If you are craving for a scrumptious crab meal without wanting to pay for expensive seasonal prices, then the new Kenny’s Krabbi down at The Venue Shoppes is the place you must visit. It specialises in a wide variety of zi char favourites and crab dishes such as crab porridge, crab bee hoon and Singapore chilli crab.

Helmed by Kenny Ng, this is the chef-owner’s second venture into the F&B industry after several years of experience as a banquet sous chef at Shangri-La Hotel, Singapore.

This restaurant is all that you need to satisfy your crab cravings and what’s more, all their prices for crabs are fixed regardless of the season!

Lovers of crab bee hoon will surely seek comfort in their Rich Broth Crab Bee Hoon 600g Crab (Half – S$20, Whole – S$38). The crab pieces are first tossed around in a fragrant broth so as to further intensify it and the noodles are added in during the last few seconds so it retains a nice chew.

For S$20, what you get is a huge bowl of noodles and crabs that will easily feed two people which is a pretty good deal considering that the same dish elsewhere would cost you much more.

For solo diners, one option we would highly recommend is the Deep-Fried Fish Head Soup (S$6.90). The combination of sweet and savoury tones is a result of boiling the broth for over six hours so diners can expect nothing less but rich, intense fish stock.

The fish head pieces were deep-fried to a glorious shade of golden brown and there was a fantastic texture contrast between the crispy fish and smooth thick noodles.

A good accompaniment to your meal is the Hong Kong Kai Lan with Garlic Oyster Sauce (S$4.90). Stir-fried in the open kitchen upon order, ours had a nice smooth glossy sheen from the oyster sauce that was lathered on top of the crunchy vegetables.

Beyond what we have tried, Kenny’s Krabbi also have other seafood alternatives such as Rich Broth Crab Porridge 800g Crab (Half – S$32, Whole – S$60), Singapore Chilli Crab (600g – S$46, 800g – S$68) and Red Garoupa Sliced Soup (S$13).

Kenny’s Krabbi
2 Thai Thong Crescent #01-25
The Venue Shoppes
Singapore 347836
Tel: +65 6909 1950
Daily: 11am – 11pm
Nearest Station: Potong Pasir

The annual Endless Crab Party Buffet at Spice Brasserie at PARKROYAL on Kitchener Road has been so successful ever since the concept was first introduced to the public. After several years, it is now Spice Brasserie’s signature buffet and one that resonates so strongly with the hotel.

Now, if you still haven’t had a go at the massive crab line-up, the promotion has now been extended until the end of September this year. To all of you who have missed out on our exclusive promotion previously, your chance is here! And this is an excuse for those who have been there to re-visit the restaurant again.

From now to 30 September 2017, quote ‘ladyironchef’ upon making your reservation to enjoy the dinner buffet at S$120++ for 2 pax.

SALTED EGG CRAB

Of course, we all begin our crab feast with the classic salted egg yolk flavour. Be prepared to lick off the generous rich salted egg yolk sauce off your fingers when you are indulging in this dish.

CRAB BEE HOON

We admit that when it comes to presentation, the Crab Bee Hoon is overshadowed by all the other gorgeous crab dishes that are plated so beautifully. Yet, it is one of our favourites and you would be sorry to miss this out.

We love how the vermicelli was moist and aromatic and topped off with flavourful and juicy crabs. One should never judge a book by its cover indeed.

STIR-FRIED CRAB WITH ASIAN SPICES

This classic Chinese favourite at Spice Brasserie will delight you with flavours from stir-frying crispy dried shrimps, garlic, ginger and chilli together with fresh crabs.

The robust and earthy flavour from their Stir Fried Crabs With Asian Spices reminds us why we always look forward to Chef Low’s traditional Chinese recipes. So simple yet tugs the heartstrings in the most comforting way.

TWO NEW FLAVOURS YOU CAN LOOK FORWARD TO

On top of that, there will be two new flavours to enjoy! Stir-fried Crab with Dry Ginger and Fermented Chinese Rice Wine and Crispy Soft Shell Crab with Pork Floss are the latest additions to the Endless Crab Party Buffet at Spice Brasserie.

