{"id":48795,"date":"2026-05-01T04:46:36","date_gmt":"2026-04-30T20:46:36","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/sgbuzz.com\/?p=48795"},"modified":"2026-05-01T04:46:36","modified_gmt":"2026-04-30T20:46:36","slug":"xh-delicious-seafood-review-new-zi-char-stall-in-chinatown","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/sgbuzz.com\/?p=48795","title":{"rendered":"XH Delicious Seafood Review: New Zi Char Stall In Chinatown"},"content":{"rendered":"<p><br \/>\n<\/p>\n<div>\n<aside class=\"mashsb-container mashsb-main \">&#13;<br \/>\n                <\/aside>\n<p>            <!-- Share buttons by mashshare.net - Version: 3.5.7--><\/p>\n<h2><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">XH Delicious Seafood is a new zi char stall in Chinatown\u00a0<\/span><\/h2>\n<p><img fetchpriority=\"high\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-207557\" src=\"https:\/\/eatbook.sg\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/04\/xh-delicious-seafood-flatlay.jpg\" alt=\"xh delicious seafood flatlay\" width=\"1500\" height=\"1000\" srcset=\"https:\/\/eatbook.sg\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/04\/xh-delicious-seafood-flatlay.jpg 1500w, https:\/\/eatbook.sg\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/04\/xh-delicious-seafood-flatlay-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/eatbook.sg\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/04\/xh-delicious-seafood-flatlay-1024x683.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/eatbook.sg\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/04\/xh-delicious-seafood-flatlay-150x100.jpg 150w, https:\/\/eatbook.sg\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/04\/xh-delicious-seafood-flatlay-768x512.jpg 768w, https:\/\/eatbook.sg\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/04\/xh-delicious-seafood-flatlay-1080x720.jpg 1080w, https:\/\/eatbook.sg\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/04\/xh-delicious-seafood-flatlay-392x261.jpg 392w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1500px) 100vw, 1500px\"\/><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">When my editor asked me to interview Devid Retanasamy, a viral Indian chef known for his fluent Mandarin, I was immediately intrigued. I\u2019ll admit I was a little worried my Mandarin wouldn\u2019t hold up, but I was still determined to meet him and try my best to communicate, even if it ended up being a mix of broken Chinese and guesswork.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-116248\" src=\"https:\/\/eatbook.sg\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/10\/mr-blecky-seafood-storefront.jpg\" alt=\"mr-blecky-seafood-storefront\" width=\"1000\" height=\"667\" srcset=\"https:\/\/eatbook.sg\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/10\/mr-blecky-seafood-storefront.jpg 1000w, https:\/\/eatbook.sg\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/10\/mr-blecky-seafood-storefront-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/eatbook.sg\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/10\/mr-blecky-seafood-storefront-150x100.jpg 150w, https:\/\/eatbook.sg\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/10\/mr-blecky-seafood-storefront-768x512.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1000px) 100vw, 1000px\"\/><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Here\u2019s a brief background: Chef Devid previously ran <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/eatbook.sg\/mr-blecky-seafood\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Mr Blecky Seafood<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> in Farrer Park, where he first rose to fame, but things didn\u2019t go as planned. After being scammed out of $27,000 and facing a series of setbacks, he eventually met his current business partner, who gave him another chance. This led to <\/span><b>XH Delicious Seafood<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> on <\/span><b>Temple Street<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">\u2014his first proper solo venture.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Before diving into the food, we had a brief chat with Devid, affectionately known as \u201cXiao Hei.\u201d With over 30 years in the F&amp;B industry, his journey began unexpectedly at 12 years old, when he helped deliver food for his uncle\u2019s eatery. His uncle showed up the next day, took him under his wing, and the rest, as Devid says, is history.<\/span><\/p>\n<p>Having been adopted by a Chinese family, Devid is fluent in Mandarin and Cantonese, joking that his Mandarin improved after meeting his wife. English, however, isn\u2019t part of his vocabulary. With such a unique backstory, I was curious to see if his food would live up to the hype he\u2019s been getting online.