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Address: 115 Bedok North Rd, #01-285, Singapore 460115
Phone: +65 6449 5454
Website: http://chinlee.com.sg/page
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Reviews
Sheue Lin Ng
My first time here and we tried the cold crab. It was fleshy and had lots of eggs. My favourite dish of the night was the fried hor fun with radish. It was done very well. Got wok hey and texture is the crunchy chai poh within the soft hor fun in every bite!
… moreJoseph MT
Thank you for confirming that! Now that I know it’s for a **Chinese New Year lunch gathering** at **Chin Lee Teochew Restaurant**, here is a detailed and fitting review tailored to that special occasion.
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⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ **Family CNY Lunch done right. Old-school Teochew excellence!**
For this year’s Chinese New Year reunion lunch, my family decided to skip the usual hotel buffet and go back to our roots with a proper Teochew restaurant feast. Best decision we made. Chin Lee absolutely delivered, and it reminded me why this place is an institution in the east.
We booked a table for a **CNY lunch gathering** with the whole extended family—uncles, aunties, cousins, the works. The atmosphere was buzzing, exactly what you want for a festive meal: noisy, happy, and full of families catching up over really good food. No stuffy restaurant vibes here, just pure Singaporean warmth.
**The Feast:**
Since it was CNY, we had to order the classics, and Chin Lee did not disappoint.
1. **The Yu Sheng Platter:** We kicked things off with a bang. The portion was massive, and the ingredients were super fresh. The waitresses were cheerful and said all the right *lo hei* phrases as we tossed, which really set the festive mood.
2. **Braised Duck (Kiam Chye Ark):** This is their signature for a reason. The meat was fall-off-the-bone tender, and the gravy was packed with that savoury-sour punch from the salted vegetables. The uncles at the table couldn’t stop raving about it. We had to order extra rice just to soak up all that sauce.
3. **Steamed Promfret (Teochew Style):** A Teochew restaurant must-order. The fish was perfectly fresh, and the sour plum and tomato broth was light yet packed with umami. It balanced out all the heavier dishes perfectly.
4. **Or Nee (Yam Paste):** For dessert, we had to have the Or Nee. It was smooth, rich, and not too sweet, with a generous dollop of ginkgo nuts. The perfect sweet ending to a heavy lunch.
**Why it worked for CNY:**
The service was efficient and friendly despite the crowd, which is a huge plus during the festive period. They handle the chaos of large groups really well—the food came out at a good pace, and they didn’t rush us out even though we were there for a good two hours chatting and catching up.
**Verdict:**
If you’re looking for a place that serves authentic, comforting Teochew food without any pretence, and you want to gather the whole clan for a meaningful meal, Chin Lee is the spot. It’s not fancy, it’s not cheap (but very reasonably priced for the quality and portion), and it’s always satisfying. We left with full bellies, full hearts, and already planning our next family dinner here.
**Foodie Tips:**
* **Book early for CNY lunch/dinner!** They get snapped up fast.
* Go in a big group so you can order more dishes to share.
* Don’t skip the braised duck. Seriously.
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⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ **Family CNY Lunch done right. Old-school Teochew excellence!**
For this year’s Chinese New Year reunion lunch, my family decided to skip the usual hotel buffet and go back to our roots with a proper Teochew restaurant feast. Best decision we made. Chin Lee absolutely delivered, and it reminded me why this place is an institution in the east.
We booked a table for a **CNY lunch gathering** with the whole extended family—uncles, aunties, cousins, the works. The atmosphere was buzzing, exactly what you want for a festive meal: noisy, happy, and full of families catching up over really good food. No stuffy restaurant vibes here, just pure Singaporean warmth.
**The Feast:**
Since it was CNY, we had to order the classics, and Chin Lee did not disappoint.
1. **The Yu Sheng Platter:** We kicked things off with a bang. The portion was massive, and the ingredients were super fresh. The waitresses were cheerful and said all the right *lo hei* phrases as we tossed, which really set the festive mood.
2. **Braised Duck (Kiam Chye Ark):** This is their signature for a reason. The meat was fall-off-the-bone tender, and the gravy was packed with that savoury-sour punch from the salted vegetables. The uncles at the table couldn’t stop raving about it. We had to order extra rice just to soak up all that sauce.
3. **Steamed Promfret (Teochew Style):** A Teochew restaurant must-order. The fish was perfectly fresh, and the sour plum and tomato broth was light yet packed with umami. It balanced out all the heavier dishes perfectly.
4. **Or Nee (Yam Paste):** For dessert, we had to have the Or Nee. It was smooth, rich, and not too sweet, with a generous dollop of ginkgo nuts. The perfect sweet ending to a heavy lunch.
