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Paradise Teochew
I guess we can't quite take the Paradise Group as seriously as before, especially as they get more mainstream and somewhat produces en-masse. But since the family is half-Teochew, we decided to give their Teochew concept restaurant at the Chinese Swimming Club a shot. we kind of braced ourselves that this is no Huat Kee or Chui Huay Lim (renowned Teochew eating institutions in Singapore), but we were still somewhat curious at what the group could conjure.
Teochew Paradise now has 2 outlets in Singapore, with the latest opening at Scotts Square. sticking to traditions, we started the meal with a classic tea appreciation appetizer that the restaurant serves by default. actually this is a unique selling point, we all loved the deep fried fish skin chips that they served with the tea! nothing beats a good start. the staff were helpful and offered us suggestions on some Teochew classics that were suitable for a small group. 
The first dish came and it was Sauteed scallops with asparagus in XO sauce. perhaps due to the group size, the portions were somewhat meagre, but having said that, the scallops were actually fresh and the dish was aromatic due to the condiments added to stir-fry this dish. we also ordered the popular Teochew fish maw soup to go with our dishes, so far so good. 
the fundamental dish that most visitors would note when they come to Teochew Paradise is their offering of a combination of popular Teochew dishes. this setup is ideal for small groups who would like to try a wider selection but would struggle to finish full servings typically offered at other restaurants. We went for the Teochew four varieties combination set which came in small servings just enough for each of us. there was pork roll, braised slice duck with tofu, prawn ball and pan fried scallops. these dishes are typically somewhat salty and strong in flavour. a few hits and misses here, but perhaps 1 piece per person is taking the interpretation a little too literally. 
and so alas, we had to order some carbs to have our fill. This crispy sweet and sour noodle (Teochew style) is actually a winner. firstly a unique dish that is rarely found elsewhere, the pancake style noodles are usually eaten with sugar or vinegar. the noodles are warm, but very crispy even after they are drizzled with vinegar and when eaten with sugar, it tastes more like a pastry that a carb dish. Probably the highlight of our visit. In all, we felt that this concept is a welcome change from the typical Paradise Group restaurants, the menu serves up several authentic Teochew classics and although a tad pricey, isn't lacking in quality. Perhaps a good place for a family gathering or an office team lunch. 
Paradise Teochew 21 Amber Road, #03-01 Chinese Swimming Club Singapore 439870 Opening Hours Mondays to Fridays: 11.30 am to 3.30 pm; 6 pm to 10.30 pm Saturdays, Sundays and Public Holidays: 10.30 am to 3.30 pm; 6 pm to 10.30 pm Embracing the roots of Teochew cuisine with an emphasis on natural flavours, light seasonings and fresh ingredients.. Labels: #chineseswimmingclub, #crispysweetandsournoodles, #paradisegroup, #paradiseteochew, #teochewcuisine, #teochewfood |
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