126 Eating House (揾到食)
No. 126 Sims Avenue, Singapore 387449 (between Geylang Lor 15 and 17)
Tel: 67464757, 67454869
This is a real hidden gem in the "bustling" Geylang area. From the outside, it looks run-down and probably a Grade "C" type of place. But this old school Hong Kong dim sum cafe serves really quality dim sum with a very good selection of more than 70 dishes! I think it you name it, you can find it. From the fried stuff to steam stuff to baked stuff to congee and even crab bee hoon!!
There is so much variety that it is worth more than 1 visit. And for dim sum, nohing beats it when eaten fresh and hot.
The cafe has an outdoor section without aircon and an indoor section with aircon. Seats are limited inside so be prepared to wait if it is "full-house". One good thing is that the cafe is open 24 hours!!
Deep fried shrimp wrapped with potato shreds. Must try!
Onion pancake. Quite different from what you find elsewhere. Other than the fragrant onion taste, the juicy and tender minced pork brings out the uniqueness of this pancake.
Fried beacurd skin with shrimp. Loves the springy shrimp filling.
Pan-fried carrot cake in cubes. This is quite different from what we find in HK because of the battered layer.
The xiaolongbao was just average and a little disappointing. You can find better ones at Dingtaifeng or Crystal Jade Kitchen.
Har Kow is highly recommended. Must try!!
Love this char siew cheong fun because of the sweet sauce. The sauce has a very unique taste.
This was the reason we were there - shredded duck porridge. The porridge, cooked in claypot, was thick and flavourful. Another must try!!
Lotus Leaf Rice - see how the braised meat has blended into the rice nicely? Love its huge peanuts found in each rice ball.
Cold drinks are served in the take-away containers. The lime juice which I ordered was really thirst-quenching. The juice is made from lime and you can find pulps in your drink. The lime and sour plum combi has been one of my fav drinks and this one qualifies to be on my top list.
The total damage was about $50 for 5 of us and I thought it was quite reasonable, esp for quality food.
This was my take-away dessert - coconut tart! Can I say it is one of the best I have tried so far - thick crispy crust filled with undiluted dessicated coconut filling. I think it only costs me $0.70!! What a steal!!
You may like to check out other Dim Sum postings:
- Leong Sang Hong Kong Pastries (click)
- East Ocean Teochew Restaurant (click)
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