Teck Chye Y.
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I recall visiting this place at Havelock a long time ago, but a casual drive recently made me notice they had moved to MacPherson. Goot thing too because MacPherson is closed to home.
The family dropped in recently to catch a quick dinner before some drinks nearby.
In the words of my wife, the food tastes clean, unadulterated, and doesn't overwhelm with seasoning, and I totally agree with her.
Then again, aren't these the hallmarks of truly traditional Teochew cuisine? To not over-season the food so that the natural taste shines through?
Well. The food tastes Good here, and you don't come away after a meal feeling parched and dry in the mouth.
The candle on the cake has got to be the really nice wok-hei infused Chye Por Kway Teow! Just the right amount of preserved radish, and fried rice perfection with burnt ends to boot.
Ok. You may be wondering why 4 stars if that good ya?
Well. One of my favourite dishes in any Teochew place is fried liver rolls, but they don't have these here. Whenever I eat anything Teochew, and this dish is missing from the menu, I go home with a tinge of disappointment, because I simply Love It.
The sambal crayfish was good, albeit missing the punch you usually get with a stronger whack of sambal and chilli, but I guess for those who auccumb easily to numbing spices, this is a welcome relief.
In all, we had a good meal, and will likely be back for more.