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Eng Seng Restaurant

241 Joo Chiat Place, Singapore, Singapore
Ranked #402 of 1,967 restaurants in Singapore
4.0 of 5 stars 57 Reviews
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Singapore
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27 reviews 27 reviews
Reviews in 5 cities Reviews in 5 cities
16 helpful votes 16 helpful votes
4 of 5 stars Reviewed 28 April 2012 via mobile

Read the previous reviews & it would largely accord with my previous visits. Fantastic black pepper crabs & some other dishes but rough & ready service. It's hugely popular so go as early as you can although it seems weird to have dinner before 6 but really that's the best time to go to (5.30 is even better) to ensure... More

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Reviews in 12 cities Reviews in 12 cities
15 helpful votes 15 helpful votes
4 of 5 stars Reviewed 10 March 2012 via mobile

After spending half and hour and $20 for a taxi ride, plus walking around for 20 mins since we couldn't find the place, I utterly hoped that the crab was worth all the trouble. And it is. We were lucky that when we got there (6pm on Saturday), there wasn't much waiting time. We were seated quickly. For a party... More

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17 reviews 17 reviews
Reviews in 14 cities Reviews in 14 cities
9 helpful votes 9 helpful votes
4 of 5 stars Reviewed 6 October 2011

Dont get confused by the name if you dont know the style of eating out in singapore. Its more of a foodcourt type of a place with all it comes - plastic chairs and tables, very local staff and far off from Thr centre BUT You get fantastic crabs for fantastic price! You experence local atmosphere Plan it along with... More

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10 reviews 10 reviews
Reviews in 4 cities Reviews in 4 cities
4 of 5 stars Reviewed 4 September 2011 via mobile

Went here for some pepper crabs with some friends. The crabs were the best I have ever eaten in Singapore, without a doubt. Service is a little rough, but with the quality of food, it is a worthwhile place to visit.

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Singapore
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1 of 5 stars Reviewed 28 July 2011
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Just had the worst dining experience of my life at Eng Seng restaurant on Still/Joo Chiat place - both of us went in at 8pm - pressurized to take their last 3 crabs to finish their stock - asked to just have crab and not other dishes-warned to finish by 8.45pm-at 8.45 (which is 10min faster than my watch) without... More

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kuala lumpur
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7 reviews 7 reviews
Reviews in 6 cities Reviews in 6 cities
4 helpful votes 4 helpful votes
3 of 5 stars Reviewed 30 September 2010

quite resonable but still on the high side compare the taste of it. However still consider good and convienence as just opersite the hotel!!

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Batam
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed 22 March 2010

Many reviews here mention the long wait if you come late. That alone should tell you something and the service is good if you've been standing waiting, watching other dinners take their time with their meal, it's fast paced stuff. When served we weren't asked "how you want that, with garlic or..." Instead it's matter of fact "Baby kailan -... More

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5 of 5 stars Reviewed 18 March 2010

All-time favourite for my peppery crab. Together with other dishes such as, Mee Goreng, You Tiao etc.

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China
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed 18 March 2010

Every time I go to Singapore Eng Shang is one of my must stops for pepper crab. I would not even think of going some place else for this meal

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Singapore
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6 reviews 6 reviews
Reviews in 5 cities Reviews in 5 cities
4 helpful votes 4 helpful votes
1 of 5 stars Reviewed 13 October 2009

If you ever make it to this restaurant, just order the the black pepper crabs and brace yourself for zero service. The chilli crabs are not worth your time; there are better ones elsewhere in Singapore. Even the yummylicious black pepper sauce could not erase the bad taste left in our mouths as a result of the appalling service attitude.... More

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