**Why it worked for CNY:**
The service was efficient and friendly despite the crowd, which is a huge plus during the festive period. They handle the chaos of large groups really well—the food came out at a good pace, and they didn’t rush us out even though we were there for a good two hours chatting and catching up.
**Verdict:**
If you’re looking for a place that serves authentic, comforting Teochew food without any pretence, and you want to gather the whole clan for a meaningful meal, Chin Lee is the spot. It’s not fancy, it’s not cheap (but very reasonably priced for the quality and portion), and it’s always satisfying. We left with full bellies, full hearts, and already planning our next family dinner here.
**Foodie Tips:**
* **Book early for CNY lunch/dinner!** They get snapped up fast.
* Go in a big group so you can order more dishes to share.
* Don’t skip the braised duck. Seriously.
Miss Peacock
We walked in on Saturday 6pm and got a table with a time limit till 7.15pm.
Ordered coffee ribs, salted vege soup & prawns asparagus.
All were delicious – prawn asparagus and yam paste ( with/ without pumpkin) is standard.
Recommendation:
Order the one with pumpkins as it balances out the sweetness.
Very efficient waiters to clear your plates.
… moreOrdered coffee ribs, salted vege soup & prawns asparagus.
All were delicious – prawn asparagus and yam paste ( with/ without pumpkin) is standard.
Recommendation:
Order the one with pumpkins as it balances out the sweetness.
Very efficient waiters to clear your plates.
Cuifen Pui
My family came a few times. Usually we prefer the food at this branch, compared to the one at Canberra.
Today, we had a number of dishes which totalled to a bill of $370+. We didn’t wait long for food. However, compared to previous meals, today’s food standard was not there.
The fish was not that fresh and not served hot. The fish maw soup was ordinary (compared to previous brilliance!). A few dishes were salty and monotonous in taste. We ate quite a number of dishes and none memorable.
The restaurant was fully booked, and the tables outside are filled too. They have good business! Thankful the server was still quite prompt.
… moreToday, we had a number of dishes which totalled to a bill of $370+. We didn’t wait long for food. However, compared to previous meals, today’s food standard was not there.
The fish was not that fresh and not served hot. The fish maw soup was ordinary (compared to previous brilliance!). A few dishes were salty and monotonous in taste. We ate quite a number of dishes and none memorable.
The restaurant was fully booked, and the tables outside are filled too. They have good business! Thankful the server was still quite prompt.
Lawrence Kam
We were adjourned to non aircond table as we didn’t make any reservation. However, I do enjoy the breeze! Food are fantastic especially the fried koey teow
… moreVictoria Chong
Reserved a table in advance. Ordered: coffee pork ribs (no bones!), steamed Dou Cang pomfret, fish maw soup, cai poh kway teow. Toilet is clean too. Fast service of food during off peak hour. (we went at 11.30am on Sunday)
… moreRennie Lee
It’s a Chinese restaurant tucked away in a neighbour hood, rly suitable for families! Visited after many years and the food is still good! Actually everything we ordered was pretty good, enjoyed the whole meal!
… moreMaycia Hong
Charming restaurant, a hidden gem in Bedok neighborhood with authentic Teochew cuisine which were delicious and satisfying. Cold crab is the highlight, they were fresh, juicy and moist. We were marvelled with other dishes too. Everyone enjoyed the food very much. Great place for family gathering
… moreC Lau
Chin Lee is one of the best Teochew restaurants in my opinion.
My favourites are:
– Teochew style steamed pomfret (the stock is heavenly)
– Hae Zhor/Handmade Teochew prawn ball
– Coffee pork ribs (tender and so flavourful)
– Orh-nee/Yam paste (really good texture and depth of flavour, best one I’ve ever tasted)
– The braised peanuts that are served as a side snack!
Service is brisk and attentive. I’ve had several family celebrations here and it’s a place I’m happy to bring friends to.
Plus point: Toilets are clean and well maintained
… moreMy favourites are:
– Teochew style steamed pomfret (the stock is heavenly)
– Hae Zhor/Handmade Teochew prawn ball
– Coffee pork ribs (tender and so flavourful)
– Orh-nee/Yam paste (really good texture and depth of flavour, best one I’ve ever tasted)
– The braised peanuts that are served as a side snack!
Service is brisk and attentive. I’ve had several family celebrations here and it’s a place I’m happy to bring friends to.
Plus point: Toilets are clean and well maintained
Derrick Lee
Food was amazing especially the ones I show in my photos. They serve mainly Teochew and Cantonese food.
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