Wok Palace @ Fusionpolis - From Running A Cafe To Operating A Chinese Restaurant

Wok Palace at Fusionpolis is founded by the team behind Coffee Hive. If you work in the CBD area, you probably are quite well acquainted with one of their coffee joints. The growth of their coffee business speared the team to venture into Wok Master, a zi char concept that caters to the suburban crowd. After 3 years of finding their way around the even more intense restaurant industry, Wok Palace marks another milestone for the team. Catering to a more corporate clientele, this new Chinese restaurant serves up a more refined menu that incorporates a contemporary take on Chinese cuisine and homemade delights, along with the local zi char favourites.

Ginseng Chicken Soup 4/5

Boiled over a slow fire for several hours, the Ginseng Chicken Soup with Sea Whelk ($12) was full-bodied and milky, with a slightly gelatinous texture which I could feel it with my lips in every sip.

Scallop Roll 3.8/5

Scallop Roll with Braised Daikon and Pork Broth ($23.80) is a sophisticated dish that uses sashimi grade scallop. Minced and rolled into a wrap, encased within is minced pork and shrimps, mixed with diced carrots and water chestnut for a right amount of refreshing crunch. What I find lacking is a better accompanying broth.

Homemade Kale Tofu 4/5

Homemade Kale Tofu ($6) brings joy to the diner with its crisp exterior and an interior so soft and tender texture, almost like a dessert soya beancurd. Wholesome with a piece of mushroom sandwiched between the tofu and tomato, bigger sized tofu would have made it into a delicious light main on its own.

Braised Beef Cheek 4.5/5

The front-page cover of the menu sits their signature - Braised Beef Cheek with Organic Kale and Confit Tomato ($28). This beef cheek is probably one of the best that I have had so far this year. Perhaps these beef cheeks have been braised and not sous-vide, which some places have chosen to adopt such a method, the meat was fork-tender and moist with a gelatinous texture, rather than stringy and flat in taste.

3 Combination Roast Meat 3/5

Wok Palace serves up pretty sumptuous roast meats too. The Roasted Pork was succulent with a jacket of crispy skin, and the Roasted Duck was very well done also, with just the right amount of seasoning. The Char Siew had a good ratio of meat to fats, but it was a tad chewy. I reckon it needed more time in the oven to break down the fats further, as well as to caramelise the exterior even more.

I feel Wok Palace is an exciting addition to our local Chinese restaurant establishments, given its background and the years they took to reach this stage.

Written 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.


Wok Palace
1 Fusionopolis Way
#02-01/02
Singapore 138632
Tel: +65 69099856
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Nearest MRT: One North (CC Line)

Opening Hours:
Mon-Sun: 10am-10pm

Direction:
1) Alight at One North MRT station. Take Exit C. Walk to destination. Journey time about 3 minutes.  [Map]

Pak Mandor Nasi Lemak @ Yishun Street 61 - Cheap & Good Nasi Lemak In Yishun

So it is no more a secret there is a hidden gem selling Nasi Lemak in Yishun. Residents in Yishun should be familiar with Pak Mandor Nasi Lemak at Yishun Street 61. Not only is the nasi lemak popular in the neighbourhood, it is also delicious and value for money.

Hidden inside an unassuming coffeeshop at block 645, I ordered a plate of Nasi Lemak for only three dollars. For three dollars, you get to pick 4 items. I chose the egg, ikan bilis, fish cake and chicken wing to go along with the green coloured rice. The rice which has been infused with pandan and coconut milk, is fragrant and fluffy.

Besides the fragrant rice, the chicken wing and chilli sauce stood out too. The deep-fried chicken though slightly on the dry side, is very crispy. You can hear the crackling sound aloud when you bite into it. The chilli sauce also complements the nasi lemak. It has the right balance, not too sweet or spicy.

By the way, I heard that the stall usually sold out by 12pm. So do be there early if you do not want to be disappointed.


Pak Mandor Nasi Lemak
Blk 645 Yishun Street 61
Singapore 760645
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Nearest MRT: Yishun (NS Line)

Opening Hours:
Mon-Thu, Sat-Sun: 6am to 2pm
(Closed on Fri)

Direction:
1) Alight at Yishun MRT station. Take Exit E or C. Walk to Yishun Bus Interchange. Take bus 812. Alight 4 stops later. Walk to destination. Journey time about 15 minutes. [Map]