Favourite Chilli Crab Mellben will always be be go-to restaurant for crab. Hands down my favourite. Crab here are always fresh, meaty and the sauce is great. Female crabs are full of roe, but the claws are smaller. Male crabs have bigger and meatier claws. 5% Discount if pay by cash. Please make reservations before coming. Unless u want to queue and wait.

Crab Rave.mp4 @mellbensignature_sg prides themselves on their crabs, specifically their chili crab. So naturally my dad & I gravitated to the nearest Mellben restaurant to get our chili crab cravings fixed, and we happily ordered two standard sized ones, priced at $98++ per crab if I remember correctly.⠀ ⠀ The chili gravy was absolutely exquisite, possibly the best chili crab gravy I’ve ever had the good fortune to slurp down. Calling it a chili is a bit misleading, as it’s mostly tomato sauce mixed with chilies, eggs and vinegar. As you might expect from the description, the chili crab sauce is terrifically tomato-y, blending savoury, sweet & slightly sour perfectly into a tremendously thick sauce that’s speckled by copious amounts of egg mixed in. It’s slightly spicy from the chili added in, but the mild spice didn’t deter us from mopping up that glorious gravy with the deep fried mantous & rice.⠀ ⠀ Unfortunately, it was painfully obvious that the crab was overcooked. The crab meat had lost some of its suppleness and moisture, and it clung tight to the shell. Sure, the Sri Lankan crab was meaty and fresh, but sadly the otherwise spectacular chili crab was marred by the chef extracting the crab two minutes too late from the wok.⠀ ⠀ Sure, I still enjoyed this chili crab because of the sauce, but the overcooked crab clawed away at the satisfaction of getting our chili crab cravings satiated.

Fish So Good You’ll Be Eternally Hooked @mellbensignature_sg is one of the most established seafood restaurants in Singapore, and I got to experience why they’ve been doing brisk business since 1985. We ordered a Soon Hock ($70++ for ours) done Hong Kong style, and we were absolutely thrilled by just how stellar the soon hock was.⠀ ⠀ Hong Kong style fish is shockingly simple, but is stunningly sapid if all the elements are perfect. And here at Mellben, everything was definitely perfect. The soon hock was unbelievably fresh, and it might even have been swimming around in a fish tank just before we ordered it. Press F to pay respects to the fish, and to honour its delicious sacrifice. The stunningly fresh fish is steamed to perfection with the sauce mixture, consisting of (but not limited to) light soya sauce, hua tiao chiew (aka shaoxing rice wine), some Ve Tsin (MSG), a dash of sugar, some scallions and a lot of ginger.⠀ ⠀ That’s all that is required for a fabulous fish dish. The sweet, supple flesh of the perfectly steamed fish is infused with the superbly savoury flavours of the sauce mixture. The steamed Hong Kong style fish may be simple, but it is certainly an ethereally excellent dish. I would recommend washing the saltiness down with a bottle of wonderful Sauvignon Blanc from Villa Maria. Normally, seafood restaurants have below average to average wines, but Mellben has this stunning sav blanc on their wine list that’s too good to be missed out on, just like this fantastic fish.

Frill-free French fare I don't come across pan-seared duck breast very often so when I do, I order it. And only medium rare. The duck breast was a bit fatty but seared perfectly. The green peppercorn sauce that came with it paired well too. I ordered the sautéed potatoes separately for sides and couldn't finish as the duck breast was a pretty big portion. The menu is smaller than they had before at their old location but the favourites are still there!

Worth the trip to the East 300g ribeye steak at $29. Very good value for the quality of the steak, I get better here than some fancy restaurants in town. It was perfectly done as well, and the pepper sauce was creamy and tasty. I wish that I had more sauce though.

Last dinner here, ever. Having one final dinner before they shut their doors. I will miss the knickknacks and cosy lights :( Had the pork ribs and lentils as the last meal here... Thanks for the memories.

Quality Ingredients And Pretty Dessert Pasta with crabmeats, scallops, kombu caviar is an interesting combo. Bacon w tomato n cheese risotto was an good match. And the lovely ice cream worth taking photo-strawberry ice cream

Truffle Mushroom Aracini This is a must try dish if you're at Supply & Demand! The flavours are truly amazing.

