Tai Lei Loi Kei (Closed)

Item: Tai Lei Loi Kei
Rating: 4
Author: RunningMan

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4 Reviews

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Serangoon

$11 - $20

Burgers and Sandwiches

RunningMan

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Founded in 1968 in Taipa, Macau, Tai Lei Loi Kei Cafe has grown from being a humble coffee stall to an international brand franchise. Tai Lei Loi Kei Cafe is best known for a signature Macau speciality, the Pork Chop Bun, and their version is made with large pieces of Brazilian pork.

Tai Lei Loi Kei Cafe patterns itself after a fast-food concept. Ambience at Tai Lei Loi Kei Cafe is clean and functional, with many wooden tables and metal chairs laid out in tightly packed, linear fashion in its small floor space. Interior lighting is warm but dim, and the openess of the place leads to a relatively high ambient noise level.

Due to its fast food concept, you'll largely be doing self-service. Service staff at Tai Lei Loi Kei Cafe are friendly though, and able to make recommendations. However, ordering, payment, and collection of orders are all self-service. I also notice staff clearing empty / dirty tables quickly and efficiently, a critical action due to the small floor space and limited seating at Tai Lei Loi Kei Cafe. I'm also thankful for the staff who guided me when ordering, saving me money.

Serradura Sawdust Pudding

The menu at Tai Lei Loi Kei Cafe is limited, but the few items they have are done very well. Food at Tai Lei Loi Kei Cafe are largely Macau classic favourites, and all are tasty and flavourful. Portions are quite large, more than enough for 1 person, and prices are comparable to other fast food brands, budget about SGD $13 or so per person.

The house Signature Pork Chop Bun (SGD $6.90) only has 2 main ingredients, a large, thick slab of Brazilian pork chop, lean without much fat, marinated in house secret spices then grilled till juicy and tender, with a slight crust. Sandwiched between a house recipe baguette bread / bun, which is soft, fluffy, and tears off easily, this is a winner. It's full flavoured, and delicious. Highly recommended!

Signature Pork Chop Bun

The Bouncy Noodles With Chicken Wings & Luncheon Meat (SGD $8.90) is a full meal on its own. The noodles are al-dente, with a slight bite, yet still soft, and savoury from soaking in the soy sauce gravy. The vegetables of Chinese broccoli / kai-lan are fresh and lend a crunchy texture, while the chicken wings are crisp yet juicy, with a delicious skin. I also liked the large slab of luncheon meat, which is soft and savoury. However, the egg wasn't that great, halfway between an overeasy and a sunny side up egg, it had a semi solid yolk, neither runny nor hard.