Chao Ta - Good choice for those dining in the East

Hey guys!

Recently I brought my folks out for dinner at a restaurant in Tanjong Katong. My family can be fussy about food so I am always apprehensive about bringing them to restaurants that I have not tried. 

It is interestingly named 'Chao Ta', which means burnt in Hokkien. My dad asked if the owner was Hokkien, and the lady explained that they were Hainanese but thought that Chao Ta was a good name because it also meant 'hello' (I guess like Ciao). 

A peek into the restaurant. Love the chic furnishings.

Enter the appetisers!

Exceptionally tender and tasty! Mired in a black pepper sauce much like those used in teppanyaki restaurants. 

Next up, the mains!

Though this was on the Burpple exclusion list, we could not miss the signature dish! Wonderful tender pork ribs. Didn't care much for the sauce and salad though.

Asari Clams Aglio Olio $(18)

This was our carb choice for the night. Perfect al dente spaghetti. Flavourful, though my mum says it's a tad too salty. My sister and I thought it was fine though.

Chao Ta Belly Good ($18)

 The star of the night. This was our favourite! Very tender, melt-in-your-mouth pork. Belly, belly good indeed.

Brownie with Ice Cream

You have just two choices for dessert - brownie or banana cake. (There are plenty of alcohol choices though!) Also, I am 90% sure that this vanilla pod ice cream came from The Ice Cream and Cookie Co! The brownie is small in portion but is really gooey and fudgey. For an extra dosage of sweetness, accompany it with the drizzled caramel sauce.