From now until 30 September 2017, quote ‘ladyironchef’ upon making your reservation to enjoy the dinner buffet at an exclusive price of S$120++ for 2 pax.

Endless Crab Party Buffet Dinner (Thursdays to Sundays, eve of and on Public Holidays)
18 July 2017 to 30 September 2017
Adult: S$79 | Child: S$35

All prices quoted are subject to GST and service charge.

For reservations, call: +65 6428 3160 or email spicebrasserie.prskt@parkroyalhotels.com.

Spice Brasserie
PARKROYAL on Kitchener Road
181 Kitchener Road Singapore 208533
Tel: +65 6428 3160
Daily: 12 – 2.30pm, 6pm – 10pm
Nearest Station: Farrer Park

This post is brought to you by PARKROYAL on Kitchener Road.

Nestled in between the shophouses on Joo Chiat Road is Sinpopo Brand, one of our favourite cafes with a strong touch of nostalgia. The cafe boasts a retro rustic ambience – think wooden tables, checkered floor tiles, antique light bulbs, Bruce Lee posters and songs from the 60′s.

Nothing spells comfort to a Singaporean more than Nasi Lemak and Hor Fun – which is exactly what Sinpopo Brand is known for. However, what distinguishes Sinpopo Brand from the usual hawker centre food besides the vintage interiors of the cafe, is how they deliver local food that comes with a twist.

On our previous visit, we shared several of our favourite bites from Sinpopo Brand. Since then, the concept cafe has introduced new additions. There is a Salted Vegetable Duck Soup that totally reminded us of grandma’s cooking, a Muah Chee Salad and an extremely photogenic Gula Melaka Chendol Parfait!

Readers of Ladyironchef can enjoy any dessert for just S$5 with any 2 main dishes or Nasi Lemak for Two ordered.

Here are our favourite Mod-Sin Dishes from Sinpopo Brand That Are Worth The Calories.

YUMMY APPETIZERS

Move aside, boring salads.

We initially mistook the Muah Chee Salad’s (S$12++) golden-brown chunks as croutons, but they are actually fried Muah Chees. Can you believe that these traditional glutinous rice balls are now incorporated in salads?

Instead of tossing them in ground peanut, these chewy delights are rolled in a batter and fried till its exteriors are crisp. The Muah Chees surprisingly go well with the myriad of fresh greens, parmesan cheese and sesame seeds. Kudos to Sinpopo Brand for such an ingenious invention!

Now you may find this rather odd, but the Wedges & Curry (S$6++) was another dish that won us all over. This humble-looking dish to be so damn addictive! There was a sense of familiarity, like the curry Mom makes at home. It’s true – sometimes the simplest of things brings the most gratification.

NONYA KIAM CHYE ARG!

Many locals enjoy salted vegetable duck soup and the hot peppery broth is said to dispel internal body heat. This Chinese delicacy is known for its strong salty and sour taste that is good for whetting one’s appetite before a meal.

What constitutes a good bowl of salted vegetable duck soup for us is the right blend of saltiness from the salted vegetables, sweetness from the duck meat and a tangy sourness that is not overbearing.

Happy to declare that Sinpopo Brand’s Nonya Kiam Chye Arg! (S$16++) ticks all the above boxes. The cherry on top? Or should we say the duck on top, my friends, is a whole duck leg confit that is wonderfully crisp and even better when eaten with the belachan chilli served on the side.

SLICED WAGYU HOR FUN

The Sinpopo Sliced Wagyu Hor Fun (S$18++) is one of the cafe’s bestsellers. The uniqueness lies in its drastically different texture. These hor fun noodles have been painstakingly soaked in a semi-salty beef broth before being cooked till it becomes fish maw-like.

Complemented with fork-tender wagyu slices, ground peanut, sliced onions, red chilli, coriander leaves and a lime wedge, this mind-blowing dish is indeed worthy of being one of Sinpopo Brand’s signatures.