Breakfast Rosti Super delish and good for sharing if you want to get a few mains to share with your brunch date!

Tapas Overall average. Bad service. Expect to pay for a subpar experience.

La Mattina Dopo 🍕 La Mattina Dopo (The Morning After Pizza): their signature pizzas are always perfect for sharing! This features tomato sauce 🍅, mozzarella, bacon 🥓 & mushrooms, with a soft egg 🍳 set in the centre!

Smashed Avocado Tartine with 63° Eggs 🥑 Smashed Avocado Tartine with 63° Eggs ($20++): generously slathered on the garlic sourdough toast 🍞 is beetroot tzatziki 💗, smashed avocado, sun dried tomatoes & feta cheese! Topped with shaved Grana Padano 🧀 & served with mesclun salad 🥗 on the side, this boasts of earthy flavours.

Crab Meat Scramble From Chock Full Of Beans Had the pleasure of enjoying a crab meat scramble egg for brunch on the east side of the island, and it was delightful! The eggs were perfectly fluffy, and the generous chunks of fresh crab meat added a rich, savory flavor. Paired with some crispy garlic toast, it made for an incredibly satisfying meal. The ambiance was cozy and inviting, making it a great spot to start your day. Highly recommend giving this dish a try if you're in the area!

· ☕️ Needful Perk Me Up 。... ~ · Flat White - $5.50 · Midweek gotten better with Togepi cheering. Amazing skill set of the barista · Chock Full Of Beans @chockfullofbeans

Malt vinegar slow braised BBQ, chicken thigh Very strong flavour of malt, soft meat with mashed potato below. Cute n yummy 2D art Earl grey chocolate drink as well:)

Le Royale I love chocolate and hazelnut! I am a sucker for anything chocolate, hazelnut and that mixture of cake and crunchy layer of praline/feuilletine/biscuit. Le Royale was dense and moist. I think it’s not too sweet because it contains 64% dark chocolate mousse. Hence, it’s suitably sweet. There’s supposedly dark rum in it but I can’t exactly taste it. I like it that it’s soft, rich and very chocolatey. And I really love the layers of contrast between the mousse, genoise and feuilletine! However, I think it would be better if it’s slightly moister. Gonna miss their cake so much!

Charlotte IV This dainty dessert consists of an inner layer of cassis strawberry jelly and strawberry creameux, lying on a layer of finger sponge and nestled within a white chocolate violet flower mousse. It tastes pretty light with a slight tinge of sourness. A pity that the almond crumble was too soft hence lacking the crunchy texture. I am a sucker for dessert, especially dessert that’s not only pleasing to the palate, but also a feast for the eyes. @antoinette_sg is like a dessert heaven. It’s sad to hear that they are ceasing operations soon.

Thunder Tea Rice Or “Lei Cha” For Takeaway. Singaporean Chef Pang Kok Keong of @antoinette_sg and @hakkapang has an assortment of Hakka specialties for takeaway and delivery now. This Thunder Tea Rice or 擂茶饭 included. I have always been a fan of this healthy Hakka dish so it’s lovely to try Chef Pang’s version which features brown rice topped with more than just the usual. He also throws on unconventional ingredients such as crisp wing beans and soft-cooked kidney beans - the latter adds a hint of sweetness to the dish which works nicely. The fresh herb paste which is more flavourful then others I’ve had, is packed separately so you just have to pour in hot water before eating. At $7 per portion, I think this makes for a healthy, tasty and value-for-money meal. Ideal to send as a #mytreatsg to family or friends too. To order this (minimum order is 5 portions), or his other delicacies like Traditional Abacus Seeds (this is very good as well!), Hakka Mee Tai Mak, Leek Kueh, Yam Cake and Muah Chee, please Whatsapp: 9021 7507.

Meatless Monday? This Magic Mushroom 2.0 will suit the occasion - double poached eggs, rocket leaves on toasted bread. However, the improved version still don't seemed to fulfil the destiny of its name as the balsamic vinaigrette prevents it sadly from happening.

