Abundance @ Redhill

Dropped by after work and waited for about 15 to 20 minutes for a table because we just wanted to try our luck as walk-ins.

The place is rather small and was bustling on a Thursday evening. Saw a few customers who did take-away. Probably they stay nearby.

menu

Selected cocktails were going for $24 for 2. So, I wanted the one with sour plum. Eric got himself the chrysanthemum flavored cocktail. Liang teh.

Sour plum highball and chrysanthemum gin cocktails @$24 (for 2, Happy Hour)

I liked mine. I'd probably can do two of these.

For mains, we shared the beef noodles, prawn paste chicken cutlet fried rice and prawn toast. Yep, we didn't do their gua baos. Oops.

Beef Noodles Soup 红烧牛肉面@$16.90

chunky tender meat

The broth was quite beefy. Tasty and comforting. Not spicy. Loved the chunky meat that's tender but not overly soft. Just wished that it had more fats but great for lean meat lovers. Noodles were chewy and enjoyable.

Prawn Paste Chicken Fried Rice 虾酱鸡炒饭@$11.90

The visuals of the prawn paste chicken fried rice was on-point but am not quite sure about the flavours of the prawn paste though. A tad different from what I am usually accustomed to. Generous portions of cutlet, so kudos on that. Fried rice, was a tad on the healthier tasting.

Prawn Toast 面包虾仁@$6 (4 pieces)

Prawn toast was a delicious snack (where one eats it for fun). It's more of a pasty texture. 

thin toast, prawn cake-like

If you're looking to visit during dinner time, then reservation is highly recommended.

Abundance

Website: https://www.facebook.com/a8undance

Address: 63A Lengkok Bahru, #01-378, Singapore 151063

Contact: 8032 1880

Business Hours: 

Mon-Thu: 11 am–3 pm, 4:30–10 pm

Fri-Sun: 11 am–10 pm

Lee Lai Jiak 李来甲 @ Tiong Bahru Plaza

Chanced upon this place as we were wandering around Tiong Bahru Plaza for a place to have our dinner. It's been so long since I came back to this mall. Has it been over 10 years? I guessed so.

shop sign

The place looked spacious and bright, so decided to park our butts there and to enjoy milk tea with our food. The physical menu is at the counter, or one could just scan the QR code at each of the table to peruse what to eat and to order as well. Payment at the counter after your meal. Send the order for food and drinks via the application and staff will bring it to your table once it is ready.

food menu

Scan first, eat later

Our food arrive pretty quickly. Especially the braised minced pork rice (卤肉饭). Super fast, within 5 minutes after we ordered.

Braised Minced Pork Rice @$8.80

Pig Intestine Mee Sua @$9.80

I'd recommend the lu rou fan (braised minced pork rice) instead of the pig intestine mee sua although I loved the intestines. The rice dish looked better and tasted better. Plus, it is more filling than the mee sua which was a tad too much liquid ratio when compared to the mee sua.

Flavour wise, both are nice. Loved the pickles in the rice.

Salt and Pepper Chicken @$9.80

I felt that the salt and pepper chicken was too little, for the price paid. It was quite funny to see this plate with a smattering of small pieces of chicken whereas the staff brought out a plate of gorgeous large piece of golden fried cutlet to the table next to us. Am guessing that must be the Golden Kala Chicken Thigh or Chicken Chop? No idea.

To be fair, the salt and pepper chicken was tasty. Good as a beer snack.

Milk Tea @$4.80

I liked the milk tea. Mild and not too sweet yet, it has that distinct tea fragrance. Tried their Wintermelon Milk Tea too. It was much sweeter than the milk tea. Otherwise, nice flavour and made me think of Fengjia Night Market. 

Staff are nice.

Lee Lai Jiak

Address: 168732, Tiong Bahru Rd, 302号#02-105

Website: https://www.instagram.com/leelaijiak/

Business Hours:

Daily: 11:30 am–10 pm

[Tasting] Goldleaf Reunion Feast 2022

For families opting to host this year's Chinese New Year reunion dinner at home, Goldleaf Reunion Feast Takeaway is priced at only $288 nett and good for 4 to 5 pax. Goldleaf Restaurant is open through-out the Lunar New Year, hence do make your reservations early!

Goldleaf Reunion Feast 2022

Goldleaf Reunion Abalone Yu Sheng

assembled and ready for auspicious tossing

For yusheng, everyone ought to know the drill by now. Mask-on, no shouting, no verbalising of the auspicious terms.

