Penang Authentic Delicacies @ Golden Mile Food Centre - Cone Tower Penang Fried Kway Teow Wrapped In Banana Leaf

We did not plan to check out Penang Authentic Delicacies at Golden Mile Food Centre initially. It was after a disappointing lunch, we decided to find something else to eat that we chance upon this stall at the food centre.

Ah Gong Penang Fried Kway Teow 3.8/5

Our attention is quickly drawn to the Ah Gong Penang Fried Kway Teow ($3/$5) which is wrapped in banana leaf and served as a cone tower. Apparently this is how their Ah Gong used to serve it, concealing the aroma. I am not sure how truth is this as I have never seen it in Singapore and even Penang. Anyway, let see how the food taste.

The plate of Penang Fried Kway Teow comes with prawns, clams, pork lard, fish cake, Chinese sausage, beansprout and egg. Unlike our local char kway teow which is sweet, this is packed with savouriness with a slight hint of smokiness. The version is slightly drier but not oily.

Penang Ah Gong Mee Sua Pork Soup 3.8/5

Besides the Penang fried kway teow, we also tried the Penang Ah Gong Mee Sua Pork Soup ($4). The smooth and silky mee sua comes in a light but sweet broth, accompanied by ingredients such as minced pork patty, pork balls, sliced pork and pig's tongue. I am rather delighted with the generous serving but I find the thinly sliced pig's tongue lacked texture.

Besides the Fried Kway Teow and Mee Sua Pork Soup, the stall also offers other items on the menu such as Duck Meat Kway Teow Soup, Penang White Curry, Fried Mee Tai Mak and Fried Mee Sua.


Penang Authentic Delicacies
Golden Mile Food Centre
505 Beach Road
#01-11
Singapore 199583
Nearest MRT: Nicoll Highway (CC Line)

Opening Hours:
Daily: 9am - 8pm

Direction:
1) Alight at Nicoll Highway MRT station. Take Exit A. Take the overhead bridge and cross over to Beach Road. Walk down Beach Road along the flow of traffic. Walk to destination. Journey time about 10 minutes. [Map]

Wan Hao Chinese Restaurant @ Marriott Singapore - Lip-Smacking Sri Lankan Crab With Spiced Chicken Floss

Wan Hao Chinese Restaurant at Marriott Singapore has put together a seasonal menu of various crab creations, starring the famed Sri Lankan crab which is known for its meaty body and sweet flavours. Only available from 2 October to 30 November 2018, you get to select from dim sums to a la carte specialties to set menus, with each dish showcasing the versatility of this delicate crustacean.

Dumpling 4/5, Pan Fried Bun 3/5, Rice Roll 2.8/5

From the Dim Sum menu, we tried Steamed Four-season Crab Meat Dumpling, 四季蟹肉饺 ($8 per 2 pieces), Pan-fried Crab Meat & Pork Bun, 青葱蟹肉香煎包 ($8 per 2 pieces) and Deep-fried Netted Rice Roll with Crab Meat & Prawn, 银网双鲜卷 ($10 per 2 pieces). I enjoyed the dumpling the most, partly because I was surprised by the juice that squirt out as I sank my teeth into it. The filling was sweet with the crab meat. I was disappointed with the pan fried bun as it lacks the grease that would otherwise give it that flavourful crispy bottom, while the rice roll was a tad too greasy for me and I couldn't quite detect the crab meat buried within.

Conch & Codonopsis Pilosula Chicken Soup 4/5

The Conch & Codonopsis Pilosula Chicken Soup with Double-boiled Fish Maw, 党参响螺炖花胶 makes it worthwhile for the set menu. The fish maw is of high quality, which is evident from its thickness and texture. Feeling the stickiness that traces your lips and you know you are deeply nourished by this bowl of superior soup.

Sauteed Asparagus with Crab Meat in Crab Roe Sauce 2.8/5

From the Set Menus, we tried Sauteed Asparagus with Crab Meat in Crab Roe Sauce, 双蟹芦笋竹笙卷. The highlight of this dish is more of the beautifully treated bamboo pith, that tasted really clean with a light crunch, rather than the crabmeat cocooned within it. The plating was aesthetically pleasing but overall I find this dish a bit too bland.

Braised Crab Claw with White Pepper Heng-Hua Vermicelli 3/5

The set menu also offers Braised Crab Claw with White Pepper Heng-Hua Vermicelli, 白胡椒蟹钳银粉煲. Though some love the heat and the flavour of the white pepper, personally, I find the strong peppery broth too harsh on the delicate crab meat, as well as on my throat. Braising the crab claw seems to have drawn out its sweetness and juice too.

Deep-fried Sri-Lankan Crab with Spiced Chicken Floss 4/5

Crabs, best to be enjoyed with hands and it is double the satisfaction with the a la carte Deep-fried Sri Lankan Crab with Spiced Chicken Floss, 风味肉松斯里兰卡蟹 ($50 per portion). A specially concocted chicken floss coating (with the secret ingredient salted egg yolk, curry powder etc), the exterior of the crabs was really moreish. Deep-frying helps to seal in the juice of the meat and the savory floss brings out the delicate sweetness of the meat. It was no wonder a moment of silence blanket the room as each of us tuck into our plate of this delicacy.

Even though hairy crabs are in season, Sri Lankan Crab is still the winner with its succulent meat. The best way to enjoy it, is really to get your hands covered with all the savoury and sweet chicken floss!

Words 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.


Wan Hao Chinese Restaurant (萬豪軒) 
Singapore Marriott Tang Plaza Hotel
Level 3
320 Orchard Road
Singapore 238865
Tel: +65 68314605
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Nearest MRT: Orchard (NS Line)

Opening Hours:
Mon-Fri: 12pm - 3pm, 630pm - 1030pm
Sat-Sun & PH: 1130am - 3pm, 630pm - 1030pm

Direction:
Alight at Orchard MRT station. Take Exit A. Walk to destination. Journey time about 5 minutes. [Map]