Wong Ah Yoke

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The Lobster Cantonese, Ginger, Spring Onion, Wonton Noodle (above) has delicious flavours of lobster shells and oyster sauce which does not mask the sweetness of the lobster meat. The Crispy Duck (below) is shredded at the table and served with crepe

Swanky Chinese restaurant Madame Fan dishes up food that never goes out of style

May 20, 2018, 5:00 am
Roast Golden Coin Chicken (above) is cured candied pork fat, marinated pork and chicken liver compressed and roasted till the fat gets crisped and covered in a sweet glaze. Steamed Rice With Crab, Greens, Duck Fat (left) has a crisp texture and sweet

Old Cantonese classics brought back to life at Circa 1912

May 13, 2018, 5:00 am
Teddy (left) may be gimmicky, but it is fun to watch it disappear into the broth. The Premium Barbie Wagyu Beef (above) is a doll dressed in meat slices.

New steamboat chain Spice World has a mala hotpot with a bear in it

May 6, 2018, 5:00 am

Food Picks: Eagle Wings Loft, Island Penang Kitchen, and more

May 4, 2018, 5:00 am
(Clockwise from above) Gindara (cod), Kaki (Hiroshima oyster), Butabara (pork belly) and Tebasaki (chicken wing) at Jinjo.

Simple, elegant bites at sumiyaki restaurant Jinjo

Apr 29, 2018, 5:00 am
The Whole Fish Asian Style (left) consists of a sea bass that is deep fried and covered with fried garlic and shallot and just a touch of ginger juice. (Below) The Chong Qing Wings are topped with sauteed onions and dried chilli.

Some hits, some misses from Zui Hong Lou's Chinese dishes

Apr 22, 2018, 5:00 am

Food Picks: The Dining Room, Grissini, and more

Apr 20, 2018, 5:00 am
Colombian Chicken (left), a whole chicken glazed with the restaurant's chilli sauce, has skin crisp at the edges and tender, moist meat. Ceviche (above), raw snapper cured in citrus juices mixed with coconut milk, chilli and coriander, has sweet cube

Refreshing cocktails, well-cooked sharing dishes at Sentosa's Panamericana

Apr 15, 2018, 5:00 am
Order the Crispy Porchetta for sharing. The Charred Octopus has a firm texture, but is also tender enough to bite through without too much effort.

Italian-inspired dishes with an awesome view at Caffe Fernet

Apr 8, 2018, 5:00 am
The Steamed Leek Vinaigrette (above) is simple yet memorable and the Oven Roasted "Forty Garlic" Chicken (left) is comfort food perfect for a rainy day.

Atout: Return of a French asset in Dempsey

Apr 1, 2018, 5:00 am

Food Picks: Hai Tien Lo's new dim sum menu, affordable Malaysian zichar in Orchard and more

Mar 30, 2018, 5:00 am
La Cala's tapas include Carabinero Prawn Carpaccio With Ceps (above) and Patatas Bravas (above right).

Tapas are tops at La Cala

Mar 25, 2018, 5:00 am
The Tsukune or chicken meatball comes as a big juicy patty and is served with a teriyaki dip with an onsen egg stirred in.

Yakitori in the park at Toriyard hits the right spot

Mar 18, 2018, 5:00 am
The Gyu Bar serves Omakase Beef Platter (above), which comprises a 300g selection of cuts, and Buta Don (below), rice topped with grilled pork neck and pork belly.

Gyu Bar - What's your beef?

Mar 11, 2018, 5:00 am

Food Picks: New offerings at Le Binchotan, Dolce Vita's fresh pasta and more

Mar 9, 2018, 5:00 am
Scallop Aguachile, Avocado & Pickled Jicama (above) and Marinated Wagyu Steak (right).

Mexican food goes luxe at LES45

Mar 4, 2018, 5:00 am

Alittle Tashi - Small and big plates eatery highlights saucy grills

Feb 25, 2018, 5:00 am
Osmanthus Sphere comprises a jellied orb of sweetened osmanthus tea paired with an amazing red-date fizz. The Signature Sichuan Chilli Chicken Chunks ($16) has a fiery spiciness which not everyone can tolerate.

Looks Western, tastes Chinese: Xin Divine's bold fusion cooking is worth returning for

Feb 18, 2018, 5:00 am

Food Picks: Lok Kee, Long Beach @ Stevens, Beauty In The Pot

Feb 16, 2018, 5:00 am
Chef-owner Andre Chiang and his wife, Mrs Sudarampai Chiang, at the media lunch yesterday to mark the eatery's last day of operations.

Au revoir Restaurant Andre

Feb 15, 2018, 5:00 am
Chef Andre Chiang on closing Restaurant Andre

Andre Chiang sees closing Restaurant Andre as a new beginning

Feb 14, 2018, 4:34 pm
Stir-fried Prawns With Chinese Tea Leaves (above) and Fried Homemade Tofu Topped With Abalone Sauce (top).

Unusual dishes, unlikely setting at Eight Signatures Seafood Restaurant

Feb 11, 2018, 5:00 am

Cantonese magic at the reopened Majestic Restaurant

Feb 4, 2018, 5:00 am
The slow-roasted crispy pork belly with aromatics (top left) comes with Tuscan kale, roast apple and sauce soubise. The pan-seared Hokkaido scallops (above) with fragrant chilli jam is served with a blanket of pomelo, wing beans, holy basil and crush

Origin Grill at Shangri-La Hotel: Simple and delicious

Jan 28, 2018, 5:00 am

Food Picks: Folklore, Basilico, Ramen Keisuke Kani King, Long Beach @ Dempsey

Jan 26, 2018, 5:00 am