SINPOPO CRAB BEE HOON

The Sinpopo Crab Bee Hoon (S$16++) is another hearty soup dish. Ultra-thin vermicelli dunked in a savoury broth, and completed with a huge dollop of delectable crabmeat. Everyone at the table was nodding their head in unison and singing praises about this stellar bowl.

LOCAL FLAVOURED DESSERTS

As Awfully Chocolate’s sister company, Sinpopo Brand places much pride in their desserts. We always love a good serving of sweets when at Sinpopo Brand, for they are really good at crafting delectable desserts with a local touch.

New desserts that are going up on the menu are Sinpopo’s Super Chendol Parfait, Durian Puff and Marshmallow Cheesecake.

The Sinpopo’s Super Chendol Parfait (S$10++) is an impressive elaborate dessert served in a martini glass. A scoop of gula melaka ice cream is placed atop a bed of chendol and finished with a jiggly konnyaku palm sugar jelly. Dig further in and you will find attap chees and red bean paste. Yum! What calories?

The Durian Puffs are going at S$5.90++ for one and S$20++ for four. Upon digging into it with a spoon, the crisp biscuity exterior broke apart to reveal rich creamy durian pengat encased inside.

The Marshmallow Cheesecake (S$7++) is a new dessert addition that deserves to be raved about. The sweet treat has successfully combined the contrasting textures of stickiness, softness and crumbliness into a divine creation. You can expect a dense New York-style Cheesecake – with a crumbly base – covered with torched marshmallow fluff. Sinful yet delicious.

From now till 31 October 2016, readers of Ladyironchef can enjoy an exclusive deal when dining at Sinpopo Brand! With any 2 main dishes or Nasi Lemak for Two ordered, enjoy any dessert for just S$5!

For the latest updates, go to www.sinpopo.com and like them on Facebook and Instagram.

Sinpopo Brand
458 Joo Chiat Rd
Singapore 427671
Tel: +65 6345 5034
Tue to Thu, Sun: 12pm – 10pm
Fri & Sat: 12pm – 12am
(Closed on Mondays)
Nearest Station: Dakota

This post is brought to you by Sinpopo Brand.

Crabs have always been a big weakness of many and the idea of a crab buffet is always exciting. Plaza Brasserie at PARKROYAL on Beach Road’s acclaimed annual crab feast is back again for the 5th year running from 06 May to 26 June 2016, and you should be familiar with this extravaganza by now.

They are the pioneers for crab buffets, and this year, Executive Chef Jackson Goh and Executive Sous Chef Ken Ang have introduced two exotic flavours to add to the exciting favourites – Spanish Style and Mediterranean. These new variations will add to the existing list of flavours, of which includes all-time favourites such as Singapore Chilli Crab, Cereal Crab, Salted Egg Yolk Crab, Black Pepper Crab, White Pepper Crab, and Crab with Honey Rock Sugar.

Besides the many styles of crabs, the buffet line-up will also comprise a huge number of crab-centric dishes and appetisers, on top of the other popular dishes from Plaza Brasserie’s regular buffet.

We had our go, and we are more than affirmed that the annual Ultimate Crab Feast at Plaza Brasserie at PARKROYAL on Beach Road is not to be missed.

SPANISH STYLE CRAB

You might not know where to start. Trust us, it happens when you have so many flavours right before your eyes.

Star with the all-new Spanish-style Crab. Traditional Spanish flavours derived from fresh herbs and spices adds an extra flavour boost and colour to Spanish dishes, and that is exactly what Executive Chef Jackson Goh has done to the crabs here.

Look forward to intense and mult-dimensional flavours. This is sure a lovely change from the usual pepper and whatnot we are used to having for our crabs.

MEDITERRANEAN CRAB

The Mediterranean-style Crab is prepared using a pretty broad group of different ingredients, with influences from Southern Italy, Greece, Morocco and Spain. The difference between the Spanish-style Crab and this one is that these Mediterranean ones are a little bit more robust in flavours, with influences from the Moroccan spice palette.

