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23 Nov’25, Sun🌦️
📍Gong Yuan Ma La Tang 宮源麻辣燙 (NEX, SG)
- Mala Tang (Extra Spicy) 麻辣燙 (特辣)🥘
Nice comfort food on a rainy day.
Price calculated by the weight of the items, regardless of meat or veg (same price)…
Damage: S$16.25
($19) (up: $10) consisted of pickled mustard fish fillet (dory fish); tofu; black fungus and vermicelli. I did enjoyed it so much until its quite too much for me.
Wanted to celebrate a birthday and was looking around for a Chinese restaurant. Went with SCDH as I had a staycation at Parkroyal Beach Road. They have a weekend a la carte dim sum buffet for $68++ a head, which was the reason why the place was packed full. But we were small eaters, so decided to go with a la carte instead.
First thoughts: ambience and decor of the restaurant was great, with ample lighting and plush chairs. However, think they placed diners who only wanted a la carte all the way at the back, hence it was really hard getting the attention of staff for ordering, tea, or anything in particular. They also didn't seem to be very mindful - case in point, a staff poured water on the towel capsule for everyone in the table except for mine and just walked away...
Moving on to the food, these were what we got:
- Half Peking Duck $48 + Ee Fu Noodles add-on (+$20). They offered to roll the duck for us which we gladly accepted. Portion was great, though the duck meat seemed abit too chewy. Noodles were delicious, though the portion per pax (5 of us) seemed abit pathetic.
- La Zi Ji ($28 for Small). Visually impressive, and spicier than expected. Chicken bits were really crunchy, but the ratio of meat to flour was really abysmal.
- Chinese Spinach and Crispy Fish Skin in Superior Stock ($26 for Small). Your first taste will be intensely "veggie", but we grew to like this, though the flavour was simple.
- Xiao Long Bao ($9.50 for 3). Not worth, can skip. Skin too thick and meat filling was dull.
- Shou Tao ($1.50 per bun). Told the staff I was celebrating a birthday and asked if they could do anything special, and she simply said that I could buy a Shou Tao for $1.50 each...But this was pillowy and the lotus paste was delicious.
- Beancurd with Wolfberries ($6). At least we ended the meal with a good dessert. The dou hua was really soft with a great balance of sweetness. Recommend this.
- Chinese tea $6/pax.
Overall, the bill came up to almost $200 for the 5 of us which I felt was not worth at all, for the service and the quality of the food. Moreover, the meal felt so transactional (still can't believe I have to pay for the Shou Tao) and service was just perfunctory without any care. If not for my GHA 25% discount and Hotel Stay $30 dining credit, wouldn't even have bothered.
we’re having:
🍴Fish Fillet with Green Chili & Pepper
🍴 Twice cooked Pork
🍴 Fried string beans
🍴 Chicken with Spicy Sauce (additional for 4paxs meal)
🥤Sour Plum/Lime Juice
🍮Ice Jelly (complimentary)
Love the spread and taste, definitely worth the price! All tasted delicious and it reminiscent me of my time in Chong Qing & Cheng Du. They also do cater for big event like business meetings, corporate function, family gathering etc. hence you’re thinking for a place to dine in. Do check it out!
Can’t believe the Sichuan a la carte buffet is only $29.90! Because if you look at the dishes they come in extremely big sizes 😱
Came here with my bf and we were honestly impressed. A la Carte buffet means we didn’t have to get out of our seat everything is ordered at your table. And it’s freshly made- every dish came piping hot. There are more than 25 dishes to choose from and we had a hard time choosing because we wanted to try all they all of them— there are chicken, beef, pork, seafood, veg, noodles, dessert.
My favourites were La zi ji (spicy fried chicken) – super crispy and really spicy, but so addictive. I kept going back for more even though my mouth was on fire 😂 and Prawn with vermicelli – they actually cook this in front of you! Great for me to film for the ’gram, and also it also looks as tasty as it looks. We ate so much (this was lunch) that we didn’t eat dinner that day! He he he
Location is also super convenient you can go by MRT to Chinatown station, its at Chinatown Point shopping mall. Definitely recommend if you’re in the area and want something filling without spending too much!
[CHINATOWN, SINGAPORE] @shuyanrestaurant is conveniently located on level 1 of Chinatown Point, offering Chinese dishes with an ala carte buffet concept!
At $29.90 per adult, you get to order a variety of meat, seafood and carbs. Our favourite had to be the Garlic Vermicelli Prawn Balls with its strong garlic umami and snappy fresh prawns! Dishes like their Fried Chicken with Dried Chilli aka La Zi Ji were great as well, with the chicken pieces being slightly bigger and still really crunchy!
However, admittedly there were some dishes that were misses as well, like the Fried Rice with Eggs which could have been more flavourful.
Overall, the experience is still decent and may be worth it with a large group of big eaters. The dishes served are of full sizes so a larger group will mean that you can try more dishes!
Thank you @burpple for the invite and @shuyanrestaurant for the food!
SICHUAN BUFFET FROM $19.90??
a wide variety of dishes to choose from - chicken, beef, pork, prawns, veges, desserts!! so u rly can have ur pick hehe
our fav dishes were:
la zi ji (the spicy fried chicken) - vv crispy and the la (spice) is also v fragrant and addictive!! not for the weak so dun worry the spice is rly there HAHA had to soothe my tongue with peanuts
the prawn w vermicelli noodles - noodles were well seasoned, vvv chewy also
the fried dessert with sugar inside - v crispy outside and the fillings were oozing out! Careful hot tho HAHA
Their drinks got offer too - 2nd one at 50% off
Vv conveniently located inside chinatown point (chinatown mrt) so can try it if u r in the area!!
Would you try this all-you-can-eat Sichuan buffet?
For bold, punchy Sichuan flavours, Shu Yan’s all you can eat à la carte buffet is a strong option. At $29.90++ per adult, it offers good variety and solid flavour at a decent price point.
Start with the Chili Shrimp Balls and Garlic Vermicelli Prawn Balls. Both arrive hot and garlicky, with juicy shrimp. The Boiled Fish Fillet in Chili Oil is a standout. Spicy, numbing, and full of aroma. The Stewed Fish Fillet with Pickled Vegetables adds a satisfying tang to the meal.
Meat dishes like Sichuan Boiled Beef and Twice Cooked Pork are loaded with heat and savoury depth. The Fried Chicken with Dried Chili brings crunch and spice. Kung Po Chicken and Lemongrass Chicken offer familiar flavours with a twist.
Mapo Tofu, Fried French Beans, and Shredded Cabbage with Pork bring that home-style comfort. Fried Rice with Egg and Fried Noodles are reliable fillers between bites of spice.
Finish with chilled Ice Jelly or Glutinous Rice Cake with Brown Sugar for a sweet end.
Buffet is limited to 120 minutes, with a minimum of 2 diners per table. Portions are generous, and dishes arrive fast, making this a satisfying option for those who enjoy Sichuan cuisine.
Shredded potatoes stir-fried till just tender with a light crunch, and tossed in a tangy vinegar-based sauce with hints of chili and garlic. It’s a classic Chinese comfort food with a zesty twist that I cannot miss 》$6.80 / Small
