I think this is my second time at this Dian Xiao Er. This time around, it was so-called to celebrate Mother's Day. Overall, the food was okay, not really that fantastic (sorry to say, but that's just individual taste). We tabaoed the dumplings home. Well, they tasted good; my gals liked them.
Mo
5
Dian Xiao Er has an early bird promotion available during selected hours: 25% off on weekdays and 15% on weekends. They even have 40% off from 2:30-4:29 PM for members (30% for non-members) during weekdays, though some dishes, like cod fish, are excluded.
Their Pan-Fried Cod Fish in Superior Soy Sauce has been our family’s favorite for more than 10 years, and we always can't resist ordering it (though it’s a bit pricey, the quality is assured). The Dang Gui Herbal Roast Duck and Ee-Fu Mian have always been a "must-order" too.
Service was excellent. Staff were polite, very attentive, and they also reminded us to provide feedback right away if the dishes were not satisfactory.
Geoffrey OwYeong
5
Came here for dinner after many years. I was served by a friendly and polite staff member who provided the menu and ordering chit. The food quality was still excellent, especially their flagship roasted duck with ten wonder herbs. Their baby kai lan and steamed fish were also tasty. I was also surprised that they have brown rice available for order.
Service and atmosphere were good. Highly recommended for a repeat visit! I will be coming back to try other dishes after signing up for their fabulous 1-year membership deal.
Kenrick Wee
5
Great service from the lady who helped us secure a seat. We requested the sauce to be separated from the duck. The duck skin was crispy and the sauce was very flavorful. The meat was very tender. Suitable for elderly people. The tofu was soft.
Matt
5
Minus one star for the declining quality of rice.
The first time I tasted the rice years ago, it was superb. Every grain was perfect, and it was delicious on its own. Now, it's easy to spot many broken grains, and this affected the overall texture. For a bowl of rice that cost almost $2, I expect better.
The other dishes were well done, including the side dishes, which were surprisingly tasty. The azhar was tangy yet spicy and sweet, and the crunch of the vegetables made it hard not to go for more mouthfuls. The abalone mushroom was well marinated, and the side dishes were a steal if you go for the promotion.
The curry fish tail was a welcome addition. Instead of the usual fish head, the meat of the fish tail was more delicate, and to make things better, there was a significant reduction in the amount of bones. The sauce was rich while not overpowering, and I would definitely recommend this to anyone who loves curry fish head.
The duck wings were a little too dry and chewy for my liking. While the char siew had a nice fat-to-meat ratio, the sauce was on the sweeter side, and it lacked the aroma of the typical charcoal-grilled meat that one would expect.
The other dishes were great, and service was prompt too. Overall, this is a zi char place with a good standard of food.
Vincent Reddy
4
One of the best places in Singapore for herbal roasted duck. Even though DXE has opened quite a few branches across Singapore, the branches I've visited have had superb quality control. I recommend the Angelica herb roasted duck 当归 and Ten Wonders roasted duck 十全.
Edwin Chong
5
Two years ago, I ordered from 店小二 and honestly, the taste didn’t leave a good impression. But I decided to give it another try recently—and I’m so glad I did! The taste brought back memories, just like it was years ago, but this time it truly hit the spot. I enjoyed it so much I’m already back for the second time this week. Well done to the team for keeping the flavor authentic and consistent! Special thanks to Christine and all the service staff who were wonderful!
Marcus Lim
4
Popular Chinese restaurant specialising in roasted duck (3 herbal flavours) and other Chinese dishes like soup, stir-fries, vegetables, meat, and seafood. The only minor issue I have is that they require most of the party to be present before seating. To bypass this, you can tell them you'll go ahead and order without waiting further. Dishes are served very fast, so a family of 10 can finish their meal in an hour. There are loads of different dishes to cater to the whole family. The perennial favourite is, of course, the duck. There are three big tables at this branch for parties of 10. Other branches at Hillion Mall and JEM show the popularity of this restaurant. There's a loyalty program which kind of causes you to go back a little too often due to the vouchers given, which can't be combined in a single visit.
Edwin Wong
4
Paid S$134.53 for dinner for four. The skin of the roast duck was crispy and the meat was tender and flavourful. The marmite chicken was tasty. The broth of the stewed pork ribs with yam and mushroom was flavourful too. But the pork ribs were slightly hard. The fatty char siew had a rich, savory, and sweet taste. The kang kong was okay. Service was friendly, as the waitress patiently explained the benefits of being a member and how to place an order to utilise the $10 discount voucher.
Chiong Poh
4
All these years, Dian Xiao Er remains a reliable choice, synonymous with its renowned herbal roast duck and Mongolian pork ribs. While the herbal roast duck lived up to its reputation during my recent visit to this outlet, the Mongolian pork ribs didn't quite reach the heights of past experiences. However, the Iberico char siew and Lei Cha Fan here proved to be delightful surprises instead. The staff here are extremely friendly and welcoming, which makes for a great dining experience.