We were first introduced to Uncle Leong at Ang Mo Kio by one of our most reliable foodie friends, and after Uncle Leong moved to Punggol, we decided to give Melben - just across the car park - a try. We had heard that they performed an additional value-added service of having someone with a loudhailer screaming MATA LAI LIAU each time a parking warden appeared, and witnessed first hand the mass migration of men (note: not women) running to their cars, wiping their hands on their pants en route.
Melben consistently has a a very long queue and they don't take reservations. But because the crabs are so good, we've been quite happy to brave the process and suffer those inconveniences in exchange for heartwarming satifsaction and a much lighter wallet.
I was there about 2 months ago with 2 friends and the husband, which meant we could order double what we normally order. Heh. The mantou came first.
The dou miau was to assuage some guilt.
My husband's favourite dish at Melben is the butter crab. The sauce is rich, sweet and creamy, and goes beautifully with the mantou.
Another look at the crab - the sauce is really a winner. It's worth getting a spoon and licking up every drop.
Before we could tuck into the butter crab, the crab with vermicelli arrived.
The vermicelli was very nicely done - it wasn't soggy and was extremely tasty after having soaked up the crab juices.
Before we could start eating, the XO crab bee hoon soup arrived.
This is my favourite Melben dish. The soup is very rich, and goes extremely well with the thick bee hoon. I think we ordered an extra portion of soup that night.
All the crabs were solid, full of meat and very fresh. The meal cost about $50-odd per head, but it was worth the money spent.
Address: Blk 232 Ang Mo Kio Avenue 3 (enter via St 22) #01-1222
Tel: +65 6285 6762
Open 5-11pm daily.
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