Yesterday was Father's Day in Singapore. My family and I headed down to Dian Xiao Er, a Chinese restaurant in Vivocity, for a celebratory dinner. The queue outside was very long when we arrived at 6.30 pm. The waiter passed us some menus and we placed our order while waiting for a table. When we got our table at 7 pm, our food was served almost immediately. We were impressed by the efficiency.
Dian Xiao Er is famous for its herbal roast ducks, so of course we had to order that. In fact, we ordered 2 ducks - Duck Roasted with Ten Wonder Herbs ($13.60) and Duck Roasted with Wild Ginseng ($13.90). The herbs are said to be good for health, helping to relieve stress and fatigue, and to restore energy, etc. The taste of the ducks is sweet, but at the same time contains a subtle bitterness of the herbs. Great combination, yummy!
For our veggie, we ordered Kangkong with Fermented Beancurd ($8.60). The saltiness of the fermented bean curd makes this a great dish to have with plain rice.
I'm actually a lover of shark fins. However, I seldom eat them in recent years, due to the "Save the Sharks" campaigns that have been going on aggressively. The Fish Maw Thick Soup with Seafood ($16.90) is a great alternative to shark fins. The texture and taste closely resemble that of shark fins we eat at Chinese wedding dinners.
The Stir Fried Frog Legs with Spring Onion & Ginger ($16) is so tender that I feel like I'm eating chicken. The sauce is yummy and goes well with plain rice.
The Yam Ring Delight ($19.30) is not bad. I wished the chef had put in more vegetables though.
We ordered the Wheatgrass Tofu ($12.60) because it sounds really healthy. The tofu (bean curd) has a smooth texture and the taste of the wheatgrass is subtle, not overwhelming. Quite a special dish which is worth trying.
Overall, we had a sumptuous and healthy dinner. The signature herbal ducks are a must try!
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