153 Joo Chiat Road
Singapore 427431
Wednesday:
12:00pm - 03:00pm
06:00pm - 11:00pm
Enjoy dining without burning a hole in your pocket, no membership required
Another #supportlocal is their tom yum mussels ($24) itโs a MUST GETโจ using @ahhuakelong mussels they did a twist away from their curry signature with this tom yum with a touch of nyonya local touch - sweet sour spicy + slurpable๐โผ๏ธ
My favorite is their flower crab sandwich ($23) with is packed with umami fresh flower crab ๐ฆ sandwiched by @singhonloongbakery thick toast ๐ an ode to oldie local brands (so apt for a joo chiat cafe ๐)
๐ ๐ฅ๐จ๐ฐ๐๐ซ ๐๐ซ๐๐ ๐ฌ๐๐ง๐๐ฐ๐ข๐๐ก (4โญ๏ธ; $23) - Crisp on the outside and pillowy soft toast packed full of flower crab with sweet mayo, tangy pickled-shallots, juicy umami pops of ikura, and refreshing herb salad.
๐๐จ๐ฆ ๐ฒ๐ฎ๐ฆ ๐ฆ๐ฎ๐ฌ๐ฌ๐๐ฅ๐ฌ (4โญ๏ธ; $24) - Delicious sharing plate of fresh, plump, and juicy @ahhuakelong mussels. The homemade Tom yum rempah hit all the right sweet, tangy, savory, and spicy notes. If nitpicking, did wish for the mussels to be better cleaned as several had the beard still attached.
๐๐ฎ๐๐ก ๐ค๐๐ฅ๐ฎ๐๐ค ๐ฉ๐จ๐ซ๐ค ๐๐๐ฅ๐ฅ๐ฒ ๐๐๐จ (3.5โญ๏ธ; $18) - Distinct earthiness and deep buah keluak notes with well-rendered pork belly sandwiched in a crisp bao. Did find it to lean on the richer side and would have preferred for pairing of tangier achar (over the current nuttier rendition) for better balance.
๐๐ฎ๐๐ค ๐๐๐ญ ๐๐ข๐ง๐๐ง๐๐ข๐๐ซ๐ฌ (4โญ๏ธ; $15) - Delectable sharing bites of moist and buttery financiers paired with creamy and umami chicken liver mousse. Personally found the zesty orange peel to be polarizing, adding a refreshing touch yet detracting from the richer stars.
Duck Fat Financiers 4/5
Salmon Gravlax 2/5
Flower Crab Chip and Dip 2/5
Crispy Baby Squid 1/5
Barramundi 2/5
Beetroot 2/5