You are at Yebber
At Yebber, you can rate, review & find everything from restaurants & shopping to hotels & spas
Notice something wrong here? Edit Business Info
Read Reviews
4.0
from 1 to 5
1 Review
Blk 157 Ang Mo Kio Avenue 4 #01-546
Singapore
Postal code: Show postal code
Telephone: (65) 6459-7766
Category:
Restaurants » Chinese (Traditional)
Photos of Gim Tim - RestaurantsPhotos of Gim Tim - RestaurantsPhotos of Gim Tim - RestaurantsPhotos of Gim Tim - RestaurantsPhotos of Gim Tim - Restaurants

    Overall Rating:
    » 1 Review for “Gim Tim ” - Restaurants


  1. feizhu
     506
         
     24 May 2010 at 9:30 pm
       Gim Tim - Restaurants   Gim Tim - Restaurants   Gim Tim - Restaurants   Gim Tim - Restaurants   Gim Tim - Restaurants

    Dropped by Gim Tim for dinner with my parents, who had heard much about it but never really gotten down to trying. Just a little background on Gim Tim. It started out as a humble restaurant in its present location, at the corner of a row of shophouses in the midst of a sleepy HDB estate. From there, it has since grown into 4 outlets but with only the original outlet retaining the Gim Tim name.

    If its your first visit, some topography skills are required as the restaurant is located behind a market in a quiet cul-de-sac facing a block of HDB flats. The interior holds no allure, save for the fact that its air conditioned.

    Braised Boneless Duck with Sea Cucumber - We ordered this dish thinking that it was sufficient for 3 people. It turned out to be much bigger than expected ( I estimate it to be for about 5 pax) and we had to doggy bag the left overs. The duck meat was tender yet firm and fibrous while the sea cucumber was not too soft and chewy. Both came in generous servings. Just a little something that I learnt about the cooking procedure for this dish. The duck has to be fried first till crispy and then simmered in the gravy to let it absorb all the flavours. Thats why the duck meat still manages to remain firm when served.

    Broccoli with Prawns - A most excellent dish with the sizeable prawns fresh and crunchy and the broccoli cooked just right. Simple yet tasty.

    Home Made Beancurd with Spinach - A little crispy on the outside and soft on the inside, the homemade beancurd was decent, but still had room for improvements. One major flaw is its lack of taste, even with the spinach. I did like the mushrooms that came with it though, wildly refreshing yet not overpowering.

    $75 for 3 pax might seem a little too much given the variety of food and cost of items. However, no one complained. Honestly, I think the quality and potions more than justify the price. Throw in good service minus the service charge and this place goes into my book of must return places.

    See all my pictures here

    Tags: 3  add tags
    Rating given:4 stars
    Was this review useful?  
     
      +0
    Comments on this review:
    1. Polarbear
      Polarbear said:
      You should have try their yam paste or "or ni". It is one of the best in town.
      01 Nov 2007 at 10:42 am
    2. feizhu
      feizhu said:
      Actually I've tried it before. haha. I personally feel Teochew restaurants do a better rendition of Orh Nee :)
      01 Nov 2007 at 10:52 am
    Login to add your comment. Or, Register for an account now. It's free!
  


Write A Review

By checking this box, I agree with Yebber.com's Terms of Use.

Or use your Facebook account to create a new Yebber ID (no Registration form to fill)


(Minimum of 500 characters)

Rating

  (Click stars to rate)
1 Star - Please Avoid2 Stars - Below Average3 Stars - Average4 Stars - Good5 Stars - Excellent


November's Exchange Rate

1=SGD 0.0587

How Do I Earn Yebber$?
100 Yebbers Online!
Double Yebber Dollar Category for November:

Sport & Recreation

Click here for future month