With my occasional cravings for crabs, my friends brought me over to another ulu corner of Singapore, known for their Black Pepper Crab. After a ten minute walk from Eunos MRT station (sometimes I really wonder why crab places couldn’t be more accessible!), we were quite surprised to find this rather rundown coffee shop by the corner, dimly lit yet bustling with people.And indeed, on every single table, we spotted black pepper crabs! Having a chilli crab fan with us, we decided to order 4 crabs, splitted into 2 black pepper and 2 chilli. Pity they don’t serve mantous to go along for that complete crabbing experience!Black Pepper Crab ($67.50 for 2, approx $$38/kg)Spotting the roe once it came!Highly anticipated, the smell of it captivated us already! I was expecting a sharp peppery taste to it, but was surprisingly greeted by its subtle fragrance and a growing spiciness. The crabs weren’t really much of a focal point for us that night as it was pretty small and wasn’t fleshy enough. It’s really a love-hate relationship with such ‘scrawny crabs’ since it’s so hard to get them out and sometimes the little bit of flesh inside probably just isn’t worth the effort. I’m really a great fan of Ga-Hock’s big fleshy crabs so this definitely paled in comparison. The sauce, however, was finger-lickin’ good! Smooth and not overpowering, I loved the fragrance of it, and the subtle spice that grows onto you.Chilli Crab ($67.50 for 2, approx $38/kg)In all fairness, this hasn’t been their specialty and it’s more of to cater to so many chilli crab fans out there. For those who’re looking for a spicy one, this would suit you well, though it didn’t quite have the distinct layers of taste of chilli crab. It was quite a flat taste, just a monotonous spiciness that didn’t gel in quite well with the sweetness of the sauce. Not an impressive one, so don’t expect too much if you’re planning on ordering this! We ended up being too addicted to the black pepper sauce that we took the crabs from here to dip in the black pepper.Pork Ribs ($10)I’m usually a fan of pork ribs in tze char stalls cos it’s so fuss-free to eat it! No bones, tender and usually a sweet sauce to go with it, it’s just simple yet satisfying food that’s hard to go wrong. This hit everything but it was just overly sweet that I almost cringed at my first bite. Would have been good to fry the skin for a crispy finish before topping with the sauce. Good to have your rice or drinks in hand while having this!Bak Choy ($10)Fresh crunchy bak choy that was cooked just nice that didn't leave the raw vegetable taste in it, it managed to sit pretty well with me. Topped with fried spring onions to lift its taste, I liked the generous serving of it. One thing that struck me though, was that it was just too oily!With only the Black Pepper Crab that managed to impress with the sauce, we were quite disappointed with the rest. For crab lovers, this might not be the place to visit if having fleshy juicy flesh is of your priority (I'm still a fan of Ga-Hock for those fatilicious crabs!). At least it is for me, so while the black pepper sauce was satisfying, the crabs itself weren't impressive for me. We probably wouldn't return unless we're having a severe black pepper craving!For full review, please visit http://www.makeyourcaloriescount.com/2013/11/sg-eng-seng-restaurant-satisfying-black.html…查看更多
This is the restaurant that many Singaporeans and tourists visit for the Black Pepper and Chilli Crabs. It used to taste good and was my favourite place to enjoy the dishes. However, on my recent visits, I realised that the service is very poor (hasn't been great all along) and the crabs that they served have not been as fresh as those served elsewhere. The crab that me and my friends had was watery on the inside and seemed that it hasn't been cooked thoroughly. We have found a better crab place since then and won't be visiting this restaurant anymore.…查看更多
my friends and i decided to try the black pepper crabs after hearing raving reviews about it. the crabs were really good, though i felt it was a little too sweet for my liking. we had other dishes such as venison, kailan and fried you tiao. All were really decent, especially the venison. It was very tender and savory. However, the dining experience was a disaster. We arrived at the place at around 7.40pm and we were told they would close at 8.30pm. Well, we really tried our best to finish the food very quickly but we thought it would only be right of them to allow us to finish the food at least. Instead, they started closing all the shutters at around 8.20pm and switched off the lights inside the kopitiam. All the staff sat around us and stared at us waiting for us to be done. It was the most pressurising dinner i've ever had in my life. While we were still at the table, they would walk towards us to clear whatever dishes they could first. By 8.30pm sharp, they told us we had to leave! Seriously, i know the closing time was at 8.30pm but shouldn't they have the basic courtesy to allow the customers to finish whatever they have ordered before chasing them away? we paid for the dishes anyways! …查看更多
CAUTION!!!Ring up first or no crabs for you!!! You have to come early or book first to enjoy their best signature chilli crab.There are 2 types of crab that I like, one is chilli crab and another one is black pepper crab.I do not know why but these crabs always strangely addictive. These Black Pepper Crabs are not like the ones served elsewhere. The sauce is slightly sweet and not overly spicy. As Goldilocks would say, "It is just right."Really for those crab lovers, this is a must try restaurant.…查看更多
Speaking of eating crabs in SG, some may suggest Long Beach, Jumbo or No Signboard typically for sitting comfort and ambiance consideration, in my opinion. If you don't mind to eat in a place that has no air con, then I'd suggest Eng Seng because you paid less for more, comparing to other name brand restaurants.Note:1. They serve AT LEAST two crabs for each order; therefore, it's better to have a larger group to go there. However, if you're crabs lover, then two of you are okey too, like me =P.2. During Fri or Sat evening, please call them in advance to reserve your crabs, although you still need to queer up waiting for your table. No table reservation can be made; thus, just get there as early as 5pm. Don't be surprised if you see a full house there at 5pm on Sat.After dinner, then you could walk across the street to have the "King of all fruits", the durians. …查看更多