Feast in the East

We got our fill of carbs from the 𝗚𝗶𝗻𝗴𝗲𝗿 𝗢𝗻𝗶𝗼𝗻 𝗕𝗶𝗴 𝗛𝗲𝗮𝗱 𝗣𝗿𝗮𝘄𝗻 𝗖𝗿𝗶𝘀𝗽𝘆 𝗕𝗲𝗲 𝗛𝗼𝗼𝗻 & 𝗛𝗼𝗿 𝗙𝘂𝗻. The gigantic prawns were fresh and crunchy, while the bee hoon and hor fun soaked up the gravy excellently.

We loved the meaty and juicy crab from the 𝗖𝗵𝗶𝗹𝗹𝗶 𝗖𝗿𝗮𝗯, though the sauce’s sweetness could’ve been toned down a little.

Our favourite dish was the 𝗗𝗲𝗲𝗽 𝗙𝗿𝗶𝗲𝗱 𝗠𝗮𝗿𝗯𝗹𝗲 𝗚𝗼𝗯𝘆 𝘄𝗶𝘁𝗵 𝗕𝗿𝗶𝗻𝗷𝗮𝗹 𝗮𝗻𝗱 𝗦𝗮𝗹𝘁𝗲𝗱 𝗙𝗶𝘀𝗵. Served in a claypot, the fish boasted crispy skin and firm, flakey flesh. Combined with the fragrant gravy and creamy brinjal, it was a match made in heaven.

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🔸Monday: Curry Fish Head, $15
🔸Tuesday: Chilli Crab, $20
🔸Wednesday: Ginger Onion Big Head Prawn with Crispy Noodle / Crispy Bee Hoon & Hor Fun, $16
🔸Thursday: Thai Style Double Seafood Platter, $16
🔸Friday: Creamy Butter Prawns, $16
🔸Saturday: Deep Fried Marble Goby with Brinjal and Salted Fish, $35
🔸Sunday: Crispy Yam Basket, $13

Kao Ge Yu offers a variety of 𝘣𝘪𝘯𝘨 𝘧𝘦𝘯 (jelly) as desserts and they are a must try. Sweet and refreshing, the 𝗢𝘀𝗺𝗮𝗻𝘁𝗵𝘂𝘀 𝗦𝗮𝗻𝘅𝗶𝗮𝗻 𝗕𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝗙𝗲𝗻 ($5.80) was exceedingly enticing and perfect for beating the heat.

We also liked the 𝗖𝗿𝗶𝘀𝗽𝘆 𝗖𝗵𝗶𝗰𝗸𝗲𝗻 𝗣𝗼𝗽𝗰𝗼𝗿𝗻 ($7.80), which were absolutely addictive.

The 𝗠𝗮𝗹𝗮 𝗦𝗰𝗮𝗹𝗹𝗼𝗽 𝗦𝗵𝗿𝗶𝗺𝗽 ($19.80) was a winner. The fresh prawns, beautifully butterflied, and scallops, served with glass noodles, had their flavours enhanced by the scrumptiously spicy sauce.

Among the grilled fish flavours, the Classic Sauerkraut is an astute choice, while the Chongqing and the Hot Mala are ideal for those who like to set their tongues on fire. We picked the wildly popular 𝗦𝗶𝗴𝗻𝗮𝘁𝘂𝗿𝗲 𝗦𝗶𝗰𝗵𝘂𝗮𝗻 𝗚𝗿𝗲𝗲𝗻 𝗣𝗲𝗽𝗽𝗲𝗿.

We had the Set Meal For One ($28), which was actually big enough for two, so I’m guessing the Set Meal For Two ($48) can feed four. The meaty Seabass, sensationally soft and moist, soaked up the delicious flavours of the broth (just mildly spicy IMO).

Formerly a hawker stall, Kao Ge Yu is now a restaurant with two outlets. Specialising in grilled fish in different flavours, it also offers some side dishes and desserts.

And how can we not order nasi lemak when we’re at Crave? You can never go wrong with the 𝗥𝗼𝘆𝗮𝗹𝗲 ($8.90), which has a fried chicken wing, fish fillet, bergedil and fried egg in addition to the ikan bilis and cucumber slices. So hearty!

The 𝗖𝘂𝗿𝗿𝘆 𝗖𝗵𝗶𝗰𝗸𝗲𝗻 𝗗𝗿𝘆 𝗟𝗮𝗸𝘀𝗮 ($6.90) was even more exquisite. The thick bee hoon, having soaked up all the savoury, spicy goodness of the sauce, together with the tender chicken leg, was a truly magnificent medley.

With silky smooth rice vermicelli and succulent chunks of beef, the 𝗕𝗲𝗲𝗳 𝗥𝗲𝗻𝗱𝗮𝗻𝗴 𝗕𝗲𝗲 𝗛𝗼𝗼𝗻 ($7.90) was bound to please. The rendang itself, fabulously fragrant and flavourful, made this dish supremely scrumptious.