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The NEW off-the-menu claypot dish of “Wok-Fried Crab and Pan-Fried Cheong Fun in Chef’s Special Spiced Sauce with Lard” is simply put, fantastic.

Coincidentally, even before it was served at the tasting, I was already thinking about it because my foodie friend Caecilia had raved about the dish to me the night before. The restaurant’s General Manager CK had recommended it to her group of friends when they were there during Chinese New Year.

Anyway, this unadulterated flavourbomb features pieces of fresh crab in a bubbling “zhup” (gravy) that’s a mouthwatering blend of savoury and subtle sweetness. Arranged at the bottom of the claypot are thick rolls of “cheong fun” (steamed rice rolls) which, I feel, you should hold off eating until you are done with the crab. As they are the stickier Hongkong dimsum type of “cheong fun”, they taste better after they’ve had time to soak up more of the “zhup”.

The price of this dish depends on the size of the crab but I reckon it is THE latest must-try item at Yàn Cantonese Cuisine.

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If you are fond of fish, the “Star Grouper Three Ways” set menu promotion here has your name on it.

Available for lunch and dinner 7 days a week, it is priced at $168++ and is perfect for 4 people or 6 (if it’s supplemented by a couple of other items).

The 1.5kg grouper is first presented on a large platter cooked in two ways (do note what is shown in my video is less than the usual as there were only 3 of us dining that day). On the lighter side is the fillet sautéed with spongey pieces of luffa and silky blobs of egg white in dried scallops. The other execution has the fish belly braised in a rich and umami clam sauce with squares of puffy beancurd and crunchy ginger chunks. Both styles are superbly done, and I think, best enjoyed with a bowl of plain rice.

The third way of preparation, a soup brewed from the grouper’s head and bones, is truly zero waste at its tastiest. Served in a large tea cup, the steaming hot liquid is sweet and has a luxurious mouthfeel. If you have any rice left, pop it in to enjoy a mini bite of “Pao Fan”.

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Whether you are visiting for lunch or dinner, I recommend starting with the other ongoing promotion: “Any 3 appetisers for $20++”.

You get to select from a list of 10 which means there is ample choice. We tried the chilled marinated lady’s finger with spiced sauce, the deepfried mushrooms with salted egg yolk and the wok-fried carrot cake with Chinese pork sausage, beansprouts and X.O. sauce. I found the former two good but the carrot cake was my no-fight favourite. It had a mochi-like texture and was extremely flavourful from the sauce and the way it was fried.

What I also appreciate is the complimentary herbal drink every guest gets. The lovely brew is made from herbs that help with boosting immunity (the Head Chef had gone to source for them himself) and sugarcane for some sweetness.

The Peru maca is a Peruvian plant reputed for energy boosting and reduces blood pressure. Sea whelk is added to balance the yin of the body.
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The huge treasure pot comprises of 18 ingredients. There are 6 Head Whole Abalone, Sea Cucumber, Live Prawn, Whole Conpoy, Fish Maw, King Grouper Fillet, Scallops, Roast Pork, Soya Chicken, Roast Duck, Black Mushroom, Yam, Lotus Root, Tianjin Cabbage, Beancurd Skin, Sea Moss, Ginkgo and Broccoli in braised duck gravy. It is available for both dine-in and takeaway.
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Yan Restaurant (宴)
National Gallery Singapore
1 St Andrew's Road
#05-02
Singapore 178958
Tel: +65 63845585
Nearest MRT: City Hall (EW Line, NS Line)

Opening Hours:
Daily: 1130am - 230pm, 6pm - 1030pm

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Find out more at https://www.sgfoodonfoot.com/2019/12/yan-restaurant-national-gallery.html
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Yan Restaurant (宴)
National Gallery Singapore
1 St Andrew's Road
#05-02
Singapore 178958
Tel: +65 63845585
Nearest MRT: City Hall (EW Line, NS Line)

Opening Hours:
Daily: 1130am - 230pm, 6pm - 1030pm