There are several ways to try out Putian food in Singapore.
Other than that familiar name, there are more restaurants sprouting out selling Putian-style cuisine.
You can find Fu Lai Lai 福来来 at the 2nd level of Chinatown Point, offering mallgoers a tasty shopping break.
The concept is part of the Wutong Restaurant Group and specialises in authentic Hokkien aka Fujian cuisine.
They are fairly new in the neighbourhood, but already getting attention for their well-prepped dishes, inviting décor, and attentive service.
On the menu are items such as TieGuanYin Braised Prawns ($36.80), Putian Lychee Pork ($24.80), Sliced Pork with Minced Garlic ($10.90), Putian Bian Rou Soup ($16.80), Putian Homemade Bean Curd ($14.80), and Putian Stir Fried Yam ($17.20).
Headlining the list of signature dishes to try is Putian Lychee Pork (24.8 per portion) for sharing.
Arriving with a slight dry ice effect, what makes it stand out is the harmony of sweet and sour flavours, using lychees as a key ingredient for the sauce.
Neither too sweet nor sour, it nails the right spot.
Also, the meatball has that ideal pork meat-to-flour ratio so it is not starchy or mushy at all.
The pieces are fried until it achieves a light crisp exterior, while the inside is moist.
Next up, noodles. The traditional Fujian specialty Heng Hwa Bee Hoon ($12.80 per portion) is known for its lightness and is made with thin rice vermicelli.
Though it is served dry, the fresh seafood and aromatic seasoning combination liven it all up.
But if you are up for something richer, try Putian Lor Mee ($12.80 per portion).
This comforting bowl features thicker wheat noodles (pa mee), and the savoury braising broth makes all the difference.
You still get a hearty load of prawns, clams, and pork – all that deep flavours infusing into the sauce.
For something special, get the Ma Zu Mee Sua ($12.80 per portion) symbolizing longevity. I heard these thin, salted wheat flour noodles are still traditionally handmade.
The delicate mee sua is cooked separately by blanching in boiling water, while ingredients like pork belly, fresh prawns, and veggies are sauteed in a wok.
The magic happens when they are all combined with shredded omelet and some hua diao jiu (Chinese rice wine), and garnished with seaweed.
When it comes to flavour, you can be sure Fu Lai Lai delivers.
But just a heads up on portion size, though. Some customers did find them slightly smaller than expected for its pricing. I guess that’s one reason to order more dishes, right?
Fu Lai Lai 福来来
Chinatown Point #02-01/02, 133 New Bridge Road, Singapore 059413
Opening Hours: 11am – 10pm (Mon – Sun)
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