[Review] Should-tries from TungLok Teahouse and Lao Beijing, each at Novena Sq. 2

If you’re a fan of basic but fashionable Chinese language dishes, Sq. 2 at Novena is the place you’ll need to be. Housed throughout the identical mall are two Chinese language eating ideas from the main restaurant group TungLok.

Discover the informal TungLok Teahouse at stage 1 with classics that evoke the style of house, or head as much as stage 2 to discover a refreshed Lao Beijing with new drool-worthy theatrical creations.

TungLok Teahouse

The brand new menu at TungLok Teahouse introduces over 25 a la carte creations starting from savoury meat and seafood delicacies to staple noodle dishes.

Paired completely with the restaurant’s informal tea home atmosphere, these conventional consolation meals transport prospects again in time, excellent for households to collect and reminisce. Highlights to the revamped menu embody the next:

Seafood Treasure Bowl $48.8++

Out there completely on the Sq. 2 outlet, that is an opulent dish that includes the gems of the ocean. It brims with juicy scallops and prawns to signify fortune and happiness, in addition to crab and garoupa slices that signify concord and abundance. Housed inside a deep-fried whitebait lattice and topped with a shiny golden crab roe sauce, this seafood medley is nice for sharing.

Braised Rice Vermicelli with Seafood $26.8++

A household recipe of TungLuk founder Andrew Tjioe, it is a very comforting dish of hair-thin silky easy rice vermicelli braised in an umami-rich broth. Substances embody prawns, squid, clams, sliced fish, and crunchy pork lard.

Hinghwa Pangsit $8.80++

This bowl of piping scorching Pangsit, often known as wonton or dumpling, is yet one more heirloom receipt from the TungLok household. The straightforward substances of pork, dried shrimps, spring onions, garlic and many others, put collectively had been scrumptious. However the magic lies within the handmade pangsit skin- semi-translucent, and feather-light and silky easy because it glides down your throat.

Alongside the refreshed a la carte menu, TungLok Teahouse additionally presents its well-loved choice of dim sum, made on the spot and steamed to order.

TungLok Teahouse
Sq. 2, #01-73
10 Sinaran Drive, Singapore 307506
TEL: +65 6893 1123
Nearest MRT: Novena

Lao Beijing

Beforehand situated on the adjoining Velocity for 22 years, Lao Beijing has shifted over to Sq. 2, with a revamped new look. The restaurant’s motto stays, “Pushing Boundaries to Have interaction Palates of the Current”, by presenting basic Chinese language delicacies with new ideas.

On the new Lao Beijing restaurant, the eating expertise begins together with your eyes, that includes specially-designed wall artwork visuals to lend a contact of enjoyable and vibrancy to the eating area. Chances are you’ll having fun with basic Chinese language dishes, however that doesn’t imply the presentation needs to be conventional and stiff.

Braised “Shaoxing Natural Hen Soup with Pork & Cabbage Dumplings $32.80++

Tender succulent hen braised in 7 various kinds of herbs for over an hour, topped with Shaoxing wine. This dish is complemented with fats and juicy handmade pork and cabbage dumplings. A nourishing and warming dish particularly appropriate for elders within the household.

The soup was poured in on the desk for theatrical aptitude.

Grilled Barramundi with Tomato and Pickled Cabbage Soup $80++

Domestically farmed Kuhlbarra barramundi grilled till the pores and skin is crispy, served in a tangy tomato and pickled cabbage soup loaded with tofu, black fungus and tomatoes. A really appetizing dish!

TungLok’s line of cocktails

TungLok’s line of freshly-made bottled cocktails, 𝐒𝐈𝐏𝟐𝟏, accompanied our dinner. Made solely with actual fruits with NO business syrups, every flavour has an oriental twist. We cherished the DRAGON variant – a mixture of baijiu, chrysanthemum, strawberry, honey and lemon skillfully calibrated right into a subtly candy and refreshingly mild drink.

A candy and savoury dessert of crimson bean pancake with caramel ice-cream to finish a satisfying meal. We’ll be again!

Lao Beijing
Sq. 2, #02-76-84
10 Sinaran Drive, Singapore 307506
TEL : 6358 4466
Nearest MRT: Novena