We were especially drawn to the diverse herbs and spices used. They have found the right balance between the added flavours and the sweetness of the crab to bring out the best of both worlds.

SALTED EGG YOLK CRAB

But of course, right? Salted egg crab is a perennial favourite and a crab buffet cannot do without this variation, really.

Rest assured that Plaza Brasserie’s salted egg yolk sauce is exceptionally rich and creamy, so much so that you would lick the crab shells clean to savour all that buttery goodness. This has been the most popular flavour at Ultimate Crab Feast every year.

SINGAPORE CHILLI CRAB

This is the classic Singaporean style and it comes with free-flow crisp and fluffy deep-fried buns (mantou) on the side for you to dip in the sauce with.

Trust us, it is a must to have the mantou. We could not stop ourselves from dipping in the generous chilli crab sauce. Of course, the crab itself was plump and juicy.

ALL THE OTHER CRABS TO LOVE

Yes, there’s more.

Let’s begin with the White Pepper Crab. This is another signature flavour, though slightly lighter in terms of flavour intensity, but that only enhances the natural taste of the crab meat itself.

But you can stick to your intense flavours. Skip the White Pepper Crab and go right for the Black Pepper Crab. The robust taste of black pepper can be pretty addictive, and chilli padi is used as well for an extra spicy kick.

Singaporeans would probably love the Cereal Crab. The familiar sweet and crunchy cereal – tossed and cooked with curry leaves and chilli padi for that extra kick – is one that we are all familiar with and probably grew up eating.

The Crab with Honey Rock Sugar was introduced last year as a variation of the Marmite Crab. A sweeter version this is, with a hint of garlic – and though different from the spicy ones, this is no less mild in terms of flavours.

CRAB-CENTRIC BITES

On top of the whole crabs cooked in different flavours, there are several other bites that revolve around the crustacean too.

Curry Crab Meat in Kueh Pie Tee; Crab Meat Chawanmushi; Thai Glass Noodle Salad; Spicy Crab Meat Salad; Breaded Crab Cake and Pandan Liu Sha Pau in Basket – just to name a few from the spread.

Our personal picks are the Crab Meat Chawanmushi and Breaded Crab Cake. The former differs slightly from the usual chawanmushi and comes in a firmer texture. And the egg custard is packed with generous amounts of crab meat, with even more spread out on top. The latter is made fully out of crab meat and the breading that covers is crispy and tasty.

Finally, our favourite dish – Roti Prata with Crab Masala. Anyone who has ever visited Plaza Brasserie would be familiar with the amazingly fresh prata from their resident prata counter. For the crab buffet, look forward to the crab masala; it is very spicy but extremely flavourful and gratifying.

THE ULTIMATE CRAB FEAST AT PARKROYAL ON BEACH ROAD

6 May 2016 to 26 June 2016
Buffet Dinner (Daily) – 6pm to 10pm – Adult: $75, Child: $45
Buffet Lunch (Sundays only) –  12pm to 2pm – Adult: $68, Child: $41

Pre-Mother’s Day Special
Buffet Lunch (Saturday) – 7 May 2016, 12pm to 2pm – Adult: $68, Child: $41
For reservations, call +65 6505 5710 or email dining.prsin@parkroyalhotels.com.

Plaza Brasserie
PARKROYAL on Beach Road
7500 Beach Road, Level One
Singapore 199591
Tel: +65 6505 5710
Daily: 6am – 12am
Nearest Station: Nicoll Highway

This post was brought to you by PARKROYAL on Beach Road.

Remember Penang St. Buffet’s awesome Crab Madness Buffet in 2015? This year, they have upped the ante in this new expansion and instalment – East Vs. West Crab Buffet. 2016′s spread will see a total of 12 crab flavours, including one special crab bisque, all made with flavours inspired by both the Western and Eastern culture.

After the success of last year’s buffet, Penang St. Buffet at Causeway Point has even more options this year to excite – think Green Curry Crab, Balinese Crab, Carbonara Crab and even Parmesan Baked Crab! Our stomachs are already growling.

