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
5
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
5
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
5
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
5
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.