<\/p>\n<blockquote class=\"wp-embedded-content\" data-secret=\"7RuXxMLZ0m\">\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/eatbook.sg\/best-zi-char-singapore\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">These Are The Best Zi Char Places In Singapore, According To Google Ratings<\/a><\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n<p><iframe loading=\"lazy\" class=\"wp-embedded-content\" sandbox=\"allow-scripts\" security=\"restricted\" style=\"position: absolute; visibility: hidden;\" title=\"\u201cThese Are The Best Zi Char Places In Singapore, According To Google Ratings\u201d \u2014 Eatbook.sg - Local Singapore Food Guide And Review Site\" src=\"https:\/\/eatbook.sg\/best-zi-char-singapore\/embed\/#?secret=EBwyl2aLAw#?secret=7RuXxMLZ0m\" data-secret=\"7RuXxMLZ0m\" width=\"600\" height=\"338\" frameborder=\"0\" marginwidth=\"0\" marginheight=\"0\" scrolling=\"no\"><\/iframe><\/p>\n<h3><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Food at XH Delicious Seafood<\/span><\/h3>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-207559\" src=\"https:\/\/eatbook.sg\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/04\/XH-delicious-seafood-kitchen-prep-shot.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"1500\" height=\"1000\" srcset=\"https:\/\/eatbook.sg\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/04\/XH-delicious-seafood-kitchen-prep-shot.jpg 1500w, https:\/\/eatbook.sg\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/04\/XH-delicious-seafood-kitchen-prep-shot-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/eatbook.sg\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/04\/XH-delicious-seafood-kitchen-prep-shot-1024x683.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/eatbook.sg\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/04\/XH-delicious-seafood-kitchen-prep-shot-150x100.jpg 150w, https:\/\/eatbook.sg\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/04\/XH-delicious-seafood-kitchen-prep-shot-768x512.jpg 768w, https:\/\/eatbook.sg\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/04\/XH-delicious-seafood-kitchen-prep-shot-1080x720.jpg 1080w, https:\/\/eatbook.sg\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/04\/XH-delicious-seafood-kitchen-prep-shot-392x261.jpg 392w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1500px) 100vw, 1500px\"\/><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Devid runs a one-man show, handling everything himself while juggling multiple woks in a humid kitchen. Even so, all of our dishes were served within 15 minutes. He shared that the menu is largely shaped by customer feedback, built around what people enjoy most.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-207560\" src=\"https:\/\/eatbook.sg\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/04\/moonlight-hor-fun-intro-shot.jpg\" alt=\"moonlight hor fun intro shot\" width=\"1500\" height=\"1000\" srcset=\"https:\/\/eatbook.sg\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/04\/moonlight-hor-fun-intro-shot.jpg 1500w, https:\/\/eatbook.sg\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/04\/moonlight-hor-fun-intro-shot-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/eatbook.sg\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/04\/moonlight-hor-fun-intro-shot-1024x683.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/eatbook.sg\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/04\/moonlight-hor-fun-intro-shot-150x100.jpg 150w, https:\/\/eatbook.sg\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/04\/moonlight-hor-fun-intro-shot-768x512.jpg 768w, https:\/\/eatbook.sg\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/04\/moonlight-hor-fun-intro-shot-1080x720.jpg 1080w, https:\/\/eatbook.sg\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/04\/moonlight-hor-fun-intro-shot-392x261.jpg 392w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1500px) 100vw, 1500px\"\/><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">A dish close to his heart is the <\/span><b>Moonlight Hor Fun ($7)<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">, where a mound of dark, glossy hor fun is topped with a gleaming raw egg. The dish leaned towards Malaysian-style hor fun, known for its thinner, smoother noodles and lighter, prawn-based flavours. Here, it\u2019s adapted with familiar local ingredients such as sliced beef, fish cake, and bigger prawns.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-207561\" src=\"https:\/\/eatbook.sg\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/04\/XH-delicious-seafood-moonlight-hor-fun-interaction-shot.jpg\" alt=\"XH delicious seafood moonlight hor fun interaction shot\" width=\"1500\" height=\"1000\" srcset=\"https:\/\/eatbook.sg\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/04\/XH-delicious-seafood-moonlight-hor-fun-interaction-shot.jpg 1500w, https:\/\/eatbook.sg\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/04\/XH-delicious-seafood-moonlight-hor-fun-interaction-shot-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/eatbook.sg\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/04\/XH-delicious-seafood-moonlight-hor-fun-interaction-shot-1024x683.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/eatbook.sg\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/04\/XH-delicious-seafood-moonlight-hor-fun-interaction-shot-150x100.jpg 150w, https:\/\/eatbook.sg\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/04\/XH-delicious-seafood-moonlight-hor-fun-interaction-shot-768x512.jpg 768w, https:\/\/eatbook.sg\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/04\/XH-delicious-seafood-moonlight-hor-fun-interaction-shot-1080x720.jpg 1080w, https:\/\/eatbook.sg\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/04\/XH-delicious-seafood-moonlight-hor-fun-interaction-shot-392x261.jpg 392w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1500px) 100vw, 1500px\"\/><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The noodles were silky and well-coated in sauce, with bits of cabbage adding a light crunch. The wok hei came through immediately, giving the hor fun a smoky depth, while the dark soy sauce added a sweet-savoury richness. Mixing in the raw egg made everything creamier, tying the dish together.