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6 places to go for char siew in Singapore

Craving for char siew? We round up six top stops to go for this roast pork dish

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Where to go for tasty char siew in Singapore
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Char siew fans who have become accustomed to the caramelised barbecued pork served at the now-defunct Oversea Restaurant at Shaw Leisure Gallery over the last two years need not fret - there are still plenty of other good options here.

The Chinese restaurant from Malaysia, famed for its pork belly char siew that was arguably one of the best in town, closed in late February after Chinese New Year. Its parent company Oversea Enterprise found that it was "not commercially feasible" to continue its investment here.

So, in a bid to hunt down good char siew, SundayLife! found six Chinese restaurants with char siew worth trying.

Where to go for tasty char siew in Singapore

Char siew at Canton Paradise (L-R): BBQ Pork with honey sauce ($10.80), BBQ Pork Belly with honey sauce ($15.80) and Crispy BBQ Pork ($15.80)

Where to go for tasty char siew in Singapore

Char siew at Canton Paradise (L-R): BBQ Pork with honey sauce ($10.80), BBQ Pork Belly with honey sauce ($15.80) and Crispy BBQ Pork ($15.80)

Where to go for tasty char siew in Singapore

Char siew at Canton Paradise (L-R): BBQ Pork with honey sauce ($10.80), BBQ Pork Belly with honey sauce ($15.80) and Crispy BBQ Pork ($15.80)


1. CANTON PARADISE
What: The restaurant chain, which has four outlets islandwide, offers three types of char siew: BBQ Pork Belly with honey sauce ($15.80), BBQ Pork with honey sauce ($10.80) and Canton Crispy BBQ Pork ($15.80). The pork belly char siew is soft and divine, and the gelatinous layers of fat further delight the palate. The sauce here is a tad more savoury than other sauces and its darker hue is due to the addition of dark soya sauce in the marinade.

The normal char siew or BBQ pork is made with pork shoulder. The meat is tender and the flavour is more traditional and sweeter than the pork belly version. The Canton Crispy BBQ Pork is essentially pork fat with a thin, almost non-existent layer of meat. The outer layer of the fat has been roasted to a crisp. In the mouth, the square chunk of fat releases bursts of flavour with every bite. The richness of this indulgence may become cloying after a few pieces.

Where: Four outlets - I12 Katong, 112 East Coast Road, B1-15, tel: 6344-8201; JCube, 2 Jurong East Central 1, 02-09, tel: 6684-5080; Compass Point, 1 Sengkang Square, 03-19/20, tel: 6384-3797; and The Star Vista, 1 Vista Exchange Green, B1-45/46, tel: 6694-2915

Open: 11am to 10pm (weekdays), 10.30am to 10pm (weekends and public holidays)

Info: Go to www.paradisegroup.com.sg. Reservations can be made only at I12 Katong. The other outlets accept walk-ins only

 



Where to go for tasty char siew in Singapore

 



Where to go for tasty char siew in Singapore

3. HUA TING RESTAURANTWhat: Hua Ting might be well-known for its roast duck and roast pork, but its char siew ($20) is just as good.Its chef uses pork neck to make char siew. Although the meat is lean without distinct layers of fat, it is deliciously tender and juicy, with a bouncy texture. The subtly sweet flavour of the meat is also much more pronounced in this cut.Where: Orchard Hotel Singapore, 442 Orchard Road, Level 2, tel: 6739-6666Open: 11am to 2.30pm and 6.30 to 10.30pm dailyInfo: http://www.millenniumhotels.com.sg/orchardhotelsingapore/dining/restaurants/hua-ting-restaurant.html

 

 



Where to go for tasty char siew in Singapore

4. CHERRY GARDENWhat: Cherry Garden's honey-glazed Kurobuta pork shoulder char siew ($16) is served in appetising strips of about 7cm long.The meat is springy and the sauce is a good balance of sweet and salty.Where: Mandarin Oriental Singapore, 5 Raffles Boulevard, Level 5, tel: 6885-3500Open: Noon to 2.30pm and 6.30 to 10.30pm daily. There are two seatings for brunch on weekends - 11am to 1pm and 1.30 to 3.30pmInfo: Go to www.mandarinoriental.com/singapore/fine-dining/cherry-garden or e-mail mosin-dining@mohg.com

 



Where to go for tasty char siew in Singapore

5. JADE PALACE SEAFOOD RESTAURANTWhat: The BBQ Kurobuta Pork Belly ($12) is a must-have. It is extremely well-charred and the blackened crispy bits pork provide an added smokey flavour to the meat.The honeyed char siew here is on the fattier side but it is worth the calories.Where: Forum The Shopping Mall, 583 Orchard Road, B1-13, tel: 6732-6628Open: 11am to 3pm and 6 to 11pm, dailyInfo: www.jadepalace.com.sg

 

 

Where to go for tasty char siew in Singapore

6. LI BAI CANTONESE RESTAURANTWhat: Most regulars at Li Bai Cantonese Restaurant head to the eatery for its roast duck and soya sauce chicken.However, the char siew here, which is also made in-house, is also worth a try, especially if you prefer leaner, Cantonese-style char siew ($20). The pork shoulder char siew is toothsome and hearty.Where: Sheraton Towers Singapore, 39 Scotts Road, lower lobby level, tel: 6839-5623Open: 11.30am to 2.30pm and 6.30 to 10.30pm daily. On Sundays, it serves dim sum from 10.30am to 2.30pmInfo: www.sheratonsingapore.com/li-bai

 



This article was originally published on April 14, 2013. Read the full story on StraitsTimes.com.

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