This halal crab-centric buffet will begin on 01 March 2016 and end on 08 My 2016, the weekend of Mother’s Day. We had first hand dips on the buffet, and here is what you can expect at the East Vs. West Crab Buffet. If you are crab-obsessed too, the only thing you have to do for yourself is to head down to Penang St. Buffet for this crabby feast!

EAST VS. WEST – 7 ASIAN-INSPIRED CRAB FLAVOURS AND 5 WESTERN-INSPIRED CRAB DISHES

Now let’s talk about the crabs. That’s what you are reading this post for, yes?

The whole buffet line is made up of 7 Asian-inspired crab dishes and 5 Western-inspired crab dishes. Most crabs in the spread come with a very lovely wok hei (fragrance from the wok) as well. The Asian flavours used in the crabs got us more than excited. From Thai flavours to Japanese touches, you can have both intensely spiced crabs as well as light options.

GREEN CURRY CRAB

The Green Curry Crab is one that got us hooked. If you are a fan of Thai green curry, this might actually surprise you. The sauce is more like a paste and thicker than your regular green curry, but that is exactly what we loved about it.

WOK FRIED CRAB BEEHOON

Ladies and Gentlemen, this is something to give up the world for. The Wok Fried Crab Beehoon tops our list as the best crab dish in the entire line!

Not like there was anything special about the crab, but you guys, the vermicelli was exceptional. The savoury taste of the seasoning was fantastic. Wok-fried with a good grasp of temperature, the vermicelli absorbed the seasoning and sweetness of the crab so well. The end result? A texture just right – neither too dry nor too wet. And guess what? We ate more vermicelli than crabs!

MISO CRAB

For those who enjoy a light-flavoured crab, you have the Miso Crab. This rendition is pretty much like a good, classic steamed crab – with the addition of a faint miso saltiness. Great for those who do not prefer intense flavours and just want to enjoy the fleshy, white meat that is close to nakedness.

KIMCHI CRAB

Kimchi is one of our favourite things on Earth and you bet we enjoyed the Kimchi Crab. The taste of the slightly tart kimchi and the spice of the sauce gave the overall bite a very unique experience. It is a first for us to hear of a pairing of kimchi and crab, and boy were we impressed.

BALINESE CRAB

For those who have a penchant for spicy food, this Balinese Crab will kick some ass. Prepared with authentic Indonesian sambal – which is very spicy – this flavour is not for the faint-hearted. The sambal packed a punch, and the added coconut on the inside of the crab gave the dish a burst of fragrance.

SALTED EGG YOLK CRAB

This is the only repeated flavour from last year’s spread, simply because it was just too popular! Yes, everyone loves a good salted egg yolk crab, and Penang St. Buffet sure nailed theirs.

Expect nothing short of an intense and thick salted egg yolk sauce that covers the sweet flesh so wondrously. Probably one of the best renditions we’ve ever tried!

ORIENTAL CRAB BISQUE

The Oriental Crab Bisque has a taste akin to those thick soup that we would expect from a typical Chinese banquet, and it brings forth a splendid familiarity. What we were really pleased about was the large chunks of crab meat, bringing out a full-bodied bisque that was robust in every spoonful.

CARBONARA CRAB

The Western flavours might come across as slightly intimidating and foreign, perhaps because most of us Singaporeans would be used to having crabs with spices or just plainly steamed.

There is a unique variation of a Carbonara Crab. Though creative, we didn’t feel too strongly for this.

HERB GARLIC CRAB

The Herb Garlic Crab was a better choice for us, as opposed to the Carbonara Crab. The garlic sure gave the crab an extra flavour boost.

ESPRESSO CRAB

As coffee lovers, the Espresso Crab hit the jackpot for us.

This interpretation by Penang St. Buffet is an intense one, with a thick and syrup-like sauce that we thought was a tad too sweet – but it worked well anyway and complemented the sweetness of the fresh crabs.

BAKED PARMESAN CRAB

We would never say no to baked cheese, especially not a Baked Parmesan Crab. This tastes exactly like how you would imagine it to be. Delicious baked cheese, sweet and plump crab meat; the marriage of sweet and salty in the form of a baked cheese crab is unrivalled.

