Red House Seafood Nanyang at Clarke Quay represents nearly five decades of culinary excellence, established in 1976 as one of Singapore's oldest seafood restaurants, located at #01-02/03, 3C River Valley Road. Operating Monday-Sunday with lunch 12pm-2:30pm (last order 2pm) and dinner 5pm-10pm (last order 9:15pm), this prestigious restaurant specializes in authentic Nanyang-style Chinese seafood that blends Canton, Fujian, and Hainan culinary traditions with Malay, Indian, and Peranakan influences. The two-story naturally-lit dining space features contemporary design elements including Chinese landscape painting inspiration and romantic floral patterns, creating a welcoming atmosphere that honors both traditional heritage and modern sophistication.
The restaurant's cuisine philosophy centers on fresh seafood prepared with layered flavors and techniques indigenous to Southern China and Southeast Asia, with signature offerings including the legendary Red House Chilli Crab, Chef's Trio Squid Platter, Spicy Seafood Combination, and featured giant grouper preparations. The extensive menu encompasses both regular dining options and a comprehensive dim sum lunch buffet featuring 50 items (weekdays 12pm-2:30pm, weekends 11am-3pm), with 11 exclusive one-time-order specialties. The restaurant's "new Nanyang" identity successfully preserves authentic regional cooking methods while incorporating contemporary presentation and dining innovations that appeal to modern palates.
Located in Clarke Quay's premier riverside entertainment district with contact number +65 6442 3112, Red House Seafood Nanyang serves as both a cultural institution preserving Singapore's culinary heritage and a sophisticated dining destination for discerning customers. The restaurant's commitment to using indigenous ingredients, traditional preparation techniques, and Nanyang flavor profiles has established it as an essential Singapore dining experience. The combination of historical authenticity, culinary innovation, prestigious location, and consistent quality makes Red House Seafood Nanyang a cornerstone of Singapore's fine dining landscape, representing the evolution of traditional Chinese cuisine within Southeast Asia's multicultural culinary traditions.
I visited this restaurant as part of a group tour. The staff didn’t explain the dishes well, and even when we asked questions, they weren’t particularly friendly.
When I didn’t place my chopsticks back in the chopstick rest stone, a staff member picked them up and placed them back with a light tap. Is that really appropriate? I found it very unpleasant — it’s the kind of service I’ve never experienced at any other restaurant.
Overall, I was disappointed with the lack of hospitality.
Positive Reviews
Tan Li Ling
Celebrated the New Year by immersing ourselves in the rich flavors and heritage at Red House Seafood 小红楼, a proudly Singaporean Nanyang-style seafood haven.
As the restaurant extends its arms to Clarke Quay, this outlet brings an exclusive 'new Nanyang' identity to life. The refreshed interior, blending contemporary elements with rich Nanyang culture, sets the stage for a delightful dining experience.
Red House Seafood Nanyang welcomes the Year of the Dragon with mouthwatering Chinese New Year menus. Indulge in celebratory set menus priced from $598 to $1888, showcasing the best of Nanyang-style seafood, innovatively curated by Executive Chef Chen Khay Boon and his skilled team.
The giant Grouper takes center stage, offering a unique dining experience as it's meant to be enjoyed from head to tail. Revel in a variety of cooking methods to savor different textures and flavors, highlighting the skillful mastery of the culinary team.
Be sure to explore the exquisite Chinese New Year menus, where traditions meet innovation, and every dish is a masterpiece of 'kung fu' finesse.
🧧Alaskan King Crab served Two Ways
(Sautéed Crab Meat in Truffle Oil and Egg White & Baked Crab Legs with Miso)
🧧Braised 8 Head Abalone, Sea Cucumber with Winter Melon Ring & Purple Cauliflower
🧧Prosperity Salmon and Coral Seaweed Yu Sheng
🧧Crispy Roasted Chicken with Flaxseed and Sesame
🧧Purple Glutinous Rice Cake
🦀Red House Chilli Crab
🐟Double-boiled Fish Broth with Sliced and Fried Giant Grouper Fish Fillet
🐟Stewed Giant Grouper with Beancurd Skin and Garlic in Claypot
Power Makan
Family-owned Singapore Nanyang-style seafood restaurant Red House Seafood 小红楼 @redhouseseafood reopens at Clarke Quay with a fresh new look, just in time to gear up for the 2024 Chinese New Year celebrations.
Look forward to prosperous set menus showcasing remarkable new creations conceptualised by Executive Chef Chen Khay Boon (Chef Man) and his talented team. These celebratory set menus boast luxurious dishes fitting for the occasion, priced at $598 and $798 for 4 to 6 persons, and $1088, $1388, and $1888 for 8 to 10 persons, available at all three Red House Seafood outlets located at Grand Copthorne Waterfront, Esplanade, and Clarke Quay from 8 Jan to 25 Feb 2024.
