Ubin first stop restaurant the authentic taste of Pulau Ubin since 1990
Old school seafood restaurant Ubin First Stop Restaurant gets a new lease of life at the buzzing East Coast Seafood Centre. The restaurant officially opened on June 23 at its new location. While the view from the dining table may be new, the taste that made the restaurant famous among its multi-generational diners remains.
Ubin First Stop Restaurant is more than a seafood restaurant. It is steadfast to its roots of creating dishes that have been prepared for generations by families residing on Pulau Ubin. Its loyal diners who have patronised since its inception will attest that eating at the restaurant is a heritage dining experience.
Mr Allaan Tan, the owner of Ubin First Stop Restaurant, said, "All of our dishes are prepared the way it has been when I grew up in Pulau Ubin. We stayed true to our cooking style and it has won over the palates of diners from all ages—older patrons looking to revisit classically prepared dishes they grew up with and younger patrons who appreciate the taste of local cuisines."
The seafood here is diverse. Diners can expect familiar favourites to seasonal catch such as the Sri Lankan crabs, imported bamboo clams to sea cucumber from the waters off Pulau Ubin. Those craving for something more luxurious, Ubin First Stop Restaurant also serves the costly Empurau fish, but advance reservation is required.
As you would expect from a seafood restaurant, the array of fresh and live seafood is the star of the menu and can be prepared in various recommended styles to your liking.
Its Signature Sambal Chilli Crab, made with Sri Lankan crab and a special blend of sambal sauce, is a must-try. The crab is cooked to perfection, retaining succulence in its meat, with a hint of natural sweetness. A dip of the mantou bread aka Chinese buns in its sauce is enough reason to understand why this is a crowd favourite. Sticking to Mr Tan's "savoury food should not be sweet" principle, the sauce is rich and bold in flavour. The sweetness of the mantou bread nicely cuts through its spiciness.
The bamboo clam steamed with garlic and seasoned vermicelli and spices is soft and bursts with flavours. The lobsters served in special sauce is a great way to enjoy this crustacean. The butterscotch-hued sauce is made of the restaurant's secret blend of pumpkin and several seafood, designed to complement the lobster's natural flavour.
At Ubin First Stop Restaurant, you will experience the splendour of delicacy and fine cuisine in a calm and relaxed atmosphere that will surely leave you coming back for more.
This article was originally published on Marine & Industrial Report newspaper Vol 38 No.4 Issue last August 31, 2016.