PERI PERI CRAB

We were intrigued by the Peri Peri Crab drenched in homemade sauce. A little bit of spiciness, a little bit of sweetness, and just very slightly tart. The spice and flavourings in this one felt like a good fusion of Asian and Western flavours.

ABUNDANT COLD SEAFOOD SPREAD

Other than crabs, the buffet also comes with fresh cold seafood. This beautiful bed features the usual fresh seafood on ice. The range is extensive and it includes fresh scallops, salmon sashimi, lobsters, crab legs and more.

PENANG STREET FOOD

And what is a buffet at Penang St. Buffet without some Penang food? Damn, that was a mouthful, but hey! Be ready to be impressed by the spread they have to offer.

When we talk about Penang food, we think of Assam Laksa and Penang Hokkien Prawn Noodles. These will all be on rotation on top of the crab spread (albeit with a slight variation, e.g. crabs will be used in the preparation of the soup stock for the Penang Hokkien Noodles). Yes, we told you it would be a feast.

If you are a crab-lover, there is no doubt that this meal will be enjoyable and value-for-money for you. Imagine having delicious crab free-flow. No, this is not a dream, the East Vs. West Crab Buffet is a real thing.

For email reservations, contact chef@gdgroup.com.sg

Period: 01 March to 06 May 2016
Mon to Thu: S$59.90++ (Adult)/ S$19.90++ (Child)
Fri to Sun, PH & Eve of PH: S$63.90++ (Adult)/ S$20.90++ (Child)
Dinner Sessions:
Session 1: 4.45pm to 7.15pm
Session 2: 7.30pm to 10pm.
(10% discount applicable for all Session 1 reservations.)

Special Mother’s Day Weekend Buffet
Period: 07 May to 08 May 2016
East Vs West Crab Buffet will be available for both lunch and dinner service during the Mother’s Day weekend.
Lunch Sessions:
Session 1: 11am to 1.30pm
Session 2: 1.30pm to 4pm
Dinner Sessions:
Session 1: 4.45pm to 7.15pm
Session 2: 7.30pm to 10pm.

Penang St. Buffet
1 Woodlands Square, #05-12
Singapore 738099
Tel: +65 6894 7872
Nearest MRT Station: Woodlands

*All photos used in this post are for illustration purposes only. During the actual buffet runs, the crabs will be chopped up, cleaned and placed in communal pots over the counter. This is to facilitate easy and safe eating, and you can go for as many refills as you want. Any request for the crabs to be served whole will not be entertained due to hygiene reasons.

This post is brought to you by Penang St. Buffet.

If you are a seafood fanatic and are especially mad about crabs, here is a piece of fantastic news for you. We have another crab buffet in the house! With over 12 different crab-cooking styles and a myriad of crab-inspired dishes, Penang St Buffet’s upcoming crab feast will drive you crazy! Featuring signature dishes like Salted Egg Yolk Crab, ‘Tau Chiu’ Crab, Penang Chilli Crab, Nonya Kapitan, Curry Crab and other crab dishes such as Special Crab Beehoon, and Crab Bisque – are you salivating yet?

From 31st July to 31st August 2015, Penang St Buffet at Causeway Point will be holding their inaugural halal Crab Madness Buffet – eat all you can crabs? Yes, count us in! And our Muslim friends are not left out!

It is definitely a crab extravaganza that you should not miss out on! Other than its gastronomical spread of crabs in different flavours, diners can also indulge in an array of cold seafood such as Fresh Oysters, Scallops, Salmon Sashimi, Mussels, Lobsters, Prawns all presented gorgeously on their ice bar.

Without further ado, let us give you a preview of the goodness you can expect at Penang St Buffets Crab Madness Buffet.

Salted Egg Yolk sauce is undoubtedly a crowd favourite, especially so for us Singaporeans, and many of us love it when seafood is tossed in this sauce. The Salted Egg Yolk Crab at Penang St Buffet is a definite highlight, and its buttery and rich flavours will leave you longing for more. Well technically, you can have as much as you wish!