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-207562\" src=\"https:\/\/eatbook.sg\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/04\/XH-delicious-seafood-curry-fish-head.jpg\" alt=\"XH delicious seafood curry fish head\" width=\"1500\" height=\"1000\" srcset=\"https:\/\/eatbook.sg\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/04\/XH-delicious-seafood-curry-fish-head.jpg 1500w, https:\/\/eatbook.sg\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/04\/XH-delicious-seafood-curry-fish-head-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/eatbook.sg\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/04\/XH-delicious-seafood-curry-fish-head-1024x683.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/eatbook.sg\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/04\/XH-delicious-seafood-curry-fish-head-150x100.jpg 150w, https:\/\/eatbook.sg\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/04\/XH-delicious-seafood-curry-fish-head-768x512.jpg 768w, https:\/\/eatbook.sg\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/04\/XH-delicious-seafood-curry-fish-head-1080x720.jpg 1080w, https:\/\/eatbook.sg\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/04\/XH-delicious-seafood-curry-fish-head-392x261.jpg 392w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1500px) 100vw, 1500px\"\/><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Of course, we had to try his <\/span><b>Curry Fish Head ($30)<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">, a quintessential at any seafood zi char stall. It\u2019s cooked with a housemade spice paste that features over 10 ingredients, including an intense chilli paste fermented for four days. The humongous bowl of curry is also packed with vegetables such as okra, cabbage, and brinjal.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-207563\" src=\"https:\/\/eatbook.sg\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/04\/XH-delicious-seafood-curry-fish-head-interaction.jpg\" alt=\"XH delicious seafood curry fish head interaction\" width=\"1500\" height=\"1000\" srcset=\"https:\/\/eatbook.sg\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/04\/XH-delicious-seafood-curry-fish-head-interaction.jpg 1500w, https:\/\/eatbook.sg\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/04\/XH-delicious-seafood-curry-fish-head-interaction-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/eatbook.sg\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/04\/XH-delicious-seafood-curry-fish-head-interaction-1024x683.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/eatbook.sg\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/04\/XH-delicious-seafood-curry-fish-head-interaction-150x100.jpg 150w, https:\/\/eatbook.sg\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/04\/XH-delicious-seafood-curry-fish-head-interaction-768x512.jpg 768w, https:\/\/eatbook.sg\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/04\/XH-delicious-seafood-curry-fish-head-interaction-1080x720.jpg 1080w, https:\/\/eatbook.sg\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/04\/XH-delicious-seafood-curry-fish-head-interaction-392x261.jpg 392w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1500px) 100vw, 1500px\"\/><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">We found the curry rich and layered, its flavours building with every sip we took. The gravy was savoury and robust, with a gentle heat that lingered without being overpowering\u2014though I still had to reach for my ice lemon tea in between.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-207564\" src=\"https:\/\/eatbook.sg\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/04\/XH-delicious-seafood-chilli-crab.jpg\" alt=\"XH delicious seafood chilli crab\" width=\"1500\" height=\"1000\" srcset=\"https:\/\/eatbook.sg\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/04\/XH-delicious-seafood-chilli-crab.jpg 1500w, https:\/\/eatbook.sg\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/04\/XH-delicious-seafood-chilli-crab-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/eatbook.sg\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/04\/XH-delicious-seafood-chilli-crab-1024x683.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/eatbook.sg\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/04\/XH-delicious-seafood-chilli-crab-150x100.jpg 150w, https:\/\/eatbook.sg\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/04\/XH-delicious-seafood-chilli-crab-768x512.jpg 768w, https:\/\/eatbook.sg\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/04\/XH-delicious-seafood-chilli-crab-1080x720.jpg 1080w, https:\/\/eatbook.sg\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/04\/XH-delicious-seafood-chilli-crab-392x261.jpg 392w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1500px) 100vw, 1500px\"\/><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The highlight of our meal was definitely the <\/span><b>Chilli Crab ($48)<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">, which came drenched in a thick, viscous chilli gravy. The sauce was slightly sweet, with a mild spice level and creaminess that made it easy to enjoy\u2014even my colleague, who usually can\u2019t handle spice, had no issue with this one.