Weng
Went **on** a Saturday afternoon to have the lunch buffet. It was good. **High-quality** dim sum and dishes. Do remember there is a **90-minute** time limit **on weekends**, as told by the captain. The service was good; all staff were very attentive to us. It was an enjoyable meal. I will come back next time.
There are a lot of prawn dishes. All were good, but I was just a bit tired of eating prawns, haha. The traditional dim sum, like custard bun, **siu mai**, and **har kao**, were good and authentic. Some selections on the menu were limited to a one-time order. But it’s good enough to taste almost all the items **on** the menu.
Jerry Chua
Company lunch. The CNY mood was very good. Fast service too. We had a good time. Thank you.
Ellen Bridget
It's a modern Chinese seafood restaurant. The food is good, especially the chicken. The crab is big and full of eggs, but I think it's a bit too sweet. I like the morning glory veggies, but the fried food is too dry.
Bao Zhi Sim
Great food served in a comfortable and cozy atmosphere. Staff were attentive and accommodating. I 10/10 recommend it, especially during the CNY season and if your family likes taking pictures (look at the cute photo stand!).
Clare Chan
Celebrated Father's Day here. The set menu is a good selection of creative dishes, such as crab and fish. We like the chang shou noodle; it was very colorful and looked like a mix of lou hei and Korean bibim noodle. Service is excellent; they were very attentive and kept changing plates. We will come back to try other dishes. Thank you.
Josie
Yummy chilli crab, creamy custard prawn, and fish and prawn hor fun are full of wok hey. The orh nee and mango pomelo sago also taste yummy. 😍😍😍 …
Hock Leng Chee Ho
Fantastic! The Chilli crabs here are the best, and the buns too! Ordered mee goreng. That was sufficient!
Max Koh Wei
The dishes were very nice, and everything was tasty. You should order the Pepper Crab or Chilli Crab. The price is a bit high, but if I consider the location, it may be reasonable.
Mei Mei Makan
An elegant place with outstanding service and excellent traditional Chinese food. The most remarkable aspect was definitely the attentive service. We had three waiters looking after our table of six, constantly changing our plates and serving us whatever we needed. We came here specifically for the traditional black pepper and chili crabs, and we were not disappointed. Both sauces had a spicy kick that paired perfectly with the fresh and sweet meat of the crabs. The other dishes were also delightful: the cereal prawns, the noodles, the fried rice, and the vegetables were all well-prepared and flavorful. We will definitely be coming back for more!
Calvin Chua
This seafood bistro, Nanyang (meaning 'Singapore seafood restaurant'), has a basic theme setup with a local 'Nonya' or Peranakan look. Food-wise, it's amazing, though it's not very busy. It's a hidden gem on the second level, waiting to be explored. And I must thank Manager Desmond for the wonderful hospitality. Recommended!
Mei Ling
An under-the-radar restaurant. The food is good, and the chef easily surpasses the chefs at Paradise with his creative approach to dishes. One can tell he has quite a creative flair with his menu, not only in terms of flavor but also presentation. Needless to say, the ingredients are fresh and carefully procured by the 'boss man' himself.
It’s my second visit since June, and the food is consistently good. During my first visit, I had low expectations but ended up impressed. Unfortunately, I didn’t order the sweet and sour pork tonight. It’s my favorite sweet and sour pork dish in Singapore. It's just outstanding how it was sliced and cooked in flat pieces, yet it still remained succulent, and the sweet and sour sauce was balanced between salty, sweet, and sour flavors. Mmmm…
Service is excellent and attentive. Shoutout to Michael and Kenny. They notice every detail, from a missing plate to what we like, and also carefully present the dish instead of just 'serving' it.
Kenny is exceptionally experienced in customer service, and his recommendations are spot on. He definitely plays a key part in Red House’s dining experience. For example, he noted the hot weather and offered us a glass of yuzu iced tea that was pleasant and at the right sweetness level. The drink was very enjoyable, to the point I wanted the recipe. Nope, I didn’t get it.
The 'meaty' steamed grouper fillet was steamed very well, dressed in a balanced HK-style soy sauce with julienned spring onions.
The kurobuta pork, ah… so tender! The '干炒' (dry fry) style, coated with savory sauce, went well either as a standalone protein dish or paired with white rice.
The sautéed Chinese spinach maintained the vegetable’s freshness and was not oily or salty. A very good cooking technique.
Smoked chicken with lemongrass was a little too smoky for my liking, and there was scarcely a hint of lemongrass. It was my least favorite.
