Homey gems to be had at Famous Treasure

Soy-braised duck meat; pliant, wobbly slices of beancurd; and skinny but gnawable wings from Famous Treasure. PHOTO: JAIME EE
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(THE BUSINESS TIMES) - We dined at a famous restaurant the other day. In fact, not only is it famous, it's a treasure. If you don't trust us, ask the restaurant - which is nothing if not a great believer in self-affirmation.

Famous Treasure takes over from the Four Seasons Chinese Restaurant, which, by the way, is itself a rather famous roast duck restaurant in London that came to Singapore thinking it could replicate its success. But it foolishly neglected to prefix its name accordingly, so it is not just unfamous here, it has gone kaput.

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