Dinner at Chef Chew Kitchen

We ordered an extensive spread of dishes at Chef Chew Kitchen, including fish, prawns, chicken, pork, squid, tofu, and vegetable sides.

Salt & Pepper Squid

Braised Fish Maw with 'Seng kwa” with Beancurd

Claypot Pork Rib

Australia Perch with Lime Sauce

Kai Lan with Black Fungus. We also had a Cabbage Stir Fry which is not pictured

Every plate arrived well-executed, but the true highlights belonged to the curry prawns and the chicken rice. The curry prawns were exceptional—bathed in a rich, velvety, aromatic gravy that delivered a deeply satisfying coconut-milk depth laced with a gentle kick of spice.

The chicken rice was equally superb; the poached chicken was clean, tender, and beautifully glossy, paired with a perfectly seasoned, fragrant pot of rice topped with savory minced meat patties. From the sharp tang of the steamed lime-and-chili fish to the satisfying crunch of the salt-and-pepper squid, the culinary standards remained consistently high across the board.

Beyond the quality of the food, the most amazing aspect of the entire evening was the phenomenal affordability. 8 dishes of this scale in PJ usually commands a premium. Yet, Chef Chew manages to deliver top-tier culinary refinement at numbers that offer extraordinary value, making it an absolute standout for utility-driven family dining.