We had birthday buns for dessert, which were served in a fancy sampan (river boat) with its own registration number 😆 and an 'aura farming bread crab'. In my opinion, these were the best birthday buns, as they had a salted egg custard filling instead of the usual lotus seed paste.
One dessert was not enough, so we ordered a round of their chef’s innovative take on 'bubor cha cha' (sweet potato in sweetened coconut milk). I was not a fan due to its high calorie count. The final dessert was their red bean pancake with a crusted layer of sesame seeds. It had a nice crunch and added a pleasant nutty layer on top of the red bean pastry.
The meal isn’t cheap and is around the Paradise Teochew dining budget. It’s great for family dinners, work dinners, and for getting 'fancy points' as a Chinese food gourmet in the eyes of your friends.
In case you are wondering: Nope. I’m not paid to write this. I just think this place deserves more recognition for their chef, their focus on serving quality food, and providing excellent, personable service.
One last special mention: Their restrooms are beautiful. They are among the most sensibly designed, well-maintained restrooms among the many Chinese restaurants I’ve visited. No photo of that space.
Alicia How
Found this restaurant recently. Food is very good. My husband and I enjoy the food here as the portions and taste are very good. We were having dinner, and when Kenny knew it was my husband’s birthday, he decorated our dessert with a birthday decoration, and birthday buns. Very thoughtful.
They offer fresh food and good quality meat, and have been able to accommodate my dietary restrictions.
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Our Menu
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Menu Highlights
Cooking Styles
姜葱蒸
Steamed with Minced Ginger
鲜枝竹云耳蒸
Steamed with Beancurd Skin and Black Fungus in Seafood Broth
蒜子豆根焖
Stewed with Beancurd Skin and Garlic
清蒸
Steamed with Light Soy Sauce
蒜蓉蒸
Steamed with Minced Garlic
豉汁蒸
Steamed with Black Bean Sauce
剁椒蒸
Steamed with Pickled Chilli
蒜子姜片沙煲焖
Braised with Garlic and Ginger in Claypot
娘惹蒸
Steamed with Nyonya Sauce
沙煲三椒焖
Braised with Trio of Fresh Chilli in Claypot
古法黄酒煮
Chinese Wine
XO酱炒
XO Sauce
油泡
Stir Fried (Cantonese Style)
姜葱炒
Stir Fried with Spring Onion and Ginger
青龙菜炒
Sautéed with Green Dragon Chives
油浸
Deep Fried with Superior Soya Sauce
Menu Highlights
Shellfish
STEAMED SCOTTISH BAMBOO CLAM WITH VERMICELLI AND GARLIC
16 (S), 18 (L)
Minimum 2 pieces
STEAMED SCOTTISH BAMBOO CLAM WITH SALTED BLACK BEANS
16 (S), 18 (L)
Minimum 2 pieces
GRILLED OYSTERS WITH GARLIC SAUCE
12 / Piece
Minimum 2 pieces
SALT & PEPPER OYSTER FRITTERS
12 / Piece
Minimum 2 pieces
STIR FRIED CLAMS WITH FRESH GINGER & SCALLION
26 (S), 48 (L)
STIR FRIED CLAMS IN 'KAM HEONG' STYLE - CHILLI AND DRY SHRIMPS
26 (S), 48 (L)
STIR FRIED GEODUCK WITH ASPARAGUS IN XO SAUCE
48 (S), 88 (L)
WILTED SLICED GEODUCK WITH BROCCOLINI
48 (S), 88 (L)
Menu Highlights
Fish
SQUARE-TAIL CORAL GROUPER
140 /Kg
MARBLE GOBY (SOON HOCK)
130 /Kg
LEOPARD CORAL GROUPER (PRE-ORDER)
180 /Kg
SULTAN FISH (PRE-ORDER)
220 /Kg
EMPURAU FISH (PRE-ORDER)
988 /Kg
Cooking Styles
STEAMED WITH MINCED 'BENTONG' GINGER
