We used to go to Hua Ting every month, but haven’t been back for many years; today’s visit shows why. The Cantonese food remains as good as ever, with some brilliant innovations (baby abalone in sake, squid tentacles). Only a few dishes were not best in class, like the pork rib or the crabmeat fried rice with black garlic. However, we were seated in the lobby (because it was a day-before booking), and that looked kind of cheap. Worse is the service. The staff are very competent and gracious. However, the place is so understaffed (and it was not full!) that service is not worthy of a restaurant of this calibre: we had to ask for things (chilli, hot water refill for the tea pot, bowls for fried rice, knife and fork for ribs) SEVERAL times before being served. At $130 per pax for lunch (no alcohol), it was not good value.

This has been mentioned elsewhere, but the dude taking reservations sounds curt and unfriendly.

We used to go to Hua Ting every month, but haven’t been back for many years; today’s visit shows why. The Cantonese food remains as good as ever, with some brilliant innovations (baby abalone in sake, squid tentacles). Only a few dishes were not best in class, like the pork rib or the crabmeat fried rice with black garlic. However, we were seated in the lobby (because it was a day-before booking), and that looked kind of cheap. Worse is the service. The staff are very competent and gracious. However, the place is so understaffed (and it was not full!) that service is not worthy of a restaurant of this calibre: we had to ask for things (chilli, hot water refill for the tea pot, bowls for fried rice, knife and fork for ribs) SEVERAL times before being served. At $130 per pax for lunch (no alcohol), it was not good value.

This has been mentioned elsewhere, but the dude taking reservations sounds curt and unfriendly.

If all of a sudden you’re having a Peranakan attack while shopping at ION, you might come here. The food is not bad. Otherwise, for a really satisfying experience, go to the Violet Oon at the National Gallery, or the Peranakan at nearby Claymore Connect, or Candlenut at Dempsey for a modern twist. They also serve non-Nonya dishes like shepherds pie. Ambiance and service are more casual Café style than restaurant.

Not the most refined, but extremely satisfying ramen. After the black one, tried the red one this time. Not quite hemorrhoid-inducing, but pretty spicy if you go for the maximum level.

Chic modern décor. The food is good, but nothing to scream about. Worse, the short menu has not changed for well over a year. Two out of four meat main dishes are deep fried. Service is friendly and polite, but mechanical. This is not a place where you can engage in a conversation with the staff. At $100-120 per pax, you are overpaying for the brand and the décor. I am not returning until the menu changes. For French/western at Dempsey, atout is much more satisfying, and there are many other options too.

Chic modern décor. The food is good, but nothing to scream about. Worse, the short menu has not changed for well over a year. Two out of four meat main dishes are deep fried. Service is friendly and polite, but mechanical. This is not a place where you can engage in a conversation with the staff. At $100-120 per pax, you are overpaying for the brand and the décor. I am not returning until the menu changes. For French/western at Dempsey, atout is much more satisfying, and there are many other options too.

Chic modern décor. The food is good, but nothing to scream about. Worse, the short menu has not changed for well over a year. Two out of four meat main dishes are deep fried. Service is friendly and polite, but mechanical. This is not a place where you can engage in a conversation with the staff. At $100-120 per pax, you are overpaying for the brand and the décor. I am not returning until the menu changes. For French/western at Dempsey, atout is much more satisfying, and there are many other options too.

Chic modern décor. The food is good, but nothing to scream about. Worse, the short menu has not changed for well over a year. Two out of four meat main dishes are deep fried. Service is friendly and polite, but mechanical. This is not a place where you can engage in a conversation with the staff. At $100-120 per pax, you are overpaying for the brand and the décor. I am not returning until the menu changes. For French/western at Dempsey, atout is much more satisfying, and there are many other options too.

Chic modern décor. The food is good, but nothing to scream about. Worse, the short menu has not changed for well over a year. Two out of four meat main dishes are deep fried. Service is friendly and polite, but mechanical. This is not a place where you can engage in a conversation with the staff. At $100-120 per pax, you are overpaying for the brand and the décor. I am not returning until the menu changes. For French/western at Dempsey, atout is much more satisfying, and there are many other options too.

Chic modern décor. The food is good, but nothing to scream about. Worse, the short menu has not changed for well over a year. Two out of four meat main dishes are deep fried. Service is friendly and polite, but mechanical. This is not a place where you can engage in a conversation with the staff. At $100-120 per pax, you are overpaying for the brand and the décor. I am not returning until the menu changes. For French/western at Dempsey, atout is much more satisfying, and there are many other options too.

There is no atmosphere here. It’s located opposite the Food Opera food court, so could be quite noisy. The level of customisation is highest among ramen joints in Singapore. In addition to the choosing the broth, you can adjust up to six other factors (eg. richness of taste, thickness of sauce, spiciness, etc). I went for the Black King broth. Not the most refined, but well, so satisfying and unusual. You either love it or hate it. Because of the more plebeian premises, prices are reasonable, although if you load up your ramen with extra noodles, meat, bla bla, you might end up paying $30 for a bowl of noodles. The friendly staff at Nagi are not naggy at all.

This is almost a cult. In spite of limited parking, people come from far away to eat or for takeaways (do call and order in advance). Kampong chicken tends to be leaner, and the one here has attractive-looking yellow skin. Otherwise, it tastes the same as the chicken at Five Star Kampong Chicken at River Valley (which is better organised). The chilli and ginger sauces are super yummy, and the chicken liver perfectly cooked. The chicken rice is not oily, but would gain from being more fragrant.