TanYu (探鱼) @ Westgate - Be Prepared For The Long Wait

TanYu (探鱼), the grilled fish restaurant which originated from Shenzhen, China has seen constant long queue outside the restaurant since its opening at 313 Somerset. With its popularity, it has recently opened a second outlet at Westgate. Similar to its flagship restaurant in Singapore, there is a constant long queue at their Westgate outlet too. During my recent re-visit, I have to wait 2 hours.

Grilled Fish with Green Pepper 4.5/5

What stood out for me at TanYu is that customers can enjoy the grilled fish over 12 different flavours. On top of that, they have the Limbo Fish and Qing Jiang Fish, which is not commonly served in the restaurant here. I have grown to love the limbo fish for its texture, somewhat similar to the pomfret but firmer in texture.

Grilled Fish with Soy Sauce 4.2/5

During my visit, I ordered both the Grilled Limbo Fish with Green Pepper ($45.90) and Grilled Sea Bass Fish with Soy Sauce ($42.90). One spicy and one non-spicy. I love spicy food, so my preference goes to the grilled limbo fish with green pepper that is topped with green chillis and green peppercorn. It is really spicy and numbing from the green peppercorn.

On top of that, customers can add additional ingredients to go along with the grilled fish such as cabbage, tofu skin, beancurd stick, lotus root, sticky rice cake, black fungus, seaweed, sweet potato noodles and more. If you can't decide, you can go for the Golden combination ($12.90) which comes with golden mushrooms, potato, lotus root, crab stick.

Grilled Mushrooms 4/5 , Roasted Scallops 4/5

For varieties, there is also a selection of barbecue skewers and small dishes. Customers can look forward to barbecue skewers such Grilled Mushrooms ($1.90), Roasted Corns, Grilled Chicken Mid Wings, Grilled Chinese Chives ($3.90), Roasted Scallops ($3.90), Grilled Lamb Skewer and many more.

While the queue to eat at TanYu is long, it actually deploys an efficiency queue system. Approach the counter to take a queue number from the queue system. You can use your smartphone to monitor your queue number. Hence, you can go shopping and not waste time queuing in line. Another tip is not to dine in a big group if possible. The queue for 2 people moves faster than those in threes or more.


TanYu (探鱼)
Westgate
3 Gateway Drive
#B1-01/02
Singapore 608532
Tel: +65 62506656
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Nearest MRT: Jurong East (EW Line, NS Line)

Opening Hours:
Daily: 1130am - 10pm

Direction:
1. Alight at Jurong East MRT station. Take Exit A or D. Walk to destination. Journey time about 3 minutes. [Map]

The Lobby Lounge @ Shangri-La Hotel Singapore - Experience Local Hawker Fare For Breakfast At Weekend Semi-Buffet

In collaboration with local hawkers to serve authentic local hawker fare, The Lobby Lounge, Shangri-La Hotel Singapore presents their Breakfast Buffet with an enticing array of local heritage dishes for everyone to enjoy iconic hawker fare in town, all under one roof. The authentic Singaporean breakfast spread showcase 6 specially curated Singaporean breakfast items from the ala carte menu, which include: Nasi Lemak ($19) from The Coconut Club; Roti Prata with Dhalcha and Fish Curry ($12) from Springleaf Prata Place; Carrot Cake ($12) from The Lobby Lounge’s Chef Yong Jia; Dry Wanton Mee ($14) from Shang Palace’s Executive Chef Mok Kit Keung; Soft Boiled Eggs with Kaya Toast ($12) from The Lobby Lounge’s Signature; Hainanese Porridge ($12) from The Lobby Lounge’s Signature.

Nasi Lemak 4.2/5

Prepared with the original recipe from The Coconut Club, a Michelin's Bib Gourmand Singapore 2018 awardee, the Nasi Lemak ($19) is a perfect medley of flavours. It featured a base of aromatic pandan-scented rice infused with coconut milk and served with an array of topping including the crispy anchovies, peanuts, fried egg, sliced cucumber and homemade sambal chilli for that kick of spice. The dish is completed with a crispy chicken leg deep fried till golden brown.

Dry Wanton Mee 4/5

A perennial favourite amongst the locals, the Dry Wanton Mee ($14) features soft and springy al dente noodles tossed with a special black sauce and barbequed pork by Shang Palace's Chinese Executive Chef Mok Kit Keung. The dish is topped with tender char siew and crunchy leafy greens and accompanied by a bowl of flavourful pork and shrimp dumpling soup.

Hainanese Porridge 3.8/5

The Hainanese Porridge ($12) is a simple, comforting bowl of breakfast. The silky congee is cooked with tender minced pork balls and meat slices, with the flavours enhanced with a dash of sesame oil and ginger. Served with a side of crispy fried strips of Youtiao to dunk into the porridge, perfect for soaking up the goodness.

Savour other nostalgic dishes in line with unlimited helpings of it, such as a plate of economic bee hoon, luncheon meat, cabbage and fried egg.

Soon Kueh 4/5, Chwee Kueh 4.2/5

We love the signature Soon Kueh by Ah Yee. A popular Teochew snack in Singapore, it is made with hand-kneaded dough from rice-tapioca flour. What we like is the tender and springy skin with the right amount of bite to it. The fillings are generous - an aromatic combination of shredded carrots, black fungus, turnip and dried shrimps.

The Chwee Kueh - Tiong Bahru Jian Bo Shui Kueh’s signature dish is also a favourite. Yet another popular Teochew snack well-loved for its firm rice cakes topped with sweet and savoury preserved radish. It's the perfect breakfast to kickstart your morning with.

Chee Cheong Fun 3.8/5

The Chee Cheong Fun hit the spot with its thin silky smooth skin and generous glaze of sweet black sauce. Perfectly springy and chewy, the delicate rice rolls had us going back for more.

Photos and words by Crystal. A girl who likes to eat, photograph, and write about food, and dreams about travelling around the world one day. Note: This is an invited tasting.


The Lobby Lounge
Shangri-La Hotel Singapore
Lobby Level
22 Orange Grove Road
Singapore 258350
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Nearest MRT: Orchard (NS Line)

Opening Hours:
Daily: 730am - 1am

Direction:
1) Alight at Orchard MRT station. Take Exit E. Walk towards Wheellock Place via ION. Exit Wheellock Place and turn left towards Liat Tower. Cross the road at the traffic light junction and turn left towards Royal Thai Embassy. Walk down to the end of Orchard Road. Turn right onto Orange Grove Road. Walk to destination. Journey time about 23 minutes. [Map]