The Place Located in Joo Chiat, Hua Yi Restaurant might be a familiar name to some as the Chinese restaurant brand has been around for more than twenty years. It was previously located in International Building and only relocated to the buzzing Joo Chiat neighbourhood last month right beside King’s Cart Coffee/Joo Chiat Oyster House. The space of Hua Yi Restaurant is casual where the interior looks quite bare, where there are both indoor and outdoor seating. The seating layout suits small groups better as there is no large table to accommodate more than six diners. The Food The menu is extensive and while I thought that the restaurant specialises in Fujian dishes, the menu covers a wide range of Chinese cuisine since I also spotted the likes of Steamed Pork Dumplings (Xiao Long Bao) and Spicy Chicken (La Zi Ji). I started with the Steamed Juicy Minced Pork Dumpling (S$8.80/6 pieces) where the homemade Xiao Long Bao spots a thicker texture than the ones from Din Tai Fung, where the soup jus within the dumpling is not too bad. The Pan Fried Vegetable & Pork Dumplings (S$9.50/10 pieces) with chives is good for sharing and is one of the most value for money dishes on the menu. I love the [...]
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