雙月 Moon Moon Food (Ngee Ann City)

The soon-to-be birthday girl called for a gathering at Moon Moon Food, as she had yet to try it in Singapore. Since the restaurant has been featured in the Michelin Guide, we gladly made our way there for the meal. Moon Moon Food also has several outlets across Singapore, including those at VivoCity and JEM.

Moon Moon Food

We started off with the 3 Braised Dishes ($10.80) while waiting for our friends to arrive. Interestingly, the three items were served on a plate resembling the shape of Taiwan, which added a nice little touch to the presentation.

From left to right: Pork Big Intestines, Pork Moon Bone, and Pig’s Skin. All three were well braised and packed with flavour, with a savoury sauce that coated the meats nicely.

One small pit peeve though, the large intestines had a slight smell, perhaps suggesting that a little more cleaning could have been done.

Braised Dish - $10.80

A good start with the Taiwanese-Style Salty Chicken Salad. The chicken comes in chunky pieces, tossed with red onions, corn, broccoli and even apples. It was very appetizing, with an addictive balance of sweetness and saltiness.

Taiwanese-style Salty Chicken Salad 夜市人生咸水鸡 - $8.80

When visiting the night markets in Taiwan, crispy chicken is almost always a must-order snack. Served here with crackers and pickles, it makes a great sharing dish, perfect for gathering around, chatting, and popping piece after piece into your mouth. 😋

Taiwanese Salty Crispy Poppers 考试满分盐酥鸡 - $10.80

Anything with clams instantly excites me for the natural sweetness they release into the soup. Together with the ginger, it adds a refreshing lift, while the chicken broth brings everything together in a comforting and well-balanced bowl.

Chicken Soup with Clam 白玉蛤蜊熬鸡腿汤 - $23.80 

It begins with a gentle simmer. The sweet aroma of winter melon slowly rises as the chef’s marinated chicken and assorted vegetables are added. A nourishing, heartwarming pot that’s meant to be shared.

Four Seasons Winter Melon Pot 四季冬瓜锅 - $32.80

A comforting bowl of soup from the Four Seasons Winter Melon Pot, where the natural sweetness of the marinated chicken is beautifully elevated by the addition of red dates and goji berries.

Bowl of Soup

The noodles were well tossed in fragrant shallot oil, giving them a beautiful uniform colour and sheen. Neatly twirled into a bundle and served so presentably, it looked almost too good to disturb before digging in.

Shallot Oil Noodle 爱情葱葱面 - $12.80

The glutinous rice with mushroom and pork was fragrant and comforting, with a salted egg yolk hidden within. It kind of reminded us of bak zhang, though it was slightly milder and lacking the punch of stronger aromatics.

Glutinous Rice with Mushroom and Pork - $8.80

The Braised Pork Rice was excellent. The pork was well braised with rich savoury notes, without being overly salty or sweet. The flavours were nicely balanced and paired wonderfully with the scoops of fluffy white rice.

Braised Pork Rice 油金卤肉饭 - $6.80

We originally wanted to order the 3 Cups Chicken, but it was sold out, so we replaced it with the Stir-Fried Clams with Basil. It turned out to be a great alternative as the flavours earned approving nods around the table. The clams were well cooked with onions, red peppers and basil leaves, while the savoury-sweet gravy carried a nice depth of cooking sauce that made it especially satisfying.

Stir-Fry Clam With Basil 塔香戏弄炒蛤蜊 - $22.80

Simply and well executed with mushrooms and ginger strips. The fish was fresh with no fishy taste, allowing the light soy sauce to bring out its natural flavours beautifully.

Grandma's Steamed Cod Fish Steak 阿嬷爱心蒸鳕鱼 - $36.80

Slices of fish maw and sweet napa cabbage sat in a slightly gooey golden broth that was comforting and delicious. While the dish looked a little muted in its orangey-yellow tones, the bright red goji berries on top added a lovely pop of colour to lift its presentation.

Fish Maw and Napa Cabbage in Golden Broth 金汤鱼鳔烩娃娃菜- $17.80

Overall, our visit to Moon Moon Food was a comforting and enjoyable dining experience. The dishes carried familiar Taiwanese flavours that were simple yet satisfying, making them great for sharing around the table. While some dishes stood out more than others, the meal as a whole felt homely and hearty, the kind of food that brings people together for a warm and relaxed gathering. It was definitely a pleasant way to celebrate and spend time with good company over comforting Taiwanese fare.

雙月 Moon Moon Food (Ngee Ann City)
Location: 391A Orchard Rd, #05-30, Singapore 238873