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In the Shandong region of China, and unlike the southern areas where Hong Kong master chefs specialise in dim sum and the use of spices and flash frying, the northern way of cooking emphasis on accentuating the main flavour of the seafood. Here are some of our delectable seafood treats you won’t want to miss: Crab and Pumpkin Dumplings This was crafted by our pastry chef David Chang whose passion for aroma and flavours brought out this sensation of crab meat, minced prawns, pumpkin and chilli. It is served with a gluten free soya sauce. Prawn & Chive Dumplings Made from [...]

In Chinese cuisine, vegetables play an important role. Aside from the aesthetics of giving colour and vibrance to accompany any dish, Chinese greens can be cooked in many ways which is what makes eating them quite exciting. The methods of cooking vary, going back to the various regions in China in their ways of preserving vegetables or consuming them fresh on a daily basis. From blanching to stir frying to steaming, it’s all in the cooking! Being highly nutritious and fortifying, this spinach is a wonderful addition to broths. It can also be thrown into a salad. A true emerald green [...]

What makes a culinary fusion interesting might be in using a range of all time staple foods with authentic spices and herbs, and doused with an essence of something seasonal. It’s like taking an old favourite dish, deconstructing it, building it up step by step with a new perspective in mind. Therein also lies a hunger for adventure in creating an entirely new dish. Like any art, it takes years of practice to cultivate a mode, a pattern, a personal touch that makes the cooking unique. At Naturally Chinese we see a culinary fusion of sorts, and our chefs continue to [...]

The ethos at Naturally Chinese has always been to incorporate this quality of home cooking. We bring to you a space where you can relax and take your time. Flowers and plants help soothe and bring a sense of calm to the experience. Unlike the fast food approach, we hope to promote a longer drawn out dining experience, where you can take time to relish more nuanced tastes in our cooking. Be it a traditional dinner roast, to the taste of spaghetti and meatballs or, in the case of Chinese food, a plate of crispy custard buns or bowl of comforting [...]

It’s a struggle in today’s world as there are various factors that make it difficult to sustain. But therein lies the desire even more so, to see the success of bringing good food and nutrition to the community. Going against the current is a hard thing but is not an option when you feel passionately about something and you just have to do it. There is great scope in the healing value of food and bringing it to the community. The care that goes into food preparation affects the food we eat. At a restaurant, you know the feeling when a [...]

Sometimes a plate of succulent ribs and a cool beer just hits the spot, especially on a sunny sweltering day.  And if it has crossed your mind to feast on a summer favourite such as ribs — The chefs at Naturally Chinese have worked these different styles of ribs on the menu. The idea is small plates as appetizers or even a tapas style dining experience. This Cantonese style of cooking ribs is very popular and you can find ribs in honey sauce, or in sea salt in the Appetisers section of the menu. Spare ribs and ribs in honey sauce can [...]

Cooked just at the right temperature, with succulent juices in each bite and crackling rind around, this dish has to be one of my favourites. The fat is just as important as the tenderness of the meat and the crispiness of the rind. To pair this dish with wine, try our house red or a Rioja. A complement of pak choi greens make a good balance to this wholesome meal. We offer a variety dish of rotisserie meats which include roasted duck, crispy skin pork belly and barbecued fillet of pork. The Chinese five spices are often used as a spice [...]

There is great value in understanding the foods you’re fond of and why they make you feel good. It’s simple details such as these that brings the food we eat closer to an understanding of our health and vitality. The time it takes to wash, nurture, and cook real foods also brings a sense of simple achievement to our daily lives. This ties in with our philosophy for eating and the food we serve. Bringing together a group of foods to accentuate taste, delight, aroma and nourishment is the complex simplicity of Chinese cuisine. A good chef knows how much cinnamon, Sichuan [...]

Those precious days of sunshine are coveted. And though they flit between the thick clouds even in what is supposed to be the middle of Summer, we need to make the best of it. The important thing is to get out of the house and soak up as much Vitamin D as you can. Give yourself to a DIY day off — with an afternoon lie in the sun in the park or by the river bank, followed by a bbq evening feast as a well deserved treat. Planning a summer birthday or a get-together with friends?  Barbecue season is definitely on! [...]

The sizzling hot fish that comes out of the steamer strewn with sticks of ginger and spring onions is best enjoyed with our range of white wines. And though this is a dish that can be easily cooked at home, the delight comes from having it served to you fresh off the steamer.A touch of garnish such as coriander brings a feeling into play, one of freshness — wondering even where the fish might come from. It brings a connection and a true appreciation for the dish. Steaming the sea bass and finishing it off with zesty ginger and spring onions keeps [...]