Still happy because once again, we could still enjoy the freedom to gather for a meal.

silent lou hei

Goldleaf Reunion Feast (good for 4 to 5 pax)

Super loved the crispness of the vegetable and its sweet flavours. Lovely.

Mushrooms with Seasonal Vegetables

The steamed seabass is another classic and well-loved dish. Enjoyed by all and thank you Alvin for helping to portion it.

Steamed Seabass in Hong Kong Style

One of my favourite dish from this set, is the Housemade Roast Chicken. The meat was tender and its rustic flavours on-point.

Housemade Roast Chicken

The Signature Golden Porridge is true to its name, revealing a large pot of shimmering golden deliciousness that is generously packed with seafood. There's clams, mussels, abalone, scallops, squid and prawns. Wow.

Signature Golden Porridge

closer view

Comforting and full of umami, the porridge was a winner and understandaby a crowd favourite. Just be careful with the shells.

For all lovely singles out there, there is a special takeaway set featuring 9 dishes (bento box style), a small bowl of Signature Golden Porridge and a mini yu sheng. Looking at the portion of this set, it can also be comfortably enjoyed by two pax.

small Signature Golden Porridge (front), mini Yu Sheng (right), 9-classic dishes bento (back)

Tasty classic signature dishes for porridge.

delicious homely dishes

Thank you Kris for extending the invite and as always, Karen for your hospitality! Reunion dinner with Kris, Ivan, Alvin, and Hence.

Goldleaf Restaurant

Address: 88 E Coast Rd, #01-05/06/07 Katong Square, Singapore 423371

Website: https://goldleaf.com.sg/

Contact: 6346 1088

Business Hours:

Daily: 11:30am–3pm, 6–10pm

[Tasting] Celebrate The Year of the Ox at Goldleaf Restaurant Katong Square

 For a party of 8, there are 3 choices of Chinese New Year Set Menu to choose from; Happiness Set Menu @$628+, Abundance Set Menu @$888+ and Prosperity Set Menu @$1088+.

Goldleaf Restaurant in Katong Square

interior

nice decor

ample seats

ready to start

Happiness Set Menu @$628+

Goldleaf Reunion Abalone Yusheng 金宝仔捞鱼生

财源广进

年年有余 

may we blessed with all things good~

Loved the yusheng with lychee pearls and it's pretty sweet even without putting in all the plum sauce.

Next dish, is Superior Chicken Broth with Fish Maw. Didn't manage to get any fish maw but the mushrooms were meaty and smooth. The soup has a bit of thickness to it and lip smacking good. Grab the chicken skin before they're gone!

Superior Chicken Broth with Fish Maw 富贵鱼鳔鸡汤

delicious chicken soup

Braised sea cucumber and tofu was an interesting dish with well braised tofu and al-dente sea cucumber.

Braised Sea Cucumber with Tofu 红烧海参豆腐

Steamed Red Snapper in Hong Kong Style 港蒸红鳄鱼

lovely fish

The steamed red snapper was impressive with its size. Adequate to go round. Firm flesh and meaty.

Sauteed Prawns in Black Pepper Sauce 黑椒虾

The prawns in black pepper sauced was finger licking goodness. Messy, yes but so satisfying. Never thought I'd say this but the assorted mushrooms vegetable dish was so tasty!

Assorted Mushrooms and Seasonal Vegetables

Taiwanese Noodles with Scallops in XO Sauce XO酱带子面

The noodles dish was special as knife shaved noodles 刀削面  was used. Suggest eat the noodles as soon as it lands on the table.

lovely noodles

Last, diners could top-up $2 per head to change-up the Sea Coconut and Longan dessert to orh nee. Yes, why not? Orh nee was thick and sweetness just right. Perfect end.

orh nee 

Overall, Goldleaf Restaurant offers consistent dishes that's homely and satisfying. Make your reservations today, or order for pickup during the Lunar New Year period.

Thank you Kris for extending the invite and Karen for your hospitality! Reunion dinner with Kris, Ivan, Alvin, Tiara, Tracy and Hence.

Goldleaf Restaurant

Address: 88 E Coast Rd, #01-05/06/07 Katong Square, Singapore 423371

Website: https://goldleaf.com.sg/

Contact: 6346 1088

Business Hours:

Mon-Thurs: 11:30am–3pm, 6–10pm

Fri-Sun: 11:30am–3pm, 6–10.30pm