V^3: V^3 Food Review: Singapore Chinatown Restaurant

Singapore Chinatown (SCT) Restaurant is located in Northbridge’s little cove of restaurants. The place has recently re-opened after a short closure, so we decided to find out what has changed and to sample their in house specialties.

Contrary to the name, Singapore Chinatown, does not serve Singaporean food and the owners are not Singaporean. Nevertheless, we were game to try any good Asian food.

Salt and Pepper Spare Ribs

This is a favourite at amongst everyone and SCT does this dish very well. The spare rib pieces are juicy and tender whilst the coating is nice and crispy. The oil they use is quite fresh too and does not make the breading soggy. They serve it with fried onions and this gives a nice aroma. 3/5

Roast Pork with Beancurd and Mushroom

This dish was indeed very hearty and given in a massive portion. It contains roast pork, nice juicy mushrooms, Chinese cabbage and a braised bean curd. Mixed with a good helping of gravy this dish is an instant winner in my book. Its taste is like home cooking and is a very simple dish to go with rice. 4/5

Sizzling Japanese Tofu

This is type of tofu is a variation to the braised tofu served. Essentially a classic dish that is available at almost every Chinese restaurant. SCT’s variation does not stand out in any way, Japanese tofu is very soft and a great vegetarian dish. The let down with this particular serve is that they used frozen peas and carrots which infused into the gravy and did not give an authentic and fresh taste. 2.5/5

Honey Pepper Beef

When this dish was served, I was surprised by its stark contrast to what I imagined it to be. Covered in a dark rich honey sauce, it tasted very sweet and the red meat was nice, tender, and juicy. Some may say it is too rich, but mix it with rice and the flavours become quite balanced. If you enjoy sweet meats, this dish is a winner. 3.5/5

Deep Fried Salted Egg Yolk Battered Squid

This actual dish is not on the menu, and you have to request it. Nonetheless, it is done exceptionally well at SCT. The squid is cooked well, while not becoming too chewy. And the egg salted egg yolk batter encapsulates the squid completely giving a great balance of flavour and texture. The egg yolk is very salty and has a starchy texture, which may be mistaken for flour. But be assured, this dish is superb. 4/5

Sago

Quite a simple dessert that was given to us “on the house”. A mixture of fresh coconut milk, sago, watermelons and rockmelons served chilled. Definitely a refresher after that hearty meal. 3.5/5

So nothing has changed after their re-opening, which is good thing as the food they serve is still great and in large portions. This place is good eating if you like to dine with friends without breaking the bank. I assure you that everyone will leave satisfied and full.