A simple, no-frills neighbourhood zi char place that delivers comforting, home-style flavours. We tried the fried prawn rolls and crabmeat tofu—both were decent, as expected from most zi char joints. The crabmeat tofu leans towards a lighter, almost soup-like profile. Seasoning is quite gentle, but you do get a good amount of crab flesh, which adds a nice natural sweetness and umami. The French beans give a bit of crunch, balancing out the soft silken tofu. The fried prawn rolls are well executed—crispy on the outside with a golden brown finish, and a filling that has a nice texture with bits of juicy prawn. Service was warm, fast and attentive. Ambience gives out a family-run place vibe.

I tried their signature sambal fish and it was quite good. Very crispy. Friendly service. Open air paid parking available across the road. Air conditioning was turned off.

Helmed by experienced chefs using authentic recipes passed down for generations, this is one of our fav spot for hearty zichar at affordable price. 🥢 Must-Try Dishes: 🌶️ 驰名叁芭鲳鱼 Famous Sambal Promfret Fish $34 Ultra-crispy golden pomfret, generously topped with Lai Huat’s legendary homemade sambal. Shiok! 🌶️🔥 🔥 潮州红斑鱼头炉 Teochew Red Grouper Fish Head Steamboat $55 Thick cut red grouper, simmered in a clear, umami packed Teochew broth with tomatoes, yam and assorted vegetables. Perfect for rainy days or family dinners. 🌿 翡翠豆腐 Homemade Spinach Tofu $14 Soft on the inside, crisp on the outside and topped with crispy golden mushrooms and drizzled in a flavorful sauce. 🥬 三皇苋菜 Amaranth with Three Types of Eggs $14 Silky, savory, and umami-rich! 🍤 自制虾枣 Homemade Prawn Roll $10 Crispy on the outside, juicy on the inside — these handcrafted rolls are packed with minced prawn and meat, wrapped in beancurd skin and fried to golden perfection. Plus points: ✅ Aircon indoor + breezy outdoor seating ✅ Accepts CDC/SG60 vouchers Good spot for hearty zichar!

Visited the Siglap outlet since the Geylang one has more negative reviews on food hygiene. The last reviews on food flies was 5 months back which I assumed that it has been addressed. However, this issue is still persistent and is a negative experience considering that this is a chain and has a long history. The food standard is not consistent. 3 egg vegetable: extremely blend, you can taste the ingredients separately not as a dish. Curry fish head: strong coconut taste but mild curry flavor Marmite pork rib: sauce is lacking but is relatively the better one out of the meal

The Sambal Promfet at Lai Huat is outstanding! Ordered the fresh pomfret – fried perfectly with super crispy skin and fins (yes, we ate the fins!) while the meat stayed moist and flaky. The real winner is their sambal belacan sauce: incredibly aromatic with deep umami, just the right heat, sweetness and savoury kick. Generously coated and pairs perfectly with rice. We asked for extra and they delivered happily.