The sauce for the dang gui duck was delectable (4 stars for the food overall), although the duck portion was slightly small. The e fu noodles were not bad but nothing spectacular. The tofu with minced pork and the sea cucumber were of the expected quality and standard from a Chinese restaurant. The price was slightly high given the food portions, at $110 for 4 dishes on GrabFood. I felt that this amount could be better spent on other food.
Noel
4
The roasted duck is great, with a strong danggui taste and crispy skin. I liked the char siew as it is fatty and flavorful; it might be a bit sweet for some people. The vegetables are good too. Overall, I think some dishes are a must-try, while not all are equally good. No reservations are taken; you'll need to queue to get a number. Membership comes with a duck and a voucher.
Joon
5
Food is excellent. We purchased the lunch set ($36.80++ for 2 pax). The spread was great, and the portion was just right for us.
The staff were extremely friendly and provided a warm atmosphere for us.
Alvin Ang
5
Really enjoyed our meal with quality food. Not only their signature herbal duck, but their other dishes were also tasty yet not too salty.
Excellent service by Ms. Tan Bee Yian.
She went above and beyond, attending to our needs and making sure our baby was well taken care of. Her service was very genuine and attentive. 👍
Jessalyn
5
Really good food! My mom and I frequent Dian Xiao Er a lot for the duck, and its quality has always been excellent. We love the Ten Wonders Duck and always order it 😋 Mom loves the Chicken in Chinese Wine!! The Black Vinegar Pig Trotter is also very good!!!! 💕💕💕💕 Please try all of the above. You won’t regret it.
Winnie Teng
4
I think this is my second time at this Dian Xiao Er. This time around was to celebrate Mother's Day. Overall, the food is okay, not really that fantastic (sorry to say, but that's just individual taste). We tabaoed the dumplings home, and they tasted good; my gals liked them.
Miao
5
Dian Xiao Er has an early bird promo 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 favourite for more than 10 years, and we always can't resist ordering it (though it's a bit pricey, its quality is assured). 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.
Jeffrey Yong
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 standard still maintains, 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 repeated visits! I will be coming back to try other dishes after signing up for their fabulous 1-year membership deal :)
Kenneth Wee
5
Great service by 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. Meat was very tender. Suitable for old people. Toufu was soft.
Mat
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, you could easily spot many broken grains, and that 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 welcome. Instead of the usual fish head, the meat of the fish tail was more delicate, and to make things better, there was a great 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.