餐馆) @ Whampoa West

This year to celebrate mum's birthday, we decided to go to Liang Kee Teochew Restaurant (亮记潮州餐馆) at Whampoa West. I finally have the opportunity to drag my lazy feet to check out one of the traditional Teochew Chinese restaurants in Singapore.

Braised Duck Platter 4.2/5

A must order in every Teochew restaurant is the braised duck. I had the Braised Duck Platter that comes with cleanly sliced braised duck, braised tofu and duck wings. The texture of the braised duck was perfectly tender and soft. However I find the sauce on the salty side and the herbal taste was quite mild.

Oyster Omelette 4/5

When the Oyster Omelette was served, my heart sunk. I felt kind of cheated. It was not what I imaged. The version I had at Ah Orh Seafood restaurant is topped with huge oysters but here there was no oysters in sight. Wait a minute,  the oysters are actually hidden underneath the bed of egg omelette. I wonder why the restaurant served in this way compare to the other restaurants. Is there a purpose of doing so?

Fish Maw Soup 3.5/5

The Fish Maw Soup was comforting and homely. Add a dash of vinegar and pepper to further accentuated the taste with pieces of the crunchy fish maws swimming in the soup.

Sambal Crayfish 3/5

I wanted to try their cold crabs but unfortunately it was not available. Hence we chose to try the Sambal Crayfish instead. First of all, I don't enjoy how the crayfish was chopped into small pieces. Second I doubt it is the best way to appreciate the fresh sweetness of the crayfish.

Prawn Roll 4.5/5

The Prawn Roll is one of the better ones I have eaten for a long while. Unlike most places, the prawn roll has more ratio of minced prawn to minced pork. And it is huge!

Cereal Prawn 4/5

Deep fried to a nice crisp is the Cereal Prawn. It is quite good that it can be eaten together with the shell.

Steamed Promfret 4.5/5

The Teochew style Steamed Promfret was cooked to perfection.The flesh was moist and sweet. It came with hints of sourness fand spiciness from salted vegetables, the chilli and ginger giving it a lift in taste and flavour.

Orh Nee 4.8/5

A must order before leaving Liang Kee is the Orh Nee or Yam Paste. Comes with pumpkin and gingko nuts, this is a delicious bowl of dessert. I like the fact that the yam paste still has a coarse texture which comes with a distinct yam flavour.

There are 3 Liang Kee restaurants in Singapore namely Liang Kee Teochew Restaurant, G7 Liang Kee and Mu Liang Zai Liang Kee. So which is the original? Well the original one is Liang Kee Teochew Restaurant now located at Whampoa West, run by former Ng Bak Liang's 3rd son, Ng Siang Lin. Closely related is Mu Liang Zai Liang Kee opened by the 5th son. Mr Ng Bak Liang started the original restaurant at New Market (Xin Par Sat) in 1974. When Liang Kee relocated from New Market to Havelock Road, the partnership with a Taiwanese partner eventually turned sour and the brothers moved to Roberston Quay. The taiwanese took over the restaurant and renamed it G7 Liang Kee. The original Liang eventually moved into the Whampoa West when the rental got too high.


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Liang Kee Teochew Restaurant (亮记潮州餐馆)
Blk 34 Whampoa West
#01-27
Singapore 330034
Tel: +65 62977789
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/pages/Liang-Kee-Teochew-Restaurant/191557523036
Nearest MRT: Boon Keng (NE Line)

Opening Hours:
Daily: 1130am - 2pm, 6pm - 10pm

Direction: 
1) Alight at Boon Keng MRT station. Take Exit B. Blk to block 34. Walk to the end of the block. Journey time about 5 minutes. [Map]

Shelter in the Woods @ Greeenwood Avenue (Bukit Timah Road)

Following the successful re-opening of the Shelter in the Woods last year and the appointment of Chef Masashi Horiuchi, the restaurant brings to you their latest Sunday Brunch offering available from 1130am to 230pm.

Shelter Eggs Benedict 4.2/5

Starting the brunch at Shelter is the Eggs Benedict ($22). The colorful presentation of two poached Japanese farmhouse eggs on toasted bagel, smoked bacon and house made hollandaise sauce will definitely brings a smile to everyone's face. The winner definitely has to be the bacon which made the Sunday afternoon even more beautiful.

Croque Madam 4.2/5

Simplicity at its best is the Croque Madam ($20). The toasted bread with bechamel sauce, smoked ham, tomato, gratinated Gruyere cheese with a sunny side up egg on top is both cheesy and packed with rich flavours.

"Vol-au-Vent" Chicken Mushroom 4/5

Called me mountain tortoise but I I have never tried "Vol-au-Vent" Chicken Mushroom ($24) before. I thought this is an interesting concept of having baked puff pastry with creamy mushroom, pan fried chicken, smoked bacon, pearl onions and fresh herbs. It is like a deconstructed mushroom chicken pie but done in a more elegant way.

Oven Baked Chorizo Eggs 4.5/5

One of my favourite in the new Sunday brunch menu is the Oven Baked Chorizo Eggs ($22) that comes with two Japanese farmhouse egg, baked with chorizo sausage, roasted baby potatoes and caramelised onions. I like that the baby potatoes managed to absorb the essence from the chorizo, making it even more flavourful.

Clam Chorizo Spaghetti 4/5

Cooked to a nice al dente and with a hint of spiciness is the Clam Chorizo Spaghetti ($26) with fresh clams, chorizo sausage and spaghetti in a white wine sauce.

Shelter Sunday Roast Beef 4.5/5

If you are a meat person, then you will definitely like the Sunday Roast Beef ($38). A whole slice of US Nebraska Black Angus grain-fed ribeye beef is served together with glazed spring carrot, Yorkshire pudding, buttered kailan, garlic confit dressed in a veal jus and caramelised onion gravy. Nothing complex, just simple salt and pepper seasoning allowing one to appreciate the beautiful beef to the fullest.

Chestnut Tiramisu 4.8/5

Initially when the Chestnut Tiramisu was served, my first thought it how different it is going to be with the others? Surprising this tiramisu comes with confit chestnut in between the layers giving it a unique and very flavourful creamy texture that works excellently.

Vanilla Creme Brulee 4/5

A classic on the menu is the Vanilla Creme Brulee ($9.50) with a crackling layer of brown sugar on top. Nice balanced in flavour while not overly sweet or eggy.

Shelter French Toast 4/5

I was joking telling the rest that with both the French Toast ($17.50) and Fluffy Wam Pancake Stack ($16), the owner should consider opening in the day as a cafe servicing this 2 items. Be it presentation or taste, both items were really good. The egg pan fried French brioche comes with grilled cheese, berry compote and served with a scoop of vanilla ice cream. The fluffy wam pancake stack on the other hand comes with French butter, maple syrup, berry compote and chocolate sauce.

Fluffy Wam Pancake Stack 4/5

Overall I have enjoyed the Sunday brunch at Shelter in the Woods. It is hard for me to pinpoint which is my favourite cause every items are as good. Hence it also meant there is something on the menu for everyone.


Shelter in the Woods 
22 Greenwood Avenue
Singapore 289218
Tel: +65 64666225
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/ShelterInTheWoods
Nearest MRT: Tan Kah Kee (DT Line)

Opening Hours:
Daily: 6pm - 10pm
Sun Brunch: 1130am - 230pm

Direction:
1) Alight at Tan Kah Kee MRT station. Take Exit A. Use the overhead bridge to Exit B. Walk straigh to Hillcrest Road. Turn right onto Hillcrest Road. Walk down Hillcrest Road and make a left into Greenwood Avenue. Journey time about 15 minutes. [Map]