Reviews for Chin Lee Tea & Dine 深利喫茶添味

Rachael Ng

July 13, 2025

5

The total price for this meal is about $122. Pork gu lu yong. Damn nice. It was crispy on the outside and flavourful. The veggies needed to cook more because they tasted bitter. But the sauce was on point.

Danial

July 13, 2025

5

Here's the edited review: This is a new outlet of Chin Lee Teochew Restaurant (Bedok North), located in Canberra. The restaurant is posh and cosy, and the staff here is pleasant and friendly. Serving sizes seem to be more generous than at their main Bedok North restaurant. Dim sum, set lunches, and set menus are all available at a reasonable price for the quality. Parking is available. Highly recommended!

Jia Jia

July 13, 2025

3

We have frequented this restaurant for years. Our first two visits were pleasant, as we enjoyed the dishes ordered. Recently, we went for a family dinner and ordered braised duck, which tasted okay but wasn't fantastic. We also had the sweet and sour pork with a crispy outer layer; it was quite well-balanced in sweetness and sourness. We also ordered a leafy green dish and prawns. The salted egg prawn was a letdown. Somehow, I felt they may have used salted yolk powder (judging by the unnatural color and taste) instead of 'fresh' salted egg yolk, as I couldn't trace any bits of yolk. It was below my expectation, since there are much better salted egg prawn dishes served at zi char stalls out there. Today, I ordered some noodles and fried rice for takeaway. The best among these dishes was the stir-fried bee hoon. I could tell that the bee hoon had absorbed the broth well. The fried rice was not up to standard; it was bland, lacked 'wok hey,' and was too dry for my liking. It was very different from the fried rice that I tried before at the same outlet. The stir-fried hor fun was the worst among all; it had a doughy smell, and the noodles weren't coated with fragrant broth. For a restaurant setting, I would definitely expect a higher standard of food. I really doubt if I will ever visit again.

Kai Wang Tan

July 13, 2025

4

We got the hei zou, French beans, some crispy chicken, soon hock stir fry, and sweet & sour monkey head. Everything was good, and the most surprising dish was the monkey head. Even though it was vegetarian, it tasted like real meat and was neither too dry nor artificial. For dessert, we got the orh nee, which was really good, though the portion was a little small. Service could be better, as there were instances where our order was wrong. It's better to call and reserve in advance.

Ayden Tee

July 13, 2025

5

We knew Chin Lee from its original branch in Bedok. We were happy to learn that they opened another branch much nearer to our place, so we went to try the food there for our CNY reunion dinner. The place is well furnished and comfortably spacious. The food was also palatable and matched the standards of the original branch. The staff were also friendly and closely tended to our every request, as well as helping to serve our food in portions. The Braised Duck, Crab Meat and Fish Maw Soup, Fried Prawn Balls, and Teochew Kway Tiao are a must-order. We also enjoyed the Steamed Prawns, Scallops and Asparagus, and the Steamed Codfish, which were fresh and delicious. It was a pity that the Oyster Pancake and Chilled Crabs were sold out that day. We finished our dinner with the Chilled Mango Puree, Coconut Ice Cream, and the Signature Teochew dessert, Yam Paste. All in all, it was a satisfying dining experience for our family.

Bella Oh

July 13, 2025

5

Had a great lunch with parents after their strong recommendation of the restaurant's authentic and delicious Teochew cuisine. They had been there more than 5 times! The restaurant is also conveniently located in a heartland mall and right next to Canberra MRT. It's a great choice if you're craving that authentic and nostalgic Teochew cuisine at affordable prices.

Eveline Ng

July 13, 2025

5

My favourite hangout for dim sum. Have been visiting the Bedok branch for many years. Standards have not dropped for this new outlet. Their signature Orh Nee resonates with my Teochew roots. Suckling pig has to be pre-ordered!

Zan Chua

July 13, 2025

4

Came here for a birthday lunch on a Saturday at 1 PM. It was not too crowded, and the seating was quite comfortable. You must try their Cai Poh Kway Tiao, their very crispy Ko Lou Yok, their peanuts, and the Braised Teochew Vegetable (which is mustard vegetable). Desserts were also great. The Orh Nee tasted very authentic. Overall, the food quality and taste were good. Only the dim sum buns were just so-so. I will be back to try other dishes! Service was quite good and friendly.

Jun Jie Low

July 13, 2025

5

We wanted to book the Bedok main branch but it was full, so we quickly called to reserve the Canberra branch. What a nice mall, Canberra Plaza, smacked right between Yishun and Sembawang and right beside Canberra MRT. Canberra residents are truly blessed! Haha. During my army days in Khatib, this was an empty place. We usually zipped to A&Z Prata, Chong Pang Nasi, or Sembawang SC for Thai food or white bee hoon. Anyway, we heard good reviews about this Teochew restaurant, and we love our Toa Payoh-based Swatow, so we decided to give it a try. We ordered the Orh Luak, which was excellent. Very crispy, and the oysters were large! The prawn omelette was good. The Shanghai green was for me average, normal Zi Char fare. The salted fish fried rice was quite good. The best was the crispy HK noodles! We ordered the king version, if I recall correctly. The fish chunky cubes were really fresh and succulent. Not the dry and flaky types. They were really soft and juicy! They were damn good! We were told by the manager that the fish was sashimi-grade! I forgot what breed it was. We finished the dish in one go, haha. This dish is a must-order, along with the Orh Luak. I finished off with my favourite dessert, Xing Ren Toufu with longan. Prices are a bit on the premium side, but it was quite worth it.

Francis Chuah

July 13, 2025

4

They serve fabulous Teochew cuisine! The price is reasonable, with good service and a clean, nice setting. Easily accessible since it is next to the MRT station. Enjoy! 👍🏻🥂