The Centrepoint is one of the oldest shopping malls on Orchard Road. It is linked by an underpass to Orchard Central and to the Somerset MRT Station.
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Here's the smashed duck from Dapur Penyet. The meat was moist and easy to debone with a knife and fork. And I loved the little fried tofu. But I really wish that the sambal were spicier. They said that the belacan and mercan versions were the most potent but I was hoping for more.
The Dim Sum Place in The Centrepoint is a halal-certified establishment with a rather extensive menu and the dim sum is of good standard.
their Centrepoint outlet now has a bar serving alcohol and even charcuterie platters from the cheese counter next to it, with this combo set going for an affordable S$18.90 (US$13.80). Granted, at that price, one wasn't getting quality cheese; I nearly didn't want to finish it. But it was cheap and accessible, and rather lively. If I go back, it will just be for a quick drink.
Granted, there wasn't much meat to pluck off of that pomfret, but it was slightly smoky and went nicely with rice and that slightly sweet dark sauce drizzled on top. The skin was pretty tasty too, but unfortunately most of those bones weren't edible.
The Poulet folks have opened yet another brand (176 Orchard Road #B1-18, 6334-0617). It's supposed to be a Spanish place, but as the name suggests, they serve roast chicken here too, albeit on top of a small paella pan. These guys must've gotten a huge discount on chickens somewhere.
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49 Seats is a great place for a cheap and good meal in Orchard Road, especially if you take advantage of the set lunch promotion.
They don’t take reservations so customers in the know will arrive by 11.45 am to chope a place when they open at 12noon!