Bendemeer
North-East, Singapore
May 2015
In the corner of the quiet enclave called Bendemeer, just minutes away from the scenic Kallang River and the nearby new flats and spanking multi-storey carpark, lies a quiet restaurant tucked away in the throes of time.
North-East, Singapore
May 2015
In the corner of the quiet enclave called Bendemeer, just minutes away from the scenic Kallang River and the nearby new flats and spanking multi-storey carpark, lies a quiet restaurant tucked away in the throes of time.
External facade of restaurant with its white fluorescent tube lights...
The waitresses here are mostly in their 50s, if not 60s or even older. To them, all the temp staff are usually "Ah Boy", " Xiao Di", "Ah Girl" or "Xiao Mei". Service here is basic, unless you're a regular, that is when they will talk to you mostly non-stop in Cantonese.
Old-style interior with cushioned chairs and curtains with drapes...
The dishes here are traditional Cantonese. Quite a few dishes have since been replicated by other restaurants all over Singapore.
Lai Wah's traditional Roast Chicken recipe since 1963.
For best taste, dip it in a little of the sea salt provided...
Who says these golden brown mantou can only be eaten with thick crab gravy?
By themselves, they are freshly fragrant and crispy to the bite. One is definitely not enough...
