Your char siew dreams come true
Photo: Weekender/Char Restaurant
It is almost unthinkable if you do not order the signature char siew when you visit Char Restaurant. Because isn't it what the Chinese restaurant is lauded for?
Well, we found out for ourselves when we eased into the establishment located within the Jalan Besar precinct.
Built on a foundation of raves about its roasts, Char Restaurant is helmed by the Ung brothers of Vietnamese descent who dabbled in gourmet cooking during their time in the United Kingdom. Since setting up Char Resturant in 2014 on our tropical island, the duo has recently upped the ante of their culinary offerings with the addition of Head Chef Chi Leung Tse - a 20-year veteran who holds stints at renowned restaurants such as Raffles Hotel and Imperial Treasures.
With a new culinary force comes an updated menu of delectable dishes, including a new char siew version! So which is better - the original or the latest pork addition? Along with a mix of other Chinese and Cantonese delights, we take a closer look at these meaty offerings.
5. Passionfruit Prawn Ball ($22)
If you’re experiencing salted egg yolk fatigue, look to this refreshing alternative to satisfy your prawn craving. Fried to perfection, prawns are tossed in a passionfruit dressing and topped with diced red pepper and passionfruit. The dish proves to be sweet-tangy-savoury with each seafood ball – a delightful way to start the meal before taking a whack at the char siew roasts.
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