I’ve been going to Mellben Seafood rather regularly since the Toa Payoh outlet is just opposite Ching Chong Boy‘s place. And everytime I tweet or check in via Foursquare, I tend to evoke certain responses from my BFF Jace.
“Wah so shiok!”
“Bo jio!”
“I also want :(“
Ching Chong Boy and I decided to “jio” Jace and Boss (that’s what she calls her bf!) to Mellben Seafood one weekend. We did not make any reservations but we reached rather early at 6pm as from previous experiences, it tends to get rather crowded from 6.30pm onwards.
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Here’s what we ordered!
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The Sambal Kangkong wasn’t spicy enough in my opinion but still passable.
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Cute name eh? :X It actually tastes like chicken cutlet drenched in sweet thai chilli sauce.
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The Crab Beehoon is a must-order. Very famous dish in Mellben and it’s one of my personal favourites. The soup has a buttery taste and is extremely rich (and sinful!).
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It was the first time I tried Butter Crab and it was extremely delish. Felt that the sauce was a tad too thick though and it could get a bit sickly sweet after a while (i.e. jelak). Would highly recommend ordering some buns to dip in the sauce.
Overall, felt that it was a good deal, it could be a bit pricey but definitely value for money as compared to the many Crab Restaurants out there.
nadnut’s rating on ambience, food, service and value for money:
If you’ll like to check out the place, here are the details:
Mellben Seafood
Blk 211 Lorong 8 Toa Payoh, #01-11/15
Singapore 310211
(t) 6353 3120
HEHEHE. let’s go again! :X
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nadnut Reply:
December 5th, 2011 at 2:55 pm
Can!
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Hungry ! after reading your post! Never know that they have another branch at Toa Payoh cos the AMK one is like so bloody long q everyday!!
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nadnut Reply:
December 5th, 2011 at 2:55 pm
Oops. Oh no… hope Toa Payoh branch wont be crowded after this 😡
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ahhh! i must go, i must go! i’ve been wanting to try mellben out but havent had a chance to.
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Daphne Maia Reply:
December 1st, 2011 at 1:01 pm
btw, what’s the price like?
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nadnut Reply:
December 5th, 2011 at 2:56 pm
It was about 120 if i remember correctly!
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