Keng Eng Kee Seafood
Singapore, Singapore
The family behind Keng Eng Kee (KEK) is no stranger to celebrity: established in the 1970s in the now-demolished Havelock Road Hawker Centre, this beloved zi char restaurant – now in Alexandra Village – has welcomed culinary legends like the late Anthony Bourdain and been featured in a Netflix documentary spotlighting Asia’s street food. Don’t let its out-of-the-way location deter you; Singaporeans happily make the trek to sit on yellow plastic chairs for a taste of quality Hainanese cooking.Now led by the family’s third generation, the eatery embodies the same kampong spirit that has propelled it to such starry heights. The expansive menu bursts to life with chef’s specialities like salted egg squid, coffee pork ribs and the signature moonlight hor fun – silky rice noodles drenched in a luscious, sweet soy-based sauce, topped with an egg yolk. Order, and you’ll be eating in five minutes. For regulars, a visit isn’t complete without indulging in iconic chili crab, savouring every last chunk of tender meat pulled from red claws. If you can't get to the Alexandra address, KEK has two other locations in the city-state.
Key Information
- Average price per person $42
- Lunch and dinner: Mon – Sun
- +65 6272 1038
- Visit Keng Eng Kee Seafood's Website
Location
#01-136, 124 Bukit Merah Lane 1, Alexandra, Singapore, 150124
