Hungry Ghost

Sunset Way is a hidden food paradise near Clementi.   Chin Huat Live Seafood   is every bit as good as my colleague made it out to be and that same colleague recently brought us to the newly-opened Mariner’s Corner. From the navy blue signboard and swordfish logo to the name of the restaurant, it’s not difficult to guess that this is a maritime-themed restaurant. It reminds me of   The Ship Restaurant, with the same old-world charms. This family-owned restaurant has been around since 1984 which means it has been around for 40 years! What to order This is a collage of Mariners' Corner menu for you reference. You can find the individual pages   here . Hainanese Pork Chop   [S$20.50] is one of the signature dishes and it’s not difficult to see why. The pork cutlet is crackling-crispy topped with a generous douse of tomato and worscestershire sauce, the tangy sauce helps to neutralize the oiliness of the pork chop. Garlic Prawn with Chicken Chop   [S$26.50] giv...

  Now you don’t have to fly all the way to Nanjing to get a taste of Nanjing cuisine with the newly-opened Nanjing Impressions. I can’t get enough of the interior decor which resembles a Nanjing courtyard complete with fake tile roof and granite pillars. The hanging lantern lights and wooden tables and chairs really bring on the full Nanjing restaurant experience.     What to order Nanjing Signature Salted Duck 招牌盐水鸭   [S$22.68 for 1/4 Duck, S$39.24 for 1/2 Duck, S$71.94] is a speciality snack of Nanjing that has more than 2500 years of history. The duck skin is white and the meat inside is tender, the meat is fatty but not greasy. Jinling Roast Duck 金陵烤鸭   [Small S$18.80, Half S$34, Whole S$64] is another signature dish. The skin is as crispy as Peking duck while the duck meat is tender without gamey taste. What amazes me is how a simple bowl of   Nanjing Noodles in Light Soy Sauce Broth 老牌阳春面   [S$4.80] can taste so good. The noodles are al dente and...