Myo Restobar @ Oxley Tower - 40 Years Of Kia Hiang’s Heritage In A New Modern Setting

For fans of Kia Hiang at International Plaza and the defunct Kim Tian outlet, you will be glad to know that they have opened a new outlet named Myo Restobar on the 19th floor of Oxley Tower. The new outlet has a modern setting offering both classic home-style Cantonese dishes and dim sum.

Gold Foil Dumplings with Assorted Mushrooms 4/5

We started with some dishes from the dim sum menu. First we tried the Gold Foil Dumplings with Assorted Mushrooms ($4.80 for 3pc). The thin, stretchy and translucent dough is stuffed with assorted mushrooms which is huge and plump. The vegetarian dumpling has an enjoyable chewy and crunchy textures.

Healthy Walnut Buns 4/5

Not commonly seen on dim sum menu is the Healthy Walnut Buns ($4 for 3pc). It is quite similar to the lotus paste bun except that the dough is more fluffy. The stuffing is also replaced with the nutty walnut paste which is not as sweet.

Flaky Angus Beef Pastry 4.2/5

A favourite among the group is the Flaky Angus Beef Pastry ($5.80). My eyes brightened up when I bite into the flaky pastry. The pungent black pepper sauce is a good change to the usual sweet bbq sauce. Another worthy note is the used of diced angus beef instead of pork for a more tender bite.

Kia Hiang Claypot Spring Chicken 4.5/5

Not to be missed at Myo Restobar is the signature Kia Hiang Claypot Spring Chicken ($18) which has been passed down from father to son. A whole chicken is wrapped in cabbage and cooked in a herbal broth inside the claypot. This result in the sweet and soft cabbage absorbing the savoury broth on top of the juicy chicken. I could have this alone with two bowls of rice.

Angus Tenderloin Cubes with Garlic and Broccoli 4/5

Perfectly cooked is the succulent Angus Tenderloin Cubes with Garlic and Broccoli ($18/$23/$28). The dish showcases the chef's wok skill, coating the beef cubes with wok-hei flavour while locking in the juiciness of the beef.

Double-boiled Chicken Soup with Ginseng 4/5

Double-boiled Soup of the Day - Watercress Soup 4/5

Cantonese is known for the soup and you will not be disappointed with the offering at Myo Restobar. We tried both the Double-boiled Chicken Soup with Ginseng ($6) and Watercress Soup ($5). One could definitely tastes the effort and time in drawing out the essences for the soup, which has depth and flavour.

Baked Hamachi Collar in Butter Sauce 3.5/5

The Baked Hamachi Collar in Butter Sauce ($18 each) is rather pricey in my opinion. Putting the price aside, the fish collar is baked to a beautiful golden brown with crispy skin and succulent meat. It is a delightful dish to go with the craft beers on tap at Myo Restobar.

Double-boiled Peach Gum with Red Dates 4/5

Wrapping up our dinner is the Double-boiled Peach Gum with Red Dates ($4). Peach gum is known to be rich in collagen, cleanses blood, clears acne and prevent urinary tract infections with regular consumption. It is actually tasteless with a jelly-like texture that goes well with the refreshing sweet soup.

To accommodate the lunch crowd, Myo will also be launching Set Menus from $16. Diners can choose between three dim sum sets and three lunch sets from the wok station. Furthermore, Myo also offers brown rice for the health conscious customers. By the way, to access to the restaurant, take the lift to 19th floor from lobby 1. Do note that the lift has a weird design, there are two lift floor panels and you can only find the 19th floor button in the inside floor panel.

Note: this is an invited tasting.


Myo Restobar
Oxley Tower (Lobby 1)
138 Robinson Road
#19-01
Singapore 068906
Tel: +65 69311247
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Nearest MRT: Tanjong Pagar (EW Line)

Opening Hours:
Mon-Fri, Sun: 11am - 9pm
(Closed on Sat)

Direction: 
1) Alight at Tanjong Pagar MRT station. Take Exit F. Turn left and walk towards Robinson Road. Turn left and walk down Robinson Road. Walk to destination. Journey time about 6 minutes. [Map]

Tamarind Hill @ Labrador Park - Celebrate Lunar New Year In Thai Style

From making your way up along Labrador Villa Road where lush greeneries path your way, to stepping into Tamarind Hill where the aroma of sandalwood settles you, step away from the hustle and immerse yourself in a totally different ambience in this Lunar New Year. This year, be led by Executive Chef Wanthana Nikonsaen who's going to present eight interpretations of classic Chinese dishes in a limited Lunar New Year menu.

Yu Sheng 3/5

Thai style salad takes on a new identity in this Thai-inspired Yu Sheng, in which the crowd pleasing shredded mango brightens up the dish, and the sweet-sour profile is further lifted by a sour plum & tamarind sauce.

Appetisers 3.5/5

Starting off with 2 appetisers - Steamed Sago Pork Dumplings and Fish Roe Marinated in Red Curry wrapped and grilled in a banana leaf. A trip to Phuket recently gotten me acquainted with Thai Pork Dumplings, and my first impression was that it is similar to our crystal dumpling. The skin was dense and chewy which I really like, and the sweet-savoury pork filling goes well with the skin too. The Fish Roe, as expected, is like our Otah. I'm just glad that it has more roe than paste.

Barramundi and Ginger Soup 3.8/5

The set menu comes with a soup - Barramundi and Ginger Soup. Almost like Tom Yum Goong but half the fieriness.

Five-spice Braised Pork Knuckle 4/5

The mains answer my cravings towards braised pork knuckle (khao kha moo) which I had in Bangkok. The Five-spice Braised Pork Knuckle is served with shiitake mushrooms, kalian & seaweed. The meat wasn't exactly fork-tender yet but the skin was to my satisfaction.

Tiger Prawns 2.5/5 and Egg Noodles 3.8/5

The Tiger Prawns with Salted Egg Yolk Sauce was quite disappointing. I was imaging huge prawns (with head intact) dressed in robust salted egg yolk sauce but it is lacklustre. Perhaps, this salted egg culture is really not embedded in the Thais' palate yet.  The Stir-fry Thai-style Egg Noodles with assorted vegetables is quite well done, which tasted as cosy as a plate of homecooked mee sua.

Desserts 3/5

Rounding off your evening is the Glutinous Rice Balls stuffed with sesame and honeydew sago with vanilla ice cream. Never mind the tough rice balls, for its superb counterpart makes up for it. The sago jelly was firm and stretchy, and the simple dressing over of the ever senses-appeasing coconut cream made this bowl a taste of bliss.

This Lunar New Year Menu will be available from 15 January to 2 March 2018 at $88++ per pax.

Words and photos by Si An. A girl who is allured by travelling, loves the feel of freedom, smell of the rain and the aroma of fine coffee and food. Note: This is an invited tasting.


Tamarind Hill
30 Labrador Villa Road
Singapore 119189
Tel: +65 62786364
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Nearest MRT: Labrador Park (CC Line)

Opening Hours:
Mon-Sat: 12pm - 3pm, 630pm - 1030pm
Sun: 730am - 11am, 12pm - 3pm, 630pm - 1030pm

Direction: 
1) Alight at Labrador Park MRT station. Take Exit A. Walk to Labrador Villa Road. Turn left onto Labrador Villa Road. Walk down Labrador Villa Road. At the junction of Port Road and Labrador Villa Road, turn right and continue onto Labrador Villa Road. Walk to end of the road. Walk to destination. Journey time about 15 minutes. [Map]