Together with my brother’s family, we took Mommy out for a post-Mother’s Day celebratory dinner. We ate a lot of food for just 7 people!
Deep Fried Chicken with Garlic 脆皮蒜香鸡, S$12.00
There was a debate over the fried leaf garnish. Is it curry leaf or Thai basil leaf? We forgot to ask the staff. I think it’s Thai basil. 
Anyway, the fried chicken (1/2 bird) was a nice start. Crispy skin that’s not too oily, with sufficiently tender and flavorful meat.
Steamed Soon Hock 清蒸笋壳鱼, S$62.40 (S$7.80 per 100gm)
The soon hock fish was very fresh and steamed to perfection Hong Kong-style.
Sweet & Sour Pork with Lychee 莆田荔枝肉, S$15.00
No complaints about the sweet sour pork. Putien’s version never fails to deliver, and remains one of my top recommendations for sweet sour pork.
Braised Beancurd with Chinese Cabbage 大白菜炖软豆腐, S$25.00 per pot
All of us really liked this light and tasty soup. It was served in a black earthen pot, but ladled out into individual bowls for us.
The stock was very sweet and flavorful due to ingredients like dried scallop, dried shrimp, clam, and Chinese cabbage. Soft toufu puffs soaked up the rich stock and provided great texture.
Steamed Prawn with Minced Garlic 蒜茸蒸虾, S$18.00
The prawns would have been perfect if they weren’t slightly over-steamed.
Fried Eggplant with Pork Floss 肉松茄子, S$12.00
I was a bit disappointed with the fried eggplant. Had this at another branch and really enjoyed it. But here, the eggplant was cut too small and the batter too thick. But at least it wasn’t greasy.
Pu Tien Lor Mee 莆田卤面, S$12.00
This is a Putien signature dish, and it was scrumptious! Noodles in thickened broth that’s tasty but not overly rich. Very comforting!
Fried "Hingwa" Bee Hoon 兴化米粉, S$12.00
I’ve tried this before, but definitely didn’t mind having it again. Mommy said the beehoon was a bit too soft for her liking, but I thought it was still acceptable.
I’ve been to various Putien outlets (Kitchener Road, VivoCity, and Jurong Point), and I’m impressed that they’ve managed to keep a consistent standard across the branches. A few dishes tonight were a little off the mark, but overall, we enjoyed the food.
Putien isn’t about fine dining, but comfort food delivered with a touch of finesse. The cooking is light and emphasizes the natural flavors of the ingredients. Service is relatively efficient, and prices are very reasonable. No wonder it was full house even on a Monday night.
Birthday cake from BreadTalk
Because it was also my birthday, my brother and sister-in-law bought me a cake — mango mousse. So sweet of them! Mango’s one of my favorite fruits!
I feel so happy to have spent my birthday with my loved ones. A BIG thank you too, to all my dear friends who sent me birthday well wishes. I’m really blessed to be surrounded by so much love! 
Total bill was S$223.75 for 7 people, including miscellaneous charges for rice, tea, towels, corkage (S$8.00 per bottle), service charge, and taxes.
Putien Restaurant (Marina Square)
6 Raffles Boulevard
#02-205 Marina Square
Singapore 039594
Tel: (65) 6336 4068
URL: www.putien.com
P.S. We were given two S$20 vouchers. Each S$20 voucher is redeemable with every S$100 spent, valid till 11 Aug 2010. Leave a comment if you’re interested, I can mail to you.
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Hi Julia
I’m interested in the voucher–time to force my parents out of their “crystal-jade-forever” boundaries. Appreciate your goodwill, thanks!
Here’s a voucher to encourage them to explore more dining options!
I’ve sent you an email. Can you reply with your mailing address?
Hi Julia
I have replied your mail ytd, it might have gone to the spam folder if you don’t see it in the inbox. I have resent my reply just in case, cheers!
hey julia,
like u , i love to go to pu tien too
the voucher will come in handy when i give a treat to my dad .
send me okay ? =)
Sure, the second’s voucher for you!
You wanna meet up or mail to you?
Julia,
Was that dish Eggplant with Pork Foss a Chui Chow or Hokkienese Dish? That caught my eyes and taste bud moment I saw that photo. Also the same with that Garlic Chicken.
Interesting combination
I’m curious how tastes the sweet and sour pork with lychee. I like lychee a lot, but I have never tasted in such a recipe…