The name ‘Lai Huat’ is synonymous with Fried Sambal Fish and I need to add that their homemade sambal is THE REAL DEAL. I wholly enjoyed this flagship dish that gives you the chance to experience an immaculate marriage of meat and dress- the fish and fiery sambal nicely complement each other without any overpowering flavour from either side.

Having made their name with this dish, the restaurant’s pride and glory is embedded within this crispy deep-fried pomfret and fragrant sambal chilli. Sweet with a hint of spiciness, the sambal was so addictive my dining companion devoured it alone with a bowl of rice. Its oiliness slightly rescued the dry fish meat, while its piquancy elevated the dish’s overall flavour.