Chili Crab Croquette ($15) - Technically 2 crab cakes with a side of chili and salad. Unfortunately, the crab cakes were 80% more potato than crab (I think I was expecting more when this cost me $15) The only saving grace was sambal-ish chili with small amount of crab meat inside. If you know me well, this definitely is not filling at all. Sorry to say, it was a waste of $15 😕

Chili Crab Croquettes Crab Cakes with a chili crab dip, coming with a side salad and a single poached egg. Crab cakes were a tad disappointing; largely filled up with potato instead, though the chili crab dip was undeniably spicy with savoury flavour (didn't come with much crab either). Somehow the portion size does seem a little small, and even though the poached egg was done decently, it looked a tad sad and lonely where it was and a little out of place.

margaret river angus rib eye a thick cut of steak that was hearty and juicy. no doubt a satisfying, quality steak which one would expect, though not mind-blowing. had it medium rare, which was just nice for a tender and juicy steak. the potatoes and greens accompanied the meat well. note: think this was part of the august’19 lunch menu! 9/10 🌟

Passionfruit Sorbet Passionfruit sorbet (sorbet of the day for set lunch $49++) Sorbet was refreshing and was a good balance of sweet and sour. Went well with berries.

Margaret River Angus Ribeye Margaret river angus ribeye (mains for $49++ set lunch) Comes with salsa Verde, roasted kipfler, garlic cream and tendrils. Ribeye 180g was substantial for a female but may be small for a hungry man. Had it medium rare and it was very juicy and yummy.

Japanese BBQ buffet Our party of 5 ordered the deluxe buffet. There were some hits and misses to the meats. We enjoyed the succulent and big-sized prawns (not in picture). Weekend lunch buffet at $65 each (all inclusive).

Premium Buffet Went back to Tenkaichi for their premium buffet again and managed to use Burpple Beyond on the very last day they had the deal (they stopped renewing their BB deal). As usual, we enjoyed the buffet even without the drinks and ice cream due to CB phase 2 rules. The wagyu karubi and rosu, Kurobuta karubi, various sashimi and scallops were our favourites!

Great Quality Food The perks of a buffet is that you never leave the restaurant hungry. Perks of bbq, u get to the perfect doneness you want. On the pricey side but worth for the quality of food you are getting!

Wonderful French Cheeses That Are So Worth The Calories G I F T Lately, I’ve become a bit obsessed with cheese. I think it’s an accumulation of my meals at 3-MICHELIN @lesamisrestaurant where on every visit, @manoj_sharmahm has unerringly prepared the most incredible platter from their impressive cheese trolley, and my blissful encounter with the Aged Epoisses and Truffle Brie more recently at @odetterestaurant, another 3-MICHELIN Starred venue. So I wasn’t about to say no when a charming message about sending me cheeses came through from @la_petite_boutique_sg. Trust the vivacious team to put together the choicest selection in such an attractive style, with fresh figs and berries nestled among their French dairy products. It was honestly camera-ready picture-perfection. Picking a favourite from the lot wasn’t possible as I enjoyed every one of the cheeses for different reasons: the cow’s milk Truffle Brie because it’s indecently rich and aromatic with truffle, the Mobier for its unique history and creaminess, the goat’s milk Selles-sur-Cher from the Centre-Val de Loire region for its salty pungence, the Comte because it offers a mild sweetness and firm chew, and last but not least, the raw cow’s milk Fourme d’ Ambert for that lovely buttery texture and intense flavour. By the way, to thank the support they received during the Circuit Breaker and Phase 1, @la_petit_boutique_sg is doing a #giveaway on Instagram (closing date to join is 7th July 2020). Why not try your luck at winning one of their three sets of Cheese Box? Do check out the post for details on their Instagram account.

Amongst the many fantastic cheeses I sampled during La Petit Boutique's Christmas Tasting, the Mont d'Or stood head and shoulders above the rest. Known as the holy grail of French raw milk cheeses, it is at once creamy, goopy, funky and buttery. 2 weeks later and I'm still craving it. I might just have to head down to their Serangoon Gardens outlet to grab one and check out the rest of their Christmas catalogue! #LaPetiteBoutiqueSG

This may not look like much… but to me this is HEAVEN!!! Freshly made Truffle Brie by La Petite Boutique! Made with fresh Truffle, Mascarpone Cheese and a secret ingredient they won't reveal. Words cannot describe how good this was! You'll have to pay La Petite Boutique a visit and grab yourself a huge slab of it whilst trying not to get distracted by all the other drool-worthy cheeses in-store! 🧀 #LaPetiteBoutiqueSG