Family Meals

They have strong dishes and the modern twist in everyday dishes really surprised us. The baked fish presentation was like a little treasure box, fish was fresh and went so well with the lime sauce. We also loved the crispy hor fan, teka bee hoon, century egg toufu and fried rice. Price was reasonable at about $30/pax.

A dish commonly found at most zhi char stalls, but this is one of the better variations, comes pipping hot and doesn't feel oily, well marinated too! Great with beer (according to the beer drinking peeps anyways).

Here's a venue to catch up with a large group of friends over hearty zi char dishes, all in the comfort of an air-conditioned restaurant. Located on the second floor of City Square Mall, Wok Master's menu is extensive, portions are big, and prices are reasonable. The Curry Fish Head ($28) is a must — the bubbling pot ladened with vegetables is present on every table, and easily feeds three comfortably. For those who cannot handle the spice, get the Claypot XO Crayfish Tang Hoon ($14 for small, $28 for big) to share instead — it comes with a massive portion of noodles and is topped with an egg. Other noteworthy dishes include the saucy Mongolian Chicken ($10 for small, $16 for large) and the tender Golden Salted Egg Spare Ribs ($12 for small, $18 for large) — all great for sharing!
Avg price: $20 per person
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Crayfish is sliced into half to absorb the essence from the broth as well as to release the crustacean flavour.

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With more than 30 years of experience under his belt, renowned Chef Tonny Chan helms the kitchen at Tonny Restaurant just a six-minute walk away from Kallang MRT Station. Expect innovative items using quality ingredients, like the Crispy Yam with Truffle Oil ($16) — a pile of thinly shredded yam drizzled with truffle oil, or the tummy-warming Double Boiled Black Chicken Soup ($32) with almond milk. The crown jewel however, is the award-winning Crouching Tiger Hidden Dragon ($9) — a pool of silky smooth scallops and egg white held together in a crispy wonton skin shell. Then, load up on carbs with the Braised Pork Hock with Mee Hoon ($20). This sinfully satisfying dish of stewed trotters and fried lard sit atop a hill of mee hoon that feeds two comfortably. Pro tip: Book a table via his website and get one of four of his signature dishes at half price (only one item per table).
Avg Price: $35 per person
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Located in the heart of Chinatown and just a two-minute walk from Chinatown MRT Station, this four-storey restaurant is perfect for accommodating the whole extended family for a meal. Prices are affordable, portions are big and flavours are consistently good. Follow Burpple Tastemaker Felicia Sim's lead and order the Roasted Peking Duck ($58) to share. After savouring the beautifully lacquered skin, the remaining meat can be cooked with either rice or noodles as the main (she does not recommend frying the duck meat with salt and pepper as it loses its sweetness). If you can stomach more, the gravy-slicked Lala Beehoon (from $28) is worth a try, or get their signature Popiah ($7.50) to share. It is a massive pillow stuffed full with ingredients that make it well worth every penny. End the meal with the crowd favourite Yam Paste with Gingko Nut (from $26).
Avg Price: $30 per person
Photo by Burpple Tastemaker Felicia Sim

BILL: $58.50 nett (3 pax) inclusive of the 5th dish, Prawn Ball with Mayo & Pork Floss, which arrived first and got wiped out too soon

WAITING TIME: Reached at 6.45pm on Sunday. Not long at all for such a popular zichar place. Very efficient system (order first before getting a table). First dish arrived after 5 minutes.

SETTING: Coffeeshop

PARKING: Right downstairs (Coupon parking)

CHILLI: Nice belachan chili sauce + the usual chilli w/ soya sauce

SPECIAL LOVE FOR 💗: the sauce in the Chili lala dish • the small crunchy bits in the signature Butter Pork Ribs

WILL NOT ORDER AGAIN: 1) Fragrant beancurd $12 - we all wished there were chyepoh among the minced meat but nope. 2) Prawn Ball with Mayo & Pork Floss $15 - the quantity just doesn't justify the price. Also do not like the mayo.

WILL WE RETURN? Definitely