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-207566\" src=\"https:\/\/eatbook.sg\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/04\/XH-delicious-seafood-close-up-of-chilli-crab-claw.jpg\" alt=\"XH delicious seafood close up of chilli crab claw\" width=\"1500\" height=\"1000\" srcset=\"https:\/\/eatbook.sg\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/04\/XH-delicious-seafood-close-up-of-chilli-crab-claw.jpg 1500w, https:\/\/eatbook.sg\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/04\/XH-delicious-seafood-close-up-of-chilli-crab-claw-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/eatbook.sg\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/04\/XH-delicious-seafood-close-up-of-chilli-crab-claw-1024x683.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/eatbook.sg\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/04\/XH-delicious-seafood-close-up-of-chilli-crab-claw-150x100.jpg 150w, https:\/\/eatbook.sg\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/04\/XH-delicious-seafood-close-up-of-chilli-crab-claw-768x512.jpg 768w, https:\/\/eatbook.sg\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/04\/XH-delicious-seafood-close-up-of-chilli-crab-claw-1080x720.jpg 1080w, https:\/\/eatbook.sg\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/04\/XH-delicious-seafood-close-up-of-chilli-crab-claw-392x261.jpg 392w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1500px) 100vw, 1500px\"\/><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Plus, the crab came pre-cut, making it fuss-free to dig into, while the gravy soaked nicely into the meaty flesh.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-207567\" src=\"https:\/\/eatbook.sg\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/04\/BBQ-sambal-stingray-intro-shot.jpg\" alt=\"BBQ sambal stingray intro shot\" width=\"1500\" height=\"1000\" srcset=\"https:\/\/eatbook.sg\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/04\/BBQ-sambal-stingray-intro-shot.jpg 1500w, https:\/\/eatbook.sg\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/04\/BBQ-sambal-stingray-intro-shot-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/eatbook.sg\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/04\/BBQ-sambal-stingray-intro-shot-1024x683.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/eatbook.sg\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/04\/BBQ-sambal-stingray-intro-shot-150x100.jpg 150w, https:\/\/eatbook.sg\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/04\/BBQ-sambal-stingray-intro-shot-768x512.jpg 768w, https:\/\/eatbook.sg\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/04\/BBQ-sambal-stingray-intro-shot-1080x720.jpg 1080w, https:\/\/eatbook.sg\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/04\/BBQ-sambal-stingray-intro-shot-392x261.jpg 392w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1500px) 100vw, 1500px\"\/><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">FYI, there\u2019s also an ongoing promotion where you can get any crab dish (U.P. $48) paired with <\/span><b>BBQ Stingray<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> (U.P. $20) for <\/span><b>$68<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">, including a complimentary plate of mantou.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-207570\" src=\"https:\/\/eatbook.sg\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/04\/XH-delicious-seafood-sambal-stingray-interaction-shot.jpg\" alt=\"XH delicious seafood sambal stingray interaction shot\" width=\"1500\" height=\"1000\" srcset=\"https:\/\/eatbook.sg\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/04\/XH-delicious-seafood-sambal-stingray-interaction-shot.jpg 1500w, https:\/\/eatbook.sg\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/04\/XH-delicious-seafood-sambal-stingray-interaction-shot-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/eatbook.sg\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/04\/XH-delicious-seafood-sambal-stingray-interaction-shot-1024x683.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/eatbook.sg\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/04\/XH-delicious-seafood-sambal-stingray-interaction-shot-150x100.jpg 150w, https:\/\/eatbook.sg\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/04\/XH-delicious-seafood-sambal-stingray-interaction-shot-768x512.jpg 768w, https:\/\/eatbook.sg\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/04\/XH-delicious-seafood-sambal-stingray-interaction-shot-1080x720.jpg 1080w, https:\/\/eatbook.sg\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/04\/XH-delicious-seafood-sambal-stingray-interaction-shot-392x261.jpg 392w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1500px) 100vw, 1500px\"\/><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The stingray itself was fresh and plump, but the real standout was the sambal. Though moderately spicy, it still let the natural sweetness of the stingray shine through. We found it a tad salty, though that was a minor gripe compared to the overall flavour. I also appreciated that the stingray wasn\u2019t overly charred or fishy, making it easy to enjoy.