Showing posts with label seafood. Show all posts
Showing posts with label seafood. Show all posts

Monday, December 1, 2025

[Ala-Carte Buffet] Dinner at Tunglok Seafood @ Park Regis

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Four of us decided to dine there on a whim. Thanks Wendy for making the reservation! If you're driving then can park at the Park Regis Hotel and get the carpark coupon from the restaurant.

our table


There were two ala-carte buffet packages available; Seafood Buffet menu (Adult: $43.80++) or Deluxe Seafood Buffet menu (Adult: $59.80++). Minimum 2 pax for the buffet and we were in a party of 4. Drinks are not included, and take note that for Chinese tea order at $3 per head, a minimum of 2 pax is required.

Took a brief look at both the buffet menu and the Deluxe menu had 6 single-serve items while the other menu had 3 single-serve items. We opted for the Seafood Buffet menu.



Staff was friendly and brought out the QR code for the table to scan and order for the buffet. Unsure of the portion size, we ordered a few plates to try.

crab meatball (五香蟹枣)

Hmm, crab meatball was smallish and the temperature was lukewarm. Probably these had been left out for quite a while? We did order another round of these later, and its color was visibly darker and the temperature was better.

salmon sashimi (三文鱼刺身)

Salmon sashimi was satisfying, and we had another plate of these.

The jellyfish appetiser was one of my favourite dish here. I think I ate half a bowl!

chilled jellyfish in pomelo sauce (柚子酱凉拌海蜇)

prawn paste chicken (虾酱鸡翅)

Prawn paste chicken wings were decent with its meat still juicy. If you have stomach space, do try the Hot and Sour Soup (酸辣汤). Tangy, spicy and whets the appetite.

The special items (single-serve) arrived 30 minutes into the meal. Fish maw soup was one per pax, scallop was one piece per pax and chili crab is one crab per table.

Braised Shark’s Fin with Fish Maw (红烧鱼鳔翅) - one serving per pax

Steamed Scallop with Garlic and Vermicelli (蒜蓉粉丝蒸扇贝) - one serving per pax

TungLok Chilli Crab with Deep-fried ‘Man Tou’ (辣椒螃蟹伴馒头) - one serving per table

When the staff brought out the Chili Crab, he was saying that this is the "重头戏" or main highlight of the buffet. Keke.

additional photo for the chili crab

The fish maw soup was good with plenty of julienned mushrooms and fish maw. Added black vinegar and pepper for extra kick. The scallop was smallish and the chili crab sauce was good.

tools to eat the chili crab

I was feeling full after the soup. Hahaa.

chicken yakitori (日式串烧鸡)

The chicken yakitori was surprisingly tender. However, I'd prefer if it was grilled slightly longer.

Stir-fried Fish Fillet in Black Bean Sauce (豉汁炒鱼片)

Stir-fried Young Cabbage with Garlic (蒜蓉炒奶白豆苗)

I'm usually a fan of nai bai (milk cabbage) but the version here was the healthier choice. Crunchy vegetable with very little oil and not strongly seasoned. 

Spicy Clam Meat with French Bean (香辣贝肉四季豆)

The french bean dish went in the opposite direction of the young cabbage. I liked the plump french beans but the clam meat probably need a bowl of white rice to go with it.

Smoked Duck Breast with ‘Mala’ Sauce (老干妈烟鸭胸肉)

The smoked duck breast dish, I think the sauce translation may not be accurate as 'lao gan ma' sauce was more of savoury fragrant than 'mala'.

We ordered all the available dessert in the ala-carte buffet menu to try.

Ice-cream Puff (雪糕夹心酥)

Red Bean Soup with Glutinous Rice (红豆紫米露)

Staff was accurate when she informed that the ice-cream puff was currently still frozen. Had to wait for awhile to let the frozen ice-cream soften. We were worried if the red bean soup with glutinous rice would be too 'heavy' after the buffet. Actually no, since there was more 'soup' than the ingredients.

Chilled Herbal Jelly with Honey (养颜龟苓膏)

Chilled Coconut Jelly with Osmanthus Flower (椰汁桂花冻)

close up shot of the osmanthus jelly

The coconut osmanthus jelly dessert, I liked because the osmanthus taste is not too overpowering. Tasted more of coconut pudding instead.

