Fook Kin

Fook Kin
111 Killiney Road

https://order.charsiew.com/

Dragon Fruit With Shrimp Fried Rice (SGD $11.80)

Excellent Roasts

(Ratings: On a scale of 1 to 10, with 1 = Worst and 10 = Best)
Overall: 8
Ambience & Setting: 7
Food & Beverage: 8
Service: 8
Value for Money: 8
Spent about SGD $41 per person.


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Opening its doors in September 2018 and headlined by DJs The Muttons (Justin Ang and Vernon Anthonisz) in partnership with F&B brands Roast Paradise (founders Randall Gan and Kai Koh) and Fat Boys (founder Bernie Tay), Fook Kin may intentionally sound naughty but is also derived from the Chinese Mandarin words '福劲' which means 'Blessing'. A blend of modern and traditional, Fook Kin is a good casual eatery worth a visit, thanks to its delicious food, attentive service, and vibrant ambience.

Ambience at Fook Kin blends the old with the new. The facade features a traditional Chinese Mandarin engraved signboard, with sturdy metal grille gates serving as a wall of sorts. But step in, and the place resembles a dive bar, with bright neon lights, quirky mural wall paintings artwork, warm lamps within hanging bird cages, and modern metal chairs around sturdy marble-topped tables. There's also the display of roast meats behind a glass panel, looking so appetizing.

Service at Fook Kin is well performed by the mostly senior staff. They're engaging and attentive, according diners good attention. I note they clean up quickly when diners leave, and sometimes offer to clear finished plates and refill drinks. Staff introduce dishes as they serve, but with the digital menu having good descriptions and pictures, demonstration of product knowledge isn't really needed from staff. Despite the bustling crowd during peak periods, order fulfilment is relatively quick.

Food at Fook Kin is Chinese Singaporean cuisine, with a smattering of Thai cuisine. Their specialities include Chinese Cantonese roast meats, and Thai inspired stir-frys. Roast Master Randall Gan checks on quality, ensuring the roast meats are up to the same standards as his Roast Paradise outlet. Dishes are consistently well executed, which draws a repeat crowd. Portions are sized for communal group dining. Prices are wallet-friendly and reasonable, budget about SGD $41 per person.


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Fook Kin Exterior

Fook Kin Interior

Mural Art

Seating

Meal Flat Lay

This Thai style Golden Shrimp Wanton (SGD $8.80) has a crisp crunchy wanton dumpling wrapper which cracks satisfyingly when bit. Within, juicy deshelled shrimp bursts with sweet savoury flavour. A delight to eat, especially when paired with the rich Thai chili dipping sauce for its sweet spicy notes. Highly recommended!

Golden Shrimp Wanton (SGD $8.80)

Golden Shrimp Wanton

Golden Shrimp Wanton

The Japanese inspired Tonkotsu White Clam Broth (SGD $16.80) has a good portion of fresh white clams, nicely cleaned, with a bouncy chew to texture. The pork tonkotsu broth is creamy and rich, addictive with salty sweet savoury flavour (which has also infused the clams), pure comfort. Good!

Tonkotsu White Clam Broth (SGD $16.80)

Tonkotsu White Clam Broth

Loved the excellent Chinese Cantonese roast meat Mix Platter Char Siew & Roast Pork (SGD $25). The Char Siew / Marinated Roast Pork Loin has equal parts fat to lean meat, with a tender sticky succulent chew, and bold smoky honeyed sweet savoury flavour. The Sio Bak / Roast Pork Belly has nice layers of fat between the lean meat, the skin crackling with a light crunch to release the tender bouncy pork beneath, carrying mild savoury salty flavour. Paired with a light soy dipping sauce for added savoury salty notes. Highly recommended!

Mix Platter Char Siew & Roast Pork (SGD $25)

Char Siew / Marinated Roast Pork Loin

Sio Bak / Roast Pork Belly

The Chinese Cantonese style Charcoal Herbal Roast Duck (SGD $16 for 1/4 Portion) is rather an acquired taste, as the strong herbal earthy sweet salty savoury flavours of the roast duck may not appeal to all, although I personally loved it. Marinated with angelica root and charcoal roasted, the roast duck has a lovely tender bouncy succulent chew to texture. Good!

Charcoal Herbal Roast Duck (SGD $16 for 1/4 Portion)

Charcoal Herbal Roast Duck

A straightforward Chinese Mandarin style Radish Omelette (SGD $8.80) pan-fried Zi Char style. Has a fluffy soft crisp texture with bold eggy vegetal sweet salty flavour. Alright at best, nothing to shout about.

Radish Omelette (SGD $8.80)

Radish Omelette

The straightforward Chinese Mandarin style Braised Broccoli & Shimeji Mushroom (SGD $9.80) is a good choice to accompany. The crunchy broccoli florets are fresh with vegetal sweet flavour, while the tender shimeji mushrooms carry vegetal earthy savoury flavour. Enhanced with the thick gloopy mushroom gravy with vegetal salty earthy sweet flavour. Worth ordering!

Braised Broccoli & Shimeji Mushroom (SGD $9.80)

Braised Broccoli & Shimeji Mushroom

The Thai inspired Golden Thai Chili Tofu (SGD $8) has spongy soft fried tofu beancurd cubes, with grainy sweet salty flavour. Garnished with crisp white onions and juicy cucumber slices, both with vegetal sweet flavour. Generously coated in rich Thai chili sauce, with sweet spicy flavour. Completed with crushed peanuts for a nutty aroma. Good!

Golden Thai Chili Tofu (SGD $8)

Golden Thai Chili Tofu

The quirky Thai inspired Dragon Fruit With Shrimp Fried Rice (SGD $11.80) is a beautifully plated dish. A pyramid of fluffy fried rice tossed with bouncy deshelled shrimp, infused with vibrant red dragon fruit juice, is served over a bed of crisp lettuce, garnished with juicy chunks of red dragon fruit and wispy pork floss. This has lovely fruity sweet savoury flavour, unique and addictive. Highly recommended!

Dragon Fruit With Shrimp Fried Rice (SGD $11.80)

Dragon Fruit With Shrimp Fried Rice

Dragon Fruit With Shrimp Fried Rice

The Omelette Crab Bomb With Cheese (SGD $24.80) is a luxurious dish, with a fluffy egg omelette folded with tender deshelled crab meat and gooey cheese, a pocket of deliciousness. Looks so appetizing, and the bold eggy savoury salty cheesy sweet flavour is excellent. Highly recommended!

Omelette Crab Bomb With Cheese (SGD $24.80)

Omelette Crab Bomb With Cheese

Omelette Crab Bomb With Cheese

A lovely Lime Sorbet (SGD $4.50) to round off the meal, crisp and juicy with sour zesty tangy sweet flavour. Very refreshing, and the portion is large. Highly recommended!

Lime Sorbet (SGD $4.50)

Lime Sorbet

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