Simple but full-flavoured dishes at Joyden Treasures

SINGAPORE - (THE NEW PAPER) This month-old restaurant is the latest offering from the well-regarded Joyden Concepts and focuses on heritage recipes.

The most extraordinary thing about Joyden Treasures is how ordinary its dishes are. These are simple dishes meant to be comforting, rather than impressive.

But that doesn't mean the food here is not good - far from it. Expect a full-flavoured, nostalgia-inducing meal.

I ate there twice and was impressed by the food and service. When I went there unannounced, the service was even friendlier.

Also make sure you have the hand-pounded belachan on your table. It's delicious and goes with everything.

But don't be greedy - only a limited amount is available daily, so don't take more than you need.

I love the Jumbo Prawns in Traditional Dark Sauce ($26). It comes with a pleasing sauce. Ask for a bowl of steamed rice, add belachan and you'll forget the prawns are even there.

The "Tai-O" Vermicelli ($18) impressed with its amazing aroma and smokey "wok hei". The vermicelli had just the right amount of bite.

Joyden Treasures
#02-42 Leisure Park Kallang
Opening hours: Weekdays, 11.30am to 3pm, 6pm to 10pm Weekends and public holidays, 10.30am to 3pm, 5.30pm to 10.30pm
Tel: 6446-8488