Lee Do Restaurant Review: Traditional Fuzhou Restaurant With Red Wine Chicken Soup And More

So when I heard about Lee Do Restaurant , which specialises in Hock Chew AKA Fuzhou cuisine, I was really intrigued to try them out. We heard from the restaurant representative that Lee Do is one of Singapore’s only two Hock Chew restaurants.

Through their traditional Hock Chew recipes, Lee Do Restaurant has kept the heritage of the cuisine alive for more than 50 years and counting. Food at Lee Do Restaurant To begin, we dived right into the famed Lee Do Prawn Rolls ($18/$33) . I had heard good reviews on their prawn rolls and I was indeed impressed by the consistently sweet prawns stuffed within the rolls.

These rolls were tasty, and the crispy texture of the deep-fried skin gave every bite a pleasant crunch. I never believed that white cabbage could taste so good until I had my first bite of the Fuzhou Steamed White Cabbage ($20) .

What really helped to enhance the flavour of the cabbage was its method of preparation—the cabbage was steamed for more than two hours, rendering a melt-in-the-mouth texture and natural sweetness. I was taken aback by the crimson red of the dish, which is made from red wine lees imported directly from Fuzhou.

We learnt that this item is especially popular as a confinement dish, as it is said to improve blood circulation and health recovery. I was initially intimidated by the fermented smell of the red wine soup, which I forecast to have a bitter, pungent taste.

I especially liked the rice vermicelli within the broth, which maintained its silky texture despite being soaked in the soup for a good duration while we were taking our pictures. The ducks at Lee Do are roasted for a longer duration for a crispy, flaky skin.

There are limited quantities of the crispy duck daily, so it is recommended to pre-order this item to ensure you get your share. The fried noodles were delightfully thick and springy, and the accompanying seafood added a medley of textures in every bite. I’m not a big fan of orh nee, but Lee Do’s Yam Paste With Gingko Nuts ($4.50) wowed me.

The smooth, warm puree had a rich and creamy consistency, and I could savour the natural yam fragrance in every scoop of this delicious treat. Even so, the gingko nuts here were soft and tender, and had a light sweetness to them, perfectly complementing the yam paste. Ambience at Lee Do Restaurant Lee Do Restaurant is located at Automobile Megamart , a three-minute walk from Ubi MRT Station .

The verdict Despite the complex challenges faced by Lee Do Restaurant over the years, they remain a bastion of this disappearing cuisine in Singapore—their 58-year legacy serves as a testament to that. These Are The Best Zi Char Places In Singapore, According To Google Ratings Address: 61 Ubi Avenue 2, #01-13, Automobile Megamart, Singapore 408898 Opening hours: Tue-Sun: 11:30am to 3pm, 5:30 pm to 10:00 pm Tel: 6742 2181 Website Lee Do Restaurant is not a halal-certified eatery.