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-207568\" src=\"https:\/\/eatbook.sg\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/04\/dried-shrimp-french-beans.jpg\" alt=\"dried shrimp french beans\" width=\"1500\" height=\"1000\" srcset=\"https:\/\/eatbook.sg\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/04\/dried-shrimp-french-beans.jpg 1500w, https:\/\/eatbook.sg\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/04\/dried-shrimp-french-beans-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/eatbook.sg\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/04\/dried-shrimp-french-beans-1024x683.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/eatbook.sg\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/04\/dried-shrimp-french-beans-150x100.jpg 150w, https:\/\/eatbook.sg\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/04\/dried-shrimp-french-beans-768x512.jpg 768w, https:\/\/eatbook.sg\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/04\/dried-shrimp-french-beans-1080x720.jpg 1080w, https:\/\/eatbook.sg\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/04\/dried-shrimp-french-beans-392x261.jpg 392w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1500px) 100vw, 1500px\"\/><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">We then tried a couple of sides, starting with the <\/span><b>Dried Shrimps French Beans ($13)<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">. The French beans used here were thinner than what we were used to, giving them a lighter crunch. Stir-fried with dried shrimp, it came with a strong, briny aroma upfront, though the hae bee flavour was more subtle on the palate than the smell suggested.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-207569\" src=\"https:\/\/eatbook.sg\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/04\/prawn-paste-chicken-intro-shot.jpg\" alt=\"prawn paste chicken intro shot\" width=\"1500\" height=\"1000\" srcset=\"https:\/\/eatbook.sg\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/04\/prawn-paste-chicken-intro-shot.jpg 1500w, https:\/\/eatbook.sg\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/04\/prawn-paste-chicken-intro-shot-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/eatbook.sg\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/04\/prawn-paste-chicken-intro-shot-1024x683.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/eatbook.sg\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/04\/prawn-paste-chicken-intro-shot-150x100.jpg 150w, https:\/\/eatbook.sg\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/04\/prawn-paste-chicken-intro-shot-768x512.jpg 768w, https:\/\/eatbook.sg\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/04\/prawn-paste-chicken-intro-shot-1080x720.jpg 1080w, https:\/\/eatbook.sg\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/04\/prawn-paste-chicken-intro-shot-392x261.jpg 392w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1500px) 100vw, 1500px\"\/><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Next up was the <\/span><b>Prawn Paste Chicken ($12)<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">, AKA har cheong gai. It came out lighter in colour \u2014not quite the deep golden brown we were expecting\u2014but don\u2019t judge a book by its cover. The mid-joints were meaty, with a crisp exterior that wasn\u2019t greasy but still delivered on crunch. The prawn paste flavour was on the subtle side, though, and I did find it a tad salty. Still, it was a decent plate of fried chicken.<\/span><\/p>\n<blockquote class=\"wp-embedded-content\" data-secret=\"dpTjsQ7nVL\">\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/eatbook.sg\/bukit-ho-swee-charcoal-curry-fish-head\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Bukit Ho Swee Charcoal Curry Fish Head: Popular Zi Char Stall Since 1961<\/a><\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n<p><iframe loading=\"lazy\" class=\"wp-embedded-content\" sandbox=\"allow-scripts\" security=\"restricted\" style=\"position: absolute; visibility: hidden;\" title=\"\u201cBukit Ho Swee Charcoal Curry Fish Head: Popular Zi Char Stall Since 1961\u201d \u2014 Eatbook.sg - Local Singapore Food Guide And Review Site\" src=\"https:\/\/eatbook.sg\/bukit-ho-swee-charcoal-curry-fish-head\/embed\/#?secret=mKQOR7P2gd#?secret=dpTjsQ7nVL\" data-secret=\"dpTjsQ7nVL\" width=\"600\" height=\"338\" frameborder=\"0\" marginwidth=\"0\" marginheight=\"0\" scrolling=\"no\"><\/iframe><\/p>\n<h3><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Ambience at XH Delicious Seafood<\/span><\/h3>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-207573\" src=\"https:\/\/eatbook.sg\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/04\/XH-delicious-seafood-storefront.jpg\" alt=\"XH delicious seafood storefront\" width=\"1500\" height=\"1000\" srcset=\"https:\/\/eatbook.sg\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/04\/XH-delicious-seafood-storefront.jpg 1500w, https:\/\/eatbook.sg\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/04\/XH-delicious-seafood-storefront-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/eatbook.sg\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/04\/XH-delicious-seafood-storefront-1024x683.