The House of Seafood @ 180 serves The Best Black Pepper Crab in Singapore. Ok that's just my opinion, but judging by the full house at the restaurant, a lot of other people agree too. If black pepper crab isn't your thing, the Chilli Crab is just as delectable.
From what we've heard the people who opened this place were former chefs at the famous and popular crab restaurant Eng Seng Restaurant at Joo Chiat Place (near TJC Telok Kurau Church). And at the House of Seafood @ 180 you are constantly reminded that this place was 'formerly known @ Joo Chiat Place'. It's like they're on purpose trying to mislead people into thinking that Eng Seng at Joo Chiat has closed down and they are the replacements. But to be honest, good for them! As much as we loved the food at Eng Seng, there were a lot more things we hated about the place such as lots of shouting, rude owners, long lines waiting for table and once you get a table it was long waiting time for the crab to arrive and the somewhat unclean place. I loved how at House of Seafood @ 180 the tables were covered in pink plastic which they just wrap up and dispose after each table is finished and we most of all loved the friendly service AND the fast serving of our foods. It was also a plus that they had clean baby high chairs for the little ones and a plasma tv mounted on the wall. Oh and did I mention they even had little dipping bowls with lime in it to clean your dirty hands after you finish eating your crab (there are toilets and wash basins available too). Our only gripe was that parking is rather difficult to find since the restaurant is situated on busy Yio Chu Kang Rd. They do have a valet service which I think is probably worth taking up, but Edmund was a little apprehensive when he saw one of them nearly backing one of the cars into some orange cones. Or else you'll have to park really far amongst the streets in the private residential areas. The streets around there are pretty narrow too so there's not much street parking available and you'll have to walk kinda far.
And you know what the best thing is eventhough we had great service, there were no service charge and no GST! I always prefer it when the service charge and GST is built into the prices already. The small portions are very generous and reasonably priced. The crabs are finger licking good and oh so sweet and fresh, and they were the huge sri lankan kinds. So next time I have a crab craving I won't need to go far, and they also have take away as well, just call them and order in advance!
Sorry for the bad pictures, used my cameraphone to take.
Salad You Tiao
Champagne Pork Ribs
Mee Goreng (very nice)
Fried Bee Hoon for the kids (caelyn loved this one)
Black Pepper Crab
Chilli Crab
Mini ManTou
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