Ah Orh Seafood-Hearty Teochew Food

There is another Ah Orh Seafood Restaurant along Jalan Bukit Merah, which I have tried a few times. However, I usually come to this branch at Block 22, Sin Ming Drive, since it is much nearer to home.

There is only one cook, assisted by 3 ladies. They are organized but when it is busy, you must be prepared to wait for at least 20-30 minutes. From observation, I think they prepare dishes for one table at a time so that all dishes are served piping hot. The food is certainly worth the wait!

Sauces and more sauces...

I do recommend bringing your family here, as I did in this occasion, so that you can order a variety of dishes. If there are only two of you, I recommend ordering, the most, 3 dishes as the portions are rather generous.

Clams stir-fried with bean paste

My favourite dish is always the steamed pomfret Teochew-style. Fresh pomfret simply steamed with pickled plum, tomatoes and garnished with "tang-oh" (crysanthemum leaf). Every time I come here with friends or family, I will definitely order this dish. This will usually be the last dish to be served as it takes time to steam it.

Pomfret steamed Teochew style

The other dish to order is the "Hea Zho" (prawn roll), which is minced prawn, minced pork and finely chopped water chestnut, wrapped in beancurd skin. Then it is steamed and before serving, cut into thick slices and deep fried. Eat it with the sweet sauce...and a small slice of bird's eye chilli for the extra fire.

Hea Cho is located above the steamed fish

No reservations are taken but there are plenty of tables in the coffee shop. Be prepared to wait for 30-45 minutes if the place is very crowded. There is only one chef and he cooks dishes one table at a time. Have a beer and wait. It is worth it.