There is something special about gathering around a table with good friends and a spread of dishes to share. So, back into the heartlands we went, this time for a seafood feast at Hai Zhen Fang.
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| Hai Zhen Fang |
Before stepping inside, this eye-catching banner at Hai Zhen Fang already gives you a glimpse of what’s on the menu. With tempting seafood dishes featured, you might just want to keep these recommendations in mind when placing your order.
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Even though the shophouse doesn’t look particularly large from the outside, I was quite impressed by what Hai Zhen Fang had on their menu. For a neighbourhood eatery, the seafood selection looked surprisingly enticing and definitely gave us plenty to consider for our order.
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| Hai Zhen Fang Menu |
It was more than our usual Rojak order, with the crispy baby squid adding an extra level of crunch on top of the generous peanut shavings. The combination of textures made every bite more interesting, while the sweet sauce had a good level of sweetness that complemented the savoury and crunchy toppings without being overly sweet.
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| Baby Squid Rojak 鲜果苏东仔Rojak |
The dark, glossy appearance might not look immediately tempting, but these Iberico Pork Ribs with Homemade Sauce were quite the surprise. The ribs were sweet, tender and coated in a rich, sticky sauce that gave them plenty of flavour. Once you start picking at them, they are hard to resist and definitely one of the dishes I would recommend adding to the table.
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| Iberico Pork Ribs with Home Made Sauce 京都黑猪排 - $15.90 |
Bacon Wrapped Sotong Balls definitely caught my attention as hey looked almost like little donuts! The combination of tender sotong wrapped in bacon was surprisingly good, with a nice savoury richness in every bite. A fun and different dish to try if you’re looking beyond the usual seafood choices.
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Bacon Wrapped Sotong Ball 鲜烟肉苏东丸 - $10.90
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A refreshing pause halfway through the meal! We had the Signature Green Island Slushie to wash down the fried dishes before moving on to the mains. Cool, icy and refreshing, it was a nice little break before the next round of dishes arrived.
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| Signature Green Island Slushie 招牌绿岛冰沙 |
A nice alternative to the Signature Green Island Slushie is the Green Lime & Sour Plum Slushie. If you prefer your drinks with a more refreshing sour kick, this one brings that tangy lime and sour plum combination to the table especially welcomed after all those fried dishes.
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Green Lime & Sour Plum Slushie 酸甜话梅冰沙 - $4.50
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The Signature Seafood Treasure White Bee Hoon was packed with seafood flavours, with the silky bee hoon soaking up that delicious seafood broth. The combination of Lala, crab meat and prawns brought a lovely natural sweetness to the dish, while the crispy fried pork lard added an extra savoury crunch. Definitely one of those comforting dishes that’s best enjoyed while hot!
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| Signature Seafood Treasure White Bee Hoon 招牌海珍百米粉 - $29.80 |
The Golden Pumpkin Broth Platter is one to consider if you are dining as a group. You can order the portion according to your number of pax, with a comforting sweet-savoury pumpkin broth filled with goodies like fried fish, abalone and prawns. The seafood adds plenty of flavour to the broth, making this a hearty dish to share around the table.
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| Golden Pumpkin Broth Platter 金瓜霸鲜海珍汤 - From $29.80 (2-3 pax) |
What a generous piece of Braised Shark’s Fin! Served warm in a rich, savoury broth, the sizeable portion made this feel like a rather indulgent dish to have at the table. The shark’s fin was tender and silky, making it a comforting addition to our seafood feast.
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Hai Zhen Braised Shark's Fin 红烧鲍翅 - $19.80
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Overall, it was a good seafood meal that felt a little different from the more mainstream options you usually find around the neighbourhood. I’m glad we ventured into the heartlands and got to taste what Hai Zhen Fang had to offer. With its interesting selection of seafood dishes and comforting flavours, it was certainly a meal worth gathering around the table for.
Hai Zhen Fang Seafood 海珍坊
Location: 212 Hougang St 21, #01-341, Singapore 530212
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