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/eatbook.sg\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/04\/XH-delicious-seafood-storefront-150x100.jpg 150w, https:\/\/eatbook.sg\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/04\/XH-delicious-seafood-storefront-768x512.jpg 768w, https:\/\/eatbook.sg\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/04\/XH-delicious-seafood-storefront-1080x720.jpg 1080w, https:\/\/eatbook.sg\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/04\/XH-delicious-seafood-storefront-392x261.jpg 392w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1500px) 100vw, 1500px\"\/><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">XH Delicious Seafood is located in a corner coffee shop along Temple Street. Devid\u2019s stall is hard to miss, plastered with media features, including a snippet of our previous article from 2022. The space comes with large tables suited for families, alongside smaller tables lined along the walls for smaller groups. It\u2019s also well-ventilated, and even on a hot day, it felt relatively comfortable to dine in. The crowd here mostly consists of locals and families dropping by for a casual, no-frills meal.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-207572\" src=\"https:\/\/eatbook.sg\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/04\/XH-delicious-seafood-ambience.jpg\" alt=\"XH delicious seafood ambience\" width=\"1500\" height=\"1000\" srcset=\"https:\/\/eatbook.sg\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/04\/XH-delicious-seafood-ambience.jpg 1500w, https:\/\/eatbook.sg\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/04\/XH-delicious-seafood-ambience-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/eatbook.sg\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/04\/XH-delicious-seafood-ambience-1024x683.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/eatbook.sg\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/04\/XH-delicious-seafood-ambience-150x100.jpg 150w, https:\/\/eatbook.sg\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/04\/XH-delicious-seafood-ambience-768x512.jpg 768w, https:\/\/eatbook.sg\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/04\/XH-delicious-seafood-ambience-1080x720.jpg 1080w, https:\/\/eatbook.sg\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/04\/XH-delicious-seafood-ambience-392x261.jpg 392w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1500px) 100vw, 1500px\"\/><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">XH Delicious Seafood is a three-minute walk from <\/span><b>Chinatown MRT Station<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">.<\/span><\/p>\n<h3><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">XH Delicious Seafood \u2013 Eatbook review<\/span><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Overall, I found the food here impressive. While a few dishes were a little salty and the chilli crab might not satisfy those who prefer a spicier kick, the rest\u2014especially the prawn paste chicken and hor fun\u2014were definite standouts. All in all, it\u2019s affordable zi char fare that\u2019s worth a try. If there\u2019s any regret, it\u2019s not bringing more people to help tackle the generous portions, and maybe brushing up on my Chinese before the visit.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">For more good food in the area, read our <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/eatbook.sg\/chinatown-food\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Chinatown food guide<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">. Otherwise, check out our list of <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/eatbook.sg\/oldest-zi-char-singapore\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">oldest zi char places in Singapore<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">, including a 97-year-old restaurant.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Address: 39\/41 Temple Street, Singapore 058584<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><br \/><\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Opening hours: Daily 11:15am to 10:15pm<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><br \/><\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.facebook.com\/xiaoheisg\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Website <\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><br \/><\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">XH Delicious Seafood is not halal-certified.<\/span><\/p>\n<blockquote class=\"wp-embedded-content\" data-secret=\"GeuAKLzXa6\">\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/eatbook.sg\/oldest-zi-char-singapore\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">10 Oldest Zi Char Places In Singapore, Including A 97-Year-Old Restaurant<\/a><\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n<p><iframe loading=\"lazy\" class=\"wp-embedded-content\" sandbox=\"allow-scripts\" security=\"restricted\" style=\"position: absolute; 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