Siong Tong Gai, a well-established Malaysian zi char chain with over 10 outlets, debuted in Singapore late last year in 313 Somerset, bringing its renowned seafood dishes to local diners.
The restaurant recently introduced eight signature KL-style crab flavours, offering classic and innovative options.
Signature Braised Crab with Cucumber 4/5
We started with the Signature Braised Crab with Cucumber ($63.80), an unexpected yet refreshing pairing. The dish emphasises the crab’s natural sweetness, complemented by mildly savoury gravy and crunchy cucumber strips. This lighter option is ideal for those who prefer subtler flavours.
Signature Spicy Sauce Crab 4/5
Next, we had the Signature Spicy Sauce Crab ($63.80), a flavour for those who prefer a punchier flavour. It uses a special blend of spices and dried chilli. The spice was more than manageable despite its name.
Other crab flavours include Kum Hiong Style Stir Fried Crab, Salted Egg Yolk Crab, ’Ham Sup’ Salted Egg Yolk Sauce Crab, Black Pepper Crab, Typhoon Shelter Crab and Soy Sauce Crab.
Fried Prawns with Soy Sauce 3.5/5
The Fried Prawns with Soy Sauce ($29) used large, easy-to-peel prawns coated in a sweet-savory glaze. While flavourful, the prawns were slightly dry.
Dry Salted Egg Sotong 3.8/5
A good dish to share is the Dry Salted Egg Sotong ($19.80). Each piece was coated in a thick, crunchy salted egg batter that was rich yet not overwhelmingly salty.
Kum Hiong Clams 3/5
We also tried the Kum Hiong Clams ($14.80). While the kum hiong sauce was pretty flavourful, the clams were smaller than expected.
3 Treasure Vegetable 3.5/5
For vegetables, the 3 Treasure Vegetable ($12.80) offered a simple combination of pea sprouts and mixed mushrooms.
Photos and words by Jo. A girl who loves her Mala (麻辣) at Da La (大辣), discovering hidden food gems and a good cup of matcha latte. Note: This is an invited tasting.
Siong Tong Gai
313@somerset
313 Orchard Road
#B3-02/03/04/05/06
Singapore 238895
Tel: +65 69081393
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Nearest MRT: Somerset (NS Line)
Opening Hours:
Daily: 11am – 10pm
Direction:
1) Alight at Somerset MRT station. Take Exit B. Walk to destination. Journey time about 3 minutes. [Map]