Jom Makan BBQ Seafood Review: Lobster Maggi Goreng With Chilli Crab Sauce At This Halal Zi Char

Jom Makan BBQ Seafood Review: Lobster Maggi Goreng With Chilli Crab Sauce At This Halal Zi Char Food at Jom Makan BBQ Seafood As the chef stir-fried the Boston Lobster with Maggi Goreng ($23) over a massive flame, a distinct chilli fragrance wafted in the air. With my expectations pulled in, I was left underwhelmed by the solitary lobster atop a sea of maggi goreng. Well prepared, it was firm and succulent without an intense briny taste, allowing the lobster’s natural sweetness to shine.

The sauce was an addictive blend of sweet, savoury, and spicy flavours, which roused my taste buds to overdrive. Infused with the lobster’s light sweetness, the sauce reminded me of chilli crab sauce.

I recommend ordering fried buns ($3) as a side, to soak in the savoury-sweet sauce. Doused in thick gravy, the noodles were more similar to jjajangmyeon than the drier maggi goreng Singaporeans are accustomed to.

That said, I believe they could have been more sparing with the oil used, as the sauce’s oily composition gave it an unappetising appearance. If you desire a greater variety, you can opt for their seafood platter instead, where you can mix and match from a selection of seafood, such as scallop ($15) and crab ($22) . Lobsters & Ice Cream Review: $20 Nett Mentaiko Lobster Roll And Seafood Ice-Cream At Chinatown With crayfish in stock, I opted for the Crayfish with White Bee Hoon ($20).

While the generous servings of bee hoon could feed two to three people, the meagre portion of crayfish failed to validate the hefty price tag. Moreover, the crayfish was slightly overcooked, disappointing me with its dry and stiff texture. Stir-fried adroitly over an intense heat, the bee hoon carried a touch of wok hei and retained a fluffy texture.

Despite its humble appearance, the bee hoon was moderately flavourful. It doesn’t overwhelm with a tsunami of flavours; it coaxes you back for a second bite with its gentle wave of umami flavours.

Overall, the white bee hoon functioned as a perfect foil to the flavour-rich maggi goreng. Ambience at Jom Makan BBQ Seafood Located in a rustic neighbourhood at Yishun, Jom Makan BBQ Seafood is the ideal place for a peaceful dinner with family.

The verdict Jom Makan BBQ Seafood offers decent zi char , and stands out with the delivery of its noodle dishes. Even so, unless you are seeking an injection of novelty into your food, Jom Makan BBQ Seafood is not an eatery worth travelling from Pasir Ris to Yishun for. GLC Restaurant Review: Halal-Certified Zi Char Spot With Hokkien Mee, Salted Egg Chicken And More Address: 123 Yishun Street 11, #01-509, 123 Eating House, Singapore 760123 Opening hours: Daily 11am to 10pm Website Jom Makan BBQ Seafood is a halal eatery.