The Claypot Crab Beehoon is another local favourite. Not only can patrons sink their teeth into the succulent crab meat, they can savour the soup that has retained most of the crab sweetness. The base is specially prepared with chicken broth, then boiled with crab meat for an additional dose of flavour.The result – we absolutely could not stop singing praises about.

And we love the usage of thick vermicelli. The best way to enjoy this dish is to slurp the vermicelli while enjoying the sweet broth! Don’t worry, everyone will be doing the same so you won’t be judged.

The Butter Crabs at Penang Street Buffet boast a rich, creamy texture and are topped off with curry leaves for an elevated fragrance. For those who are fans of butter-based sauces , soak the crab meat in the gravy if you are set on mopping the plate clean.

An icon of Singapore, and a dish to look out for on the buffet line. The Black Pepper Crab is freshly steamed and drenched with a sauce that is slow cooked with chopped onions, tomatoes and capsicums. Best eaten with fragrant white rice, of course!

Nothing beats a good old plate of chilli crab, but the Kampong Crab with Chilli from Penang St Buffet – though prepared slightly differently – is no less satisfying. In fact, this rendition is the closest to that of Penang-style chilli crab. With a sauce that is sweeter than the ones we have here in Singapore, this dish reminds us of the Malaysian yummies we have tried.. It is definitely as authentic as it can get. And yes, your favourite fried mantous are served alongside.

Are you thinking what we are thinking? It is party time!

The Nonya Kapitan Crab is an unexpected highlight of our crab buffet experience. With a sauce so robust in flavours, it totally whet our appetites and we could not stop eating. The fleshy crab claw is best enjoyed when dipped into this sour and spicy gravy,. We urge you to go straight for this flavour to kick start your experience at the Crab Madness Buffet.

The Curry Crab is another dish worth mentioning. With an addictive spicy flavour that jolted our taste buds tremendously, we say you fill up a plate of piping hot steamed rice, and drown your rice with the curry. No, really. The crab claw can wait for now because the curry is so damn good.

Even though the chefs at Penang St Buffet are masters in a plethora of cooking methods, they also remember those who just want a simple crab dish where patrons can savour the natural sweetness of the crab. Just crack open the claws and be greeted with delicate and soft meat, best consumed with their homemade chilli concoction.

Cooking with bean sauce is essentially a Cantonese’s favourite way of preparing seafood, as with the Malaysians.. They call that the ’Tau Chiu style’, and Penang St Buffet did a marvelous job in introducing their crabs in this style. Their crab with bean sauce is stir-fried with thick and gooey gravy, with added garlic and chopped chill for a hint of spiciness.

Presenting to you, the stuffed crab with cheese. Crab meat is stuffed into the crab shell, sprinkled with mozzarella cheese, then popped into the oven. Well, you cannot really go wrong with cheese, yes? Now, picture this – you dip your forks into the crab shell and pull out strings of cheese with chunks of crab meat. Yes, you are welcome.

Another Penang St Buffet creation is the Mongolian Crab, cooked in a unique house sauce. The peppery and buttery dressing proved to be an interesting combination resulting in an unexpectedly zesty Mongolian Crab that is almost hard to stop at just one helping.

What is a crab buffet without some hearty crab bisque? Brewed with fresh crab meat, the bisque spots a thick consistency and an aroma that is simply irresistible.

What is a Penang styled buffet without some classic Penang local delights? Dishes such as the Penang Prawn Noodles and Penang Rojak will also be available, adding the cherry on top of your experience at the Crab Madness Buffet. A free flow supply of drinks, cakes, ice creams and desserts is also available to round up your dinner.

Penang St Buffet’s halal-certified Crab Madness Buffet ($59.90++ for adults and $19.90++ for children on weekdays, $65.90++ for adults and $20.90++ for children on weekends) is only available for dinner from 31st July to 31st August at two dinner time slots a day.

Session 1 customers will be entitled to a 10% discount from Mondays to Thursdays. What better way to enjoy some family time than to bask in the presence of a delectable range of seafood?