Sesame Glutinous Rice Ball coated with Peanut Crumbs (擂沙汤圆)

The sesame glutinous rice ball was mochi-soft and served warm. Yummy and not too sweet.

Thank you Mien Ta for the treat, and Eric and Wendy for sharing the calories too!


TungLok Seafood (Park Regis by Prince Singapore)

Address: 23 Merchant Rd, Level 1, Singapore 058268

Websitehttps://www.tunglokseafood.com/en/home

Business Hours:

Monday - Saturday:

Lunch: 11:30 AM - 3:00 PM (Last order: 2:30 PM)

Dinner: 6:00 PM - 10:30 PM (Last order: 10:00 PM)

Sunday & Public Holidays:

Lunch: 11:00 AM - 3:00 PM (Last order: 2:30 PM)

Dinner: 6:00 PM - 10:30 PM (Last order: 10:00 PM) 

Wednesday, January 1, 2025

[Travel Tasmania] Rupert & Hound @ Seaport Launceston

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Rupert & Hound is located just steps away from Peppers Seaport Hotel, so we visited for a cosy, intimate dinner.

nice and cosy


Hence and Tracy have been here before, so they recommended some starters.

table light


menu

seasonal menu


interior



Breads


Stonebaked Ciabatta @AUD14


Loved the homemade tomato butter served with the bread. So so tasty!


R&H Entree



Tasmanian Scallops @AUD25


Lovely presentation with the orange-hued sauce, with the scallops placed ontop of some kind of sweet savoury chorizo jam (looked like sambal!). Scallops were smallish but nicely seared.



The crispy pork pancakes reminds me of Peking duck-styled of eating. Thin crepe, served with sliced spring onions and cucumber but instead of the dark sauce, there's mayonnaise and chili caramel.

Crispy Pork Pancakes @AUD19



R&H Classics and New Menu



Chargrilled Porterhouse @AUD52


Beef Cheek Pasta



Scottsdale Pork Belly @AUD38


Fisherman's Favourite @AUD37


There's gummy shark, scallops and calamari in the Fisherman's Favourite.

Coal Valley Quail @AUD24



I had the quail and it was nicely cooked with tender springy meat. There was a mound of sweet potato puree, hence leaning towards the sweeter side.


Staff was friendly and pleasant to converse with. Thank you for taking care of our table that night!


Rupert & Hound

Address: 30 Seaport Blvd, Launceston TAS 7250, Australia
Business Hours:

Sat: 11:30 am–10 pm
Sun: Saturday, 11:30 am–9 pm








Saturday, December 7, 2024

[Travel Tasmania] Lobster Shack Tasmania @ Bicheno

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This place was just 10 to 15 minutes ride from The Pondering Frog where we had snacked prior to lunch. 


we're here!

the restaurant is down the stairs

 
enjoy the cold outdoors

seaside view

I was freezing, so nope, we didn't sit outdoors. The shop feels like a fast food type of place. Order at the counter and make payment, then the food and drinks will be served to your table. We chose the cold seafood platter that had oysters, half a lobster, and prawns, and placed additional ala-carte orders for fish and chips, salmon and salad.

menu


live crabs in the tank

eyes on the prize


The staff was nice and helpful with her recommendations when we seemed a tad lost when choosing the menu.


water

We didn't wait long for the food to arrive as the cold seafood platter was already pre-packed I believe.

half a lobster, prawns and oysters with 2 dips; tartar and seafood sauce

juicy fresh Tasmanian oysters

firm tiger prawns

The oysters here were clean tasting and not too briny. Thus far, all prawns that I've tasted in Melbourne and Tasmania were pretty firm in texture.

half a lobster

After tasting the cold seafood platter, I'd say skip the rest of the stuffs like prawns and oysters and just order up your lobsters! So sweet and half a lobster is not enough!

Greek Salad @AUD12

The last  bits to arrive was the hot food. We had the Greek salad, crispy skinned salmon and the fish and chips. Hmmm, I think I liked the battered fish and chips more than the salmon.

Tasmanian Gummy Fish and Chips (Battered)

Crispy Skinned Salmon @AUD26

A nice pit stop to enjoy some lobsters.

whole lobster, next time perhaps?



Lobster Shack Tasmania

Address: 40 Waubs Esplanade, Bicheno TAS 7215, Australia

Websitehttp://www.lobstershacktasmania.com.au/

Business Hours:

Daily: 11 am–7 pm



 
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