Goldleaf Katong Restaurant: CNY Reunion Dinner with Taiwanese-Style Porridge & Succulent Side Dishes

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Shortly after Christmas, we have to start cracking our brains and prepare for Chinese New Year. If you are planning to have your reunion dinner outside this year, you can consider holding it at Goldleaf Katong Restaurant, especially so if you have quite a number of elderlies in your family.

Known for their delectable Taiwanese-style porridge and side dishes, Goldleaf Katong Restaurant is the place to go to this Chinese New Year to satisfy your cravings for good Chinese food. With the weather being so unpredictable and unfriendly these day, eating a good bowl of hot porridge also rids off the heatiness you might be suffering and ensures that you are healthy enough to collect all the red packets this Chinese New Year.

A wide array of iconic and signature Chinese dishes from Goldleaf Restaurant were ordered to complement the sweet potato porridge. In frame, Braised Pork Belly with Preserved Vegetables, Chye Por (Preserved Turnip) Omelette, Hae Zhor (Prawn Rolls), Fried Cod Fish and Er Chye. This is definitely one of the most comforting meal I’ve ever had in ages.

Sweet Potato Porridge

Sweet Potato Porridge has always been my favourite since young. Even though some people may find it too plain, I find it otherwise and I could eat the porridge alone without any side dishes. My throat and stomach feels very good after eating a bowl of hot porridge. The porridge at Goldleaf wasn’t too watery and the subtle sweet potato flavour makes the porridge more flavourful.

Braised Pork Belly with Preserved Vegetables

This dish comes to my mind instantly when I’m eating porridge. The pork belly was very well-marinated and so tender that it dissolves in my mouth after two bites. I was addicted to the “gian-ness” (saltiness) of the sauce which goes very well with the porridge. The preserved vegetables were soft and flavourful. Highly recommended!

Chye Por (Preserved Turnip) Omelette

The chye por was not too bad. I thought it was very aromatic and flavourful. The preserved turnips were also very crunchy and the flavour pierces through with each bite. You might find it a tad too salty if you eat the chye por on its own but it tastes fine if you eat it together with the porridge.

Er Chye

Honestly, I don’t usually order Er Chye (I don’t know what it is called in English) because if not prepared or cooked properly, there is a bitter aftertaste which I really do not like. But thankfully, the Er Chye at Goldleaf proved me wrong because it was not bitter at all. The sauce was really good! I was impressed!

Hae Zhor (Prawn Rolls)

I think Hae Zhor is one of the dishes that is very popular among the young and the old. Personally, I love it as well. They were generous in the amount of fillings they put. The texture was good!

Fried Cod Fish

Sorry, I can’t give any comments on the cod fish because I don’t eat cod fish at all. I know many of you are going to ask me why but I just don’t really like the taste of a cod fish. Okay, at least I tried the sauce which I thought was not too bad. Why not you let me know what you think about the cod fish at Goldleaf?

Volcano Beancurd with Chicken

The staff told me that this dish is a must-try and I’m glad I listened to her. It was damn good and I’m not bragging. The fried beancurd was very crispy and it goes very well with the marinated chicken. You have to get this when you visit Goldleaf!

Cereal Prawns

CEREAL PRAWNS ARE THE BEST! I love the crispy cereal flakes which I always can’t stop myself from finishing it. The cereal prawns at Goldleaf is spicy (I think some of you might not be able to take it) but it is damn shiok. The prawns were fresh and juicy!

Orh Nee with Ginko Nuts

The best way to complete the meal – having a bowl of hot and delicious Orh Nee with Ginko Nuts. The Orh Nee was definitely concentrated and flavourful. One bowl is not enough for me! Can I have more?

Thank you Goldleaf for the great hospitality and Protegie Consultancy for the invitation!

Nearest Mrt Station: Paya Lebar

Location: 86 East Coast Road #01-02 Katong Square

What To Order: Hae Zhor, Cereal Prawns, Braised Pork Belly and Orh Nee

Restaurant Ratings: 3/5

Food Ratings: 8/10

Written by: Yong Wei Kai (Follow me on Instagram @yongweikai or @sgcafehopping)

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