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Write a reviewAh Seng
The food is alright; it's average, traditional Teochew-style dining. There's room for improvement in the food to attract a younger crowd. The service staff is friendly and accommodates food requests. They also change your plates promptly. The ambiance is classic, with very traditional, old-school Teochew restaurant vibes. I will be back to try more dishes 🌟
Sean
Dim Sum brunch. The food is hit or miss. The Ngo Hiang is really good and has a generous serving. The rest of the dim sum is alright. The carrot cake is fragrant. The seafood crispy noodles come with a lot of fish and deshelled prawns! Instead of dim sum, I think going for Teochew food might be better. Service is excellent and attentive. The environment is clean, but the air conditioning is very strong.
Zane Lee
"It was my first time having dinner here to celebrate a birthday with my family. Overall, the experience was just so-so. The food portions were pathetically small for the five of us. Considering the portion sizes, the price felt high and not worth it."
Angeline Lee
I haven't tried the Canberra outlet before. I've been visiting Chin Lee since I was young, but at the Bedok outlet. My great-grandmother used to book 4 to 5 tables there to celebrate her birthday. Those were the days when the suckling pig was still being roasted in charcoal behind the restaurant. Overall, the food was not bad. I liked the crispy oyster omelette, and the steamed pomfret was fresh. I always like eating orh nee, and this version wasn't too sweet, so it was quite good.
Alicia Lee
The supervisor (guy) needs training. He asked us what water we wanted right after we were seated, only to tell us later that it was $2 each. Just be careful; they don’t tell you upfront. However, the food is really good. It's just that the supervisor made the whole experience frustrating. I would appreciate it if he informed us beforehand.
Alicia Tan
"Very good food! Especially the black granite yam cake and beancurd skin roll. They were so good that we ordered a second plate."
Han Sheng
My relatives and family frequently visit this restaurant for rather authentic Teochew cuisine. Their Siew Mai is amazingly delicious, with water chestnut in it. Their prawn roll is very succulent too, and their pork jelly is an all-time hit with the elderly. Their signature tofu is nicely done, and their garlic chicken is very tender and meaty. The only two things that are just "meh" are their garlic fish slices (you can tell it's those frozen fish, and there's not much taste) and the signature mee sua. It just tastes like fried bee hoon and is overly salty. The chai poh kway teow is very uniquely Teochew, and they did it really well! It's my all-time favorite. Their oyster omelette is very succulent and fresh too. The chili is great! It's definitely a restaurant the elderly would love. There's a 15% discount with UOB or Citi cards when you dine in!