Email Reservations@GDGroup.com.sg to make your reservations.

Penang St Buffet
Causeway Point
1 Woodlands Square
Singapore 738099
Session 1: 4.30pm to 7.15pm
Session 2: 7.30pm to 10pm
Nearest MRT:  Woodlands

This post is brought to you by Penang St Buffet.

* The Palm Beach Seafood Giveaway is now closed. The winners are Daniel (29), Chloe (18), HahazZ (57), Vivian (37). Thank you for participating, better luck next time! *

“My all time favorite is chili crab with deep-fried mantou, what’s yours?” I asked on twitter.

Everyone replied enthusiastically, the popular choices are pepper crab, chili crab, crab bee hoon, salted egg yoke crab and butter crab. Even though I just had chili crab and double baked cheese crab at Palm Beach Seafood recently, I find myself craving for  the thick, sweet-and-spicy gravy of the chili crab, with deep fried mantou of course.

While we are at the topic of crab, I realize people like to debate on which restaurant has the best crab in Singapore. Like what I always say: whichever place you like – has the best crab!

HOW TO ENTER THE PALM BEACH SEAFOOD CRAB GIVEAWAY

I totally understand how it feels to be on your end, looking at all the photos and yet cannot get to taste the food; so I’m happy to announce that Palm Beach Seafood has kindly agreed to giveaway $50 vouchers (no minimum spending required) to 4 lucky readers. If you want a chance to win, here is what to do:

1. Leave a comment on this post

Tell us what’s your favorite crab and why. I’m asking for your favorite style of cooking for the crab, it does not have to be from a particular restaurant. Just tell me what style do you like, and if you happen to like an exotic way of cooking crabs which can be anything for example, Double Baked Cheese Crab, let us know! (***updated***)

And ONE entry per person, you are encouraged to get your friends to join the contest but please play fair and do not post multiple comments under different names.

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Seng Kee Black Herbal Chicken Soup is located just opposite Kembangan MRT station. I happened to chance upon this zi-char restaurant because my friends had cravings for their mee-sua.

So another venture into the east side of Singapore for LIC, as i stay in the west and the east is so far away. But there are simple too much good food in the area, so you will be seeing more food from the east in the future!

The zi-char store has all of its seat on the street, its rather cooling but when bad weather comes then it will be very difficult as i don’t think there are much shelter from rain.

The store has quite a few selections of fish available for customers to choose, and with the method of cooking the fish. But we didn’t have any fish because we ordered crab already.

Mee Sua ($3.50)

The rendition of Mee sua at Seng Kee comes in a stronger flavour than the normal ones, with ingredients like pig kidneys, mushroom in it. The mee sua is smooth and silky to the mouth.

We had 5 bowls for each of us, and i saw most tables ordering this dish and at $3.50 its definitely worth a try.

Egg Omelette ($8)

$8 for an egg omelette dish at a zi-char store might be a tad too expensive, if I’m not wrong egg dishes usually are about 6 bucks? Nevertheless, the egg omelette is quite good and we finish it very fast.

Crab Bee Hoon ($38)

The crab bee hoon is usually done in soup, but here at Seng Kee they do it “dry”. We were quite shocked at the size of the crab when it came because usually crabs at zi-char stores goes in the region of $30 for 1kg?

But the one that we had is $38, and the small crab that we had is definitely not 1kg. I felt ripped off as the price tag is certainly too expensive for the size of the crab.

The bee hoon is not bad though, as it absorbs all the essence of the crab and all the juicy wet part is at the bottom of the bee hoon.

Total bill including drinks for 5 person comes up to $76.80. At initial look, for a zi-char store and considering we had 5 person, its definitely not expensive. But, looking at the amount of food that we had, the crab bee hoon was definitely over-priced.

I’m not too sure about their other dishes as i have not tried them and it will not be fair to judge base on this experience. But their mee sua is worth a try, do give their crab bee hoon a miss.

Seng Kee Black Herbal Chicken Soup
467 Changi Road