Singapore Restaurant Food Guide

Imperial fine Chinese dining in a non-typical Chinese decor of dragons, bamboos or red lanterns. Instead, be captivated by the romantic crystal chandeliers, seductive crimson velvet and black colors of the dining rooms and the alluring beads of curtains all around the place. Very chic, classy and modern settings for a gastronomic delight fit for royalties.

Huang Jia Restaurant, located at Kallang Leisure Park is a new player in the Chinese cuisine market and it is amazing to see the amount of effort put in by the owner, Kwok Group in terms of standing out in their bold appearance, smart move of creating a team of executive chefs instead of relying on a head chef and of course, the delicately prepared menu, everything all from the heart. Would be a good choice for holding corporate functions, birthday celebrations and wedding dinners, which I’m sure diners would be delighted by the novelty amidst the usual. Tables are snapping up fast for their first Chinese New Year set dinner. Alternatively, you may turn to Huang Ting located at The Central, which is another place to look out for. Uniquely design of its own.

We were greeted with the restaurant’s complimentary mocktail and appetizer, very tantalizing and refreshing opening indeed. Most of the Cantonese-style ala-carte dishes here are served individually but there are several items suitable for two to four diners sharing, such as the live seafood, Peking duck and fried rice. Expect set meal choices during the weekends and good luck if you happen to go on concert nights (expect even bigger crowds).

The roasted Suckling Pig and Foie Gras was the first dish we tried. Rather delicious was the crispy meat, especially complemented with thin slices of Chinese bun. Unfortunately, Foie Gras is not my kind of delicacy.

A must-try specialty was the braised fillet of marble goby in thickened shark’s bone cartilage. The freshness of the fish made us sing praises in between bites. I like the idea of wolfberry seeds and mushrooms that made it such a healthy dish. What’s best is the shark’s cartilage broth that made the dish so astonishingly delicious as well. I simply love it!

Imperial Special Roasted Crispy Chicken dish triumphed in impressing us. The bird’s unbelievable lovely aroma of crispy, paper-thin skin made me forgo whatever diet rules I’ve been observing so far. Piece after piece, it tasted so well with the juicy and tender chicken meat, marinated with five-spice powder. We were told that this is a very time-consuming dish preparation but the waiting time was sure worthwhile as it is no doubt, a winner dish that all new diners should try at Huang Jia Restaurant.

By the end of close to 5 dishes, we still have room for Huang Jia Special Fried Rice, which is a good choice for sharing. A flavorful Asian staple dish, it comprises of finely diced prawns, scallops, char siew and salted egg. A very generous variety of ingredients used for a reasonable price.

Final closing treat of the sweet Sea coconut dessert was passable though a slice of lemon slightly brought out the difference from the other restaurants. However, you may check with the servers for recommendations or even make special requests, which they would be most glad to oblige.

In short, a place worth venturing for a sensory experience. Enjoy.

- shanice

Huang Jia Restaurant
5 Stadium Walk
Kallang Leisure Park
#01-01 Singapore 397693
Phone: 6344 0250
Fax: 6346 4250
Email: huangjia@huang.com.sg

Huang Ting Restaurant
6 Eu Tong Sen Street
The Central #04-63
Singapore 059817
Phone: 6410 9750
Fax: 6410 9760
Email huangting@huang.com.sg

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