Red Star Restaurant is one of the oldest and most well-known dim sum restaurants in Singapore. Nestled within HDB blocks, Red Star Restaurant has been in operation since the 1970s. The restaurant specializes in Cantonese dim sum and American duck.
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Red Star Restaurant has maintained the original decorations with red carpets, tablecloth-draped tables and red chairs. You will feel as if you have been transported into a traditional dim sum place in Hong Kong the moment you step in.
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Dim sum is presented in different trolleys pushed around the restaurant by middle-aged waitresses and a chop is given on the yellow order card for every item.
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No dim sum experience is complete without a pot of Chinese tea. There are Chrysanthemum Tea, Pu Er Tea, Tie Guan Yin and Xiang Pian to choose from. Teacups are served in a metal bowl filled with boiling hot water which you can use to sterilize the cups before using.
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Har Gow was disappointing with dry and cracked skin, Braised Chicken Feet is very well-marinated and the skin is so soft it falls right off the bones while the Pork Ribs are tender and flavorful.
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The Beef Ball is very tender and flavorful, steamed with beancurd skins to enhanced its flavour.
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For something a little healthier, go for the Seafood Beancurd Skin. Fresh prawns and squid are wrapped in a thin layer of beancurd skin and steamed with sauce. It is a simple and delicious dish.
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Carrot Cake is another well-known and popular dim sum made with shredded white radish that is then steamed and fried to give it a crispy coat.
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This is the Hong Kong style Egg Tart with a layered pastry crust and eggy egg custard. The egg custard is creamy and not overly sweet, deliciousness in every bite.
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Red Star Restaurant also serves Roast Duck imported from America, affectionately known as America Duck. The ducks are a little oily as evidenced by the layer of fats underneath the skin, but the roasting has gotten rid of the gamey taste of duck. Prices vary from $12-15 depending on the cut.
Economical prices and long-standing reputation as one of the best place to have dim sum in Singapore makes Red Star Restaurant a popular dining spot, especially during the weekends. Now that the restaurant is finally accepting reservations, do book in advance to avoid long queues and disappointment.
Red Star Restaurant
Address: Block 54 Chin Swee Road #07-23
Telephone: 65325266
Opening Hours: Breakfast/Lunch (Dim Sum): Monday – Saturday 8am – 3pm; Breakfast/Lunch (Ala Carte): Monday – Sunday 7am – 3pm; Dinner: Monday – Saturday 6am – 10pm