STEAMED WITH RED HOUSE NYONYA SAUCE
STEAMED HONG KONG STYLE
FRIED AND SOYA SAUCE
FRIED WITH HAWTHORN SWEET & SOUR SAUCE
FRIED WITH LEMONGRASS AND LIME SAUCE
FRIED AND BRAISED IN CLAYPOT FISH SOUP
CLAYPOT STEWED WITH GARLIC AND BEAN CURD PUFF
Menu Highlights
Appetisers
CHILLED ICE PLANT AND CORAL SEAWEED WITH SESAME SAUCE
S: 18, L: 32
NANYANG STYLE MARINATED JELLYFISH
S: 22, L: 40
DUO SQUID PLATTER - TRADITIONAL CRABMEAT PRAWN ROLL & SALTED EGG SQUID
S: 32, L: 58
SPICY SEAFOOD COMBINATION
S: 38, L: 70
SATAY CHICKEN IN PINEAPPLE BOWL
S: 20, L: null
TRADITIONAL CRABMEAT PRAWN ROLL
S: 18, L: 32
SALTED EGG FISH SKIN
S: 18, L: 32
SALT & PEPPER FISH SKIN
S: 18, L: 32
CLASSIC CRISPY BABY SQUID
S: 22, L: 40
NANYANG GRILLED SQUID
S: 28, L: 52
SALTED EGG SQUID
S: 22, L: 40
CRISPY EGGPLANT AND VEGETARIAN MEAT FLOSS
S: 16, L: 30
Menu Highlights
Alaskan King Crab
ALASKAN KING CRAB
268公斤/Kg
2.6公斤/Kg
ALASKAN KING CRAB
696只/Piece
2.8公斤/Kg
ALASKAN KING CRAB
750只/Piece
3.0公斤/Kg
ALASKAN KING CRAB
804只/Piece
3.2公斤/Kg
ALASKAN KING CRAB
857只/Piece
Cooking Styles
STEAMED WITH EGG WHITE AND CAVIAR
WOK BRAISED WITH SINGAPORE CHILLI CRAB SAUCE
STIR FRIED WITH CLASSIC BLACK PEPPER
STIR FRIED WITH SABAH WHITE PEPPER
STIR FRIED WITH SALTED EGG YOLK SAUCE
STIR FRIED 'TYPHOON SHELTER' STYLE - GARLIC CHILLI AND SALTED BLACK BEANS
TWIN STYLE - STIR FRIED WITH EGG WHITE AND MISO BAKED
Noodles
POT BRAISED WITH SUPERIOR STOCK AND VERMICELLI
+12 /Small, +22 /Large
BRAISED WITH DUO OF VERMICELLI
+12 /Small, +22 /Large
BRAISED WITH 'EE FU' EGG NOODLE
+12 /Small, +22 /Large
Menu Highlights
DIM SUM & SEAFOOD LUNCH BUFFET
50 handcrafted dishes, including premium delights such as Braised Abalone with Jellyfish and Bird's Nest Egg Tart.
MON TO FRI
$36.80++ per adult / $19.80++ per child (4 - 11 years)
SAT, SUN & PH
$42.80++ per adult / $22.80++ per child (4 - 11 years)
Menu Highlights
Steamed
香菇烧卖
Pork & Shrimp Dumpling 'Siew Mai'
笋尖鲜虾饺
Shrimp Dumpling 'Ha-Kau'
松露野菇饺
Truffle Wild Mushroom Dumpling
豉汁蒸排骨
Pork Ribs With Black Bean Sauce
蚝皇叉烧包
BBQ Pork Bun 'Char Siew Pau'
香滑流沙包
Custard Bun
珍珠糯米鸡
Lotus Leaf Glutinous Rice
素水晶餃
Vegetarian Crystal Dumpling
豉汁蒸凤爪
Chilli Black Bean Chicken Claw
红油抄手
Oriental Dumpling with Black Vinegar & Chilli Oil
Deep-Fried / Baked
鲜虾腐皮卷
Beancurd Skin With Prawn
沙律明虾角
Prawn Dumpling
鲜芒果虾筒
Prawn Dumpling with Mango
素春卷
Vegetarian Crispy Spring Roll
蜜汁叉烧酥
BBQ Pork 'Char Siew' Flaky Pastry
Cheong Fun / Congee / Noodle
鲜虾肠粉
Shrimp Cheong Fun
叉烧肠粉
Char Siew Cheong Fun
鸳鸯肠粉(虾和叉烧)
Yuan Yang Cheong Fun (Shrimp & Char Siew)
虾米煎肠粉
Pan-fried Dried Shrimp Cheong Fun
皮蛋瘦肉粥
Century Egg & Sliced Pork Congee
石斑鱼茸粥
Garoupa Minced Fish Congee
养生南瓜粥
Superior Pumpkin Congee
咸香丝绸米粉
Stir-fried Bee Hoon With Shredded Chicken & Salted Fish
豉油皇炒面
Stir-fried Noodle with Fragrant Soya Sauce
Menu Highlights
Featured Dishes
BRAISED ABALONE WITH JELLYFISH AND BIRD'S NEST EGG TART
Premium delights included in the buffet.
Buffet Offer
DIM SUM & SEAFOOD LUNCH BUFFET
Indulge in an elevated dim sum experience with 50 handcrafted dishes.
Pricing
MON TO FRI
$36.80++ per adult / $19.80++ per child (4 - 11 years)
12pm - 2.30pm (last order 2pm)
SAT, SUN & PH
$42.80++ per adult / $22.80++ per child (4 - 11 years)