Xin Hua Delights Review: Legit Putian Dishes At This Hidden Zi Char Spot

The local Heng Hwa fare follows a simple maxim: to highlight the quality and freshness of elements by using simple cookery methods. With their head chef hailing from Putian, you know Xin Hua Delights offers legit Heng Hwa dishes, similar to those of PUTIEN, at wallet-friendly rates.

Food at Xin Hua Delights Perhaps the most recognisable dish of Heng Hwa fare is Xinghua Lor Mee ($5/$8/$12) . Unlike our local lor mee , the dish features a serving of you mian -like noodles and a white broth.

Various greens, such as Chinese cabbage and bok choy, are then stewed in the broth to lighten the richness. My only gripe is the ratio of noodles to components.

Though the generous serving of noodles provided a filling meal, I felt that they could have been more generous with the pork belly. It carried distinct whiffs of garlic, which was laced with the meaty savouriness of pork slices.

Though the noodles are tricky to prepare, they boasted an unparalleled fluffiness and rested on my tongue like a luxurious feather pillow. With the owner speaking highly of the Xinghua Braised Pork ($18) , we had high expectations of it.

The treat didn’t end there; a surprise of braised chestnuts was hidden beneath the meat as well. While Xin Hua Delights specialises in Heng Hwa cuisine, it in addition impresses with other popular Chinese dishes, such as Spicy Grilled Fish ($32) .

Reminiscent of Sichuan preparation, a deep-fried Asian seabass is buried beneath an avalanche of dried chilli and coriander. I enjoyed the accents of garlic as well, which lent a savoury oomph to the sauce.

Though it was fried twice, the tender meat of the seabass peeled effortlessly off the bone. Crabs are usually dear dishes, but the restaurant has kept quotations low for its Fried Crab with Cauliflower.

For $18 , you can enjoy an entire flower crab, stir-fried with generous portions of cauliflower. Similar to most seafood dishes, ginger and red onions are added to eliminate the natural fishiness of the crab.

The cauliflower proved to be a nice pairing, serving as an ideal foil of taste and texture. With an authentically Putian selection, Xin Hua Delights is a food gem to consider if you are searching for cheap and delicious food in Sembawang!

For more scrumptious nosh from both Sembawang and Yishun, check out our guide to Yishun food spots ! 10 Eateries In Yishun & Woodlands That You’ll Brave The Unknown North For Address: 7 Jalan Legundi, Singapore 759272 Opening hours: Daily 11am to 10pm Tel: 6669 4036 Xin Hua Delights is not a halal eatery.