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53 Ang Mo kio Ave 3
#B2-02Singapore
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Telephone: (65) 6484-2268
Website: www.dianxiaoer.net
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Dian Xiao Er literally means "Stall Waiter". The humble restaurant has been around since 2003 and has made a name for itself for have a periodic Chinese theme in its staff and the restaurant environment reminiscent of Chinese sword fighting flicks which the owner, Mr Samuel Yik takes his inspiration from. Having never eaten here before, my first impression was that its just like Soup Restaurant but i was quite wrong. Read on.
The interior is reminiscent of ancient martial arts flicks with its bamboo roofs, wooden tables and chairs and ordinated display of select furniture and vases. The branch i went to was also quite dark which meant that my photos suffered from the lack of light. However, i can't say i dislike the feeling. Service was surprisingly good for a place which i've figured to be more run of the mill then most. The waiter would introduce and recommend items based on the number of people around and also provide a description of why it is his recommendation. This alone is better then some of the other restaurants i've been to.
Angelica Herbal Roasted Duck ($11.80) - It is said that no visit to Dian Xiao Er would be complete without trying their famous herbal duck. I would raise both hands to agree with that statement simply because, it tastes really good. Honestly, the stock or broth it comes with is absolutely fragrant and filled with the herbs that the menu promised. Thats not all, the taste seeps into the duck meat and the following is just good. If i had to be picky, i'd say one serving of this is never enough as the portion is rather small and the meat is though not scarce, a little lanky.
Dian Xiao Er Special Beancurd ($7.50) - Beancurds are yet again on my menu. This is one of their special beancurds bearing their namesake. How did it taste? Well, if i didn't order this item myself, i would have thought they were fishcake. Thats not to say it tasted bad though. Its easy enough to taste prawns, fish paste and even some celery mixed into the beancurd. Its also slightly crispy and a tad salty but surprisingly, the best thing about this is, the broccoli, which complimented the saltiness with a dash of green sweetness. An average dish.
Seafood Fried Rice With XO Sauce ($10.80) - After many failed attempts to get good seafood fried rice at crystal jade, Dian Xiao Er finally managed to satisfy my craving for a good plate of fried rice. Extremely fragrant and a filled with a generous amount of prawns, eggs, squid and even tiny bits of scallops, this rice wins Crystal Jade and Ding Tai Fung hands down for me. The rice is also interesting. Instead of the usual fluffy and moisture filled rice, this one was thin, small and a little dry but strangely, it works.
Total bill for this little endeavor came to $38.50 for 2 people. Its a satisfying and filling dinner to be sure.
Who would have thought that the place i've ignored for so long to turn out this good? Now i understand the reason behind the huge queues and number taking to have food here. Definitely a place to return to for new items. Try it yourself and judge!
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I always visit Dian Xiao Er at AMK hub, because it is near to my house. Although, there's always a queue but the staff are all very efficient, we get the seats in no time. I like the decor as its' very ancient, the uniform is pretty innovative.
Starter is always the peanut on the table, and after placing the order, the waiting time is really short. I always ordered the "dong po rou", i like the taste, but due to the pork fats, you will feel abit greasy after afew pieces. I also ordered dang gui herbal duck, the skin is crispy, and the meat have a very light dang gui fragrance. The claypot tofu with seafood is nice, i always eat the tofu and the mushrooms, sadly i don't eat seafood. I always order the same dishes, therefore i didn't try others.
But this place is worth going, ambience is unique, food is nice! That is why i always frequent there, the pricing wise is considered quite reasonable..for 2 person, normally we spend around $48 to $58.
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